Video surveillance as a service
Simplify security, the cloud way
Manage security with cloud-based video surveillance software that’s there when you need it, secure and can grow with your business.
Surveillance without the complexity
Some organizations need a security system that’s easy to use and affordable to deploy. Arcules meets this need with cloud-based video surveillance as a service (VSaaS). The ease of installation and accessibility of Arcules is ideal for remotely monitoring sites with minimal staff and IT resources.
What’s possible with Arcules
Core security features
Arcules is for security teams who want core functionality and don’t require niche customizations. Here’s what they get:
- Live and recorded video playback from any camera, any time
- Forensic search to speed up investigations (e.g., by object, person, motion)
- Smart alerts based on AI rules, such as loitering or crossing a virtual boundary
- Footage export and sharing tools that simplify collaboration
- Role-based access for operations, IT and executive stakeholders
Essential analytics
Use cloud-based or camera-side analytics—or a combination of both.
Cloud-based analytics (no additional cost):
- Camera health monitoring with blur and rotation detection to catch misaligned or tampered views
- People detection with customizable zones to monitor entrances, restricted areas or exits
- Occupancy tracking and heat maps for understanding foot traffic and usage patterns
- Parked vehicle counts for loading zones, driveways or unauthorized areas
Camera-based analytics (depend on your hardware):
- AXIS: Fence Guard, People Count
- BOSCH: People Count
- iPro (Panasonic): Cross line detection, Intrusion, Loitering, Object detection, Scene change
Open integrations
Enjoy the same open-platform approach at the heart of all Milestone products.
- HALO Smart Sensor integration for detecting vaping, air quality issues, aggression and more
- Access control integration with Genea, IMRON and Acre
- API access for developers looking to connect Arcules to custom dashboards or workflows
- Use Arcules together with Milestone XProtect for centralized management across VSaaS and VMS
Deployment options
Don’t accept a one-size-fits-all solution. Arcules’ three deployment options allow you to meet your needs and scale efficiently, no matter the size and operational requirements of your organization.
| Deployment Option | Description | Internet Requirement | Video Storage Location | Hardware Involved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Storage | A good choice for locations with unconstrained internet access and/or a need for redundancy. | Requires unconstrained internet access | Cloud (with short-term buffering in gateway) | Gateway + Camera |
| Edge Storage | Ideal for locations with constrained internet access. | Limited internet access | Gateway (local storage) | Gateway + Camera |
| Camera to Cloud | Suitable for greenfield sites or where onsite hardware is impractical. | Not specified; assumed flexible or intermittent | Stored in the camera | Camera with SD card |
Go hybrid for the best of both worlds
Combine Arcules with XProtect on-premises video management software (VMS) in a hybrid setup that will give you the advantages of both. It's ideal for expanding your video coverage to dispersed sites with minimal effort, while gaining access to all live video, recordings and alarms centrally from XProtect.
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