More and more small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in manufacturing and warehousing are adopting innovative security measures to safeguard their operations. By implementing advanced alarm systems, these businesses are not only strengthening their defenses against theft and vandalism, but also fostering a safer working environment and peace of mind for their employees. These solutions are critical components of modern SMB security strategies.
Many SMB industrial operations consist of vast sites, often located in very secluded and remote areas. This geographical isolation makes them particularly vulnerable to break-ins out of normal working hours, especially at nights, weekends, and during holiday periods. This can be particularly damaging to the SMB security[李仪迈1] businesses as disruption from theft or vandalism can lead to significant losses in productivity and revenue.
Organizations such as this, however, often struggle with budget constraints. Inevitably, this means that the manpower that is available for regular manual checks is limited and, as a result, security teams can find it nearly impossible to maintain thorough and timely monitoring around the clock.
Any security system must, therefore, be highly cost-efficient. But it must also be flexible. After all, SMB security requirements change as a business evolves. SMB industrial operations, therefore, require solutions that are designed to scale and adapt to changing security requirements, without the need for a complete overhaul of existing systems. Advanced hybrid alarm systems offer the perfect solution to address these challenges effectively.
Advanced alarm systems such as the next-generation Hikvision’s AX HYBRID PRO present a compelling solution to these complex challenges. By integrating reliable wired protection and wireless PIR detectors, they are able to deliver a highly flexible solution which can scale as the business evolve, reducing costs at the same time. These systems are indispensable for modern remote alarm systems in SMB scenarios.
Hikvision’s next-generation AX HYBRID PRO alarm system
The AX HYBRID PRO alarm system leverages both wired and wireless detection technologies—such as Infrastructure Verification as a Service (IVaaS) and Speed-X long-distance signal transmission—to secure critical points without the need for an extensive security staff presence. The solution can be customized with a very wide range of indoor and outdoor peripherals which enable SMBs to detect intrusions, fires, and water and gas leaks at the very moment they happen. These features make it a cornerstone for remote alarm systems and SMB security.
It also seamlessly integrates with existing building infrastructure. This is key to enabling companies to enhance their industrial security without incurring substantial costs. For example, as a business grows, the alarm system can be easily expanded by adding new detectors and peripherals. It’s also a highly flexible solution thanks to its ability to integrate with other Hikvision solutions such as video security, video intercoms, and access control. Additionally, Hikvision hybrid alarm systems allow seamless integration with third-party monitoring software used by alarm receiving centers.
Another important aspect of the next-generation AX HYBRID PRO alarm system is that it streamlines security management with a unified management platform, Hik-Connect. This gives security teams a central control point for live monitoring, setting user permissions, playback of recorded security footage, and alarm alerts. Hik-Connect can also be configured to send instant alarm alerts— including high-definition images or even video clips—to the mobile devices of security personnel. These alerts clearly make the system more effective at reducing crime, but they also improve efficiency by reducing the need for time-consuming manual alarm checks.
In practice: a smart solution for a German food wholesaler
An excellent example of the AX HYBRID PRO alarm system in practice is how it is being used by German food wholesaler, VLG Großverbraucherdienst Südwest GmbH. Faced with increasing burglary risks at their extensive 10,000 m² facility, they decided to partner with local security expert Matec Sicherheitstechnik who installed this Hikvision solution.