Wired or wireless alarm
We choose the technology to suit the premises: cable for new builds or refurbishments, a wireless system where you want to avoid chasing walls and mess, or a mix of both.
Alarms & access control
Business security systems: alarms, access control and video intercoms
A business alarm you arm from your phone, access cards with a log of every entry and a video intercom. We plan them together with your cameras and network so they work as one system.
Free first meetingAcross Greece
AlarmWired or wireless
Access controlCard, PIN or face
Dual-path signallingInternet and 4G
Overview
What business security systems include
Business security systems are not just cameras. A business alarm alerts you the moment someone forces a door, access control decides who goes where and when, and an intercom shows you who is at the door before you open it.
As a licensed security-systems installer and an IT company, we plan these systems together: sensors, sirens, the alarm panel, locks, card readers and how they all connect to the network. For wireless alarms we often work with Ajax, and for intercoms and access control with Hikvision and Dahua.
We install business security systems, and systems for homes, across Attica: shops, offices, warehouses and restaurants, from a small shop with a few sensors to buildings with several entrances, different opening hours and many users.
The service
What's included
Sensors for every risk
Motion detectors, magnetic contacts, glass-break, smoke and flood sensors. Every sensor sits in a named zone, so you know at once where the alarm went off.
Arming from your phone
Arm and disarm from the app, see who did it and when, and get an alert for every event, including a door opened out of hours.
Backup signalling
Connection over the internet and 4G, so the alarm can still report if the line is cut. Backup batteries in the panel and sirens cover power cuts.
Access control
Cards, fobs, PIN or face recognition, with schedules per user and a full log of entries. A lost card can be disabled in seconds.
Video intercoms
IP intercoms you answer from a monitor, a phone or the reception computer. See who is calling, talk to them and open the door remotely.
Technology
Business alarm: wired or wireless?
A wired alarm connects every sensor to the panel by cable. There are no sensor batteries to replace and it is very reliable, which makes it a good fit for new builds, refurbishments and premises where cables run easily through trunking or a suspended ceiling.
A wireless alarm, such as an Ajax system, goes in quickly and without damage. Modern wireless systems use encrypted communication, constantly check that every sensor is connected and alert you to low batteries or jamming attempts. Sensor batteries usually last several years, depending on the model and use.
In large or mixed premises we often combine the two: wired sensors where there is cabling, and wireless ones at points that are hard to reach with a cable, such as a shop window, a mezzanine or an outbuilding. The choice is made during the site visit, based on the premises rather than a boxed kit.
Either way, a business alarm is split into zones and areas. You can, for example, arm the storeroom while the shop is open, or use perimeter arming when staff are still inside late in the evening.
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Sensors, sirens and the alarm panel
An alarm is only as good as the planning of its sensors. We place every device where it covers a real risk and tune it so it does not cause false alarms.
PIR motion detectors
Cover rooms and corridors. Where there are air conditioners, shop windows or animals, we choose models and positions that cut false alarms.
Magnetic contacts
On doors, windows and shutters. They trigger before anyone gets inside and allow perimeter arming when people are still in the building.
Glass-break detectors
For shop windows and large panes. They recognise the distinctive sound of breaking glass and raise the alarm before an intruder gets through.
Smoke detectors
Alert your phone to smoke even when the premises are closed. They do not replace a fire detection system where one is required by law.
Flood detectors
Under water heaters, washing machines, air conditioners and in server rooms. A leak is caught before it ruins stock or equipment.
Indoor and outdoor sirens
An outdoor siren with a strobe deters intruders and shows from a distance where the alarm is going off. The indoor siren makes staying inside unbearable.
Monitoring
Who gets alerted when the alarm goes off?
There are two main ways to monitor a business alarm. There is no single right answer: it depends on the premises, your opening hours, your insurer's terms and who can respond in the middle of the night.
Self-monitoring via the app
Alerts go to your phone and to anyone else you choose. There is no monitoring subscription, but responding is your responsibility: if nobody sees the message, nobody acts.
Connection to an alarm receiving centre
The system sends signals to a centre staffed around the clock. Operators check the event, call you and, depending on the contract, notify the police or send a patrol. There is a monthly fee and the contract is made directly with the monitoring company you choose.
Dual-path signalling
Whichever option you choose, we recommend reporting over both the internet and 4G. If the line or power is cut, the panel keeps sending alerts over the mobile network on its backup battery.
Visual verification
When the alarm is linked to your cameras, or uses sensors with photo verification, you see an image from the spot along with the alert. You can tell a real intruder from a false alarm straight away.
Access
Access control, access cards and video intercoms
Access control replaces keys that get copied and lost. You decide who enters, through which door and at what times, and you have a record of every entry.
Cards, fobs and PIN
RFID cards or fobs for staff and PIN codes for temporary access. When an employee leaves, their card is disabled without changing any locks.
Face recognition
For touch-free entrances or high-security areas. Because it involves biometric data, it needs particular care under GDPR, and a card or PIN is often enough. We explain the options before you decide.
Schedules and zones
The cleaning crew can only get in during the morning, the storeroom opens only for certain users. Permissions are changed from the app or management software.
Entry log
Every opening is logged with user, door and time. Useful when you need to investigate an incident or check who has access to sensitive areas.
Electromagnetic locks and electric strikes
We choose the mechanism to suit the door, fire safety requirements and what must happen during a power cut, with an exit button and backup power.
