Hybrid Cloud Surveillance
Hybrid Cloud Surveillance is a model where video surveillance works both locally and through the cloud. In SmartVision, cameras record video to a local computer or server, while the cloud is used for remote access, notifications, backup, and centralized management. Video stays close to the cameras, while the cloud makes the system accessible from anywhere
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Compared to a fully local system, the main advantage of local recording is autonomy, but it is isolated. Remote access usually requires port forwarding or VPN setup, there is no off-site backup, and managing multiple locations is difficult. In a hybrid setup, recording still happens locally, but cameras and events can be accessed through the cloud without complex network configuration, and important footage can be stored off-site.
Fully cloud-based surveillance depends entirely on the internet and continuously uploads video streams. This increases bandwidth usage, storage costs, and viewing latency. In a hybrid model, the main archive is stored locally, while only events, notifications, and selected footage are sent to the cloud. The internet is used where it adds value instead of being the only storage location.
In SmartVision, the hybrid approach is about practicality. Recording continues even if the internet is down, while remote access, instant messenger notifications, centralized management of multiple sites, and backup of critical footage remain available. It is a balance between the reliability of local systems and the convenience of cloud services.
Organizations can keep sensitive data on local servers while using the cloud for less critical footage and services. With Video Surveillance Cloud working alongside SmartVision, users can choose where their data is stored and how it is accessed. The system can also grow with the organization, making it easy to add new cameras, locations, or storage as needs change.
Video Surveillance Cloud, combined with the real-time analytics of SmartVision, provides an efficient and practical approach to modern surveillance. It reduces bandwidth usage and storage costs by sending only important data to the cloud, while keeping the main archive local. At the same time, the system continues recording even during internet outages, adding an extra layer of reliability for organizations that depend on continuous security monitoring.
Fully cloud-based surveillance depends entirely on the internet and continuously uploads video streams. This increases bandwidth usage, storage costs, and viewing latency. In a hybrid model, the main archive is stored locally, while only events, notifications, and selected footage are sent to the cloud. The internet is used where it adds value instead of being the only storage location.
In SmartVision, the hybrid approach is about practicality. Recording continues even if the internet is down, while remote access, instant messenger notifications, centralized management of multiple sites, and backup of critical footage remain available. It is a balance between the reliability of local systems and the convenience of cloud services.
Organizations can keep sensitive data on local servers while using the cloud for less critical footage and services. With Video Surveillance Cloud working alongside SmartVision, users can choose where their data is stored and how it is accessed. The system can also grow with the organization, making it easy to add new cameras, locations, or storage as needs change.
Video Surveillance Cloud, combined with the real-time analytics of SmartVision, provides an efficient and practical approach to modern surveillance. It reduces bandwidth usage and storage costs by sending only important data to the cloud, while keeping the main archive local. At the same time, the system continues recording even during internet outages, adding an extra layer of reliability for organizations that depend on continuous security monitoring.