Surveillance cameras and out-of-the-box security systems are commonly utilized by business owners to keep an eye on their properties. However, security camera footage can only be reviewed after something has happened, and traditional security systems are facing police crackdowns due to false alarms.
While security cameras and alarm systems can be a deterrent to people with bad intentions, there is a significant gap between security technology and proactive, professional protection.
A new integration between Verkada and Immix means that the gap can now be closed without replacing your existing equipment.
What is Professional Remote Video Monitoring and Why Does It Matter?
Remote video monitoring (RVM) is a proactive security solution, where security professionals watch your security cameras and respond to alarms or suspicious activity in real-time.
Command Centers connect to surveillance cameras, motion sensors, two-way audio speakers, and other devices to detect and respond to activity before it escalates to a visually verified trespass, break-in attempt, vandalism, or theft. Artificial Intelligence and other video analytics and advanced security technologies are used to proactively detect suspicious activity and filter out false alarms.
When an incident is verified, Virtual Guards take action to reach a resolution, either by activating Voice Warnings, alerting onsite personnel or security staff, or dispatching local law enforcement when appropriate.
VirtuGuard™ is a remote video monitoring provider with a proven record of preventing trespassing, theft, and vandalism at commercial and residential properties. VirtuGuard™ guarantees rapid response times, verified alarms, no false dispatches, and even potential insurance benefits.
Meet the Two Platforms Behind This Integration
Verkada
Verkada offers security devices and solutions as well as command and connectivity platforms. Their products include:
- Security cameras
- Access control devices and technology
- Intercoms
- Speakers
- Alarms
- Visitor management and more
Verkada is a global leader in physical security and their solutions known for their plug-and-play setup. The platforms and products are cloud-based, meaning customers don’t need an NVR or on-site servers. Verkada reports that over 30,000 organizations use their products and platforms, ranging from small and midsize companies to Fortune 500 leaders.
Immix
Immix is a software company that delivers software that enables customers to manage and respond to security events through one simple monitoring platform. Their protection products include:
- Immix CS: For commercial monitoring centers serving commercial customers.
- Immix GF: For guard companies or system integrators who protect multiple enterprises or large commercial customers.
- Immix Mobile: A cloud hosted mobile app that provides oversight to Immix CS and Immix GF end-users.
Immix integrates with over 500 different products from hundreds of manufacturers, allowing monitoring centers to utilize different products and software in one platform that is easy to operate and understand.
The Integration: What Changed and What It Means for Your Site
Immix most recently added Verkada to their extensive library of integrations. Previously, Verkada cameras and devices could not be connected to Immix and required its own video management system (VMS). The new integration capabilities empower Command Centers like VirtuGuard™ to monitor Verkada devices from one central station, improving response times and decreasing the risk of missing an incident.
What Can VirtuGuard™ Do with Your Verkada System?
VirtuGuard™ uses Immix as our main central monitoring platform to connect to surveillance cameras, security devices, and other software to monitoring commercial or residential client properties. Previously, it was much more challenging for VirtuGuard™ and other professional monitoring providers to work with Verkada systems. Customers and integrators had to consider switching their security cameras and devices to enable monitoring services. Command Centers had to consider purchasing and optimizing other VMSs to accommodate Verkada systems.
With the new Verkada-Immix integration, VirtuGuard™ can now easily pull Verkada cameras, devices, and systems into our Command Centers for Virtual Guards to proactively monitor. With one central station, alarms, patrols, and other tasks can all be performed in one interface. This means faster response times, less room for error, and more efficient operations.
Your Cameras Shouldn’t Just Record. They Should Proactively Protect.
A property’s security technology and devices are only one part of the equation in implementing an effective security solution. Professional remote video monitoring turns these cameras and devices into active protection, preventing unwanted and criminal activity before it becomes a problem.
The new integration between Verkada and Immix removes a significant barrier that property owners have faced after already investing in Verkada systems and devices. Making the two software compatible allows them both to be fully utilized to protect the people and things that matter most.
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