Store more video. Spend less.
Retrieve only what matters.
March Networks Long Term Cloud Storage delivers cost-effective, long-term video archiving for enterprise video systems. Built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), this solution enables organizations to retain video for 1–3+ years to meet regulatory requirements, protect against legal risk, and streamline operations—without the infrastructure cost of expanded local storage.
Whether you need to support compliance mandates, defend against claims like slip-and-fall suits, or simply retain video longer, Long Term Cloud Storage keeps your footage available and affordable, with retrieval options that balance cost and access time.
Real-World Customer Impact
Traditional on-premise storage can drive up long-term video retention costs due to IT overhead, maintenance, and hardware refresh cycles. One enterprise customer used a hybrid approach with March Networks Cloud Storage to extend retention without expanding on-premise infrastructure, while keeping recent video immediately accessible.
For 580 cameras generating approximately 5,600 TB of archived video, estimated cloud storage costs were $347,000 per year, compared to approximately $1.7 million annually to store the same volume on-premise. This resulted in significant long-term cost savings.
Performance results may vary based on customer configuration and usage. Cost savings are estimates and depend on implementation and storage volumes.
Key Benefits
- Lower Total Cost of Ownership. Reduce long-term storage costs by up to 80% compared with expanding on-premise storage, thanks to AWS archival-tier pricing and efficient retention workflows.
- Compliance & Risk Protection. Meet industry retention requirements and maintain video for extended periods to satisfy auditors and protect your business when legal issues arise.
- Flexible Retrieval Options. Access archived video when you need it through cost-optimized retrieval levels and targeted requests that retrieve only the footage you want.
- Enterprise Scale & Simplicity. Eliminate the complexity of managing long-term storage hardware across locations. Cloud Storage scales with retention requirements, not infrastructure limits.
- Preserved Video Integrity. Cloud Storage maintains original video streams—no transcoding—ensuring archival footage retains evidentiary value for investigations and legal use.
How Long Term Cloud Storage Works
Archive to AWS
Video is stored securely in AWS archival tiers, significantly reducing ongoing storage costs compared to NVR expansion or high-performance cloud tiers.
Fast, Predictable Retrieval
- Standard retrieval: Available within up to 12 hours plus processing
- Bulk retrieval: Available up to 48 hours plus processing
- Retrieve only the time ranges and cameras you need
- Export to MP4 or native CME formats
- Email alerts notify you when footage is ready
Designed for Enterprise Video
Long Term Cloud Storage supports retention and retrieval patterns common in large organizations, including:
- Retail & QSR: Long-term video retention for slips, claims, and disputes
- Banking & Finance: Regulatory compliance across distributed sites
- Transportation & Logistics: Safety review and liability protection at scale
By retaining video in the cloud, enterprises gain cost-effective access to historical footage without the burden of maintaining additional on-site storage infrastructure.
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