Combining Campus Video Security With Information Technology
By Brad | May 3, 2008
Digital video security is often used on college campuses. Most college campuses also make use of information technology. Can the two areas be combined as a way to strengthen both areas?
There may certainly be some hurdles to jump over to achieve a working partnership but there would be many benefits as well. Those who are responsible for the use of security on the campus, which includes digital video security often feel they will loose control if they work with the IT people. They may also worry about not understanding the technology employed in the IT department.
The IT folks may think that those in charge of campus security are old fashioned and not up on the newest technology. There are also times when the techies get so caught up in the latest technology that they don’t appreciate the older things that continue to work well and have proved reliable.
So, the question still remains; can these two groups get together and put their differences aside long enough to reap the benefits? Can those in charge of digital video security work with those who know all the latest technology?
Here are some of the benefits of the two areas working together:
Budgets can be shared. Instead of having separate budgets, neither of which cover all the needs, the budgets can be pooled and used for larger purchases such as updates on older digital video security systems.
Technology departments often receive grants to improve the network’s infrastructure. Colleges and universities may also budget for high-speed connections between campuses and buildings. Funds for digital video security equipment may be piggy-backed into this budget. In both situations, everyone wins.
When digital video security systems are not working properly, surveillance is greatly decreased. The campus police are busy taking care of campus security and may not have the time to troubleshoot or fix problems that are essentially technology situations. When the two departments assist each other, security is enhanced.
Campus security is a serious issue and digital video security systems are becoming more sophisticated. These sophisticated systems will improve campus security but they will require the expertise of those in the IT department.
The benefits of campus security departments working with those in IT departments far outweigh the struggles they may face at the beginning of the working relationship.
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