Security cameras can record what’s happening at your business, but getting the most from those cameras involves more than just recording video. You need to be able to access that video when you need it, manage your system as your business changes, protect your footage, and quickly find the information that matters.
Cloud video makes all of that easier. By connecting your video surveillance system to a cloud-based platform, you can access and manage your cameras remotely, store video offsite, use analytics to identify important activity, and connect video with other parts of your security system. With cloud video, your cameras become security tools you can actively use, rather than just a recording of what happens.
Access Your Video From Anywhere
One of the biggest advantages of cloud video is being able to check your cameras without being in the building. Whether you’re at home, traveling, or at another location, you can view live or recorded video on your authorized device.
That can be especially useful when something happens outside of normal business hours. If an incident occurs at 10 pm, a manager can check the cameras from home to see what happened without having to drive to the building. And when you need to share footage with police, an insurance company, or someone else, cloud-based systems can make it easier to find and share the relevant video.
For businesses with multiple locations, remote access can also make it easier for managers to keep an eye on what’s happening without being physically present at each one.
Simplify Video Surveillance Management
Cloud video can make managing your surveillance system easier, especially if your business has multiple locations. Authorized users can access those cameras across locations through a single platform, so a regional manager can check several offices or facilities without traveling between locations or managing separate systems.
You can also handle many management tasks remotely, depending on the platform. That may include adding or removing users, changing permissions, adjusting settings, configuring cameras, and handling certain updates.
Beacon Protection also provides system monitoring, technical support, and ongoing maintenance to help keep your video systems working properly over time. If something needs attention, you have a team to help address it.
Keep Your Video Footage Secure & Accessible
Your security footage can be just as important as the cameras that capture it. If video is stored on equipment at your business, a fire, flood, theft, or equipment failure could put that footage at risk. Cloud video stores your footage offsite, giving you an added layer of protection if something happens to the equipment in your building. The value of surveillance footage is often realized after an incident. If the footage disappears along with the damaged equipment, having cameras didn’t help much.
Monitor More Intelligently with Video Analytics
Security cameras record what happens, but someone still has to know what to look for. That’s where analytics comes in. Analytics can help identify certain types of activity and bring attention to events that may warrant a closer look. Depending on the system, analytics can generate alerts when specific activity occurs, so staff doesn’t have to rely on someone monitoring a camera feed continuously.
Analytics can also make reviewing recorded video much faster. If you know an incident occurred between 2 and 4 pm, for instance, you can use available analytics and search tools to narrow down the relevant footage rather than watching two hours of video from start to finish. You spend less time searching and more time looking at what actually happened.
Scale Your Security as Your Business Grows
Your security needs can change as your business grows. You may add cameras, open additional locations, or expand into a larger facility. Cloud video makes it easier to expand your surveillance system while keeping your cameras and locations connected through a centralized platform. Instead of creating a separate process for each new location, you can manage your video from one place as your business grows.
Connect Video with the Rest of Your Security System
Comprehensive security systems involve more than just cameras. With Beacon Protection, you can integrate cloud video with other security systems, including access control and intrusion detection.
For example, access control can record when someone uses a credential to enter a restricted area. Video can show you what happened around that same event, giving you a clearer picture of the situation. The same principle applies when an alarm is triggered. Video can provide visual information about what was happening when the alarm went off.
When your security systems work together, you have more information to work with when something happens.
If you already have a security system in place, you may not need to start over. Beacon Protection can often work with your existing equipment and integrate your cloud video with your broader security system.
Is Cloud Video Right for Your Business
The right surveillance solution depends on your business, its existing equipment, and how you want to manage your security. Cloud video may be a good fit if you have multiple locations, need to access video when you’re not onsite, want a simpler way to manage your system, or expect your security needs to grow. Beacon Protection can evaluate your existing system and help determine whether cloud video is the right fit for your business.
Get More From Your Security Cameras
Security cameras give you a record of what happened. Cloud video gives you more ways to use that video, whether you need to check on an event, manage your system, find important activity, or connect video with the rest of your security. When your cameras become part of a comprehensive security system, the video they capture becomes a more useful tool for protecting your business.