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Author: Bobby Edwards

Robert "Bobby" Edwards is the Operations Manager at Edge CCTV, where he has been overseeing commercial security camera installations across the Southeast since 2014. A TRENDnet Certified Network Engineer (TNCE) and GA 811-credentialed technician, Bobby is responsible for everything that happens in the field — managing installation crews, designing camera layouts for new projects, and making sure every system is engineered to the technical standards that keep it running for years. With 12 years of hands-on experience running low-voltage cable, configuring NVRs and PoE switches, and troubleshooting systems in real commercial environments, Bobby brings a ground-level technical perspective that goes well beyond a spec sheet. When a camera position looks right on paper but does not work in practice, Bobby is the one who figures out why and builds a solution that actually holds up.

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Security Camera Installation Checklist for Businesses (All 3 Phases)

A commercial security camera installation involves more moving parts than most business owners expect — and more opportunities for something to go wrong if the process is not managed deliberately. This checklist covers every stage from pre-installation planning through post-installation sign-off. Use it to prepare for an installation, to evaluate a contractor’s process, or to […]

Wireless vs. Wired Security Cameras for Business: Which Is Right for Your Facility?

Wireless vs wired security camera comparison

One of the most common questions business owners ask when designing a security camera system is whether to go wired or wireless. The answer is almost always the same from experienced installers: for commercial applications, wired systems are the default, and wireless cameras are a supplement for specific situations where running cable is genuinely impractical. […]

How to Secure a Construction Site: Complete Camera and Monitoring Guide

A half-built commercial building sitting unoccupied after dark is one of the easiest targets a thief will ever find. Copper wiring, heavy equipment, power tools, HVAC units, and raw materials can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars in losses on a single job site across Metro Atlanta. For general contractors, developers, and construction […]

How to Choose the Best NVR for Your Business Security Cameras

A close-up view of a server rack featuring a black data storage unit with multiple drive bays and illuminated indicators. Behind it, additional servers are visible along with connected cables and glowing LED lights.

The NVR (Network Video Recorder) is the brain of your security camera system. It’s the device that records, stores, and manages all your camera footage, and it determines how many cameras you can run, how long you can store footage, and what features you have access to. Choosing the wrong NVR means running out of […]

IP vs Analog Cameras: Which Is Right for Your Business?

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If you’re installing or upgrading a commercial security camera system, one of the first decisions you’ll face is: IP or analog? Both technologies have their place, but they serve very different needs. Choosing the wrong one could mean overspending on features you don’t need – or worse, ending up with a system that doesn’t meet […]

Warehouse Security: Complete Camera Placement Guide

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Warehouses present one of the most challenging environments for security camera installation. With massive floor plans, towering shelving units, constant motion from forklifts and workers, and high-value inventory scattered throughout, getting camera placement right is critical. A poorly placed camera system leaves blind spots that lead to theft, unaccounted inventory loss, and safety liability. A […]

How to Access and Export Security Camera Footage

Why Knowing How to Access Your Footage Matters Security cameras are only as valuable as your ability to retrieve and use the footage they capture. When an incident occurs–whether a theft, a slip-and-fall, a break-in, or a vehicle accident in your parking lot–the clock starts ticking immediately. Most commercial NVRs (network video recorders) use continuous […]

How Long Does Commercial Security Camera Installation Take?

Before committing to a commercial security camera installation, most business owners want to know two things: how much will it cost, and how long will it take? Cost guides are common. Installation timelines are discussed less often — but they matter just as much, especially if your business cannot afford a full-day closure or extensive […]

Security Camera Cabling Guide: Cat5e, Cat6 & Coax

Why Cabling Is the Most Overlooked Decision in a Commercial Camera Install Every commercial security camera project starts with a conversation about cameras – resolution, field of view, low-light performance. Rarely does anyone lead with cable. That is a mistake. The cable you run through your walls, conduit, and ceilings is the one component you […]

PoE Security Cameras Explained: Power Over Ethernet Guide

More in this series Wireless vs. Wired Security Cameras  |  How to Choose an NVR  |  IP vs. Analog Cameras  |  Camera Resolution Guide What Is PoE? Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology that delivers both electrical power and data through a single Ethernet cable – typically Cat5e or Cat6 – from a PoE-capable […]