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Cloud video surveillance company Cloudview has appointed Silicon Valley sales enablement leader Mark Gibson to be its new Head of Sales. Experience Mark has gained extensive experience in international sales and business development and has been consulting with leading technology companies since 2004. He has helped to develop many high tech startups in California, EMEA, and the Nordics specialising in AI applications for anti-money laundering and cybersecurity, and has spent time running his sales and marketing consultancy, focussing on the B2B technology sector. Ensuring the growth of sales staff As Head of Sales at Cloudview, he will be helping develop sales staff to achieve their full potential to capitalise on the market opportunity. The only constant in selling today is changing, so I aim to help build a learning organisation at Cloudview" “The only constant in selling today is changing, so I aim to help build a learning organisation at Cloudview, where every employee is allowed to advance in their career. Salespeople wanting a career in selling must adopt a lifelong learning approach as there is so much to learn and know.” “I am delighted to be joining Cloudview at such an exciting time when event-based Video Surveillance as a Service is showing significant market traction, and buying behaviour is crossing the chasm from early adopters to the mainstream.” Feedback Keith Cornell, Cloudview’s CEO, said he was very excited about Mark joining the company. “Mark’s background in IT sales and marketing, together with his coaching and consultancy experience, makes him ideal for this new role.” “I know he will be using his skills and experience to galvanise and inspire our sales team, and to introduce cutting-edge sales techniques and technology.” Personal front Mark is married and lives in London with his wife and daughter. Outside his work, he enjoys playing golf and wine appreciation.

Cloud-based video surveillance specialist Cloudview has made three new appointments to strengthen its sales operation. Review of new recruits Andy Alexander joins as Sales Manager and was previously Regional Sales Manager at Security Dynamics. Before that, he held roles at Redvision CCTV, 360 Vision, and Siemens SBT. Since joining in June, he has brought new partners to the business, including security integrators, CCTV installers, and end-users. Hannah Edwards has been appointed Sales Administrator. She has wide experience in different sales and customer experience roles, including at Mercedes-Benz and the Home Retail Group. In her new role, Hannah will be researching potential new partners, clients, and end-users, in addition to supporting the sales and commercial teams. Martine Van De Steene joins Cloudview as Telesales Executive. She has experience in sales positions at software and hardware companies, working across Europe, and speaks English, German, French, and Dutch. Feedback “Andy, Hannah, and Martine have already fitted well into the team and each is a great asset for Cloudview,” said Keith Cornell, Cloudview’s CEO. “With cloud-based surveillance being taken up by an increasing number of organisations, they join Cloudview at a very exciting time for us.”

Cloud-based video surveillance company Cloudview has appointed George Georghiou as Marketing Manager. George comes with a breadth and depth of experience in the video surveillance and electronic security industries, most recently as Global Marketing Manager for Corsight AI, who specialises in advanced facial recognition software. Previously he was EMEA Marketing Manager at Tyco/Johnson Controls, where he worked across their video surveillance, access control, and intrusion brands. He also ran the promotion of the company’s corporate sponsorship of the British Superbike team Tyco BMW. Growth and innovation He said, “I am delighted to join Cloudview at a time of significant growth and innovation. The future is extremely bright and I am looking forward to adding my experience to the wealth of talent already within the company.” Keith Cornell, CEO of Cloudview, said, “George brings additional depth and industry experience to our highly capable branding, digital marketing, and events team. This marketing force causes Cloudview to ‘punch above its weight in the market and assists our sales team in closing customers to our VSaaS (Video Surveillance as a Service) cloud CCTV security offering.”

