Industry
Retail
Loss prevention cameras, point-of-sale coverage and people counting for flagships and multi-store chains.
Talk to us about your retail projectCCTV & Surveillance Camera Installation
4K IP cameras, AI video analytics, Avigilon systems and secure recording for offices, retail, venues and residences. Designed, installed and monitored by DIST nationwide.
20+Years of experience
AvigilonCertified integrator
4.9/5Google review rating
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Tell us what you need to see
The property, the areas you want covered, how long you need to keep footage and your timeline are enough to start. We come back with next steps and a site visit if needed.
“We solve AV and IT challenges with passion, speed & integrity. Happy to sit on a call to discuss your AV and IT needs.”
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Commercial Surveillance Services
Cameras, recording, analytics and network designed together, so the footage is there and usable when you need it.
CCTV & IP camera systems
4K dome, bullet, turret and multi-sensor cameras placed for coverage, not just count, with clear footage in low light and on wide exterior views.
Facial & license plate recognition
Identify people at entrances and automate vehicle entry at garages and gated lots, tied into your access control for one record of who came and went.
Remote monitoring & mobile access
Live view, playback and alerts from a phone or browser for one site or fifty, with user roles so managers only see the cameras they should.
AI video analytics
Motion, people and vehicle detection, loitering and crowd alerts, and appearance search so you find the event in seconds instead of scrubbing hours of video.
NVR, cloud & hybrid recording
On-site NVRs sized for your retention policy, cloud recording for off-site copies, or a hybrid of both that keeps footage safe if hardware is stolen or damaged.
Access control integration
Door events matched to video automatically, so every badge swipe, forced door or tailgating alert comes with the clip attached.
How We Plan a Camera System
We work through these four points with you during design, before any equipment is ordered.
Coverage & resolution
Camera type, lens and pixel density chosen for each view, from reading a plate at the gate to watching a sales floor.
Network & storage
PoE switching, VLANs and recording capacity sized for your camera count, frame rate and how many days you need to keep.
Cybersecurity
Cameras and recorders on a segmented network with hardened firmware, encrypted remote access and no default passwords.
Integration
One platform that ties cameras to access control, alarms, intercoms and your IT so alerts land in one place.
Project spotlight
Venue-wide security for Super Bowl 2020
- Client
- Super Bowl 2020
- Role
- Official IT provider
- Delivered
- CCTV, access control, cabling & network
As official IT provider, DIST designed and installed the networking, structured cabling, access control and CCTV coverage for the venue, so security staff watched gates, concourses and perimeter from one operations room.
Plan a camera systemIndustries We Serve
Camera systems designed for how each property is used and what it needs to protect.
Our Surveillance Installation Process
Four cameras or four hundred, the sequence is the same, and every view is checked before handover.
Site survey
We walk the property with you, note the entrances, blind spots, lighting and cable paths, and review any existing cameras worth keeping.
Camera plan & design
A camera-by-camera plan with fields of view, resolution, recording retention and the network and storage behind it.
Cabling & network
Low-voltage cabling, PoE switching and a segmented camera network pulled while walls are open where possible.
Installation
Cameras mounted, aimed and focused by our crews, recorders racked and labeled, after hours in occupied buildings.
Configuration & analytics
Recording schedules, motion zones, analytics rules, user roles and mobile access set up and tested with you.
Training & monitoring
Your team learns live view, playback and export, then our help desk and remote monitoring keep the system healthy.
Surveillance Monitoring & Maintenance
DIST monitors enrolled cameras and recorders remotely, keeps a help desk answering 24/7 and sends engineers on site when a camera, switch or drive needs attention.
- Remote health monitoring of cameras and recorders
- Camera cleaning, re-aiming and lens checks
- Firmware and security updates
- Storage expansion as retention needs grow
- Footage export assistance for incidents
- Support for systems installed by other integrators
24/7 help desk(212) 206-0794
Not sure how many cameras your property needs? Send us a floor plan or a few photos and we will sketch the coverage.
Our work
Surveillance & Security Projects
Super Bowl 2020
Official IT provider: networking, structured cabling, access control and CCTV throughout the venue.
3 Times Square
Conference room technology with AI cameras, projection and enterprise network infrastructure.
Eataly
Comprehensive infrastructure for a premium food marketplace.
Reserve Padel
IT infrastructure and security systems for the sports facility.
Savage X Fenty
Security and surveillance systems for the flagship store.
State of Play
AV, cameras, custom score tracking, control and network infrastructure.
“That massive 59-foot LED wall [DIST] put in has transformed how we run town halls and seminars.”
Ready to see every corner of your property?
Camera Brands We Install
We design and install with the brands the security industry runs on.
Hanwha VisionCCTV & surveillance questions
Cost, cameras, recording and analytics, answered.
How much does a commercial CCTV system cost?
It depends on the number of cameras, the resolution and analytics you want, how many days of footage you keep and how much cabling the building needs. After a site survey we send a fixed, itemized proposal so you can compare camera and storage options line by line.
How many cameras do I need?
Enough to cover every entrance, cash or inventory point and blind spot without gaps, which is usually fewer than people expect once multi-sensor and wide-angle cameras are placed well. The camera plan from our survey shows each field of view before anything is ordered.
What does AI video analytics actually do?
It classifies what the camera sees, so instead of motion alerts from a tree you get alerts for a person at the loading dock after hours or a vehicle in a fire lane, and you can search footage by person or vehicle description.
Why Avigilon?
DIST is a certified Avigilon integrator. Avigilon by Motorola Solutions combines high-resolution cameras with deep-learning analytics and is trusted in corporate campuses, luxury condos, hospitality and mission-critical sites. We also install Axis, Bosch, Hikvision and Hanwha when they fit better.
Should I record on site or in the cloud?
On-site NVRs are cost-effective for long retention and many cameras. Cloud recording protects footage if the recorder is stolen or damaged and simplifies multi-site access. Most of our clients run a hybrid, and we size both for your retention policy.
Can I view my cameras from my phone?
Yes. Every system we install includes secure remote viewing with live video, playback and alerts on a phone or browser, with user roles so each manager sees only their cameras.
Can cameras work with my access control system?
Yes. We integrate cameras with access control so door events are matched to video automatically, and facial or license plate recognition can grant entry.
Can you upgrade or take over an existing camera system?
Yes. We reuse cabling and cameras that still perform, replace what does not, and bring everything onto one platform. We also support systems installed by other integrators.
Where do you install surveillance systems?
Nationwide. We handle single sites and multi-site rollouts across the United States.
Planning a new or upgraded camera system?
Tell us the property, the areas you need covered and the timeline. A DIST engineer will survey the site, then come back with a camera plan, a schedule and a number.