In a city like Winnipeg, where “Winterpeg” isn’t the only tough reputation we deal with, business owners often ask: “Does a camera even matter? Will it actually stop a break-in, or am I just buying a front-row seat to my own loss?” It’s a fair question. With shoplifting trending upward […]

We’ve all seen the news footage: a grainy, flickering, black-and-white video of a “suspect” who looks more like a collection of moving pixels than a person. For the business owner involved, that footage is heartbreaking. It represents a security system that did its job of recording, but failed its job […]

We’ve all been there. You look at the budget, see the mounting expenses of running a business, and think, “The security system can wait another six months. We haven’t had an incident yet, and the cash flow just isn’t there.” It’s a logical thought—until you realize that an outdated or […]

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” It’s a great rule for a hammer or a desk, but in the world of digital security, it’s a dangerous gamble. Many business owners look at their grainy monitor, see a flickering image of their storefront, and think, “I’m covered.” But there is […]

In the world of business security, “good enough” coverage is a gamble that eventually hits your bottom line. Many owners start with the bare minimum—a camera at the front door and one over the register—only to realize during a crisis that the most critical footage happened just out of frame. […]

In the world of smart technology, “wireless” is often equated with “better.” For your home doorbell or a baby monitor, Wi-Fi is a perfect fit. But when it relates to protecting your livelihood, your inventory, and your employees, the “easy” choice can quickly become a liability. If you are currently […]

While Wi-Fi gets all the glory, the high-speed stability of modern enterprises still relies on the humble Ethernet cable. Specifically, Category 6 (CAT6) has become the industry standard for balancing cost, performance, and future-proofing. But what is actually happening inside that cable to allow for gigabit speeds? Let’s strip back […]

Designing a high-capacity surveillance system requires more than just plugging in cables; it requires a strategic network layout. For a 32-channel system, a “Star Topology” using an Aggregation Switch is the gold standard for maintaining high bandwidth and system stability. Here is the professional breakdown of the architecture shown in […]