Partnering for Smarter Protection: Technology and Security Guards
LVT’s business security technology strengthens on-site protection by pairing AI-powered cameras and mobile units with traditional guards, delivering smarter coverage, faster response times, and measurable ROI.
Smart Companies Are Investing in Security Tech—Not Just a Bigger Taskforce
Guards are an important part of business security, but without the right security technology, your organization may be more vulnerable than you think.
Organized retail crime (ORC) rings cost retailers an average of $720,000 per $1 billion in sales in 2022 and are increasingly agile and well-resourced. Job-site theft costs contractors over $1 billion each year, and liability lawsuits can easily drain a company’s budget and wreck its reputation. Meanwhile, the cost of maintaining a guard team can run into millions each year, with turnover so high it’s practically part of the job description.
Gone are the days when hiring more boots on the ground is the go-to solution. Today’s threat landscape demands smarter tools, faster response times, and constant coverage that never blinks and never calls in sick.
Forward-thinking businesses are moving beyond traditional patrols and embracing AI-powered, always-on security systems. This isn't about fully replacing your security guards—it's about augmenting your security efforts by pairing your guards with security technology to be more effective. Enel, a renewable energy company, amplified their security coverage and reduced guard costs in remote areas by implementing LVT’s mobile security units on their properties. Brookfield Properties augmented their guard force and enhanced overall safety for onsite personnel through remote monitoring with LVT. By equipping your team with these tools, you help them maximize their impact and overcome challenges like strict budgets or limited resources.
Modern Organizations Need Advanced Business Security Technology
Security guards provide that needed mobility and flexibility, but hiring an armed team isn’t cheap. Depending on location and shift hours, costs run anywhere from $30 to $75 per hour per post, but can reach $100 or more per hour in some areas or for high-risk assignments. Add benefits, sick leave, insurance, and turnover rates of 100% or more per year, and the price tag balloons fast.
Security now must be proactive, fast, data-driven, and most importantly, sustainable.
Insurance providers, boards of directors, and even customers now expect security solutions to include AI and real-time monitoring. If your security plan can’t provide full surveillance coverage or deliver video evidence on demand, it can’t effectively support your security team to sufficiently meet modern threats.
Custom Solutions For Your Unique Security Needs
Every industry faces unique security challenges so there’s no “one-size-fits-all” solution. As the leader in intelligent, scalable business security, LiveView Technologies (LVT) is designed to fill the blind spots that guards can’t cover and give human teams the resources they need to effectively secure their environment from threats.
Need the flexibility to secure evolving property locations?
LVT’s solar-powered mobile security units are towable towers that can be deployed virtually anywhere. Units can be placed exactly where they are needed most, even in remote areas with no existing infrastructure. This allows guards to patrol critical areas and leave the continuous monitoring to the technology. Each unit comes equipped with:
- 360° PTZ and thermal cameras
- Bright LED floodlights and strobe deterrents
- Loudspeaker with talk down capabilities
- LTE/5G and satellite connectivity for remote viewing
- AI-powered threat detection and deterrents
Ideal for job sites, event venues, parking lots, or any environment that needs rapid, flexible coverage.
Need a more discreet or fixed solution?
For static or space-constrained locations, LVT offers mounted kits that install on walls, poles, or rooftops. These systems provide many of the same features as the mobile security units, but are optimized for long-term installations.
Need a more hands-off, automated security approach?
LVT’s agentic AI platform adds serious brainpower to its hardware, including:
- Real-time object and behavior analytics
- Automated “talk down” deterrence
- Searchable video archives by keyword
- Remote system control from any device
LVT doesn’t just offer smart surveillance; it provides a robust, connected security system that learns, adapts, and grows with you. And most importantly, it never blinks.
Does it Actually Work?
I bet we can guess what you’re thinking at this point. Do any of these sound familiar?
“AI lacks human judgment.”
It’s true, AI can’t make the same nuanced decisions a trained human can, but that’s okay. LVT’s business security technology is designed to augment, not replace, human insight. Think of it as a force multiplier: while guards focus on customer service, de-escalation, and hands-on response, LVT systems handle the heavy lifting of constant surveillance, real-time detection, and instant alerts. It’s a win-win for security.
