When logged in to the Exacq camera server, staff can watch live feeds from each camera. Every view in a time-and-date-stamped window can open to full screen size. Right-clicking any view allows immediate playback of any motion recorded within the last 15 minutes.

Users can save recordings to their local PC, tablet, or smartphone, and can create a snapshot within a minute of viewing an incident. Not only can they e-mail an image of a suspected crime instantly to local law enforcement, but they can also print a hard copy. Since digital footage is admissible in court, the likelihood rises for a successful prosecution.

The Outcome

The security overhaul cost close to $30,000. Adding cables and cameras and configuring the hybrid video server took about two days.

Property Advisory Group continued to benefit from its initial investment in the analog system while reaping the rewards of advanced IP technology and surveillance.