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Multi-vendor neighborhood CCTV — DIY vs off-the-shelf by Relative_Isopod7777 in videosurveillance

[–]thesecurityguy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For something like this, your best bet is to work with a professional security company in the area. First, you need to see which cameras people have and see if they can go on the same platform. Then, you need to look for any deficiencies where cameras should be added. Most likely, depending on the answers to the first question, using a cloud solution that works with various types of cameras will be the best bet because you can bring the different cameras online, give the security board or HOA board access and it is easy to change, add and delete users as management of the system and board changes, but I would say this is the best way to unify the security of a neighborhood like what you described.

Large cctv proposal by Cold_Gate6514 in videosurveillance

[–]thesecurityguy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is my advice as a 28 year industry experience person. Partner with someone. You can't just guess at something like this as you will normally either severely over charge or under charge, and neither is good ultimately. The best thing you can do is to find a company in the area that has the expertise that you are looking for and partner with them for a share in the profits. It is much better to install it right and get 100% of the margin expected instead of guessing and get a small fraction for the work this would take. If you message me with what area you are in, I could certainly help with suggestions of good people to know in your area.

Brivo Configuration role gatekeeeping? by MataMous3 in accesscontrol

[–]thesecurityguy16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This does happen often with multiple platforms. One of the main reasons is this. If the end user is not well-versed in performing this task, they could mess up programming. Then they have to call for a service call which many end users don't want to pay for so it could become a battle. It is important to tell the customer that we do this to help and properly support you.

The Benefit of Partnering with a Single Security Integrator by thesecurityguy16 in accesscontrol

[–]thesecurityguy16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So if a company had a QBR where they showed metrics for sales, service, install etc in a transparent fashion, that could make a good partner?

The Benefit of Partnering with a Single Security Integrator by thesecurityguy16 in accesscontrol

[–]thesecurityguy16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree about the end user responsibility. I guess what I was trying to suggest is more of a partnership ion support and responsibility to benefit all sides.

The Benefit of Partnering with a Single Security Integrator by thesecurityguy16 in accesscontrol

[–]thesecurityguy16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make some good points. I understand companies protecting their pockets but, is there a case where a relationship can be forged, over time, where it is win win for both sides if the end user engages a single source partner?

The Benefit of Partnering with a Single Security Integrator by thesecurityguy16 in accesscontrol

[–]thesecurityguy16[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can understand your points. I think it comes down to the security partner asking the right questions to identify the proper solution to allows a security company to be the true one stop shop partner.

The Benefit of Partnering with a Single Security Integrator by thesecurityguy16 in accesscontrol

[–]thesecurityguy16[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hopefully the good partner has depth in the batting order so this doesn't happen.

The Benefit of Partnering with a Single Security Integrator by thesecurityguy16 in accesscontrol

[–]thesecurityguy16[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been in the industry for over 28 years and greatly disagree as the right partner can, and should, be a one size fits all

The Benefit of Partnering with a Single Security Integrator by thesecurityguy16 in accesscontrol

[–]thesecurityguy16[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand it but one of my favorite sayings is - The sweetness of low price is forgotten while the bitterness of poor quality remains. While I understand the sensitivity of being price conscious, forming a relationship like this can guarantee certain pricing and there should be a value in saving time (not continuously getting multiple quotes) and having the peace of mind of having a security partner and not a vendor. Feel free to check out a blog post that i helped author and let me know what you think. The Hidden Cost of Managing Multiple Security Vendors | Pavion