Commercial security system installed by Rivas Technology Group in South Sound WA

Commercial Security — South Sound

Business Security
Built to Work While You're Not There

Professional intrusion detection, AI-powered surveillance, access control, and fire monitoring for restaurants, retail, offices, and multi-tenant properties across the South Sound — installed by Rivas Technology Group, Ajax Systems certified dealer.

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Certified Partner

Ajax Systems

Control4 Gold

Akuvox

WA Lic. RIVASGL799DR

Who We Work With

Security for the Businesses That Keep South Sound Running

We work directly with business owners — not IT managers or facilities departments. If you own or operate a commercial space, we can secure it.

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Restaurants & Bars

Late-night closings, cash on hand, and high staff turnover make restaurants a consistent target. Get visibility into every door, walk-in, and POS area.

Camera coverage of bar, kitchen, and cash areas

After-hours intrusion detection with verified alerts

Staff entry management via keypad or fob

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Retail & Boutiques

Smash-and-grab, employee theft, and after-hours break-ins are real. Ajax intrusion plus AI surveillance gives you verified evidence, not just alarms.

MotionCam photo verification inside sales floor

AI camera detection — people vs. false motion

Remote arm/disarm from your phone

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Professional Offices

Client data, equipment, and after-hours access require more than a deadbolt. We design systems that secure and log who enters, when, and where.

Akuvox smart entry with access logs

Perimeter intrusion protection

Shared access for staff, cleaning crews, vendors

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Contractors & Warehouses

Tools, materials, and equipment stored after hours are high-value targets. Get motion detection, outdoor cameras, and real-time alerts the moment someone's on site.

Outdoor perimeter MotionCam coverage

Cellular backup — no internet required to report

Professional monitoring with priority dispatch

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Multi-Tenant & HOA

Common area surveillance, gate access, and package security managed from a single system. Give tenants visibility without giving up control.

Akuvox intercom at gates and building entries

Common area NVR surveillance with cloud backup

Individual tenant access credentials

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Medical & Professional Services

HIPAA-sensitive environments, pharmaceutical storage, and after-hours break-in risk. We build systems that protect your space and your liability.

Restricted area access control with audit logs

Fire, smoke, and flood detection throughout

24/7 professional monitoring with rapid dispatch

Why It Matters

Your Current System Probably Has Gaps You Don't Know About

Most commercial alarm systems were designed to make noise. Ajax was designed to give you verified proof — so when something happens, you know exactly what it is.

The Problem with Basic Commercial Alarms

✕ Sirens go off — police are dispatched — it's a delivery driver at the wrong door. Again.

✕ Wired systems are expensive to run, easy to cut, and even easier to defeat by pulling the panel

✕ No photo or video tied to the alarm — you find out the next morning by walking in

✕ Repeated false alarm fines from the city and deprioritized police response

✕ Insurance claims stall without verified documentation of what actually happened

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The Ajax Advantage for Business

✓ MotionCam sends a photo burst to your phone within seconds — you see what triggered the alarm before calling anyone

✓ Wireless Jeweller protocol with AES-128 encryption, frequency hopping, and anti-jamming — cutting cables does nothing

✓ Verified alarms get priority police dispatch — photo confirmation means faster response

✓ Cellular backup — your system keeps reporting even if internet or power goes down

✓ AI detection distinguishes people from animals and shadows — significantly fewer false triggers

The Two Pillars

Intrusion Protection + Video Surveillance. Both. Together.

Most commercial security systems do one or the other well. Ajax integrates both into a single ecosystem — same app, same hub, same alert stream.

Pillar One

Intrusion Protection

Ajax's Hub 2 Plus supports up to 200 devices over the Jeweller wireless protocol — encrypted, frequency-hopping, and designed to resist jamming and interference. Every sensor reports in real time. MotionCam delivers photo-verified alerts within seconds of detecting motion inside your space.

✦ Hub 2 Plus — Ethernet, WiFi, and dual SIM cellular backup for always-on connectivity

✦ MotionCam (PhOD) — photo burst sent to your phone the moment motion is detected

✦ DoorProtect & GlassProtect — instant tamper and break detection at every entry point

✦ Outdoor perimeter sensors — detect intrusion at the property line, not just the door

✦ Keypads and key fobs for staff — arm and disarm at the door without a phone

✦ Multi-user access — assign different permissions to owners, managers, and staff

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Ajax AI surveillance cameras for business installed by Rivas Technology Group

Pillar Two

AI-Powered Surveillance

Ajax cameras integrate natively with the same hub and app running your intrusion system. AI object detection identifies people and vehicles — not reflections, not animals — and triggers recordings and alerts only when they matter. 3K and 4K resolution with hybrid illumination means usable footage even in low light.

✦ BulletCam and TurretCam — 3K and 4K resolution with AI detection for people and vehicles

✦ Hybrid illumination — full-color night footage with IR + white light switching

✦ NVR with PoE — up to 16 cameras on a single recorder with dual redundant hard drives

✦ Event-triggered recording — cameras respond to intrusion sensors, not just motion zones

✦ Ajax Cloud Storage — secure off-site video retention accessible from any device

✦ Ajax DoorBell — video doorbell with AI and PIR sensor for business entrances

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Monitoring Options

Do You Need Professional Monitoring?

The honest answer: it depends on your business. Here's how both options actually work — no upsell pressure, no long-term contracts required.

Smart Self Monitoring

You're in Control

$25 /month

The Ajax app gives you instant push notifications, photo-verified alerts, and full remote arm/disarm from your phone. Best for owner-operators who are typically reachable and want direct control without a middleman.

