Cloud video surveillance is when your security footage is uploaded to a remote server via the internet, rather than stored on a local device – such as an NVR, DVR or NAS drive.

With cloud video surveillance your security videos are stored in the cloud, which removes the need for local storage. This reduces the risk of your footage being deleted, or tampered with and means it’s easier to scale – because you can increase and decrease the storage capacity as you choose.

By shifting some or all of your video surveillance to the cloud, you can benefit from increased accessibility and scalability, whilst reducing the risk of your video footage being lost or tampered with.

Yes, CCTV can be stored in the cloud. Increasingly, organizations worldwide are reducing their reliance on local storage, and switching to cloud. There are several options when it comes to cloud video surveillance storage – you can rip out and replace your existing security system with specialised cloud cameras, or you can reduce costs and use what you already have by adding cloud to your existing security system.

When exploring cloud CCTV, there are a few factors to think about:

The first is your internet connection, a stable internet connection is essential for cloud CCTV. However, with Videoloft, even if your connection drops, footage is safely stored on the Cloud Adapter and uploaded to the cloud once the connection is restored.

Secondly, cost. Most cloud video providers operate on a subscription model. To get the most out of this, consider only backing up your most critical cameras to the cloud, instead of all of them.

Finally, security. Choose a system that doesn’t require port forwarding, as this can expose your network to potential cyber threats. Videoloft is designed with security in mind, eliminating the need for port forwarding.

A common concern about storing video in the cloud is that it isn’t secure, but actually cloud based CCTV is inherently more secure than local storage.

One of the main reasons people look for a cloud based solution is because they’ve been let down by their local storage, either by tampering, theft, fire or flood. Not only are local recorders vulnerable to damage and theft, they also need regular firmware updates and without them, they can be insecure.

So, in terms of security, what are the benefits of using Videoloft as your cloud video surveillance provider?

• Videoloft is powered by a small bridging device known as a Cloud Adapter. The NDAA compliant Cloud Adapters are assembled in the UK and add a software interface between the local cameras/recorders and the internet.
• We push software updates to every Videoloft Cloud Adapter on a weekly basis, so you don’t need to worry about updating them yourself.
• They can be installed remotely, and no port forwarding is required.
• All video is transmitted to the Videoloft cloud over encrypted HTTPS channels, it’s then stored in the cloud using 256-bit encryption. When someone views the video, it’s sent to the viewing device again over encrypted HTTPS (the same technology used in internet banking!)
• Videoloft footage is hosted on AWS – trusted by thousands of major global brands. They maintain stringent security standards including ISO27001 and SOC 2.

There’s no limit on the number of cameras or recorders you can connect to the Videoloft cloud. Whether you have a few cameras, or a few thousand cameras – we’ve got you covered!

The Cloud Adapter Enterprise has been designed specially for organizations with a larger number of cameras.

It has dual network capabilities, which means your cameras can be isolated from the wider internet.

It supports up to 32 or 64 camera and recorder channels – with larger capacity coming soon!

It comes equipped with 1TB SSD storage, and stores the video locally if your network connection is lost.

Just like it’s smaller counterparts the Cloud Adapter Enterprise can be installed in just 5 minutes. Not only this, it’s rack mounted for easy installation into server cabinets.

For all the details check out our Cloud Adapter Enterprise page.

Provided the DVR is one of our compatible brands then yes, it will still work with Videoloft. In fact, many customers use Videoloft to upgrade their older DVR-based systems at a fraction of the cost it would be to rip out and replace it.

At Videoloft we understand that many sites may not have the infrastructure to support an internet connection.

With other systems it can be difficult to run cameras off cellular networks because port forwarding is needed. Videoloft doesn’t require port forwarding so can run reliably on cellular networks. Provided the Cloud Adapter is connected to a router with an ethernet cable, you can run your cameras on a 4G/5G modem or router and record directly to the cloud. Videoloft also has network outage protection – so if the network fails, video is stored locally on the Cloud Adapter and uploaded to the cloud once network is restored.

Yes, as well as being able to connect IP cameras directly to the cloud, with Videoloft you can also add cloud storage to your local DVR, XVR and NVR systems, provided they’re compatible. This offers the benefits of improved accessibility, remote monitoring and secure storage for a more comprehensive surveillance solution.

Yes, many customers choose to use an 8MP camera but store footage in the cloud at a lower resolution. This popular choice reduces your cloud storage cost and your bandwidth needs.

No, our Cloud Adapter will only upload video to the Videoloft Cloud.

We try to keep our pricing structure as straightforward and simple as possible – it is based on the retention period, rather than the storage capacity. You’re charged according to how long you want to keep your video surveillance footage in the cloud, plans range from as little as 2 days to as 5+ years. This approach offers flexibility and allows you to tailor your storage needs to your specific requirements. Not only this, we have found that some industries have to store footage for a set period of time to meet legal or regulatory requirements, by offering cloud storage based on a retention period we’re able to meet these needs.

Yes, Videoloft operates on a subscription basis, where users are billed either monthly or annually. The subscription fee is determined by factors such as the number of cameras, recording resolution and retention period for cloud storage. With Videoloft, you have the flexibility to decide which cameras to record to the cloud, along with options for their recording mode and resolution. This puts you in control of your surveillance preferences. As well as cloud storage, the Videoloft subscription fee also includes access to all the features of our cloud Video Management System – from multi user permissions, centralized access, remote accessibility and much more.

Yes, many customers use Videoloft as a hybrid cloud storage solution by adding cloud backup to their local, onsite recorder. 

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