How POS Video Surveillance Integration can Protect your Business
If you're a business owner, you may be well aware of the more obvious benefits of a POS system. Research and testimonials emphasize the potential cost savings, increased profits, and advanced ordering processes that POS software makes possible. However, did you know that with POS video surveillance integration, you can actually protect your business from theft?
With Future POS, you can use ordinary web cameras and our built-in surveillance module to boost your business's security and to reduce losses. You can also monitor your business with event-driven video and real time surveillance.
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It's simple, and you have options. With Future POS's interfaces to Remote Eyes and Ready Distribution's Talon DVR, you can set up cameras in multiple locations, such as the office, parking lot, and kitchen, to ensure a higher level of overall security. With this interface, you can monitor suspicious activity from a remote location, giving you more flexibility when it comes to theft prevention. Or, if you decide against the fully featured surveillance system, you can still use your Future POS surveillance module and a simple web camera to track certain transactions and to receive text insertion on back-of-house PC.
Can POS video surveillance really prevent theft?
Yes! One of our local installs experienced the benefits of our software's surveillance integration when a burglar attempted to disable their security camera. Geral Rumberg, owner of The Longhorn Corral Motel Saloon Restaurant, was able to identify the man who attempted to steal $300 from his business, all thanks to a surveillance video. You can read the full story here. Other business owners have also used Future POS's built-in surveillance module to catch dishonest employees. By tracking and recording voids, clock-ins, clock-outs, etc., you have the upper hand when it comes to operations management.
What if I can't afford POS video surveillance?
If you're on a budget, no worries. You can purchase an off the shelf web camera for around $20-$30, and Future POS can integrate it to capture numerous events. After attaching the camera to your POS terminal, you can view what the camera is seeing from your own back office. This is a great option if you are just getting started with surveillance, and you aren't looking to spend a lot of money on a fully integrated system right away. Eventually, you may decide that total surveillance integration, like our interface to Remote Eyes or Talon DVR, is worth the investment.
How can I learn more about POS video surveillance?
If you'd like to find out more about Future POS's interface to Remote Eyes, take a look at our online feature demo. You can also read this article from Restaurant Report that highlights the benefits of integrating your POS system with video surveillance. The National Restaurant Association estimates that restaurants lose $20 billion annually due to internal theft; don't become part of the statistic, and take advantage of POS video surveillance today.
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