Before setting up a surveillance center for your organization, you will need to plan and make sure there is a proper requirements analysis in terms of functionality. Once the functions are selected, then the hardware planning stage comes in. Setting up a surveillance room is not a small task and should not be taken lightly, especially with the costs in involved.
You will need to consider what sort of audio video integration you will require. In addition, whatever hardware you purchase will also need to have some form of modularity. Requirements and configurations can change with time and it is advisable to purchase equipment that can accommodate those changes.
Take the modern classroom as an example. It is not as simple as buying and placing each computer workstation desk. Considering has to be placed on the possibility that for possible future changes like placement and growth. You might need more room for additional workstations as the enrollment increases or you will need to move them around to place large screen displays that you might need for the class.
Regardless of what your needs are, planning for future growth and changes are very important. Nothing is set in stone. What you might consider enough today, might well fall short tomorrow, especially in a fast changing environment. Making smart decisions now, while costing more, could save you thousands in the future.