Security Camera & Surveillance System Installation

We install enterprise-grade IP cameras from leading manufacturers including Verkada, Hanwha Vision, and Axis Communications. Our camera selection includes:

• 4K ultra-high definition cameras for maximum detail and facial recognition
• PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras for large area coverage with remote control
• License plate recognition cameras with specialized optics and processing
• Wide-angle cameras providing 180° coverage with minimal distortion
• Infrared night vision cameras with visibility up to 100+ feet in darkness
• Weatherproof outdoor cameras rated IP66/IP67 for harsh environments
• Discreet dome cameras for indoor applications
• AI-powered cameras with onboard analytics and smart detection

We select cameras based on your specific application: indoor vs outdoor, day vs night operation, required resolution, coverage area, and environmental factors.

Surveillance systems typically range from:

• $5,000–$15,000 for small properties (8–16 cameras) with basic coverage
• $15,000–$40,000 for medium properties (16–32 cameras) with advanced features
• $40,000–$150,000+ for large facilities or campus environments (32+ cameras) with sophisticated analytics

Cost factors include number of cameras and coverage area, resolution quality (1080p vs 4K), storage requirements (30 days vs 90+ days, cloud vs on-premise), advanced features (AI analytics, license plate recognition, facial recognition), integration complexity with existing systems, and network infrastructure requirements. We provide detailed proposals after conducting a thorough site assessment of your property, security objectives, and operational requirements. This ensures accurate pricing and eliminates surprises.

Absolutely. Palm Beach and Broward Counties have been our home base for over 20 years. We've installed thousands of surveillance cameras throughout South Florida's most prominent business districts and communities.

Palm Beach County Coverage: From West Palm Beach's downtown CityPlace and Clematis Street business district (33401) to Boca Raton's corporate parks along Glades Road (33431, 33434), from Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue commercial corridor (33444) to Wellington's equestrian facilities (33414), we serve every corner of Palm Beach County. Our installations span Jupiter (33458, 33477), Palm Beach Gardens (33410, 33418), Boynton Beach (33435, 33426), and the Town of Palm Beach (33480).

Broward County Expertise: Fort Lauderdale's downtown financial district near Las Olas Boulevard (33301, 33304), Pompano Beach's industrial corridor along Copans Road (33064, 33069), Hollywood's beachfront hospitality properties (33019, 33020), Plantation's Midtown and Sawgrass corporate centers (33317, 33323), Coral Springs professional districts (33065, 33071), and Weston's master-planned communities (33326, 33331). We've secured properties throughout every Broward neighborhood.

Notable South Florida Installations: Office buildings in Boca Raton's Arvida Park of Commerce, retail centers along Fort Lauderdale's Federal Highway corridor, industrial facilities near Port Everglades and Pompano Airpark, luxury condominiums in Palm Beach and Highland Beach, business parks in Deerfield Beach and Coconut Creek, and mixed-use developments throughout Downtown West Palm Beach.

Our local presence means rapid response for service calls, intimate knowledge of South Florida's coastal environmental requirements (salt-air rated equipment, hurricane protection), and established relationships with Palm Beach and Broward County building departments for seamless permitting.

Yes, we offer both cloud-based and on-premise surveillance storage solutions to match your requirements and preferences.

Cloud Storage Benefits:

• Automatic backups with no risk of local server failure or theft
• Remote access from anywhere via web browser or mobile app
• No on-site server maintenance, updates, or IT management required
• Scalable storage capacity that grows automatically with your needs
• Protection from local disasters (fire, flood, theft)
• Instant search by person, vehicle, time, or location
• Automatic software updates with new features and security patches

We also offer hybrid solutions combining local and cloud storage for maximum reliability, compliance with specific retention requirements, and backup redundancy. Verkada's platform provides automatic local backup with cloud replication, ensuring you never lose critical footage even if internet connectivity is temporarily interrupted.

License plate recognition (LPR) uses specialized cameras and AI software to automatically capture, read, and log vehicle license plates as they enter or exit your property.

How LPR Works: High-resolution cameras with specialized lenses capture plates at vehicle speeds (up to 100+ mph). Onboard AI processes the image, extracting the plate number with 95%+ accuracy day or night. The system logs each plate with timestamp, image, and location. Integration with access control enables automatic gate operation for authorized vehicles.

Common Applications:

• Automated vehicle access for employees without stopping at gates
• Visitor management with temporary plate-based credentials
• Parking enforcement and permit validation
• Vehicle tracking throughout multi-building properties
• Stolen vehicle alerts when matching watchlists
• Delivery vehicle verification and management

LPR is particularly valuable for business parks, gated communities, parking facilities, and any property with vehicle access control requirements. We provide complete LPR solutions including specialized cameras, processing software, and integration with existing gate and access systems.

Yes, modern IP cameras provide excellent night vision capabilities using multiple technologies:

Infrared (IR) Night Vision: Built-in IR LEDs illuminate the scene with invisible infrared light. Cameras see clearly up to 100+ feet in complete darkness. Most common solution for outdoor perimeter security and parking areas.

Starlight Technology: Ultra-sensitive sensors capture usable color video in extremely low light (as low as 0.001 lux). Provides better detail than IR in ambient lighting conditions. Ideal for well-lit properties where some light exists.

White Light Illumination: Cameras activate visible LED lights when motion is detected, capturing full-color video and serving as a visual deterrent. Perfect for areas where visible lighting is acceptable.

We select the appropriate night vision technology based on your environment, lighting conditions, and security objectives. Most installations use a combination of technologies optimized for each camera location: IR for perimeters with no ambient light, starlight for parking areas with some lighting, and white light for building entrances requiring color detail.

