QNAP Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in computing, networking and storage solutions, recently introduced a major enhancement for businesses and demanding users: myQNAPcloud Surveillance. This dedicated cloud backup service is specifically designed for surveillance recording. At a time when compliance requirements and the protection of critical video data are becoming increasingly important, QNAP offers a seamless and secure off-site storage solution that integrates perfectly with the company’s local QVR Surveillance system. For those looking for a scalable, efficient and reliable way to back up their surveillance video, this new offering is a game changer.
- Seamless integration: Designed specifically for the QNAP QVR Surveillance System to enable easy and efficient data backup to the cloud.
- Enhanced security: Utilizes HTTPS data transfer, server-side encryption and two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect sensitive video recordings.
- Scalability and compliance: Helps organizations comply with data protection policies and best practices, ideal for local offices to large infrastructures.
- Cost-effective pricing model: Based on a per-stream pricing model, making it potentially more cost-effective compared to generic cloud storage services.
The evolution of surveillance security
The new cloud offering expands the capabilities of the QNAP QVR Surveillance system, already recognized as a powerful next-generation video management system (VMS). QVR Surveillance is the successor to QVR Pro and QVR Elite, transforming QNAP NAS systems into centralized surveillance solutions. These local solutions already offer flexible recording, intelligent event management, AI-powered surveillance and scalable storage.
With the introduction of myQNAPcloud Surveillance, a powerful cloud storage layer is now added. This allows users to back up recordings directly from their QNAP NAS to the cloud, providing an essential building block for a complete 3-2-1 backup strategy – especially for critical surveillance data. The need for off-site backup is particularly high for video surveillance data, as local storage solutions can be vulnerable to hardware failure, theft or other unexpected events. A robust cloud backup ensures that the chain of evidence is not interrupted and that data can be restored at any time and from anywhere.
Pac Shih, Product Manager at QNAP, emphasized the importance of this solution: “From local offices to large-scale infrastructures, myQNAPcloud Surveillance helps users to securely and efficiently back up and manage video recordings. It is the ideal cloud partner for our QVR Surveillance System.” The architects of the solution have placed particular emphasis on transparency and flexibility, which is also reflected in the innovative pricing model. Instead of expensive storage volume packages, which are often oversized, QNAP relies on a per-stream pricing model. This model makes the service significantly more predictable and potentially more cost-effective for operators of surveillance systems than conventional, general cloud storage services.
The security precautions are comprehensive and meet modern requirements for the protection of sensitive data. These include encrypted HTTPS data transmission, server-side encryption of stored recordings and mandatory two-factor authentication (2FA). In addition, the service offers monitoring of login activities in order to detect suspicious access attempts at an early stage. This multi-layered security strategy ensures that even if the local NAS device is physically lost, the recorded video evidence remains protected in the cloud and only accessible to authorized persons. For IT professionals and organizations that need to adhere to strict compliance regulations (such as GDPR or other data protection regulations), myQNAPcloud Surveillance provides a reliable and auditable solution for compliance. The system supports flexible storage scaling, which allows backup capacity to be precisely adapted to the growing requirements of the surveillance system without the need for large upfront investments in storage hardware.
Availability and pricing structure
The myQNAPcloud Surveillance offering is available now, making it an ideal addition to QNAP’s portfolio for those looking to take their video surveillance solution to the next level.
The per-stream pricing is designed to ensure high cost efficiency:
- 1080p stream: from $14.99 USD for 30 days.
- 4K stream: From $29.99 USD for 30 days.
- 8K stream: Pricing must be obtained directly through a sales inquiry.
This subscription model offers users the ability to customize their spending directly to the capacity they need and the quality of the streams they back up. The launch of myQNAPcloud Surveillance demonstrates QNAP’s commitment to providing modern and secure solutions for the complex demands of the digital world.
