Video Surveillance Storage

Selecting the right method of video storage is the first step in choosing the right security camera system for your organization. Learn more about the benefits and limitations of local, hybrid cloud, and cloud video storage.

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Video Surveillance Storage

With a number of security camera models and systems available on the market today, the first part of the buying decision is universal regardless of your camera must-haves: video storage.

There are three main types of security camera storage options to choose from—local, hybrid cloud, and cloud—and determining which method of video storage makes the most sense for your business can help you narrow down what type of security camera system best meets the needs of your organization.

While each video storage type offers different benefits and limitations, comparing trade-offs early on will help you determine the cost, installation, and quality to expect with any given security camera system.'

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