Cloud video surveillance in Africa.
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Absolutely. Videoloft is designed to work even in areas where connectivity is limited.

Our platform runs smoothly over 4G or 5G mobile networks, and it automatically adjusts video quality to match your available bandwidth.

If your internet connection drops, the Cloud Adapter stores footage locally and syncs it to the cloud as soon as the connection is restored – so you never lose important video evidence.

With Videoloft, your footage is always safe.

Even if a recorder fails or is stolen, your video is securely backed up to the cloud, so nothing is lost. This protects you from tampering, theft, and equipment failures – critical in areas where replacing hardware can be expensive or take time to source.

Videoloft makes it easy to monitor and manage multiple locations from one central platform, whether they’re across a single city, country, or the entire continent.
From your phone or computer, you can:

• View live feeds from all your sites
• Get real-time alerts when motion or specific events are detected
• Easily search and retrieve footage for investigations or compliance checks

This is especially useful for businesses like retail chains, farms, mines, or logistics companies operating in multiple regions.

Definitely. Videoloft offers global support with a team experienced in helping customers across Africa.
We understand the unique challenges businesses face in remote areas, and we’re here to assist with:

• Initial setup and configuration
• Ongoing technical support
• Training your team to get the most out of the system

Our support team is available online to ensure you get help when you need it.

Yes. Videoloft’s cloud storage and real-time monitoring make it much harder for footage to be tampered with or deleted.
By having offsite backups, you’ll always have a secure record of incidents like:

• Fraudulent slip-and-fall claims
• Unauthorized access to sensitive areas

This helps you resolve disputes quickly and protect your business from losses.

Videoloft is flexible and works for a wide range of industries, including:

Mining –  secure valuable assets and monitor worker safety in remote locations

Construction  – keep track of project progress, manage contractor activity, and prevent theft of materials and equipment

Energy – monitor substations, power plants, solar farms, and other critical infrastructure across wide areas

Retail & Warehousing – manage inventory shrinkage and prevent theft across multiple stores or distribution centers

Hospitality – protect guests and staff while ensuring compliance with safety regulations

Transportation & Logistics – track fleet yards, depots, and warehouses across different regions and countries

Cloud video surveillance is when your security footage is uploaded to a remote server via the internet, rather than stored on a local device – such as an NVR, DVR or NAS drive.

With cloud video surveillance your security videos are stored in the cloud, which removes the need for local storage. This reduces the risk of your footage being deleted, or tampered with and means it’s easier to scale – because you can increase and decrease the storage capacity as you choose.

By shifting some or all of your video surveillance to the cloud, you can benefit from increased accessibility and scalability, whilst reducing the risk of your video footage being lost or tampered with.

If you’re still exploring the benefits of cloud video surveillance, you might find our article, ‘5 must have features of a cloud video surveillance system’ useful.

Yes, CCTV can be stored in the cloud. Increasingly, organizations worldwide are reducing their reliance on local storage, and switching to cloud. There are several options when it comes to cloud video surveillance storage – you can rip out and replace your existing security system with specialized cloud cameras, or you can reduce costs and use what you already have by adding cloud to your existing security system.

You might find the following resources useful:

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How to seamlessly transition from an on-site VMS to a cloud-based VMS.

When exploring cloud CCTV, there are a few factors to think about. In short;

The first is your internet connection, a stable internet connection is essential for cloud CCTV. However, with Videoloft, even if your connection drops, footage is safely stored on the Cloud Adapter and uploaded to the cloud once the connection is restored.

Secondly, cost. Most cloud video providers operate on a subscription model. To get the most out of this, consider only backing up your most critical cameras to the cloud, instead of all of them.

Finally, security. Choose a system that doesn’t require port forwarding, as this can expose your network to potential cyber threats. Videoloft is designed with security in mind, eliminating the need for port forwarding.

For more information then check out 5 must have features of a cloud video surveillance system.

If you want to connect your existing CCTV system to the cloud you first need to find a provider that is compatible with your brand of security cameras. Videoloft is an open-source cloud platform that is compatible with hundreds of brands of security systems including Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Axis and many more.

To connect to the Videoloft cloud you’ll need a Cloud Adapter, this is a small device that will connect your security system to the cloud. The Cloud Adapter needs to be connected to the same network as your cameras and it takes just minutes to set up, with installation simply being, ‘plug and play’ – you can check out our cloud installation guides here.

Once you’re connected you’ll be able to view your cameras remotely, via the Videoloft website or mobile apps.

When it comes to cloud video surveillance you have several options depending on your specific needs.

The first option involves ditching your local storage entirely and sending all your footage directly to the cloud. This approach provides the benefits of remote accessibility, and reduced dependence on on-premises infrastructure.

Alternatively a hybrid approach could also be an option, a hybrid cloud storage solution will allow organizations to keep their local storage and use the cloud as a backup. This approach combines the reliability of local storage, with the added security and peace of mind of cloud storage.

Finally, many organizations choose to only back up critical cameras to the cloud, whilst maintaining their local NVR or DVR for the non-critical ones. This approach allows for efficient resource allocation, ensuring essential footage is safely backed up in the cloud and accessible anytime, anywhere.

The versatility of these options allows organizations to tailor their cloud video surveillance strategy to align with their specific security goals.