Video storage is an important consideration in any surveillance project while simultaneously being one of the most overlooked. Let’s face it: storage does not exactly provide the “wow factor” of analytics or 4K image quality, but it is the backbone on which entire video security systems are built. If you cannot retrieve and review footage in a timely manner, all the other shiny features you have incorporated into your security surveillance solution is for naught.
Of course, the very nature of video storage has undergone significant changes recently. A decade ago, when you walked the aisles of a tradeshow floor, it was common to find companies that specialized in providing storage appliances and infrastructure. Very few of those businesses still exist today and those that do have completely overhauled their business model.