Arcules vs IPTECHVIEW

This post analyzes Arcules and IPTECHVIEW, two cloud-based video surveillance systems with distinct strengths. Arcules prioritizes in-camera analytics and a broad range of camera support through a gateway device. IPTECHVIEW focuses on multi-vendor compatibility, a robust remote management platform, and cost-effective licensing. 

By exploring camera enrollment options, storage solutions, analytics features, pricing structures, and other functionalities, this comparison will help you determine which system best aligns with your security needs.

About Arcules: 

It is a Canon Group company that offers a simple and unified cloud-based video surveillance, access control, and analytics platform. They provide a Video Management System (VMS) platform that leverages cloud technology to deliver scalable, flexible, and feature-rich video surveillance capabilities. Company size: 51-200 employees, Headquarters: Irvine, California, Founded: 2017. Arcules' VMS platform is designed to operate in the cloud, offering the benefits of scalability, accessibility, and ease of management.

• Camera Enrollment. Cloud-based video surveillance solution with an emphasis on scalability and ease of use. Arcules platform supports Axis cameras cloud direct and others like Bosch, Hanwa, Flir, MOBOTIX, and Sony and using a gateway
• Cybersecurity. It prioritizes cybersecurity in its camera-to-cloud solutions to ensure the protection of data, prevent unauthorized access, and maintain the integrity of its cloud-based video surveillance platform. Compliance with relevant privacy and data protection regulations is addressed.
• Form Factor Offerings. Video security licenses (for recording in camera) are offered for 1 year, 3 years, and 5 or longer years.
• Other devices supported. They integrate with several security solutions, including Cloud Access Control Systems (Feenics, Imron, Genea), Environmental Sensors (Halo IOT – Vape, THC & Gunshot Detection), Central Monitoring Systems (IMMIX), and Milestone XProtect.
• Installation. Arcules' platform offers an intuitive interface for users to easily navigate, manage cameras, and review video footage.
• Storage options. Cloud storage and edge storage (Edge Cloud stores videos locally on the gateway, sending only metadata to the cloud. Remote view, and playback from the edge to the cloud to you).
• Analytics. This platform incorporates advanced analytics and intelligence features including object detection, motion sensing, and other smart functionalities that enhance the ability to monitor and analyze video footage. Heatmaps, people counting features along with Arcules Business Analytics to turn video data into actionable insights. Also interwork with on-Camera Video Analytics (Occupancy Counting, Thermal Monitoring, Loitering, etc).
• ONVIF/RTSP Support. Yes with the use of their gateway.

Features offered

Camera View	Locations

Floor Plans	Basic Set of Cameras

Prices

*  Company offers VAR discount of 25% in licenses

** No hardware offered by Arcules. For comparison purposes, we are using a Mobotix Move camera Mx-VB2A-5-IR-VA 5 Megapixel Network IR Vandal Bullet Analytics Camera with 25% discount

*** Considering 5% discount additionally for multi-year

Informational pricing as per research on average of pricing data available q1/2024  for current correct pricing always consult with your distributor or the manufacturer.

About IPTECHVIEW

Focusing on partnerships, IPTECHVIEW offers a user-friendly cloud-based video surveillance solution (VSaaS) that caters to business security cameras. This scalable system can adapt to various needs, from small businesses to large, multi-site enterprises. Designed to avoid vendor lock-in, IPTECHVIEW empowers integrators with a secure and comprehensive remote management platform. This streamlines installation, remote management, and health monitoring for business security camera systems.

• Easy Camera Enrollment: IPTECHVIEW's provisioning tool and "Just Cameras and Cloud" technology streamline camera setup. Customers simply connect their smart cameras directly to IPTECHVIEW's cloud storage, eliminating the need for local servers or technical support. Integrators benefit from a central platform for managing all projects, with options for different cloud feature levels. Secure Cloud Storage: IPTECHVIEW's advanced cloud storage eliminates the need for local servers or Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices. Additionally, IPTECHVIEW safeguards user data with single sign-on, two-factor authentication, and simplified user privilege management. The solution is multi-vendor with several options for each product category. 
• Cybersecurity. Our smart cameras are built with security in mind.  Each camera comes pre-configured with its own private account for secure data transfer.  All data is encrypted as it travels through secure tunnels to your designated user account on our secure servers.  For added protection, no ports are opened on firewalls. This keeps your data private and simplifies deployment for your IT team.  You can monitor and manage your cameras 24/7, with the option to enable "privacy mode" whenever you want to restrict viewing.
• Choose the recording plan that fits your needs. We offer video security licenses (for in-camera recording) valid for 1 year, 3 years, or even longer.  These licenses come bundled with cloud storage options, allowing you to keep recordings for 30 days, 60 days, all the way up to a full year (365 days).
• Other devices supported. IPTECHVIEW goes beyond just managing cameras.  It's a versatile platform that integrates with a wide range of IP devices from various vendors. This includes access control systems, video door stations, communication systems, paging tools, and even environmental sensors. This approach prevents vendor lock-in, allowing you to choose the best solutions in each category for a future-proof system. IPTECHVIEW fosters a comprehensive ecosystem by partnering with leading brands for cameras, access control, IoT devices, routers, and PoE switches.
• Installation. Our cameras arrive pre-configured, saving you time and money during installation. Once the wiring is complete, deployment is quick, easy, and affordable.  Updates happen automatically through the cloud, ensuring your system stays up-to-date.  For additional peace of mind, we offer remote post-sales maintenance and management. This eliminates or minimizes the need for on-site visits, resulting in faster service and reduced costs.  Subscription plans include affordable remote maintenance and hardware warranty, eliminating unexpected expenses.
• Storage options with 30, 60, and 365 days retention plus edge storage at the camera.
• Analytics. IPTECHVIEW offers advanced features like smart intrusion prevention, people counting, crowd density monitoring, vehicle analytics (including license plate recognition with additional hardware), heat maps, and floor plan overlays.  These features provide actionable insights to improve security and operational efficiency.
• ONVIF/RTSP Support. IPTECHVIEW integrates seamlessly with various devices thanks to ONVIF/RTSP support. Manage everything from a single platform, reducing complexity and cost. It's one system for all your remote IP security needs.

