Choosing the Best Cloud CCTV (VSaaS) for Multi-Site UK Businesses

written on 21 January 2026 by Megan Armstrong

Managing video surveillance across multiple sites can be difficult – especially if you’ve got a traditional on-premise CCTV system with separate servers, software interfaces, and local maintenance for each location. If that’s the case, you’ve probably got a frustrated IT team, inefficiencies when it comes to investigations, higher costs, and potential gaps in coverage.

Cloud CCTV — also known as Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) — centralises video management in the cloud, giving you a single point of control for your business. Multi-site organisations can monitor all locations in real time, access footage remotely, and scale systems without expensive on-site upgrades.

Key benefits of VSaaS for multi-site businesses include:

  • Centralised monitoring from a single dashboard
  • Simplified maintenance and updates without visiting each site
  • Improved disaster recovery thanks to secure cloud storage
  • Advanced analytics for smarter, proactive security
  • Simplified costs with just a single subscription for all your sites

For companies with multiple sites and mixed camera estates, cloud CCTV is a strategic advantage. But which platform is best? Let’s explore what you should look for, and which VSaaS stand out in the market.

What to Look for in a multi-site VSaaS Platform

For multi-site UK businesses, there are certain Cloud CCTV features that are important to look out for that will help streamline day-to-day management.

Centralised Management and Unified Dashboards

A single dashboard is critical for efficient security management. Look for a platform that offers:

  • Live feeds from all locations in one view
  • Centralised playback and reporting
  • Unified alerting across sites
  • Filters, so you can easily narrow down sites and find what you need

This ensures faster responses and consistent monitoring across your entire estate.

SEiNG managed VSaaS dashboard
Cloud CCTV unlimited cloud storage

Camera Compatibility and Hardware Flexibility

Some VSaaS limit their entire platform or certain advanced features to their own brand cameras. This can quickly get expensive and makes it hard for you to switch providers (vendor lock-in). You shouldn’t have to rip out functioning cameras for a Cloud CCTV platform to work, and you should retain flexibility should you require new cameras. The ideal platform should:

  • Support all ONVIF-compliant and third-party cameras
  • Allow hybrid deployments with both legacy and new devices

A flexible system protects your current investment while enabling future growth.

Access Controls and Cybersecurity

Strong access management is essential for multi-site organisations:

  • Role-based permissions for different teams
  • Granular permissions so you can limit sites/ cameras to only those who need them
  • Secure remote access for authorised users
  • Audit trails to support compliance
  • Single Sign On and 2-Factor Authentication for all users

Cybersecurity features, such as encryption, multi-factor authentication, and integration with identity platforms, are equally vital to protect sensitive video data.

Security Role Matrix
SEiNG records faces and could be configured for facial recognition

Onboarding, Support and Managed Services

Multi-site deployments can be complex. Yet most VSaaS platforms require a hands-on approach, with community-first support. Others, like SEiNG, offer a fully managed service, from user training to ongoing health monitoring. Ideally, within your subscription you should have:

  • Expert onboarding and system setup across your sites
  • Training for administrators and operators
  • Ongoing support, ideally with defined service levels
  • Optional managed services for monitoring and maintenance

The right level of support ensures smooth adoption and maximum return on investment.

Scalability and Future-Ready Features

Look for platforms that can grow with your business:

  • AI-driven analytics and smart search
  • Flexible cloud storage options
  • Integration capabilities via APIs
  • Features that support proactive, data-driven security

A future-ready system avoids costly upgrades and ensures your CCTV remains effective as technology evolves.

SEiNG AI backed filters and analytics

The best Cloud CCTV platforms for multi-site operations

There's loads of VSaaS providers on the market; but which is best for a UK multi-site business? All offer anywhere access to footage and varying levels of AI-analytics, search, and alerts. But when it comes to your scalability needs, each has their strengths and drawbacks. Let's weigh up 4 of the top Cloud CCTV platforms: SEiNG, Verkada, Eagle Eye Networks, and Videoloft.

SEiNG – Flexible, Managed Cloud CCTV for Multi-Site Businesses

Best for businesses that want compatibility with legacy, new, or a mixed estate of cameras and hands-off CCTV management. SEiNG is already used at multi-site businesses such as Mercedes-Benz UK and Charlie Bigham’s.

