Wasabi & Johnson Controls launch cloud storage for surveillance
Wasabi Technologies has announced a partnership with Johnson Controls to provide cloud storage solutions for the video surveillance sector.
The collaboration brings together Wasabi's hot cloud storage with Johnson Controls' exacqVision Video Management System (VMS), aiming to deliver a fully integrated cloud storage and video management platform for organisations seeking secure and cost-effective ways to store surveillance footage.
Industry demand for secure and reliable storage has escalated in response to the increased use of high-resolution cameras and the need for longer retention periods. These trends have resulted in mounting data volumes, presenting new capacity and protection challenges for businesses reliant on video surveillance.
George Martinez, Director, Product Management at Johnson Controls, discussed the importance of transparent pricing and security in the surveillance market. In his words,
"Wasabi offers our partner and customer ecosystems a better cloud storage option with more transparent and predictable pricing than other vendors. This becomes critically important as surveillance systems generate massive amounts of data. In addition, Wasabi's data protection capabilities, including immutability, bring much-needed security to mission-critical cameras and video to fortify disaster recovery strategies, and helps organisations comply with retention regulations."
Cloud storage has become a growing requirement in the sector, providing disaster recovery options and supporting compliance with data retention regulations. Hybrid cloud solutions, which blend on-premises technology with offsite cloud storage, are increasingly valued for their ability to guard against cyber attacks, hardware malfunctions, and physical tampering.
The companies state that the integration of Wasabi cloud storage with exacqVision VMS offers several key features: offsite protection for mission-critical videos, storage immutability to support regulatory retention, and scalable storage that adapts to the growing needs of large enterprises. The solution also provides instant accessibility to video footage through the exacqVision system, as well as simplified pricing designed to support budgeting and long-term retention of high-quality video.
Laurie Mitchell, SVP of Global Alliances and Partner Marketing at Wasabi Technologies, explained the anticipated benefits for users and the rationale behind the partnership:
"Working with Johnson Controls allows us to combine best-in-class cloud storage with a state-of-the-art video management system that gives users the opportunity to capitalise on a secure, inexpensive and high-performance video surveillance solution to house the industry's growing data. Johnson Controls is recognised as one of the leading players in the global physical security market, driven by its extensive portfolio that includes exacqVision VMS. Wasabi's cloud storage pricing is well-suited to meet the needs of this market and Johnson Controls' VMS capabilities make surveillance data management secure and simple."
With the volume of video data generated by surveillance systems expected to continue rising, organisations in sectors such as corporate security, public safety, and facility management are likely to face additional demand for flexible and protected storage architectures. The abilities to scale storage as needed, keep data instantly accessible, and ensure files are protected from loss or tampering are often cited as key criteria in vendor selection.
The Wasabi and Johnson Controls partnership positions their cloud storage and VMS capabilities to meet these expectations within the video surveillance industry. Their solution aims to address both the operational and financial pressures associated with safeguarding large and sensitive video archives.
