What to Know About Storing Video Surveillance Footage

What to Know About Storing Video Surveillance Footage

When it comes to storing video footage from security cameras, there are several options to consider, each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. Here’s an overview of some of the most common storage options along with the pros and cons:

1. On-Premises: Video footage is recorded and stored on a device, such as a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) or Network Video Recorder (NVR), located at your facility

Cost-effective for basic needs

You maintain control over your data

Single point of failure: If the recording device is stolen or destroyed, you may lose all your data

Hard drives have a limited lifespan and can fail

2. Cloud Hosted: Video footage is sent directly to the cloud, either duplicating video data that is kept on-premises or bypassing the local device entirely.

No single point of failure; data is stored off-site, reducing the risk of loss

Easy access

Infinite scalability

Requires a reliable internet connections

May incur ongoing subscription costs

More complex to set up and manage

3. Hybrid: Combines on-premises and cloud storage, storing some footage locally while backing up or duplicating data in the cloud.

Benefits of both on-premise and cloud storage

Provides redundancy

More complex setup

Potentially higher costs

How Can We Help?

By carefully considering your specific security needs, budget, and infrastructure, we can help you select the ideal storage solution to ensure your security camera system is effective and reliable.

  • On-Premises Solutions: Pro-Techs represents 14 different brands, at all price ranges. We can help you find the right solution.
  • Cloud-Hosted Solutions: Since cloud-hosting is primarily software, new companies spring up often, but we know which companies are tried and true and can guide you to a reputable provider.
  • Hybrid Solutions: For the best of both worlds, some manufacturers integrate on-premises and cloud storage. We can guide you to the right solution for your use case.

Contact Pro-Techs Security to discuss your commercial and industrial security needs. We’ll conduct a thorough assessment of your facilities. Once we understand your needs, we’ll recommend established technologies that align with your budget. We’re eager to earn your business and deliver customized solutions tailored to your security needs.

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