As the world progresses towards the cloud, there is no industry that is not trying to take advantage of the myriad benefits that the cloud offers. Although until a few years ago, hosting critical information on the cloud was unthinkable (and largely perceived as unsafe), a huge percentage of businesses worldwide are using the cloud to manage their data, to reach greater heights. Over the years, cloud has drifted into to the security industry, and offers a great opportunity for surveillance manufacturers and users for increasing their revenue.

VSaaS – A Sneak Peek

With advances in the quickly evolving security industry, businesses are looking to capitalize on the innovations and developments that are happening worldwide. VSaaS enables businesses to move into new services and markets, and helps in saving operational costs and improving security effectiveness. VSaaS is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 18 percent until 2020; this growth is mostly by the development in high-definition cameras, the mounting pressures of reducing costs, and the need to adopt modern and innovative technologies in order to achieve competitive edge. So the quicker you learn how to adopt and capitalize on VSaaS, the quicker you can thrive (and excel) in the modern market.

Making the Most of VSaaS

As a surveillance equipment manufacturer, the first step to adopting cloud-based VSaaSis to understand its value and communicate it to end-users. In a world where smartphones have taken over, users look for ease-of-use, and expect information to be available round-the-clock from anywhere.

• VSaaS systems help meet the growing demands of users and businesses, and deliver meaningful, tailor-made data in an intuitive package.

• Users can get the required surveillance data quickly and proactively.

• Captured footage that can be accessed from any connected device

• Notifications can be programmed as per the end-users preferences and requirements

• Users no longer have to sift through heaps of irrelevant data from more traditional monitoring systems and get data they are looking for instantly

• For businesses with several locations, VSaaS offers heightened efficiency as they enable operators to access multi-location data from a single console, helping them identify issues faster and reduce operational expenses

• Also for businesses that have to comply with strict regulations, VSaaS is the ideal solution offering a single sign-on

VSaaS Benefits

1. Proactive Management: Very often, security incidents are looked into after the generation of an alarm (from theft in the parking lot to unauthorized access, a failed hard disk or even an out-of-focus camera) – traditional monitoring systems help identify issues, but sometimes it’s too late to fix them. VSaaS, on the other hand, detects problems even before they happen, resulting in an overall higher-performing system and improved security.

2. Integration with IoT: With IoT becoming a common phenomenon in the business world, cloud-based VSaaS systems are helping enterprises reach new levels of integration with systems such as access control and visitor management. Such integrated systems help achieve substantial cost and time savings. What’s more, VSaaS is also getting integrated with intrusion detection, and building automation, leading to endless exciting possibilities for the connected building, and enabling businesses to manage sophisticated data and analytics - all in one place.

3. High Security/Redundancy/Scalability: Although many businesses worry about the security and trustworthiness of cloud based systems, VSaaS is built with secure data-encrypted firewalls that ensure the highest level of security. In addition, cloud-based servers offer full redundancy – so enterprises no longer have to worry about data loss or system failure, as the risk is arguably less risky than traditional monitoring systems. And for businesses expanding their operations to newer locations, VSaaS offers the required scalability, enabling them to efficiently manage all their locations from a single location.

4. Valuable Insights: As new video technologies penetrate the market, companies are looking for newer and more efficient ways to customize applications and analytics. VSaaS offers new capabilities, strengthening traditional monitoring and offering valuable consumer insights. While cameras reside onsite, data and information reside on the cloud, enabling operators to upload and download high-resolution streams quickly and more easily – in addition to more efficient storage, search and retrieval.

Ensuring a Secure Future

VSaaS is soon taking over the surveillance industry – with its sleek and user-friendly interface, automatic updates, and single log-ins, they are helping businesses save time and ensure heightened security 24x7. Using VSaaS, companies are transforming their business models, broadening their offerings and gaining a bigger picture of their security. VSaaS is set to revolutionize the industry, offering the required scalability and resiliency, data and analytics, and facilitating the development of the connected building – all for a secure future.