Wasabi Technologies joined forces with Network Optix to develop a software plugin that is transforming how traditional video surveillance systems manage video data as cloud adoption accelerates within physical security. This plugin enables users to implement a hybrid cloud storage environment by simplifying the migration of video surveillance data to the cloud.
For many years, the video surveillance industry faced significant challenges when considering the migration to the cloud for data storage. To start, integrating existing on-premises surveillance systems with cloud storage historically presented complexities, such as compatibility issues and the need for costly software and hardware upgrades. Adding in concerns for data protection, such as managing unauthorized access and data breaches, providers and users were frequently reluctant to transition to the cloud. Industry- and region-specific regulatory compliance requirements further complicated this migration, making data management ever more difficult. As if integration difficulties, data protection concerns, and compliance regulations weren’t enough, expensive pricing, confusing tiers, and unpredictable fees for accessing data in the cloud have all been leading deterrents for making the jump into hybrid cloud storage – until now.
The newly developed plugin enables new and existing Nx Witness deployments to extend into the cloud with an exclusive integration to Wasabi’s hot cloud storage. The software-only plugin downloads in just minutes instantly transforming any Windows-, Linux-, or ARM-based camera or server into a cloud-connected system.
From there, users simply select Wasabi as the storage location and immediately benefit from the addition of cloud storage for video surveillance; it’s really that easy. By simplifying this migration into the cloud, users and integrators benefit from a hybrid cloud architecture from day one. Users can combine the simplicity of seamless integration and easy management with the data protection and business potential positioned for video surveillance of tomorrow.
