Video Surveillance Through Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is simply a fancy way of saying that an application is running on a remote server instead of on a local computer, and the user accesses it via the Internet, much the way online banking is accomplished. Using a web browser, you log on to the bank website to access your account and all the computations or data manipulations are done at the server level.

Iveda Solutions has applied the same principle to our video hosting and real-time surveillance services. By consolidating computing power into a single location at the server level, Iveda Solutions creates efficiencies due to economies of scale, and offers more features and flexibility than ever before offered.

Using cloud computing is a better way to consolidate your surveillance video, especially if it is coming from disparate geographic locations or facilities. Instead of running multiple DVRs and NVRs, the video is centrally hosted at our data center and the user accesses it using a Web browser. This is sometimes referred to as Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS), or Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS). When your surveillance video is in the cloud, you just log in, customize it, and start using it. You don't have to install software on your desktop or worry about the safety of your data. That's the advantage of cloud computing.

Getting your surveillance video into the cloud can be set up almost immediately in many cases. Plus, upgrades and patches are taken care of for you, so you have immediate access to enhanced security, features and performance over time.

Access to multiple properties or locations anywhere around the world has never been easier. When your surveillance video is in the cloud, you have full access to it from anywhere with an Internet connection. You also have the option of adding users to your account and setting their security access to certain cameras. Also a huge advantage of bringing your surveillance video into the cloud is that you never have to worry about bandwidth when all the users under your account log in simultaneously. All of you will have the same great experience accessing live and recorded video anywhere you may be.

The way you pay for cloud-based video surveillance is different. Forget about buying recording or management hardware or software. When you bring your surveillance video into the cloud, you don't have to buy anything. It's all rolled into a predictable monthly subscription, so you only pay for what you actually use.

The Bottom Line: Surveillance video in the cloud is a simple idea, but it can have a huge impact for efficiency, ease of use, and cost savings for your company. Iveda Solutions takes on the challenge of software maintenance, ongoing functionality, and support so you can focus on running your business.

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