Prices

* Company offers VAR discount of 30% on licenses

** We are considering the IPTECHVIEW Universal Camera U1-BLT-5F28 camera 

*** 5% discount is offered for (3 years) license

Informational pricing as found Q1/2024.  For current correct pricing always consult with your distributor or the manufacturer.

Comparisons of Features: 

This section delves into how Arcules and IPTECHVIEW stack up on key features. We'll compare their camera enrollment methods, storage options, video analytics capabilities, and pricing structures to assist you in selecting the system that delivers the most value for your investment.

Feature
Camera Enrollment	Arcules platform supports direct cameras Axis, Bosch, Canon, Flir, Hanwha, MOBOTIX, and Sony and more than 6,000 other models using a gateway	Axis, Mobotix IoT, Move and Universal cameras are supported in Cloud direct mode. Also, some popular NDAA cameras and even non-NDAA-compliant cameras like HiKvision & LTS can be used with a security gateway.
Form Factor Offering	1-3-5 years licenses	1-3-5 years licenses with 30-60 days of additional cloud storage
Other devices supported	Integrates with several security solutions, including Cloud Access Control Systems (Feenics, Imron, Genea), Environmental Sensors (Halo IOT – Vape, THC & Gunshot Detection), Central Monitoring Systems (IMMIX), and Milestone XProtect.	Integration with IPTECHVIEW ecosystem like access control systems and environmental sensors from Kentix, DrayTek routers and switches, Fanvil’s intercoms, IPTECHVIEW LTE gateway, and 3CX and Epygi IP PBXs among others.
Installation	Available in the cloud immediately after the camera connects to the broadband	Preconfigured cameras (Axis, Mobotix, Universal) are available in the cloud immediately after the camera connects to the broadband, to review footage and configure settings. The configuration file is available for download for use with previously purchased cameras.
Visualization	Web	Cloud-based via Web
Storage options	Cloud retention 30, 60, 90,..365 days	Edge recording in SD card (offered 128GB with the camera and expandable to 512GB). Cloud retention is offered for 30, 60, 90,..365 days.
Analytics	Object detection, motion sensing. Heatmaps, people counting. Also interwork with on-Camera Video Analytics (Occupancy Counting, Thermal Monitoring, Loitering).	Smart intrusion prevention, cross line, intrusion enter/leave area detection. Based on target classification. Intelligent People counting analytics, Crowd Density Monitoring, Vehicle Analytics, License Plate Recognition, Heat Maps, Floor Plans, Cross Products Insight.
Onvif support	The Arcules system supports thousands of cameras. If the IP camera is ONVIF conformant, it will work with Arcules with the use of a gateway.	Yes, using IPTECHVIEW CAMGate
Price per license (VMS+30CL)*	$44/month/camera	$15/month/camera

Price information as of information available online Q1 2024. For current prices always contact manufacturers or their distributors.

Visual Comparison of ARCULES vs IPTECHVIEW

The following table provides a side-by-side comparison of Arcules and IPTECHVIEW's functionalities to aid your decision-making process. This visual representation highlights factors such as camera view capabilities, video playback features, and the availability of floor plan integration. By considering these elements, you can determine which system best suits your video surveillance priorities. 

	ARCULES	IPTECHVIEW
Camera View
Video Playback
Floor Plans
Basic Set of Cameras

Conclusion: 

Arcules Offers a unified cloud-based video surveillance and analytics platform that emphasizes support for in-camera analytics, a wide variety of cameras using a bridge device, and a camera-to-cloud solution with AXIS cameras. It has a strong emphasis on in-camera AI support.

A comparison reveals IPTECHVIEW's advantages in supporting more direct-to-cloud vendors, a remote maintenance grade central management and system health monitoring, lower licensing costs, and broader device support for non camera edge devices and other systems like cloud managed POE or routers.