Video Surveillance or VSaaS is a platform that hosts cloud-based videos with a wide range of typical services like storage, remote viewing, video recording, cyber security and management alerts. Over the past few years, a wide scale of dynamic businesses has adopted cloud solutions. The incorporation of VSaaS into cloud technology is due to the advancement and greater bandwidth availability making VSaaS more attractive. Cloud-based video surveillance is an added security to your business. Let us know why Video Surveillance has been moved into the cloud services:

• Remote access with tight security

Replacing the traditional system that requires firewall installation or end-user monitor attacks, the cyber security vulnerabilities have been reduced through cloud-based VSaaS. No onsite firewalls, on-premise software or any open port are there showing the dedicated cyber security teamwork monitoring the VSaaS system. Remote access is difficult with the traditional system as they are not usually designed likewise making the video quality unpredictable and creating privacy concerns. Cloud-based systems are designed for remote access with secure access and streaming.

• Unmatched system support with reduced cost of ownership

Internet-connected traditional NVR, DVR systems require an intensive manual supportive process for onsite hardware and software maintenance, configuration updates and firmware. This has been replaced by cloud-based VSaaS done offsite by the provider. Additionally, the higher ownership costs of the traditional system have been reduced, especially the initial cost. Other ongoing costs like the router configuration, OS backup, annual maintenance fees, IT staff time etc. are also much lower.

• The simple installation process with storage flexibility

Contrary to a traditional system that is quite complex owing to the installation of the OS software, setup of storage servers, configure cameras and routers etc. cloud-based solutions have given an on-demand deployment width plug and play ease. The hardware capacity is not limited like the traditional system. Rather, the resolution or retention period of the cameras can be enhanced without the need to buy or replace any hardware. Cloud-based VSaaS enables an instant increase in the resolution power without making any further hardware modifications.

• Reduced power and IT staffing cost

Ideal servers waste a lot of energy whereas better hardware utilization saves energy and gains profit. The platform of VSaaS infrastructure makes efficient use of power curbing down energy costs. The cloud provider’s IT staff supports an infrastructure that is shared, thus, lowering individual IT personnel costs. It can also redeploy employees to generate wider income. A cloud solution does not require a vast amount of onsite equipment but rather it commits to making regular updates and upgrades to existing software to prevent incurring any additional cost or any extensive installations. Thus, the cloud-based security system minimizes the operational complexity of implementation and execution.

• Efficient elements of a ‘True Cloud’ system

‘True Cloud’ services do not require human interaction with each provider and offer broad network access to be executed through mobile phones, laptops, workstations etc. The computing resources are pooled to serve multiple consumers with various virtual and physical resources designed dynamically as per their requirements. Also, the services are automatically controlled and optimized by leveraging a metering capability based on the type of service. The processed video can be accessed or managed via a net connection for viewing storage.

• Immediate fault recovery and safer backup of data

Cloud solutions are way more sophisticated than traditional ones on grounds of equipment breakdowns such as a camera. Previously, it was difficult for immediate management for a forced breakdown. However, a cloud-based system keeps a check on any intruder or an employee and will let you know any discrepancies from the very beginning without letting you land into the problem midway. Also, they aim to eradicate issues of data loss by providing automatic offsite data backup. Hence, even the cameras are damaged or in cases of their malfunctioning, the video can still be drawn and accessed giving the coverage a reliable base.