Commercial security is a necessary component that is continuously evolving, especially  with systems like cloud video surveillance. These newer systems keep you up to date with newer technology, solving your evolving complex needs, and ensuring you are prepared against rising threats that traditional systems just can’t keep up with.  

Alen Security provides smart cloud video surveillance systems which are scalable and go well beyond simple monitoring. Whether you have a warehouse, an office building, a multi-site operation, or even a retail store, here’s how smart cloud video surveillance is changing the landscape of commercial security.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

One of the biggest advantages of cloud video surveillance is that you do not have a Server onsite to maintain and worry about costly software and firmware updates. All of your footage is stored in the cloud, and all software and feature updates are provided for you. Since there is less hardware involved with cloud video surveillance systems, the installation requires less labor and is more cost-effective, allowing you to establish a more predictable budget without having to account for service upgrades and server maintenance.

Monitor from Anywhere at Anytime

While traditional systems rely on a local server, or need an on-site system, cloud video users can access live or recorded footage remotely, from anywhere they have an internet connection. You can even configure it to notify you with real-time alerts on your smartphone, giving you a proactive edge when a security threat arises. These are great for multi-location business who can aggregate al of their facilities into one system and centralize their monitoring activity.

Video Analytics & AI Integration

Many cloud video surveillance platforms incorporate AI and analytics that can detect unusual activity. These systems also include smart features for motion detection, head counting, vehicle recognition, line-crossing alerts, heat maps, and even after-hours activity. This gives you a detailed report to reference if there was an incident on-site.

More Reliable & Less Hassle

Traditional systems that rely on local servers or DVRs can be subject to a variety of issues, such as overheating, capture failure, and even run out of storage, causing you to lose important footage that may not have been reviewed yet. Cloud surveillance systems negate these issues with off-site video storage, automatic updates and maintenance, nonstop recording, and the footage library is protected from any on-site incidents.

More Reliable & Less Hassle

If you have other smart systems in place that all work towards your building’s security, these cloud-based video surveillance systems can easily be integrated with your current systems, giving you a more rounded and holistic view of the daily activities within your facility, paving the way for more automation and heightened smart security.

Change Your Commercial Security Measures with Smart Cloud Video Surveillance

Now that you are more aware of the capabilities and benefits of smart cloud video surveillance systems, you are ready to decide if it is the right system to put in place within your facility.

If you are interested in having these systems provide you with remote access, more video storage, and less scheduled maintenance and service, you can easily get started by having this system installed within your facility.

When the time comes where you are ready to take the next step, you can look to us at Alen Security. On top of conducting an audit and installing the system, we are here for on-going training and any necessary maintenance that your system requires.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes cloud video surveillance less expensive than a traditional system?

Cloud video surveillance removes the need for an onsite server, so businesses avoid the cost of maintaining hardware and paying for software or firmware updates. Footage storage and feature updates happen through the cloud provider, and less hardware means lower installation labor, which gives owners a more predictable budget.

Can I view my security footage when I am away from the building?

Yes. Cloud video surveillance lets users access live or recorded footage from any location with an internet connection. Systems can also send real-time alerts to a smartphone, and businesses with multiple locations can combine all their sites into one centralized monitoring system.

What kind of AI features do these systems include?

Many cloud platforms include analytics for motion detection, head counting, vehicle recognition, line-crossing alerts, heat maps, and after-hours activity tracking. These features can flag unusual activity and provide a detailed record for reviewing any incident that occurs onsite.

How does cloud surveillance avoid the reliability problems of older systems?

Traditional systems that depend on local servers or DVRs can overheat, fail to capture footage, or run out of storage, which risks losing important recordings. Cloud surveillance stores footage off-site, applies automatic updates and maintenance, records nonstop, and keeps the footage library safe from any incident that happens at the building.

Can cloud video surveillance work with the security systems I already have?

Cloud-based video surveillance can be integrated with existing security systems already in place at a facility. This gives a business owner a fuller view of daily activity across the property and opens the door to more automation and stronger overall security.