CloudSource Smart Buildings

Security cameras for business you can check from anywhere

Cloud video surveillance lets you see every site from one screen. Verkada cameras record video locally on the camera, with no recorder in a closet. CloudSource works as your managed technology partner on the Verkada platform.

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What it is

Cloud video surveillance, in plain terms

Commercial video surveillance systems used to mean cameras wired to a recorder on site. Cloud based security cameras change where the footage lives and who has to look after it.

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    Cameras you reach from a browser or phone

    With cloud based video surveillance, you open one platform instead of logging in to a box at each location. Verkada describes its Command platform as the place to manage all its products from one interface across all sites.

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    Video recorded on the camera

    Verkada cameras record video locally on the camera. Cloud backup can be enabled and configured, with retention and upload settings defined in your solution.

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    One technology partner from planning through ongoing support

    CloudSource is a Verkada reseller and solution provider and a technology partner, offering cloud video surveillance on the Verkada platform. A facilities leader or property manager is not left to manage firmware or recorders.

What the cameras can do

What to look for in commercial security cameras

These are the capabilities Verkada describes for its camera line. Use them as a checklist when you compare options.

One view across sites

Verkada says Command manages its cameras and other products from one interface, so a multi-location business does not need a separate login per building.

AI search and alerts

Verkada offers AI-powered search for people and vehicles, plus AI-powered alerts such as line crossing, motion and camera tampering. AI security cameras help you find an event without scrubbing through hours of video.

A model for each location

Verkada's line includes dome, mini, bullet, fisheye, multisensor, PTZ, remote (battery and LTE) and thermal cameras, so entrances, parking areas and open floors can each get a fitting camera.

Compatible existing cameras may be retained following assessment

Verkada says Command Connector can bring existing cameras into its cloud platform. Existing third-party cameras brought into Command through Command Connector require additional onsite hardware and camera licenses. Compatibility depends on the specific equipment and requirements.

Encrypted by default

Verkada says its cameras encrypt video at rest and in transit by default.

Privacy controls

Verkada offers privacy controls, including control over facial recognition features and face blurring, so you can match the system to your own policy.

Choosing well

Questions to settle before you buy cameras

Most of the decision comes down to the sites, the people who need access and the policies you set. These are the points we work through with you.

Questions to settle before you choose
Indoor or outdoor

Indoor cameras suit lobbies, offices and stockrooms. Outdoor cameras face weather, glare and tampering, so placement and housing matter more. A walkthrough shows which areas need which.

Who needs to see what

An executive may want a quick look across every site. A site manager may need only one building. Decide who gets access before anyone is added to the platform.

What you already own

We assess existing cameras, door hardware, cabling and infrastructure to determine what can be retained, integrated or replaced. Compatibility depends on the specific equipment and requirements.

Audio and privacy rules

Audio capabilities vary by product and configuration, so check each model and its settings. Rules on audio and employee monitoring vary by location. Set the policy first, then configure to match.

How we deliver

From walkthrough to day-to-day support

CloudSource works as your managed technology partner. Here is how that plays out for cameras.

Assessment first

Projects start with an assessment of your sites and requirements before anything is deployed.

Hardware and sites

CloudSource brings together solution design, procurement, installation coordination through qualified partners, configuration and ongoing technical support. We serve clients nationwide and coordinate onsite installation through partners based on project location and requirements.

Ongoing support

CloudSource stays on after launch as your technology partner. CloudSource provides configuration assistance, troubleshooting and coordination with Verkada under your service agreement. Verkada provides 24/7 technical support for its products and platform.

Questions

What buyers ask

01What is the best security camera system for a business?
There is no single best system, because the right one depends on your sites, the areas you need to cover and who has to view the footage. Businesses commonly use dome, bullet and multisensor cameras indoors and outdoors, often managed from a cloud platform. Projects start with an assessment of your sites and requirements before anything is deployed. That is how we help you choose. See the Smart Buildings overview
02What is the difference between cloud and local storage for security cameras?
Local storage keeps footage on a recorder at the site, which you maintain. Cloud storage keeps it with a provider so it is reachable from anywhere. Verkada cameras record video locally on the camera. Cloud backup can be enabled and configured, with retention and upload settings defined in your solution.
03How do we view our cameras remotely?
With a cloud platform you sign in from a browser or phone and see your cameras without being on site. Verkada describes Command as one interface for all its products across all sites. Which people see which cameras is something you set up in advance.
04Do business security cameras record audio?
Audio capabilities vary by product and configuration, so there is no blanket answer for whether a camera records audio. Some models and settings may support it. Rules on recording audio vary by location, so check with your own counsel and write the policy before you enable it. We would raise it during the walkthrough.
05How do we configure employee privacy and camera access?
Decide what is monitored, tell staff and keep cameras in suitable areas. Verkada offers privacy controls, including role-based camera access and face blurring, so you can limit who sees what. Rules on employee monitoring vary by location, so set the policy with your own counsel first. This is general information and not legal advice.
06How much do commercial security cameras cost?
Pricing is typically a combination of hardware, installation and licensing or subscriptions, depending on the solution and contract term. We will set out scope and pricing in a proposal after we talk through your sites. Request a walkthrough
07What support do we get after launch?
CloudSource stays on as your technology partner, with configuration assistance, troubleshooting and coordination with Verkada under your service agreement. Verkada provides 24/7 technical support for its products and platform.
Next step

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