Video Surveillance Software Built for Modern Security
Your surveillance infrastructure deserves better than legacy software designed in the last decade. Surveillant delivers cloud-based video management with AI intelligence, natural language search, and real-time threat detection built right in. Finally, video surveillance software that works as hard as your security team.
Legacy Video Surveillance Falls Short
Most video surveillance software was designed when cameras recorded to tape and the primary function was simple playback. These systems have been updated incrementally over the years, but their fundamental architecture remains rooted in outdated assumptions about how security teams work and what technology can accomplish.
Security professionals today face challenges their predecessors could not have imagined. Camera counts have exploded from dozens to thousands. Video resolution has increased dramatically, creating massive storage requirements. And the threat landscape has evolved to require faster detection and response than any human team can provide through manual monitoring.
Meanwhile, legacy surveillance software requires expensive on-premise servers, complex maintenance, and constant updates. Each new feature seems to require another hardware purchase or another specialized technician. The total cost of ownership spirals while the capabilities lag behind what modern AI makes possible.
Cloud-Native Intelligence
Surveillant represents a fundamental rethinking of what video surveillance software should be. Built from the ground up for the cloud era, our platform eliminates the complexity and cost of on-premise infrastructure while delivering capabilities that legacy systems simply cannot match.
With Surveillant, your cameras stream to our secure cloud where AI models analyze every frame in real-time. The system detects threats, tracks objects, and indexes everything for instant retrieval. When you need to find something specific, simply describe it in plain English. Our natural language search understands your query and retrieves matching footage from across your entire camera network in seconds.
Because we handle all the heavy lifting in the cloud, you never worry about server capacity, software updates, or hardware maintenance. Your surveillance capabilities automatically improve as we enhance our AI models and add new features. What once required a major capital investment now works through a simple monthly subscription with predictable costs.
Video Surveillance Software Features That Matter
Every capability designed to solve real problems that security teams face daily, not features created for marketing checklists.
True Cloud Architecture
No on-premise servers to maintain, no hardware to purchase, no software to update. Everything runs in our secure cloud with automatic scaling, redundancy, and disaster recovery built in.
Unified Camera Management
Manage cameras from any manufacturer through a single interface. Support for ONVIF, RTSP, and direct integrations means you are never locked into proprietary hardware ecosystems.
Natural Language Search
Find exactly what you need by describing it in plain English. Search across all cameras and time ranges instantly. What took hours of manual review now happens in seconds.
Intelligent Alert System
Configure smart alerts based on detected objects, behaviors, and custom rules. Reduce false alarms with AI that understands context and learns your environment over time.
Security Analytics
Visualize patterns with heat maps, traffic flow analysis, and trend reports. Understand how your spaces are used and identify security gaps before they become incidents.
Enterprise Security
SOC 2 Type II certified with end-to-end encryption, SSO integration, role-based access control, and comprehensive audit logging. Your video data protected by bank-level security.
Benefits of Cloud Video Surveillance Software
Security leaders choose Surveillant for the operational advantages our cloud-native platform delivers over traditional surveillance systems.
Eliminate on-premise infrastructure entirely. No hardware purchases, no maintenance contracts, no capacity planning.
Connect your cameras and start analyzing footage within minutes. No installation projects or IT involvement required.
Enterprise-grade reliability with built-in redundancy and automatic failover across multiple data centers.
Organizations typically save fifty percent or more compared to legacy VMS total cost of ownership.
How Cloud Video Surveillance Works
Moving to cloud video surveillance is straightforward. Your existing cameras continue working while gaining powerful new capabilities.
Sign Up
Create your account and access the Surveillant dashboard. No credit card required for the free trial period.
Connect Cameras
Add your IP cameras via RTSP stream or through our VMS integrations. Works with cameras from any manufacturer.
Configure Rules
Set up detection zones, alert triggers, and notification preferences based on your security requirements.
Monitor and Search
View live feeds, receive intelligent alerts, and search through footage using natural language queries.
Video Surveillance Software for Every Industry
Surveillant adapts to the unique security requirements of different environments, delivering tailored intelligence for every use case.
Multi-Site Retail
Manage surveillance across hundreds of store locations from a single dashboard. Track loss prevention metrics, monitor customer traffic patterns, and respond to incidents at any location instantly. Our cloud architecture scales seamlessly whether you have ten stores or ten thousand.
Commercial Properties
Building owners and property managers use Surveillant to protect tenants, monitor common areas, and maintain security compliance. Integrate with access control systems to verify who enters your buildings and when. Generate reports for insurance and liability protection.
