1 Source: Benchmarks, Trends and Best Practices survey conducted by Security Management Magazine. December, 2017
How Much Can You Save With the Cloud?
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Compare the Costs of a Cloud Security System to an On-Prem Physical Security System
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On-Premise System vs. Cloud Expenses:
TCO Model Assumptions
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NON-RECURRING EXPENSES
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| Item Description | Details | Brivo Cloud | On-Prem |
| Field Hardware (HW) | Door controllers and related hardware | X | X |
| Install Labor: (HW) | Door controllers and related hardware installation | X | X |
| Other Door HW & Install Labor | Items common to both solutions including locks, readers, wiring, and installation expense. Estimated average cost will vary. | X | X |
| On-Prem System Components | Servers, devices and software licenses* | X | |
| Install Labor: Software (SW) | Servers and software installation* | X | |
| Redundancy | Servers and software licenses | Included | Extra Fee |
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RECURRING EXPENSES
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| Item Description | Details | Brivo Cloud | On-Prem |
| Monthly Subscription (Sub) | Includes lifetime updates, backups/archive, cybersecurity, redundancy, mobile administration, notifications, unlimited number of administrators, and support for unlimited readers and cameras | X | |
| Vendor Software and Misc. Maintenance Fees | On-prem provider software maintenance and related fees and labor, Extra fee for redundancy | X | |
| IT Labor: HW/SW maintenance |
On-prem server maintenance, patches, upgrades and backup 16 hours/year default value On-prem dedicated workstation/PC support: $600/year** |
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| Dedicated workstation/PC | On-prem dedicated workstation/PC IT labor and power expense support: $900/year**. For use at sites with no server or data center. | X | |
| Data Center Overhead | Data center allocation for power, UPS backup and rack space for on-prem server. $900/year. Cost is doubled with redundancy option. | X | |
| IT Labor: Server Outage Restoration | IT labor default value of 15 hours if redundancy not selected, with average of 99.5% availability. See SLA impact. | X | |
TCO Labor Assumptions
| EXPENSE ITEM | TYPE | HOURLY RATE | ASSUMPTIONS |
| IT Technicians | Labor | $50 | Default value of $50/hr. Based on average loaded salary of $95k for Senior IT Tech. User can override default answer. |
| IT Contractors | Labor | $75 to $150 | Contractor labor rates can vary based on training, certification and experience. |
Service Level Agreement (SLA)
Downtime Impact*
| EXPENSE ITEM | TYPE |
| 98% | 7.31 days |
| 99.50% | 1.83 days |
| 99.90% | 8.77 hours |
| 99.99% | 52.6 minutes |
Why Are Security And Technology Leaders Adopting Cloud-Based Physical Security Solutions?
In a recent survey1 of over 900 security leaders, 70% were currently adopting or evaluating a cloud-based physical security solution.
Their key reasons for cloud adoption include:
Partnering with a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider like Brivo means you eliminate the need to buy, deploy and maintain IT hardware and software which leads to a lower TCO. You can also leverage the scale, expertise and technical support of Brivo. Plus, you gain access to a fully redundant solution at no extra cost.
Brivo’s cyber secure, cloud-based platform delivers benefits that take your business to new levels of convenience and control.
EASE OF USE
Open doors using mobile credentials on smartphones
REMOTE ACCESS
Connect to building security at any time of day, from any location
SCALABILITY
Expand your physical security system’s reach to diverse locations
INTEGRATION
Combine with video surveillance, visitor management and elevator security
ACTIONABLE INSIGHTS
Track, customize and set alerts for physical access use
Our Focus On Security Means You Can Focus On Your Business
Brivo is the leading innovator of cloud-based physical security solutions for commercial buildings. Currently serving over ten million users, Brivo offers a unified security platform including access control, mobile credentials, mobile administration, video surveillance, identity federation, visitor management, and elevator control.