“The upfront cost is high.”
A higher upfront investment can cause sticker shock, especially for companies accustomed to traditional month-to-month security contracts. However, the real cost of security isn’t just the initial invoice—it’s the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), which includes all the hidden and unplanned costs.
LVT’s upfront costs are transparent, predictable, and, when compared to the TCO of traditional security, super low. We offer flexible leasing options that let you move business security technology from a capital expense to an operational one, and for smaller businesses, Section 179 deductions may apply.
The long-term ROI is clear: lower insurance premiums, fewer theft incidents, reduced liability claims, and 24/7 coverage that doesn’t call in sick. Many companies see a full return on their investment in just a few months.
“What happens if the power or internet goes out?”
LVT systems are built for real-world reliability. Mobile security units run on solar power with battery backups and can be equipped with generator failovers if needed. Each unit uses LTE or 5G multi-network SIMs for resilient connectivity. Even if your primary network goes down, your security doesn’t.
Whether you’re dealing with remote job sites or unexpected outages, LVT keeps your perimeter protected with industry-leading uptime. This is a level of vigilance that even the most dedicated guard team can’t achieve alone.
How Businesses Like Yours Have Used LVT’s Security Solutions
Here are a few ways companies are already pairing guard presence with business security technology to get stronger, smarter protection:
- Construction and Infrastructure: Prevent equipment theft, protect building materials, and comply with OSHA surveillance guidelines. Guards remain useful for access control while LVT’s security solutions cover large, unmanned zones.
- Retail and Logistics Yards: Deter organized retail crime and provide real-time analytics to asset protection teams. LVT extends guard visibility, alerting the team before situations escalate.
- Corporate Campuses and Parking Lots: Extend your perimeter without hiring additional employees. Security guards can focus on customer-facing roles while LVT ensures 24/7 monitoring.
- Event Venues: Deploy mobile security units for temporary coverage as well as crowd-flow heat-mapping with AI-backed monitoring. Guards can focus on crowd control and customer service.
What’s the Real Cost? A Closer Look at the Numbers
By prioritizing your most effective security guards and augmenting the rest with LVT’s security solutions, businesses can see over $1 million in annual savings. Not to mention: That’s over $1 million in annual savings, not to mention:
- Fewer false alarms and false reports
- Automated audit trails for compliance and incident review
- Avoided turnover and hiring costs
You enjoy a leaner, smarter, more cost-effective approach to business security and save money while you do.
What’s the Process to Get Started?
Getting started with LVT is simple and only requires five easy steps. Here’s what to expect:
- Site Audit and Risk Scoring: An LVT professional will run a security diagnosis to identify vulnerable areas, entry points, and line-of-sight gaps on your property. See an example here.=
- Choose Hardware: LVT helps you configure a custom solution for your needs based on property space, infrastructure, and solar viability.
- Network and Power Validation: An LVT professional will confirm LTE/5G coverage and test solar panel exposure.
- System Integration: Connect the LVT Platform to your existing SOC (Security Operations Center), VMS, or third-party monitoring provider. Set standard operating procedures for escalations.
- Platform Training: Learn how to use the LVT dashboard, review footage, and respond to alerts with the AI-supported workflow.
LVT’s team supports you every step of the way to ensure you’re protected from day one.
Don’t Be Caught Off Guard
Traditional security guards are a familiar presence on most sites, but they come with limitations. Fatigue, blind spots, and inconsistent reporting are unavoidable human factors. Guards can only cover one area at a time, and high hourly wages add significant ongoing costs. Over time, this creates coverage gaps and financial strain for businesses.
That said, guards still provide important value. Their human presence can de-escalate situations, their personal interactions build trust with customers and staff, and their judgment allows for quick decisions in complex scenarios. In many industries, guards offer a reassuring face while technology fills the monitoring and detection gaps. The real power comes when the two work hand-in-hand.
By pairing human presence with LVT’s mobile security units and AI-driven monitoring, companies gain the flexibility to adapt quickly, scale coverage, and strengthen deterrence where it matters most.
See how you can get measurable ROI, always-on protection, and real-time threat detection—all without losing the human element.
Give your security team a smarter, faster, more reliable partner in the field by booking a free demo today.
