Synology launches cloud-based monitoring solution, C2 Surveillance: Key features and more

Synology is launching C2 Surveillance, a cloud-based video surveillance solution, later this year. This service offers serverless cloud monitoring with quick deployment and multi-site scalability, eliminating device license requirements. It features easy setup, AI-powered detection, and a continuity-first architecture with edge recording and optional cloud backup.
Synology launches cloud-based monitoring solution, C2 Surveillance: Key features and more
Synology has expanded its service portfolio with the launch of the C2 Surveillance, a new Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) solution. This solution is designed to offer cloud monitoring that is serverless, fast to deploy, and non-disruptive, with multi-site scalability. C2 Surveillance is built to simplify surveillance deployment and management, particularly for operations across multiple locations. A key highlight is that it has no device license requirements, allowing users to add cameras without concerns about additional costs or constraints.“Our goal has always been to build a comprehensive surveillance ecosystem that enables seamless integration and management for our customers. With the addition of C2 Surveillance, customers now have the flexibility to deploy their surveillance solutions entirely on-premises or in the cloud, depending on their unique requirements,” said Josh Lin, Director of Synology’s Surveillance Group.Synology C2 Surveillance cloud-based monitoring solution: Availability and other key highlightsHere are all the key details about the availability and key highlights of the Synology C2 Surveillance cloud-based monitoring solution:
Feature

Description

Availability

C2 Surveillance will be available later this year.

Ease of Deployment & Management

— Setup completes within minutes, even on mobile devices

— Intuitive installation; no specialised training required

— Administrators can quickly bring new sites online

— AI-powered detection tasks configured through a user-friendly interface in just a few clicks

Continuity-First Architecture

— Edge records footage to microSD cards to guard against network disruptions

— Optional backup of recordings to C2 Cloud

— Failover offline mode for local monitoring when disconnected

— AES-128 encryption, multi-factor authentication, and granular permissions

— Meets ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and NDAA compliance standards

Smart Scalability

— Centralised, cloud-based camera management across multiple locations

— Seamless integration with Windows Active Directory for identity and access management

— Role-based access control to delegate permissions per team or site

— Low bandwidth mode reduces consumption by up to 50% with minimal impact on video quality, ideal for constrained networks

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