Reshaping Video Storage for Physical Security with Dell Technologies and Wasabi

Cloud adoption is accelerating across the physical security landscape. From healthcare to smart cities and every industry in between, IT and security professionals are turning to cloud-enabled video surveillance systems to modernize infrastructure, simplify management, and enable remote access. As this shift takes hold, organizations are rethinking how and where video data is stored—balancing performance, cost, and compliance across on-premises and cloud environments.

According to the 2025 Genetec State of Physical Security Report, over the next 5 years, 61% of enterprise organizations will have deployed a hybrid cloud solution for their video systems. System capacity and cost are driving cloud adoption. Higher resolution cameras, AI-powered analytics, and longer retention policies are pushing video infrastructure to its limits. At the same time, organizations are under pressure to do more with less—reduce costs while increasing system reliability.

Together, Dell Technologies and Wasabi are empowering IT and security professionals to streamline operations and future-proof their video infrastructure. Dell and Wasabi are delivering hybrid solutions that meet the unique demands of video-intensive workflows.

Delivering robust video infrastructure as a service

Wasabi with Dell ObjectScale allows IT and Security managers to gradually migrate to cloud storage while simultaneously leveraging legacy hardware without overhauling existing systems or installing proprietary devices.

Incorporating cloud storage into video surveillance systems results in a reliable backup and disaster recovery solution, enabling continuous access to video footage and minimizing downtime. By storing data both locally and in the cloud, users can safeguard against hardware failures, on-site damage and cyber threats, supporting uninterrupted system performance and fast recovery when needed.

Today, most video management systems still lack the ability to connect directly to cloud storage, creating challenges for organizations looking to modernize.

To address this, Wasabi Surveillance Cloud, a software-based bridge application is available with Dell ObjectScale to help on-premises video management systems offload video footage for long-term retention or offsite protection of mission-critical video.

Using Wasabi Surveillance Cloud with Dell ObjectScale

End-user customers install the Wasabi Surveillance Cloud software on a local Windows Recording Server or PC to pair the video management software with a Dell ObjectScale storage target. Wasabi Surveillance Cloud integrates with the designated video management software, automating the assignment of video data based on user-defined policies thus addressing various workflow challenges - from data storage costs, transparent data migration, and disaster recovery.

Using Wasabi Surveillance Cloud with Dell ObjectScale, organizations keep the storage features that their on-premises system offers without ever running out of capacity. There’s no need to “rip and replace” your current solution. Wasabi Surveillance Cloud with Dell ObjectScale enhances existing operations by providing the ability to scale your solution on-demand without the added storage burden.

For video management systems that can natively integrate with cloud storage, users just need to leverage Wasabi’s S3-compatible storage without the bridge.

Regardless of deployment, the result is a hybrid architecture that delivers performance where you need it and cost efficiency where it counts.

Video storage ready for any industry

The combination of Wasabi with Dell ObjectScale delivers a flexible, scalable solution that fits any industry. This architecture is designed to meet the unique requirements of video surveillance across all verticals—from compliance-heavy sectors like law enforcement and healthcare to distributed, high-volume environments like transportation, higher-education, and smart cities.

The benefits of this powerful combination include:

• A purpose-built solution for video-intensive workflows: Handle high-resolution video storage at scale. From 25 TB to multi-petabyte environments, this flexible, scalable solution grows with your needs while managing massive data volumes with ease.

• Seamless integration and efficiency: Ensure effortless integration with existing Video Management Systems enabling seamless hybrid workflows.

• Regulatory compliance you can trust: Meets strict standards like GDPR, HIPAA and CJIS, making it ideal for managing secure and long-term retention of critical video data with protection from cybersecurity risks such as tampering, operational disruption and potential financial losses.

• Always cost-efficient: Cut costs without cutting corners. Save up to 80% on video storage costs compared to AWS S3, with no egress fees, API charges or unpredictable surprises. Future-proof your storage needs while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.

Utilizing Wasabi with Dell Object Scale, organizations can build a unified video infrastructure that adapts to their operational needs, regulatory demands, and growth plans. No matter the vertical, this solution ensures video data is protected, accessible, and cost-effective—now and into the future.

Building the foundation for what’s next in video storage

The future of video workflows lies in flexible, cloud-connected infrastructure that adapts to any environment. The combination of Wasabi with Dell ObjectScale provides a powerful foundation for this transformation—blending performance with scalability and cost-efficiency.

Whether you're modernizing legacy systems or archiving footage for regulatory compliance, this solution delivers the flexibility, resiliency, and simplicity today's IT and security professionals need. With broad compatibility across video management system platforms and industries, Dell Technologies and Wasabi are redefining how organizations store, protect, and access video at any scale.