Cloud-based video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) is in a period of significant growth at present. In fact, the global VSaaS industry was valued at $2.2 billion in 2020 and is expected to reach $4.7 billion by 2025. Part of the reason for this growth is the increased adoption of the technology within shops, restaurants, and other retail settings. A cloud-based video management system can be valuable for businesses of all kinds, but those in the retail or restaurant industries are often able to reap the greatest rewards. Remote video surveillance After all, such a system allows for remote video surveillance, and can provide the ability to coordinate surveillance efforts across multiple locations. A cloud-based video management system can be valuable for businesses of all kinds However, the benefits do not end there, and it can be important for those in the retail industry to understand precisely why having cloud video surveillance in place is so important. In this article, we take a more detailed look at five of the most significant reasons why your retail business should invest in cloud CCTV. Manage multiple locations One of the biggest reasons why a growing number of retail companies are investing in cloud video surveillance is the opportunity it offers to more easily manage multiple locations at the same time. This is achieved through the use of a remote video surveillance system, allowing you to access data from anywhere. The cloud-based model provides business owners with the ability to access video footage and manage their video surveillance system using any compatible internet-enabled device. This is invaluable for businesses with multiple premises and means you can access all of the information you need from any of your sites, or even from home. Protect against fraud and theft Video surveillance can also protect you from thefts carried out by your own employees too Through the use of a high-quality cloud-based video management system, it is also possible to protect your retail or restaurant business from threats like fraud and theft. This is primarily achieved by providing video evidence of behaviour that occurs within your shop, restaurant, or warehouse. For example, the presence of CCTV cameras can help to deter opportunistic criminals, while the video footage captured can help to provide police and prosecutors with the evidence, they need to take action in the event that a theft does occur. Of course, video surveillance can also protect you from thefts carried out by your own employees too. An article written for Business.com highlights some of the main problems restaurant owners face in this area, including food theft, or employees stealing cash through short ringing, or false reports of dine and dashes. All of these actions can potentially be deterred or detected through the intelligent use of cloud video surveillance. Keep your employees safe While it is important to protect your business, you also need to keep your employees safe and cloud video surveillance can assist you in achieving this. When your staff know that your premises are being monitored, they are less likely to feel vulnerable, especially in quieter periods, with fewer staff on hand. Aside from dangers posed to staff from criminals, CCTV can also help to you enforce workplace safety rules Aside from dangers posed to staff from criminals, CCTV can also help to you enforce workplace safety rules. These could range from safety procedures that apply at all times, through to enforcing more specific behaviours, such as mask wearing and social distancing in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a remote video surveillance system, you can monitor your premises from anywhere, at all times. Protect your surveillance data With traditional video surveillance systems, there are several ways that data can be threatened, including physical damage to storage media, hard drive failures, and data being overwritten. All of this can cause significant problems if footage of a particular incident or timeframe is needed, but the footage can no longer be accessed. With cloud-based video surveillance, this becomes less of a problem, because data is securely stored in the cloud. Different service providers will have different policies on how long data is stored for, but issues like physical damage to storage devices and accidental overwrites can be eliminated entirely, resulting in improved data security. Benefit from low upfront costs By contrast, a cloud-based video management system offers much lower upfront costs Finally, another major reason why your retail or restaurant business needs to invest in cloud video surveillance is because it can be much more financially viable than using the more traditional on-premises approach. As an article for CIO.com explains, despite its value within the retail sector, historic adoption of video surveillance has not always been high and the upfront costs associated with on-premises solutions have played a role in this. In the past, video surveillance has required investment in cameras, software, storage devices, and more. By contrast, a cloud-based video management system offers much lower upfront costs, because businesses do not manage the system on-site. Experiencing significant growth Instead, cloud video surveillance services are generally sold using a subscription-style model, with the business paying a predictable amount every month or year. Cloud video surveillance is experiencing significant growth and those in the retail sector are contributing to this for a number of reasons, including the low upfront costs when compared to on-site solutions. Businesses can benefit from CCTV systems of this kind, because they help to keep staff safe and can protect against threats like theft and fraud. On top of this, remote access to surveillance data makes it easier to manage multiple locations at once, while data being stored in the cloud can help to keep it more secure as well.