Storage retention depends on your requirements, compliance obligations, and budget. We design systems matching your specific needs:

Standard Retention:

• 30 days: Most common for general properties
• 60 days: Retail and hospitality properties for incident investigation
• 90 days: Properties with compliance requirements or frequent claims

Extended Retention: Some industries require longer storage: 180+ days for financial institutions, 1+ year for government facilities and certain regulated industries, and indefinite retention for specific compliance requirements.

Cloud storage platforms like Verkada make it easy to extend retention: simply adjust settings without hardware upgrades. On-premise NVR systems require larger hard drives for extended retention. We calculate storage requirements based on number of cameras, resolution, frame rate, and retention period, ensuring you have adequate capacity with room for growth. Critical footage can always be exported and stored permanently, regardless of standard retention periods.

Yes, all modern IP camera systems we install provide complete remote access from any device, anywhere with internet connectivity.

Access Methods:

• Web browser: View live and recorded footage from any computer
• Mobile apps: iOS and Android apps for viewing on phones and tablets
• Multiple simultaneous users: Unlimited users for cloud systems, configurable for on-premise
• Real-time alerts: Push notifications to mobile devices for detected events

Remote Capabilities: View live video from all cameras, search and playback recorded footage, download or share specific clips, control PTZ cameras remotely, manage user access and permissions, and receive instant alerts for motion, people, vehicles, or other detected events.

Cloud-based systems like Verkada provide the simplest remote access: just log in from any device, no VPN or complex networking required. On-premise systems require proper network configuration but offer equal functionality once set up. We configure remote access during installation and provide training ensuring you can view cameras from anywhere.

Yes, integration between surveillance and access control creates a unified security system far more powerful than either component alone.

Integration Benefits:

• Cameras automatically record when doors open, capturing who accessed
• Video verification of access events (credential used vs person entering)
• Visual audit trails showing exactly who entered and when
• Alarm verification before dispatching security or police
• Single interface managing both cameras and access control
• Reduced false alarms with video verification

We specialize in integrated security systems combining surveillance, access control, gate automation, and intrusion detection into cohesive platforms. Whether you're adding cameras to existing access control or building a complete system from scratch, we ensure proper integration providing unified management and maximum security value. Popular integrated platforms we install include Verkada (cameras + access control), Brivo (access control with camera integration), and Hanwha Vision (cameras with access integration).

IP (Internet Protocol) cameras represent modern surveillance technology with significant advantages over older analog CCTV systems:

IP Camera Advantages:

• Resolution: 4K+ ultra-HD vs analog's 480p standard definition
• Infrastructure: Uses existing network cabling vs dedicated coax runs
• AI Analytics: Onboard intelligence for smart detection vs basic motion
• Remote Access: View from anywhere vs local-only viewing
• Storage: Cloud or network storage vs physical DVR limitations
• Scalability: Add cameras easily vs limited DVR channels
• PoE Power: Single cable for data and power vs separate power supplies

Modern IP cameras provide dramatically better image quality: the difference between recognizing a face at 50 feet versus barely seeing an outline. AI-powered analytics detect people vs vehicles, recognize faces, and read license plates, capabilities impossible with analog systems. While analog systems had their place 10–15 years ago, today's IP cameras are the clear choice for properties requiring professional surveillance with real security value. We exclusively install IP camera systems providing the performance, reliability, and advanced features modern properties demand.

Yes, while our expertise was built in South Florida over 20+ years, we now provide surveillance installations nationwide, from Florida to Hawaii, with completed projects across all 50 states.

Geographic Expansion: Our core expertise has always been split between South Florida (Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade) and New York City, where we maintain an active office serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. In 2026, we're expanding to Arizona with a Phoenix metro office, bringing our proven surveillance solutions to the Southwest.

Nationwide Capabilities: Over the past several years, we've successfully deployed surveillance systems coast-to-coast including California corporate campuses and tech facilities, Texas industrial and logistics centers, Hawaii resort properties, Northeast multi-family residential and office buildings, Mid-Atlantic retail centers and business parks, Mountain West distribution facilities, Pacific Northwest technology companies, and Southeastern hospitality and mixed-use developments.

How Nationwide Service Works: Our project approach combines remote planning and design with on-site professional installation. We conduct virtual site surveys using your floor plans and video walk-throughs, design systems remotely with our engineering team, coordinate equipment delivery directly to your property, deploy our licensed installation crews for professional on-site work, and provide ongoing remote support with local service partnerships when needed.

Whether you're in Miami, Manhattan, Phoenix (2026), or anywhere in between, you get the same Fortress Global Technology quality: enterprise-grade equipment, professional installation by licensed contractors, comprehensive system integration, and reliable ongoing support. For multi-location companies with properties spanning multiple states, we provide standardized surveillance solutions with centralized management: one vendor, one platform, consistent quality from coast to coast.

Installation timeline varies based on system size and complexity:

Typical Installation Timelines:

• Small systems (8–16 cameras): 3–5 business days
• Medium systems (16–32 cameras): 1–2 weeks
• Large systems (32+ cameras): 2–4 weeks
• Campus or multi-building: 4–8+ weeks with phased deployment

Installation Process: Site survey and camera placement planning, low voltage cabling installation and testing, camera mounting and alignment, network configuration and optimization, system testing and video quality verification, user training on live view and playback, and documentation with as-built drawings.

For occupied buildings, we coordinate installation to minimize disruption, often working evenings or weekends when necessary. Phased deployments allow critical areas to be protected first while remaining installation continues. We provide project schedules during the proposal phase, keeping you informed throughout installation.