Benefits for multi-site businesses:

  • Works with any ONVIF or RTSP camera, giving you flexibility to choose which brand is best for your business
  • Centralised dashboard for multi-site monitoring
  • Fully managed Cloud CCTV service, including configuration, training, and system health monitoring across your sites
  • Strong cybersecurity focus, with granular access controls, Single Sign On, 2FA and end-to-end encryption to improve your security
  • AI analytics, alerts, and search, saving time and increasing business intelligence
  • Flexible retention options & UK Cloud storage that’s GDPR compliant
  • Serverless Cloud CCTV, with direct to Cloud deployment or a gateway for buffering, bandwidth management, and additional cyber-hardening
  • Simple, affordable subscription pricing with no upfront fees

Drawbacks of SEiNG:

  • UK focus, which could impact businesses with sites outside of the UK
  • Not a unified physical security platform like some other VSaaS that have complimentary alarm and access control systems
Centralised control
Verkada Cloud CCTV

Verkada – all-in-one Enterprise Ecosystem

Verkada is ideal for organisations prioritising fully integrated ecosystems, positioning themselves as a global physical security provider.

Benefits of Verkada:

  • Hardware and Cloud bundled for simplicity
  • Strong user-experience and built-in analytics
  • Designed for large, multi-site organisations
  • Enterprise-grade dashboards with zero on-site servers
  • Can support 3rd party cameras via Verkada Connect

Drawbacks of Verkada:

  • Proprietary cameras work best – which can mean businesses are encouraged to rip & replace cameras. This has led to controversies over vendor lock-in and is expensive for multi-site businesses
  • Higher ongoing subscription costs with upfront fees, which adds up across sites
  • Limited flexibility for hybrid deployments

Eagle Eye Networks – broad compatibility and open platform

Like SEiNG, Eagle Eye support a range of 3rd party CCTV cameras and is known for its open platform.

Benefits of Eagle Eye for multi-site businesses

  • Wide range of ONVIF cameras dupported
  • Open API ecosystem for integrations
  • Flexible Cloud storage and edge options

Drawbacks of Eagle Eye

  • Mixed feedback on their interface – it can be less intuitive than some of the more modern Cloud CCTV platforms

Pricing is complicated, often with upfront fees and additional licensing for advanced analytics. This can make it pricey for multi-site deployments

Eagle eye

Videoloft – legacy-friendly Cloud upgrades

Videoloft is a good choice for organisations with significant legacy investments, seeking a gradual Cloud migration.

Benefits of Videloft for UK multi-site businesses:

  • Designed to integrate legacy systems into the Cloud
  • Cost-effective migration with minimal hardware replacement
  • Strong support for hybrid deployments

Drawbacks of Videoloft:

  • Videoloft isn’t designed to be a true-cloud platform. It’s best if you’ve got legacy servers that you want to retain
  • Feature set may lag compared to more modern VSaaS solutions
  • Single Sign On and 2-Factor Authentication aren’t supported, which has cybersecurity and compliance implications
  • Support is primarily self-led; businesses have to pay extra for dedicated account management

A multi-site Cloud CCTV case study with SEiNG: Mercedes-Benz South West

Mercedes‑Benz South West operates four high‑value dealerships across the South West, previously relying on ageing analogue cameras and DVR systems. Investigating incidents was slow, footage quality was poor, and managing CCTV across multiple sites was cumbersome.

After switching to SEiNG’s fully managed cloud CCTV, the dealerships gained:

  • Centralised live and recorded footage across all sites
  • AI‑powered search to quickly locate relevant events
  • Robust access controls for staff and compliance
  • Reduced IT workload with full onboarding and support

The result: faster investigations, stronger security, and better multi-site visibility — all from a single platform.

monitoring is easier, and our teams can focus on what really matters — supporting our customers,” says William Ross, Group IT Manager at Mercedes‑Benz South West.

Read the full case study here.

Read SEiNG Case Study

Making Cloud CCTV Work for Your Multi-Site Business

Choosing the right Cloud CCTV platform can feel daunting; but if you break it down into what you want to achieve, you can align with the vendor that’s right for you. If you want to keep your existing surveillance cameras, swap servers for GDPR compliant UK Cloud storage, and have peace of mind that your cloud CCTV system works as it should (without the IT burden), SEiNG is a top choice. If you’re looking to keep your servers and slowly move to the Cloud, Videoloft may be a good place to start if you want basic tools, or SEiNG could support a hybrid deployment. If you’ve got a good budget and are looking for a polished physical security system across your sites, Verkada is one to consider. If you want to learn more about SEiNG, watch the 5-minute demo video for a quick overview of its features.

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