Will I actually save?
Will upgrading or installing newer technology, especially using off-site guards, save you money? A case study in 2011 by Siemens revealed that, by switching to what Siemens dubbed “Remote Security Management,” Valassis, a 7,000-person company, saved $270,000 per year. They were able to reduce employment by moving security off-site and removed their security center. They required 24/7 coverage for multiple sites. Using a virtual security officer, the guard could be wherever cameras pointed, at any site, in seconds.
“Remote security monitoring can provide savings of 20 to 50 percent of the cost of a security guard,” Phil Atteberry of Siemens Industry, Inc., said. They suggest, for best results, keeping a guard on duty to combine with off-site security. The off-site security can then dispatch the on-site guard while still reducing overall costs by minimizing staff.
Whether you supplement an on-site guard or fully replace the guard with newer security technology, you will see savings. From energy to stopping a potential criminal act, there is no better time to upgrade or install a new system and start saving money.