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We install security cameras and video/audio surveillance systems in the Lower Mainland and Greater Vancouver area. We offer flexible solutions and services based on your requirements and budget.

Vancouver's Surveillance Specialists.
  • We Consult

    Quotes and consultations are always free. Discuss your needs with us and we will have a solution for you.

  • We Install

    Built to your exact specs. We use equipment from only the most reputable brands, including Axis.

  • We Manage

    We don't walk away when the job is done. We're available 5 days a week for onsite support.

What hardware is available?
  • Dome Cameras

    Dome cameras are named for their shape. They are one of the most common forms of security camera because they are compact, discrete, and can be aimed in any direction.

  • Bullet & Box Cameras

    Bullet and box cameras, also named for their shape, are bulkier than dome cameras but can be less costly and are more "obvious", which can act as a deterrent in certain situations.

  • PTZ Cameras

    Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras offer you the ultimate control. Remotely move your camera both horizontally and vertically, or zoom in for a closer look. Some even allow 360° panning.

  • Onboard Cameras

    Onboard cameras are designed for use in transit, boats, trains and other vehicles. They can withstand motion and vibrations and are typically built to be discrete.

  • Digital Video Recorder

    The DVR acts as a base station for all your cameras. Your footage is recorded to the DVR's drives for storage. These start of as small, simple devices from D-Link to enterprise solutions from Axis.

Let Frontier PC build your surveillance network.

Why not call us and get your FREE estimate today? We install professionally, and configure everything for you. Depending on your requirements and existing infrastructure, we typically install in four steps.

  • 1. Design

    Frontier PC certificated IP surveillance team will performe a thorough on-site security audit at customer site to better understand customer technical requirements. After a complete evaluation, our technicians will select the right products based on customer's budget to give the solution.

  • 2. Cabling

    All wiring will be using proper cables running through conduit, BX or ceiling. Depending on the environment, we might use CAT5e, CAT6 UTP or STP network cables for connecting cameras to your network.

  • 3. Connections & DVR Setup

    Once all cameras installed, we will connect them to the DVR and test each camera for requested zoom level (if applicable) and focus to make sure all images are sharp. Then DVR technician will configure the DVR to record based on client's requirements. It's also possible to ignore areas that do not need to trigger the camera motion detection (for example a high traffic street on a cornet of a camera).

  • 4. Internet Connection

    When all cameras connected and quality and functionality of system checked, a technician will connect the DVR to internet through existing ADSL or Cable connection. We either use your existing wired or wireless router or setup our own switch. In both cases you will be assigned an address to check the feeds remotely. Address will work on any web browser (like Internet Explorer) or a provided remote view software.

All equipments will have one year warranty and the entire installation will be supported by us for one year. Extended warranty on equipment and/or installation is available upon request.

Our Solutions In Action
  • Upgrading analogue to IP surveillance.

    ABC Realtor's office recruits Frontier PC to deliver a cost-effective IP video surveillance migration solution to strengthen security and accessibility.

    Background

    ABC realtor's office is a 4,000-square luxury house located in Richmond, BC. Up until recently house was monitored by a 4-camera CCTV system, which did not support some of the more modern security features like remote viewing and high-resolution video. Also, the 4 cameras only cover the front and back yard. They need more cameras to cover the sides and some inside area.

    Solution

    After conducting a thorough site audit and comprehensive needs assessment, Frontier PC present an IP video surveillance migration plan that would provide remote viewing and recording accessibility, HD video resolution, and the flexibility to add more IP cameras over time.

    Results

    ABC realtor's office CCTV camera system was upgraded to IP video surveillance technology and expanded with 7 new HD 720p indoor/outdoor surveillance cameras. By migrating to an IP video surveillance system, ABC realtor's office was able to keep all of its existing CCTV cameras. With the addition of remote accessibility and incredibly detailed video footage of living room, entry area and staff office room, ABC realtor's office has become better insulated against theft, business liability, and customer service issues.

    Customer Benefits
    • Remote accessibility from laptop, tablet, and smartphone
    • Clearer, better detailed video to monitor high-traffic areas
    • Reduces business liability
    • Enhanced operations monitoring
    • Keeping existing cameras saves money
    Solution Detail

    Frontier PC IP surveillance team performed a thorough on-site security audit at ABC realtor's office to better understand the current system and the office's technical requirements. After a complete evaluation, it was determined that an IP video surveillance migration plan, including the addition of 7 new HD security cameras, would deliver the results that office needed to combat theft and monitor operations. Since the power is ready on each camera location, we decided to use WIFI technology to protect the luxury house by cabling damage.

