VSaaS - Video Surveillance as a Service

Benefits and
Cost-Efficiency

The Ongoing Value of
Video Surveillance as a Service

Following the well-established trend of other industries, video surveillance is moving to the cloud. The primary functionality drivers include rapid technology evolution, cyber security, retention flexibility, smooth remote access, and other factors. Adopting a Security as a Service (SaaS) model for business monitoring presents a powerful blend of operational benefits, efficiency, and financial flexibility. Here’s a detailed look at how SaaS can revolutionize security for businesses.

Subscription-based service models are increasing in the security industry. Shifting to video subscription as a service (VSaaS) or SaaS in general involves changing the mindset that one is receiving a service rather than a product. What organizations want is a system that is always current rather than a product that can quickly become out of date or is not functional when it matters most.

Ongoing OpEx Model

When looking at ways to reduce costs with implementing a video surveillance system such as this, one could look at reducing equipment/ technology cost. However, because a video surveillance system is an important investment for a business or company, reducing spending by purchasing low-quality equipment or legacy technology is not ideal.

One way to achieve cost reduction is to consider a Video Surveillance as-a Service (VSaaS) implementation—where certain functionalities are paid with a “pay-as-you-go” model, like an annual subscription plan, instead of with an upfront payment. In this way, the annual subscription fee could be classified as an operating expense (OpEx), which may be deductible.

SaaS transforms security costs into predictable, manageable operational expenses. This approach spreads out costs and provides flexibility, allowing companies to upgrade or scale services without unexpected expenditures.