Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced recently that its new cloud-based Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS), Stratocast, is offering small and mid-size businesses around the world an affordable way to help them safeguard their patrons and inventory. Powered by Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Azure cloud-computing platform, Stratocast delivers high-end and reliable video surveillance service without the costs and complexities associated with installing and managing on-premise hardware and storage.
One early adopter is the China Rose restaurant, an award winning Asian cuisine establishment located in Calgary, Alberta. Having previously relied on an analog-based digital video recorder (DVR) in the restaurant, China Rose Owner and General Manager, Ken Wong encountered numerous limitations, including poor picture quality and difficult-to-access video footage. So when he heard about Stratocast, Wong decided to try it out.