    The migration plan allowed ABC realtor's office to keep all 4 of its CCTV cameras connects to a video encoder that converts CCTV to IP video surveillance. 7 HD 720p cameras were recommended, and then installed inside the building to monitor the living room, staff office, hall way, entry area and outside the building to monitor the two side doors.

    Frontier PC designed a cost-effective IP video surveillance solution comprised of an Axis Q7404 video encoder, 4 Axis M1034-W HD indoor cameras, 3 Axis M1114-E HD outdoor cameras, and QNAP VioStor VS-2112 PRO+ Video Surveillance Station. We designed 4 wireless access points to cover the whole building and share the video traffic. We chose EnGenius ENH200 to convert the outdoor camera to WIFI connection.

    The AXIS Q7404 Video Encoder is a high performance, four-channel standalone solution that integrates four analog cameras at a time into an IP-based video surveillance system. AXIS Q7404 delivers superb video quality and significant savings in bandwidth and storage with H.264.

    Rich with features, the M1034-W and M1114-E surveillance cameras is an excellent fit for a home office establishment like ABC realtor office. They all come with HDTV 720p / 1MP quality, multiple H.264 streams, easy and flexible installation. M1034-W comes with build in Wifi support and M1114-E is ready for outdoor service.

    To view, record, and manage its upgraded system, ABC realtor's office now has a QNAP VioStor VS-2112 PRO+ Video Surveillance Station. Powered by the Intel ? dual-core processor and 4GB of memory, it delivers high performance at a throughput rate of 180 Mbps to ensure stable recordings and smooth playbacks of multiple megapixel cameras. The 2-bay VS-2112 Pro+ is designed for the SMB and small-office/home office segment with the features of robust performance, solid reliability and high-definition local display.

    Ongoing Support

    Frontier PC has helped ABC realtor's office every step of the way, providing ongoing installation support and technical assistance. At the on-site security audit, the technical team assessed the wiring and building specifications to design a fully integrated and scalable IP video solution

    The IP video tech experts at Frontier PC configured the entire system, including the HD cameras and QNAP VioStor VS-2112 PRO+ Video Surveillance Station. The team also set up remote access so that the owner would be able to view all 11 cameras on his smartphone.

    The HD cameras were mounted on the ceiling or wall to get a wide shot of the dedicated area. Since the IP system is WIFI system, no data cable is required to complete installation, making it flexible and easy to get up and running.

  • IP surveillance system for retail store.

    CD Baby store's office recruits Frontier PC to deliver a cost-effective IP video surveillance solution to strengthen security.

    Background

    CD Baby store is a providing their customers with healthy, organic and long-lasting strollers, car seats, nursery furniture and baby essentials retail store located in Vancouver, BC. But the store lost some high end products sometime. They need a video surveillance system to monitor the store and keep the video data for a month to check when something happen. Also the owner want to view the real time video and play back on the phone.

    Solution

    After conducting a thorough site audit and comprehensive needs assessment, Frontier PC present an IP video surveillance solution that would provide remote viewing and recording accessibility, HD video resolution, and the flexibility to add more IP cameras over time.

    Results

    CD Baby store deployed four 3Mega HD cameras with 4TB NVR system to monitor the entrance, back door, cashier and main area. With the addition of remote accessibility and incredibly detailed video footage of store area, CD Baby store has become better insulated against theft, business liability, and customer service issues.

    Customer Benefits
    • Remote accessibility from laptop, tablet, and smartphone
    • Clearer, better detailed video to monitor high-traffic areas
    • Reduces business liability
    • Enhanced operations monitoring
    • Keeping long time video records
    Solution Detail

    Frontier PC IP surveillance team performed a thorough on-site security audit at CD Baby store to better understand the owner's technical requirements. After a complete evaluation, it was determined that an IP video surveillance solution, including four HD POE security cameras, would deliver the results that owner needed to combat theft and monitor operations.