IP video intercoms
See and talk to visitors from a monitor, a phone or the reception computer. Open the door remotely and, where needed, bring several entrances into one system.
Insurance, licence, maintenance
Your insurer, the installer's licence and maintenance
Many insurers require or take into account a business alarm, especially for shops holding stock and for warehouses. Requirements vary: some ask for a connection to an alarm receiving centre, specific sensors or an installation certificate. Ask your insurer before the survey and bring us their terms, so the system meets them from the start.
Security systems must be installed by companies licensed under Law 2518/1997. CyberSpace Dynamics is a licensed security-systems installer. Whoever you choose, ask to see the licence before you hire them.
The cost of business security systems depends on the number of zones and sensors, whether the system is wired or wireless, the doors with access control and the type of lock, the intercoms and how difficult the cabling is. We do not sell fixed packages: we offer a free site visit or an estimate from photos and give you a detailed quote.
Business security systems need maintenance so they do not let you down when you need them. We check sensors, sirens, backup batteries and signalling, update firmware and run a test alarm. We also add or remove users and cards when your staff change.
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How we set up your business security systems
Site visit and needs
We walk the premises and note entrances, windows, shop fronts, opening hours and who needs access. We also ask about your insurer's requirements.
Plan and quote
A plan with alarm zones, sensor and siren positions, doors with access control and the signalling method. A detailed quote for equipment and labour.
Installation
We fit the panel, sensors, sirens, readers, locks and intercoms. For wired systems we run cables in trunking or the ceiling void.
Programming and testing
We set zones, entry and exit delays, users, schedules and notifications. We test every sensor and the signalling over both internet and 4G.
Training and handover
We show you arming, disarming, card management and what to do after a false alarm. We hand over the zone plan and administrator codes.
Outcome
What you gain
Alerts at the right moment
You know about a break-in as it happens, with the zone name and, where there is a camera, an image.
No more keys
Cards and codes that change in seconds, with a log for every door.
A system that stays connected
Dual-path signalling and backup batteries for power and internet outages.
One team for everything
Alarm, access control, cameras and network from the same people, with no one passing the blame to someone else.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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How much does a business alarm cost?
The cost depends on the number of zones and sensors, whether the system is wired or wireless, the sirens, the signalling method and how difficult the installation is. If you choose a connection to an alarm receiving centre, there is also a monthly monitoring fee payable to the company you choose. We offer a free site visit or an estimate from photos and give you a detailed quote.
Wireless or wired alarm for a business?
Wired is ideal for new builds or refurbishments, where cables run easily. Wireless goes in quickly without damage and suits premises that are already trading or rented. In many premises a hybrid of the two works best.
Can someone jam a wireless alarm?
Modern wireless systems, such as Ajax, use encrypted communication and detect attempts to jam the signal. When that happens, they send an alert. With signalling over both internet and 4G, the panel also has a second route to reach you.
Do I need a connection to an alarm receiving centre?
It is not mandatory, but it makes sense when nobody can respond to an alert at night or when your insurer requires it. With self-monitoring there is no subscription, but responding is your responsibility. We explain both options and set up the panel for whichever you choose.
What happens if the power or internet goes down?
The panel and sirens have backup batteries and keep working for hours, depending on the system. If the internet drops, signalling switches automatically to 4G. If someone deliberately cuts the line, you can get an alert about it.
Does my insurer require an alarm?
Often yes, especially for shops holding stock, warehouses and businesses handling cash. Every insurer has its own terms, for example a connection to an alarm receiving centre or specific sensors. Ask your insurer and bring us their terms before the survey.
Does a security-systems installer need a licence?
Yes. Companies that install security systems need a licence under Law 2518/1997. CyberSpace Dynamics is a licensed security-systems installer. Always ask to see the licence before you hire anyone.
Can the alarm be linked to the cameras?
Yes. When the alarm goes off, you can see the image from the camera covering that zone and check immediately whether it is a real event. The link is made through the app or the NVR, depending on the equipment. That is why we plan alarms and cameras together.
How do you avoid false alarms?
Most false alarms come from a badly placed sensor, air conditioners, animals, open windows or user error. We choose the right sensor for each spot, tune sensitivity and delays, and train your staff in arming and disarming.
Access cards or face recognition?
For most premises cards, fobs or PIN codes are enough: they are affordable, simple and easy to change. Face recognition is practical for touch-free entrances, but it involves biometric data and needs particular care under GDPR. For the legal basis, consult your GDPR adviser.
What happens to an electromagnetic lock in a power cut?
An electromagnetic lock releases when it loses power, so it is connected to a power supply with a backup battery. On doors that must stay locked without power, we use a different mechanism. The choice also takes fire safety requirements for emergency exits into account.
Can I open the door from my phone?
Yes, with an IP intercom or an access control system connected to the network. You see the visitor, talk to them and open the door from the app. Remote access is set up securely, without open ports on the router.
Can you take over an alarm installed by someone else?
Often yes, if the panel is still supported and you have, or can recover, the installer codes. We check sensors, batteries and signalling and tell you what is worth keeping. If the system is very old, replacing it may make more sense.
How often does an alarm need servicing?
We recommend a check at least once a year, and more often if your insurer asks for it. During servicing we test every sensor, the sirens, backup batteries and signalling, and update the firmware. Wireless systems also alert you themselves when a battery runs low.
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