System Surveyor is a game-changer for security professionals. Highly recommend!
Michael R.
Security Consultant
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Streamline design, cut rework, and deliver projects faster
Reduction in Design Time
More Designs & Proposals
Improved Sales Win Rate





| Key Category | System Surveyor | Manufacturer Design Tools | Construction Tools / CAD | Manual Methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open to System Types with Pre-Packaged Icons for Physical Security & IoT | Yes. Ready-to-use libraries for cameras, access control, AV, Wi-Fi, IoT & more | Limited to manufacturer’s devices | Generic design, not system-focused | None |
| Open to Various Brands | Multi-vendor friendly | Locked to one brand | Any product, but not specialized | Limited to product sheets, notes, sketches |
| Mobile for Use in the Field |
Native mobile phone and tablet apps for iOS & Android. AI Notetaker |
Typically desktop, web only | Designed for office use | Pen & paper, not digital |
| Easy Collaboration | Cloud-based, real-time sharing with team & clients | Usually single-user, no collaboration features | File sharing required, not real-time | No digital collaboration |
| Visual Area of Coverage | Drag-and-drop device coverage areas, camera fields of view | In some cases, but limited to only that product and system type | Requires complex CAD skills or operator | Not possible |
| Camera Advisor & Product Calculators | Built-in calculators to right-size and plan deployments | Tied only to that manufacturer’s SKUs | Manual calculations required | Manual estimations only |
| Open API for Integration | Open API to integrate with other software applications | Rarely offered | Limited, highly technical | None |
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System Surveyor helps integrators cut design time, reduce site visit rework, and deliver professional proposals faster. It streamlines site surveys, security system design, and customer collaboration to win more jobs with less manual effort.
Technology directors get accurate digital as-builts, centralized device documentation, and a collaborative platform for teams, vendors, and clients. It improves planning, budgeting, lifecycle management, and long-term system visibility.
Paper plans and spreadsheets require manual drawings, separate photos, and email version control. System Surveyor combines digital floor plans, drag-and-drop devices, photo capture, notes, and real-time sharing in one secure, cloud-based platform.
System Surveyor is purpose-built for physical security and low-voltage systems. It offers mobile field surveys through its native phone & tablet apps, real-time collaboration, product catalogs, automated BOMs, and branded reports – features generic drawing or CAD tools do not provide.
System Surveyor also provides innovative, security-specific tools that help integrators design smarter and faster. AI Notetaker acts as an on-site companion, capturing customer requirements and automatically generating project documentation, while Camera Advisor™ helps ensure optimal camera placement and coverage. Together, these capabilities help reduce missed requirements, improve design accuracy, accelerate proposal creation, and deliver better project outcomes.
Teams capture device details during a site survey and finalize layouts instantly, eliminating delays and manual rework. Faster documentation and professional visual proposals help close deals more quickly and improve sales conversions.
Yes. System Surveyor enables secure sharing, commenting, and co-designing with internal teams, vendors, and customers in real time. Everyone works from one accurate, up-to-date design document, reducing confusion and errors.
Real-time planning, photo documentation, and shared digital as-builts reduce miscommunication, change orders, and installation mistakes. Teams maintain a single, accurate source of truth across the system lifecycle.
System integrators typically accelerate design cycles by 50%, improve close rates by 20%, and grow their sales pipeline by 50%. System Surveyor turns security planning into a repeatable, efficient and scalable process.