    Four 3Mega HD cameras were recommended, and then installed inside the building to monitor the Entrance area, back door area, cashier area and main area. Frontier PC designed a cost-effective IP video surveillance solution comprised of a Hikvision NVR and four Hikvision HD cameras to cover the whole store. All cameras wired to NVR with POE from it. The NVR connects to the local network for remote access.

    The Hikvision Embedded NVR provides Up to 8 Integrated POE Network Interfaces, Up to 5 Megapixels Resolution Recording and Up to 8-ch synchronous playback at 4CIF resolution. The Hikvision HD Dome camera comes with 3 megapixel (2048 x 1536) resolution, Full HD1080p real-time video, 3D DNR & DWDR & BLC, IR LEDs: up to 30m, IP66, POE and Vandal-proof.

    Ongoing Installation Support

    Frontier PC has helped CD Baby store every step of the way, providing ongoing installation support and technical assistance. At the on-site security audit, the technical team assessed the wiring and building specifications to design a fully integrated and scalable IP video solution.

    The IP video tech experts at Frontier PC configured the entire system, including the HD cameras and NVR system. The team also set up remote access so that the owner would be able to view all 4 cameras on his smartphone.

    The HD cameras were mounted on the wall to get a wide shot of the dedicated area. Since the IP system is POE system, no power cable is required to complete installation, making it flexible and easy to get up and running.

    Summary

    After Frontier PC completed the project, the owner has the power to check in on live video from anywhere and keep recording for all the cameras for more than 30 days. The store will have something to prove if something happen.

  • IP surveillance and wireless audio integration for showroom.

    Boat sales company recruits Frontier PC to deliver an IP video surveillance solution with wireless audio integration system to record the video and audio for training purpose.

    Background

    Boat sales company has long history on boating sales and service in Vancouver. They need a video and audio system to zoom in to record the conversation of sales and customers for training purpose. Also they need the camera focus on an entrance area when the showroom closed for surveillance purpose.

    Solution

    After conducting a thorough site audit and comprehensive needs assessment, Frontier PC present an IP video surveillance and wireless audio solution that would provide video and audio monitoring and recording.

    Results

    Boat sales company deployed one Axis PTZ HD cameras with Sennheiser wireless microphone system to monitor the whole showroom area. The management team can pan, zoom, tilt the camera view with joystick and see the faces clearly, also hear clearly from the speaker or earphone. They also can record the video and audio on the computer, then edit it by adobe software to create training film. The system can access from remote office as well.

    Customer Benefits
    • Clearer, better detailed video with clear voice.
    • Enhanced operations monitoring.
    • Create real training video from real case.
    • Enhanced the customer service behaviors.
    Solution Detail

    Frontier PC IP surveillance team performed a thorough on-site security audit at Boat sales company to better understand the owner�s technical requirements. After a complete evaluation, it was determined that an IP video surveillance PTZ HD camera with wireless microphone system, would deliver the results that the company needed to record and monitor operations.

    One PTZ HD camera was recommended, and then installed inside the building to monitor the whole showroom. The wireless microphone system connects with the camera by multicable. The camera management software running on the computer will integrate the video and audio together.

    Frontier PC designed an IP video surveillance integrates with clear audio system comprised of a Axis PTZ camera and one Sennheiser wireless microphone system to cover the whole showroom. The camera wired to network switch with POE from it.

    The Axis PTZ camera comes with excellent video quality in HDTV 720p/D1 resolution, day and night functionality, H.264 compression, fast pan/tilt and powerful zoom, intelligent video including Advanced Gatekeeper, power over Ethernet (IEEE 802.3af).

    The Sennheiser wireless microphone system provides presentation system with optimized voice reproduction, outstanding speech intelligibility, highest reception quality thanks to true diversity technology, user-friendly menu operation.

    Ongoing Support

    Frontier PC has helped Boat sales company every step of the way, providing ongoing installation support and technical assistance. At the on-site security audit, the technical team assessed the wiring and building specifications to design a fully integrated and scalable IP video solution.

    The IP video tech experts at Frontier PC configured the entire system, including the PTZ HD camera, camera management software and wireless microphone system. The team also set up remote access so that the owner would be able to view and control the camera at remote office.

    Summary

    After Frontier PC completed the project, the management team can pan, zoom, tilt the camera view with joystick and see the faces clearly, also hear the conversation clearly from the speaker or earphone. They also can record the video and audio on the computer, then edit it by adobe software to create training film. The system can access from remote office as well.

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