Cloud-based video security is a type of video surveillance that uses the cloud to store and process video footage. This type of security solution offers a number of benefits over traditional on-premise video surveillance systems - below are some examples of how cloud-based security video systems are used in different industries.
Multi-site retailer
Cloud-based video security systems offer much more flexible user management than traditional on-premise systems. With a cloud-based system, you can easily create and manage user accounts, and you can grant users different levels of access to different cameras and footage. This is ideal for multi-site retailers, who may have hundreds or even thousands of employees who need access to the video security system.
Loss prevention teams in a head office become more efficient. They can access footage from all stores and analytics will help them be more proactive in preventing theft.
As retailers open new stores, they can easily add new cameras to the cloud-based system. Cloud-based security systems are highly scalable and more adaptable than traditional on-site services.
Schools and universities
Cloud-based video security systems can help to improve safety by providing a way to monitor suspicious vehicles and loitering. Algorithms can detect and send alerts for loitering and car number plates can be added to the events log to flag if there are unwanted cars near the school building.
Shared office space
These are usually multi-site buildings, and a cloud-based system makes them easier to manage centrally. The ability of cloud-based video systems to integrate with access control systems is important here with lot of different people entering buildings and having a range of areas to access.
Logistics companies
Cloud-based security cameras can have in-built barcode reading. When items are packed into boxes, the boxes are scanned and linked to the video footage and bookmarked. If a packing error is raised, it’s easy to identify the barcode and recall the video footage which will show if the item has been packed or not. This is a great opportunity for logistics companies to make more efficient operations and could reduce product wastage.
Time and attendance monitoring
It could at an airport, or a paid car park or a lorry driver making a late-night delivery, but cloud-based video security software can provide time and attendance monitoring whether you want people to pay for parking or barriers to lift for registered number plates.
Find out more about the Avigilon Alta cloud-based video security solutions and cloud-based access control solutions or contact the Mayflex Security team on 0121 326 2228 or email securitysales@mayflex.com