[OPLINLIST] security camera vendor

[Chad Neeper]

I've had the opportunity to experience a small handful of different
security camera installers over the years. I have definitely NOT
recommended many of them. These are two shining stars of the companies I
have any experience with:

On behalf of one of my libraries, I've had several technical/IT
interactions over the last several months with several different techs from
a company called Schmidt Security Pro out of Mansfield. They replaced the
NVR for a 25-30 camera system in the main library (keeping nearly all of
the existing cameras from a previous company) and installed/linked a 3-5
camera system in a nearby out-building (along with a wireless bridge
between the two.) I have no problems recommending this company as a
security camera vendor. I very much like and approve of the installers, the
techs, and the technology they're using.

Another company I've been recommending for several years now to my
libraries for various work, Vision Concept Technology, also does security
cameras. They installed an NVR-less set of individual cameras for one of my
libraries quite a few (like 10+) years ago and have installed a camera
system in another of my libraries within the past couple of years, but I
haven't personally played with their current camera system. Regardless,
whether it's a camera system, VOIP system, or just network cabling runs...I
very much approve of the work they've done for my libraries when I'm
directly involved in a project and I've heard nothing but positives when
I'm *not* directly involved. I'm presently working with them at one library
and have another project later in the year that I'm hoping to get them
involved in. They do happen to be a direct competitor of mine in some of
their services. But I forgive them. ;-)


Schmidt Security Pro
Mansfield
https://schmidtsecurity.com/contact-us/

Vision Concept Technology
Sunbury
https://www.vision-tech.net/
(Maybe if you say Chad from Level 9 Networks recommended them they'll be
extra nice to you. Or maybe not. I dunno, but it can't hurt to try, right?!)


Good luck on your project!
Chad

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*Chad Neeper*
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On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 7:35 AM Larry Ritchie via OPLINLIST <
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> Anyone have a security camera vendor that they recommend? Thanks Larry
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