Manufacturing Facilities
Monitor production floors for safety compliance, track inventory movement, and secure perimeters around the clock. Detect PPE violations, unauthorized access to hazardous areas, and potential workplace incidents before they escalate into injuries or costly shutdowns.
Educational Institutions
Protect students and staff across campus buildings, athletic facilities, and parking areas. Coordinate emergency response with real-time situational awareness. Meet compliance requirements for campus safety regulations while respecting student privacy.
Healthcare Organizations
Secure hospitals, clinics, and care facilities with surveillance that understands healthcare environments. Monitor patient safety, protect pharmaceutical storage, and maintain HIPAA compliance with built-in access controls and audit logging.
Transportation Hubs
Airports, transit stations, and logistics centers require surveillance that can handle massive scale and complex environments. Surveillant processes thousands of camera feeds simultaneously while providing the search capability to find specific individuals or incidents instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Video Surveillance Software
What is the difference between video surveillance software and a DVR or NVR?
DVRs and NVRs are hardware devices that record and store video locally on hard drives. Video surveillance software, particularly cloud-based platforms like Surveillant, provides a complete video management solution without requiring dedicated recording hardware. The software handles video processing, storage, search, and analytics in the cloud. This eliminates the need to purchase, maintain, and eventually replace physical recording equipment while providing capabilities that local hardware simply cannot match, such as AI-powered search and real-time threat detection across unlimited cameras.
Can video surveillance software work with my existing cameras?
Yes, Surveillant works with virtually any IP camera currently on the market. We support standard protocols including RTSP streaming and ONVIF, which means cameras from manufacturers like Axis, Hikvision, Dahua, Hanwha, Bosch, and dozens of others all integrate seamlessly. If your camera can stream video over IP, it can connect to Surveillant. We also integrate directly with popular VMS platforms and NVRs, so you can layer our AI capabilities on top of existing infrastructure without disrupting current operations.
How secure is cloud video surveillance?
Surveillant implements multiple layers of security to protect your video data. All video streams are encrypted in transit using TLS 1.3, and stored footage is encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption. We maintain SOC 2 Type II certification, meaning our security practices are independently audited annually. Access is controlled through role-based permissions with support for enterprise SSO providers. Every action in the system is logged for audit purposes. For organizations with specific compliance requirements, we offer data residency options to keep footage in particular geographic regions.
What happens to my footage if my internet connection goes down?
Video surveillance software handles connectivity issues gracefully. If your internet connection is interrupted, cameras with local storage continue recording locally. When connectivity is restored, that footage automatically syncs to the cloud. For mission-critical deployments, we recommend cameras with SD card slots or pairing with an on-premise NVR as a local buffer. The Surveillant platform is designed to be resilient, and you will never lose footage due to temporary network issues.
How much bandwidth does cloud video surveillance require?
Bandwidth requirements depend on your camera count, resolution settings, and frame rates. A typical 1080p camera at fifteen frames per second uses approximately two to four megabits per second. Surveillant supports configurable quality settings so you can balance video quality against bandwidth constraints. For locations with limited connectivity, we offer edge compression options that reduce bandwidth while maintaining visual quality for AI analysis. Our team can help you assess requirements for your specific deployment during the trial period.
Can I access video surveillance software from my phone?
Absolutely. Surveillant provides native mobile apps for both iOS and Android devices. Security managers can view live feeds, receive alert notifications, search footage, and manage system settings from anywhere with an internet connection. The mobile experience includes the same natural language search capability available on desktop, so you can find specific footage by describing what you need even when away from your desk.
How does pricing work for video surveillance software?
Surveillant uses subscription pricing based on the number of cameras you connect. This replaces the traditional model of large upfront hardware purchases plus ongoing maintenance costs. Your subscription includes all software features, cloud storage for recorded footage, AI analytics, and technical support. There are no hidden fees for features, users, or API access. Most organizations find that cloud video surveillance costs significantly less than legacy VMS solutions when you factor in total cost of ownership including hardware, maintenance, and IT overhead.
What support is available if I need help?
All Surveillant plans include technical support via email and chat. Business and enterprise plans add phone support with faster response times and dedicated account managers. We also provide comprehensive documentation, video tutorials, and a knowledge base for self-service troubleshooting. For enterprise deployments, our professional services team can assist with system design, camera placement optimization, and custom integration development.
Experience Modern Video Surveillance Software
See why security teams are switching to cloud-native video surveillance. Start your free fourteen-day trial today with no credit card required and no obligation.