Scalable Cloud Storage for Commercial CCTV — Powered by Wasabi
High-performance CCTV storage without the cost of on-premise NVRs.
Wasabi is a high-performance cloud object storage platform purpose-built for data-intensive workloads like video surveillance. Bravis deploys Wasabi as the cloud storage backend for commercial CCTV systems across Queensland — delivering reliable, scalable footage retention at a fraction of the cost of traditional NVR hardware.
Unlike general-purpose cloud providers that charge egress fees every time footage is accessed, Wasabi has no egress fees — making it a genuinely cost-effective solution for large-scale commercial CCTV storage.
Why Wasabi for CCTV Storage?
No Egress Fees
Most cloud storage providers charge you every time data is read or downloaded. Wasabi doesn’t. For CCTV workloads where footage is frequently reviewed and exported for incidents, this makes a substantial difference to the total cost of ownership.
S3-Compatible
Wasabi is fully Amazon S3-compatible, meaning it works natively with leading VMS platforms including Milestone XProtect, Avigilon, and others that support S3 cloud storage. No custom integration work required.
High Performance
Wasabi’s infrastructure is optimised for the sustained write speeds that high-definition CCTV generates — multiple cameras writing continuously, 24/7. Footage is written, stored, and retrieved with consistent performance regardless of volume.
Scalable Without Hardware
Traditional NVR storage requires purchasing new hardware as your camera count or retention period grows. With Wasabi, storage scales instantly — add cameras, extend retention, or expand to new sites without ordering, shipping, or installing additional hardware.
Redundant and Resilient
Wasabi stores data across redundant infrastructure, providing high durability and availability. Footage is protected against hardware failure without requiring you to manage RAID arrays or backup NVRs.
Configurable Retention
Set retention periods per camera group or site — 14, 30, 60, 90 days or longer — with automatic deletion of expired footage so storage costs remain predictable.
How Bravis Deploys Wasabi for CCTV
Bravis configures Wasabi cloud storage as part of a complete cloud CCTV or hybrid CCTV deployment:
- Site assessment — We assess your camera count, resolution, frame rate, and required retention to calculate the storage volume you’ll need.
- Wasabi account configuration — We set up and configure your Wasabi storage bucket with appropriate access credentials, region selection (Australia-based storage available), and lifecycle policies.
- VMS integration — We connect Wasabi to your Milestone, Avigilon, or other VMS platform as the cloud recording destination.
- Monitoring — Storage usage and health is monitored as part of ongoing maintenance, with alerts for unexpected consumption changes.
Wasabi vs On-Premise NVR Storage
| Wasabi Cloud Storage | On-Premise NVR | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Low | High |
| Scalability | Instant | Requires hardware purchase |
| Resilience | Built-in redundancy | Single point of failure without RAID |
| Remote access | Included | Requires VPN or port forwarding |
| Egress fees | None | N/A |
| Maintenance | None | Regular hardware maintenance |
See also: Cloud CCTV · CCTV & Video Management · Avigilon & Milestone · Networking & Data
Contact Bravis to discuss Wasabi cloud storage for your CCTV system.
