Transform Your Commercial Security with Cloud-based Storage

Protecting your business starts with implementing a robust security system. To find the system most suitable for your business, knowing whether you want one that uses server or cloud storage is helpful. Although traditional security systems have used separate, on-premises servers to store security footage for years, pain points continue to become more prominent.?

On-premises servers, such as NVRs or DVRs, often require additional wiring. This is because they need to be connected to the security camera and a power source, which directly reduces the quality and quantity of the recorded footage. Cloud technology eliminates the need for NVRs and DVRS, making installation and deployment seamless.?

NVR vs. DVR?

A Network Video Recorder (NVR) integrates with IP security cameras to send and receive information across a network. It connects to the camera over an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection. NVR does not require an encoder since the camera processes the video data. Once processed, the footage is streamed to the NVR for viewing and storing. Footage recorded on an NVR can be accessed remotely through mobile devices and desktop applications.??

A Digital Video Recorder (DVR) integrates with an analog camera. It is connected to the camera via a coaxial cable. Unlike NVR, the video data is converted into a digital file at the DVR. Therefore, it requires an encoder. Once processed, it is sent to the company’s storage destination and typically stored on a hard drive. An analog signal’s power decreases with distance. Because DVR requires a cable, the quality of the footage is impacted by the distance the cable is from the camera.??

Hybrid Cloud Storage?

Smithville partners with Verkada to offer Commercial Security systems to our customers. Verkada is a company that specializes in cloud-based security camera systems and related solutions.? The cameras are designed with both onboard and cloud storage capabilities. This eliminates the need for NVR or DVR equipment, ensuring easy installation and scalability across locations. Plus, firmware and software updates can deploy automatically.??

The standard Commercial Security camera can store continuous footage for up to 365 days. Once enabled by the user, this footage can be stored on a cloud for 30 days. Since there is a cloud backup option, you won’t lose valuable footage if a local recorder fails. Footage stored in the cloud is easily accessible and can be shared by a link. This lets you quickly share valuable footage with local authorities and speed up investigations.???

Hybrid Cloud Storage shortens incident response time from days to seconds. Learn how Commercial Security can transform your business’s security here.?