In this in-depth session, Cloudastructure’s Chief Revenue Officer and Founder Rick Bentley walk us through the company’s breakthrough cloud-based video surveillance and remote guarding solution. They begin by explaining the evolution of surveillance technology—from analog VCRs to DVRs, then NVRs—and highlight the limitations of storing video on-site. With the Cloud Video Recorder (CVR), Cloudastructure pushes video directly to the cloud, where it’s protected from physical threats and processed using advanced AI.
Rick details how the system leverages powerful GPUs to run real-time computer vision tasks: detecting objects, reading license plates, and clustering faces for rapid searchability. Users can find footage using simple tags—like "bicycle" or even "bear"—instantly pulling up the moments that matter most. The system works seamlessly across multiple properties, making it a game-changer for multifamily housing providers with large camera networks.
A core innovation is their remote guarding interface. When suspicious activity is detected, live agents (often located in their India-based center) can intervene in real time through networked speakers—issuing warnings and often preventing crime before it occurs. The combination of AI and human oversight reduces false positives while boosting security outcomes.
Designed to integrate with nearly any camera system, Cloudastructure’s platform is simple, scalable, and uniquely suited to multifamily, commercial, and construction sites. This is proactive video surveillance for the modern era.