VSaaS and VMS Combined

Combining video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) and video management software (VMS) is a relatively recent option within the security world. As of today, only a few vendors sell both, and even fewer let you use them in the same setup. Milestone Systems is one of them, and offers a device-agnostic, open-platform video security that combines their XProtect VMS and Kite VSaaS. Many security professionals are excited about the prospect of monitoring footage and alarms from VMS and VSaaS on the same screen – without having to switch between the different platforms. If two or more of the following circumstances apply to your organization: 

1. it is impractical to have a direct cable or wireless connection to the same local area network (LAN) as your VMS
2. it is not feasible to have a server at each remote site
3. there is sufficient broadband coverage to support direct transmission VSaaS
4. you do not need the same features for the remote sites as for the central site,

then a hybrid setup could be a great solution.