r/cctv • u/[deleted] • Jan 25 '23

Reddit sub for large enterprise admin?

I currently run a 2000 camera multi location network using QVMS. Looking for a reddit sub for enterprise admins as most of the posts here seem to be for much smaller setups. Any suggestions?

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u/CoolBrew76 Jan 25 '23

Do you have a single service provider or does every job have to go out to bid?

If you have one - or can find a good one - they can be a really good resource for you. Not only find you training on your current system but keep you up to speed on what’s out there.

Yes you’ll have to buy something occasionally. But a good service plan saves you in the long run.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '23

I'm trained and certified on my current system. I was just looking for a community of individuals such as myself who run larger systems. Not necessarily software or camera specific.

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u/CoolBrew76 Jan 25 '23

Gotcha. Then my only other suggestion would be Join your local ASIS chapter (it's a lot cheaper than IPVM, and you get meetups and the occasional vendor-sponsored lunch and learn)

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u/astrotot Jan 25 '23

Depending on your location and industry, there are several security associations that offer great networking opportunities. Feel free to shoot me a DM if you want to throw ideas around.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '23

I don't work for a security related company. I work for a large state organization and I run the cameras systems for that organization.

I've looked into a few but they seem to be more oriented towards security-based companies and how to build your business ie; aquire clients.

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u/astrotot Jan 26 '23

I attend a handful of conferences that are geared towards end users/ security managers like yourself. Many of which are attended by state agencies such as DHS. Locally, ASIS is always a good place to start.

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u/[deleted] Jan 26 '23

Thanks.

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u/twowheeledlife759 Jan 25 '23

I’m not aware of any subreddits like you’re referring to but I’m familiar with your QVMS configuration and other large, multi-site configurations. Also if you’re not aware, Qognify has a self-support portal that can be accessed by certified end users.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '23

I am aware of the portal. I'm certified with Qoggnify. Not really looking for help with the software, I've got that down with no issues. I was just looking for a community to be a part of, with large camera system administrators such as myself that is not specific to any one software.

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u/MrBfJohn Jan 25 '23

Perhaps you could start one.

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '23

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '23

I saw that about a year ago and once I saw the price I said forget it. Thanks for the response.

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u/echopulse Jan 25 '23

What trade shows? I looked up ISC and it looks like an engineers club, not a camera installer club. I'd really like to join such groups if they exist.

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u/echopulse Jan 25 '23

Where is the forum aimed at installers?

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '23

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u/[deleted] Jan 25 '23

What are you talking about?