Genetec Stratocast is a cloud VMS SaaS under the Genetec brand — an alternative to Security Center on-prem when you don't want IT staff + server room. Deploy 1 branch in 2 hours: plug in ONVIF cameras, scan QR to pair with the cloud, done.
Use cases: (1) SME 5-50 cameras — shops, offices, mid-tier restaurant chains; (2) Bank branch network — multi-site 50-500 branches, central monitoring at HQ; (3) Retail chain — 100+ stores, store managers view locally + HQ views federated; (4) Quick deployment — pop-up shops, temporary events.
Differs from Security Center on-prem in 3 points: (1) OpEx vs CapEx — monthly subscription instead of a one-time purchase of $50-150K + AMS; (2) Retention 7-30 days vs unlimited on-prem (cloud cost grows per day); (3) Limited AI module — Stratocast provides core VMS, advanced analytics require upgrading to Security Center. An Ninh Số advises on cloud vs on-prem based on scale + budget.
| Deployment | Cloud SaaS — KHÔNG cần on-prem VMS server |
|---|---|
| Camera support | ONVIF Profile S/T + native Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, Hikvision |
| Retention | 7 / 15 / 30 ngày cloud (extended optional) |
| Bandwidth | Adaptive streaming 0.5-2 Mbps/camera (1080p) |
| Mobile app | iOS + Android live + playback + push notification |
| User capacity | Unlimited user, role-based access |
| Cyber | TLS 1.3, FIDO2 MFA, encrypted-at-rest AES-256 |
| Federation | Multi-site single dashboard up to 10K camera |
| Data center | AWS multi-region, Singapore + Tokyo cho khách VN |
- SME 5-50 cameras — shop, office, restaurant chain
- Bank branch 50-500 branches — central monitor HQ
- Retail chain 100+ stores — store manager + HQ federated
- Pop-up store / temporary event — deploy quickly, remove later
- Multi-site corporation — nationwide VP unified dashboard
Câu hỏi thường gặp
- Is cloud safe for video data in Vietnam?
Stratocast host AWS Singapore + Tokyo (data residency Asia). Encryption at-rest AES-256 + in-transit TLS 1.3. Compliance: SOC 2 Type II + ISO 27001 + GDPR + Decree 13 VN. Tier 1 enterprise (banks) recommend Security Center on-prem; SME OK cloud.
- Internet down, can it still record?
Stratocast Edge Recorder integrated (option) — records local SSD camera/NVR + syncs to cloud when internet is available. If internet is lost, it still records locally for 7 days, and sync is restored when internet is back. Common pattern for Vietnamese retail chains with 4G backup internet.