In this demonstration, is this good or bad? Clearly the customer believed that they needed a lot of camera coverage. Even if the cameras were cheap, the solution for sure cost more than it ever needed to. Who's at fault? A respectable integrator will caution you the moment you're about to waste money. You can get better coverage with fewer cameras when they are spec'd and installed appropriately. This was an example of what not to do for more reasons than the cost of the system. If these are IP cameras, the customer is noticing a very slow network speed if anything is shared on that network. It may also require yearly software subscription licenses, which makes maintenance very expensive. Granted, the integrator may have indicated these problems to the customer, and the customer may have made the decision to ignore that advice as well... that does happen too unfortunately.
CCTV Provider: "How many cameras you want?" Customer: "Yes" Why putting too many security cameras in a store can be as counterproductive as leaving blind spots? 1. Excessive Cost: Installing and maintaining unnecessary cameras is expensive, involving equipment purchase, installation, wiring, data storage, and upkeep. 2. Monitoring Difficulty: Security personnel may struggle to monitor all feeds effectively. This can result in poor supervision and slower response to incidents. 3. Privacy Concerns: It can invade the privacy of customers, causing discomfort and negatively impacting customer experience. 4. Investigation Confusion:The abundance of footage may complicate the search for necessary details in case of incidents In summary, striking a balance is crucial. A risk assessment and careful planning can help determine the optimal number of cameras needed for a specific store.
