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Security Cameras & Access Control

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an allotted $5 million in tax credits to encourage NY retail businesses to upgrade their security systems. This is all a part of Hochul’s push to reduce retail crime in response to increased thefts seen across the state.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
February 14th, 2024

Every public building should be equipped with quality security systems. Threats of theft, vandalism, and other malicious activity make security cameras and access control systems a standard for any business or institution.

Security Cameras & Access Control

As any business owner knows, it’s important to protect your business with quality security systems. However, if you’re in the market for a system designed for commercial use, you will need a great security company to assist you throughout the process.

Security Cameras & Access Control

If you are already protecting your small business with security cameras, you may be surprised to know that some systems make it difficult to access footage. This seems counterintuitive since the main reason to use camera systems is to be able to refer back to footage as needed.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Jada Sterling, Digital Content Manager
December 19th, 2023

There are many commonly held beliefs about commercial security cameras. These may be due to misinformation on the internet or incorrect assumptions about certain features.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
June 30th, 2023

Running your business while balancing good security and surveillance can be daunting, especially for companies such as retailers.

Security Cameras & Access Control

Recently New York State signed legislation to strengthen firearm business requirements, such as advancing security systems in gun shops. Usherwood has helped clients with surveillance security and maintaining proper software to support these systems.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
April 26th, 2023

In recent years, surveillance systems have become an essential business tool. They can help businesses with their security, insurance coverage, and even help bridge the gap between companies and their clients. In a Statista report from 2022, the global surveillance technology market was valued at over 130 billion U.S. dollars. With all this growth comes updates and changes to systems you need to stay up to date on. At Usherwood, we continuously monitor upcoming surveillance features to ensure our solutions grow and change as needed.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
April 5th, 2023

Surveillance systems help businesses with keeping them secure and keeping a record of their daily events. They’re great for recording the occurrences inside and outside property lines, capturing crimes such as theft and vandalism, and even recognizing car plate numbers and models. They have helped multiple businesses prevent losses, save money, and keep them more secure.

Security Cameras & Access Control

By: Darrian Breedlove, Content Writer
March 20th, 2023

The 2020 pandemic showed our country the importance of utilizing technology in the classroom, and significant changes are on the horizon for schools in New York State.