OpenEye Hybrid Cloud Video Surveillance for Business
Hybrid cloud video gives you the speed and storage of local recording with the convenience of cloud management. With OpenEye, video records on site and the whole system is managed, searched and shared through OpenEye Web Services. BTI designs the mix of recorders, cloud cameras and existing cameras that fits each of your locations.
Commercial work only: BTI designs, installs and supports OpenEye hybrid systems for businesses and commercial properties. We do not serve homes.
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Call security sales: Los Angeles 562-298-5070 | Chicago 630-343-1322 | Phoenix area 480-291-8374
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Three ways to build an OpenEye system
| Architecture | How it records | Best fit |
|---|---|---|
| Recorder based | Cameras stream to an OpenEye cloud-managed appliance or server on site | Larger camera counts, long retention, sites with limited upload bandwidth |
| Cloud camera | Each OpenEye cloud camera records on board and runs its own analytics | One or two cameras at small sites, or adding cameras without adding a recorder |
| Hybrid mix | Recorders and cloud cameras in the same OWS account | Multi-site organizations with sites of different sizes |
OpenEye describes its cloud cameras as a camera, recorder and AI engine in one, suitable for one or two cameras or hundreds per location, and installable standalone or alongside existing recorders.
Why local recording still matters
Streaming every camera to the cloud around the clock takes a lot of upload bandwidth. Recording locally keeps full-quality video on site, while OWS handles viewing, search, alerts and sharing over the internet. Clips you save or share live in the cloud, with storage allowances set by your OWS license tier.
Upgrade the cameras you already own
You do not have to replace every camera to move to the cloud. OpenEye's retrofit approach connects compatible existing IP cameras to OWS through an OpenEye appliance. BTI reviews your current cameras, confirms which are compatible, and replaces only what needs replacing.
Video: Upgrade Existing Security Cameras with Cloud & AI Analytics (OpenEye, August 2026, 0:50)
Scaling across locations
Every cloud camera brings its own storage and analytics processing, so adding cameras does not overload a recorder. Every recorder joins the same OWS account. That mix lets a flagship site run a RAID server while a small satellite office runs two cloud cameras, with both managed from one screen.
Video: Maximum Flexibility and Scalability with OpenEye Cloud Cameras (OpenEye, March 2026, 1:11)
How BTI designs a hybrid system
- Inventory: list every existing camera, recorder and network switch, and check compatibility
- Bandwidth check: measure upload capacity at each site
- Retention math: size local storage for the number of days you need to keep
- Architecture choice: recorder, cloud camera or both, site by site
- Install and connect: mount, cable, register to OWS and test every stream
- Support: health alerts, service and expansion handled by BTI
Pricing is scoped to each client's needs. Because hybrid designs reuse some equipment, quotes vary widely from site to site. Request a quote through the consultation form.
Hybrid OpenEye near you
- Los Angeles: many LA sites carry older analog or mixed-brand cameras. Our team plans retrofits that keep what works. Call 562-298-5070.
- Chicago: BTI's Chicago engineers size local storage for long retention and cold-weather exteriors. Call 630-343-1322.
- Phoenix area: we design hybrid systems for sprawling Valley sites where upload bandwidth varies. Call 480-291-8374.
Related: OpenEye cloud video, Axis cameras from an Axis Gold Partner, commercial security camera systems.
Locations we serve
BTI Communications Group serves businesses and commercial properties only, from three regional offices. Hybrid OpenEye systems are designed, installed and supported by the local BTI team.
BTI Los Angeles
12155 Mora Drive, Suites 1 & 2
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Call security sales: 562-298-5070
Service area: Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire and the rest of Southern California.
BTI Chicagoland
1441 Branding Ave, Suite 200
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Call security sales: 630-343-1322
Service area: Chicago, Cook County, DuPage County and the rest of Chicagoland.
BTI Phoenix / Tucson
615 N 48th St, Suite 1048
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Call security sales: 480-291-8374
Service area: Greater Phoenix, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and Chandler. Tucson projects are served through contractors working with BTI.
Security Systems by Industry
Video, access control and alarm systems designed around the risks and rules of your industry.
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Healthcare
Video, access control and panic alerting for clinics, medical offices and multi-site groups.
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Government & Public Sector
Cameras, door access and visitor management for city, county and public agency buildings.
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Education
Campus video, lockdown-ready door access and visitor screening for schools and colleges.
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Manufacturing
Plant perimeter, loading dock and production floor video with access control by shift.
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Logistics & Warehousing
Dock, yard and gate cameras plus access control for warehouses, DCs and 3PLs.
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Financial Services
Video and access control for CPA, tax, title and insurance offices that hold sensitive client files.
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Utilities & Critical Infrastructure
Perimeter video, remote site access and intrusion alarms for water and utility facilities.
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Construction
Job site cameras and gate access that help deter theft and vandalism after hours.
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Nonprofits & Faith-Based
Cameras, door access and alerts that help keep services, schools and offices safe.
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Parking & Entertainment Venues
Garage cameras, license plate recognition and access control for parking and event venues.
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FAQs
Does BTI install OpenEye for homes?
No. Hybrid OpenEye systems from BTI are for businesses and commercial properties only; residential work is outside what we do.
What is hybrid cloud video surveillance?
It stores footage on site and runs management through the cloud. In an OpenEye system, recorders or cloud cameras keep the video locally and OWS provides remote access, search, alerting and clip sharing.
Is OpenEye hybrid or fully cloud?
OpenEye supports both. Recorders give local storage with cloud management, and cloud cameras record on board. Many systems combine the two.
Can I keep my current cameras?
Often. Many IP cameras already on your walls can stay. BTI checks each model.
Do I need a recorder with OpenEye cloud cameras?
No. OpenEye cloud cameras record on board and connect directly to OWS. They can also be added to sites that already have recorders.
How much internet bandwidth does hybrid cloud video need?
Less than streaming everything to the cloud, because video records locally. BTI measures upload capacity at each site during the assessment and designs around it.
How long is video kept?
Retention depends on local storage size, camera count, resolution and recording settings. BTI sizes storage to the number of days you need.
Can hybrid systems run at multiple locations?
Yes. Each site can use a different mix of recorders and cloud cameras, and all of them sit in one OWS account.
Will hybrid video still record if the internet goes down?
Local recorders and cloud cameras record on site, so recording continues without internet. Remote viewing and cloud alerts resume when the connection returns.
Is hybrid cloud video more affordable than a full replacement?
It can be, because compatible cameras stay in service. BTI quotes both options side by side so you can compare.