✦ Real-time push alerts for every alarm, tamper, and status change

✦ MotionCam photo bursts — see exactly what triggered the alarm in seconds

✦ Remote arm/disarm and live camera view from anywhere in the world

✦ Shared access — invite managers and partners to receive alerts and control the system

✦ Full system event history and reporting in the app

No long-term contract. Cancel anytime. Month-to-month.

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Advanced Monitoring

Recommended for Business

24/7 Professional Backup

$85 /month

Everything in Smart Self Monitoring plus 24/7 professional central station coverage. Trained operators assess verified alarms and dispatch police, fire, or EMS. Best for businesses with high-value inventory, multiple locations, or owners who can't always respond immediately.

✦ 24/7 central station monitoring — trained operators on call around the clock

✦ Verified alarm dispatch — photo and sensor data confirm events before calling police

✦ Cellular backup communication — monitoring continues if your internet goes down

✦ Fire, flood, and panic monitoring included — not just intrusion

✦ All self-monitoring features remain active — you keep direct control alongside professional coverage

No long-term contract. Cancel anytime. Month-to-month.

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What We Install

Full-Scope Commercial Security Installation

We handle everything from site assessment and system design through installation, programming, and ongoing support. No subcontractors, no guessing.

Intrusion Detection

Hub programming, door and window sensors, motion detectors, keypads, and sirens — configured and tested to cover every entry point and interior zone in your space.

Camera Systems & NVR

Professionally mounted Ajax cameras with AI object detection, NVR installation with redundant storage, and cloud backup. Coverage mapped to your floor plan before a single cable is run.

Access Control

Akuvox smart intercoms with face recognition, RFID, and PIN access at entry points. Individual credentials per employee, temporary codes for vendors, and a full access log.

Fire & Flood Detection

Wireless smoke, heat, CO, and flood sensors integrated into the same Ajax system. Automated responses — cameras activate, doors unlock, alerts fire — the moment a threat is detected.

Perimeter Protection

Outdoor MotionCam detectors, curtain sensors, and perimeter devices that catch intrusions at the property boundary — before anyone reaches a door or window.

Smart Integration

As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we integrate your security system with lighting , AV, and automation — so your building responds intelligently to security events.

As a Control4 Gold Dealer, we can integrate your Ajax security system directly into a broader smart building or commercial automation setup using the Chowmain driver. Arm and disarm from any Control4 interface. Create scenes that respond to security events — lights, access points, AV, and HVAC all reacting to a single trigger. Your security system becomes part of your building's intelligence, not a separate box on a shelf.

Control4 + Ajax Integration

Related Services

Security Works Better With the Right Infrastructure

Cameras and intercoms need rock-solid networking. Security scenes pair naturally with lighting automation. We install all of it.

WiFi & Networking

Your NVR, cameras, and intercoms are only as reliable as your network. We install the wired backbone and enterprise-grade WiFi that commercial security systems actually need.

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Bar & Restaurant AV

Security and AV share the same infrastructure. Combine your security install with multi-zone audio, digital signage, and scene control for a single-vendor commercial build-out.

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Smart Lighting

Lights that respond to security events — illuminate when motion is detected, simulate occupancy after hours, and integrate with your Ajax scenes through Control4.

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Common Questions

Business Security FAQ

Do I need professional monitoring for my business?

Not necessarily. Our Smart Self Monitoring tier ($25/month) gives you full control via the Ajax app — real-time alerts, photo verification, and remote arm/disarm. If you're an owner-operator who's typically reachable, this may be all you need. Advanced Monitoring ($85/month) adds 24/7 central station coverage with verified dispatch — better suited to businesses with high-value inventory, multiple locations, or owners who travel frequently. Both options are month-to-month. No long-term contracts.

What makes Ajax different from the alarm system we already have?

Most commercial alarm systems detect and alert — that's it. Ajax adds photo verification via MotionCam, so you know within seconds whether an alarm is real. The Jeweller wireless protocol uses AES-128 encryption with frequency hopping and anti-jamming, making it significantly harder to defeat than traditional wired or wireless systems. And everything — intrusion, cameras, fire sensors, and intercoms — runs in a single app instead of separate platforms.

Can multiple staff members access the system?

Yes. Ajax supports multi-user access with different permission levels. Owners have full control, managers can arm/disarm and receive alerts, and you can issue temporary access codes for cleaning crews or vendors. For physical access control, Akuvox intercoms support individual RFID credentials, PIN codes, face recognition, and time-limited QR codes — all with a complete audit log.

What happens if our internet goes down?

The Ajax Hub 2 Plus communicates over Ethernet, WiFi, and dual SIM cellular simultaneously. If your internet fails, the hub automatically falls back to cellular — sensors keep reporting, alerts keep sending, and central station monitoring (if subscribed) continues without interruption. This is a key advantage over systems that go dark the moment your router goes offline.

Is there a long-term contract?

No. Both monitoring tiers are month-to-month. The hardware you purchase is yours — there's no equipment rental or lock-in. You can start, pause, or cancel monitoring at any time. We're not in the business of trapping customers into multi-year agreements.

What areas do you serve for commercial security installation?

We serve Tacoma, Puyallup, Gig Harbor, University Place, Bonney Lake, and the greater South Sound region of Washington State. If your business is in Pierce County or the surrounding area, contact us and we'll confirm coverage.

Service Areas

Commercial Security Across the South Sound

Professional security installation and monitoring for businesses throughout Pierce County and the greater South Sound region.

Ready to Secure Your Business?

Schedule a free on-site security assessment. We'll walk your space, identify vulnerabilities, and design a system that fits your operation — not a cookie-cutter package.

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Business Security Built to Work While You're Not There