Why we use Eagle Eye Networks for cloud CCTV
CCTV · · 8 min read
What is Eagle Eye Networks?
Eagle Eye Networks is a Brivo company offering a cloud video management platform for commercial security. It provides web and mobile access to live and recorded video. The installation may use an on-site Bridge, a hybrid Cloud Managed Video Recorder (CMVR), or compatible Camera Direct cameras. Cloud storage reduces reliance on a single local recorder, but cameras, networks and any local hardware still need maintenance.
Available features include live viewing, smart search, Eeva alerting, camera health monitoring, audit logs and Brivo access control integration. Camera compatibility, analytics support and subscription entitlements must be checked for each installation; not every existing camera gains every feature.
Compare the total cost of local, cloud and hybrid recording, including equipment, internet connectivity, subscriptions, storage retention and ongoing support. Cloud recording can reduce local storage requirements, but it does not remove hardware faults or replacement costs.
At Centurion, it is the cloud CCTV platform we specify above all others. Here is why.
The real cost of on-site recording hardware
An NVR or DVR stores video on site and needs power, suitable operating conditions and maintenance. Requirements vary: a small recorder does not necessarily need a dedicated server room or separate cooling.
Recording hardware, cameras and network devices have finite service lives and manufacturer support periods. Review security updates, disk health and replacement plans for both local and cloud-connected systems.
An on-site recorder may be damaged or stolen in an incident. Video successfully uploaded to the cloud remains off site, but upload depends on connectivity and bandwidth. Bridges buffer video locally; CMVR configurations retain video locally as well as in the cloud. Compatible Camera Direct cameras can use SD-card storage during internet outages. Confirm buffering capacity, retention and recovery behaviour in the design.
What Eagle Eye Networks can actually do
Eagle Eye Networks can bring compatible existing cameras into a centrally managed cloud platform. Check the camera models, firmware, available analytics and subscriptions before promising reuse or AI features. Local systems also offer remote viewing and analytics, with capabilities varying by product.
Smart search can help find relevant footage using natural-language queries, such as a vehicle colour or an item being carried. Results depend on the available recordings, supported analytics and indexing, and should be checked by the operator.
Eeva supports natural-language alert configuration on supported deployments. Brivo integration and audit logs can assist investigations and access management. Features require suitable configuration, permissions and licences; audit logs support the customer’s data protection work rather than guaranteeing GDPR compliance.
Why Centurion chose Eagle Eye Networks
Eagle Eye Networks is the one we recommend because it solves the problems our clients actually bring to us.
- Recording architecture: Choose a Bridge with local buffering, a CMVR hybrid recorder or compatible Camera Direct cameras; the equipment and resilience requirements differ.
- Camera reuse: Check supported models and the analytics available for the selected subscription before deciding which cameras to retain.
- Updates and maintenance: Cloud software receives vendor updates, while local equipment, camera firmware and subscriptions still need support and renewal. No service or hardware lifetime is guaranteed.
- Data protection support: Access controls and audit logs support lawful operation. The customer remains responsible for purpose, lawful basis, DPIA where required, retention and rights handling.
Where Eagle Eye Networks works particularly well
Cloud management can suit a range of sites, depending on connectivity, recording resilience, privacy requirements and cost.
- Retail and hospitality: Smart search and AI alerting make incident review fast and targeted. Loss prevention no longer depends on someone watching live footage at the right moment.
- Commercial offices and multi-site businesses: Centralised management with role-based access for facilities, HR, and security teams across every location from one login.
- Industrial sites and remote locations: Assess power, bandwidth, outage buffering and ongoing maintenance. Solar or battery equipment can be part of a site-specific design, rather than a capability supplied by the cloud platform alone.
- Education: Central management can support safeguarding within a proportionate design. Keep cameras out of toilets and other private areas; any separate environmental sensors require their own privacy assessment.
- Hotels and leisure venues: Plan coverage of appropriate public and service areas while protecting private spaces. Separate sensors and analytics require careful configuration and assessment.
Eagle Eye Networks compared to traditional CCTV and basic cloud storage
| Traditional CCTV | Generic cloud storage | Eagle Eye Networks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote access | Available on many systems | Depends on provider | Web and mobile, subject to connectivity |
| AI search and alerting | Available on selected systems | Depends on provider | Supported features and subscription |
| Multi-site management | Available on selected VMS platforms | Depends on provider | Central management |
| GDPR audit trail | Depends on configuration | Depends on provider | Audit logs support controller responsibilities |
| Access control integration | Depends on system | Depends on provider | Brivo integration on supported configurations |
| Remote or off-grid deployment | Possible with suitable power and network | Depends on provider | Requires suitable power, bandwidth and buffering |
What Centurion provides as your Eagle Eye Networks installer
Getting the best from Eagle Eye Networks requires more than activating an account. As an Eagle Eye Networks Blue Partner, Centurion handles every stage of the process.
- Site survey and system design: We assess your site, map camera coverage, and design a system built around your actual security requirements, not a generic template.
- Camera and network planning: We specify compatible cameras and configure storage retention to meet your operational and compliance needs.
- Installation and configuration: Our engineers commission the full system, including cloud onboarding, Eeva alert setup, and user account configuration.
- Training and handover: We make sure your team can use the platform confidently from day one, including smart search, mobile access, and alert management.
- Ongoing support: We monitor camera health, resolve faults, and review your setup as your business and security requirements change.
Is Eagle Eye Networks right for your business?
Eagle Eye Networks may suit organisations seeking central management, off-site storage and supported analytics. Compare local, cloud and hybrid options against bandwidth, outages, retention, compatibility, recurring costs and maintenance needs.
Cloud CCTV done properly is not just storage in a different location. It is a fundamentally different platform. Eagle Eye Networks is the one that demonstrates that most clearly.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eagle Eye Networks and cloud CCTV.