IREX hybrid architecture enables three deployment options to make most of the telecommunication infrastructure of your city. These options can mixed and matched together in a single video network.
Regardless of the deployment model, all the users, cameras, AI modules, and server updates are centrally managed from the IREX Secure Cloud. All the users will have the same seamless experience with any camera regardless of the type of connection.
Option 1: Direct Camera Connection
Best for
Urban environment with fiber optics infrastructure
Metro and railway lines with fiber optics infrastructure
How it works
Cameras are connected directly to the IREX Secure Cloud
Live video streams are continuously uploaded to the IREX Secure Cloud
AI-powered video analytics runs in real-time in the IREX Secure Cloud
Video and events are centrally stored in the IREX Secure Cloud
Benefits
No on-prem server hardware needed
Unlimited scalability by cameras, users, AI modules, and retention period
High availability configuration
Off-site analytics and storage
Limitations
No offline video recording and analytics
Stable broadband required to upload live video streams
VPN router required to provide traffic encryption, if the IREX Secure Cloud is outside the camera network
Option 2: High Availability Edge Server
Best for
Large transportation hubs (airports, railway and metro stations)
Intercity video surveillance networks
How it works
Cameras are connected to the IREX Edge Server deployed on premises
AI-powered video analytics runs in real-time on premises
Video and events are stored on premises
Only alerts are sent to the IREX Secure Cloud
Videos are uploaded to the IREX Secured Cloud on-demand
Benefits
Minimum bandwidth required between transportation hubs and cities
Offline video recording and analytics
High availability configuration
Edge server provides traffic encryption
Limitations
More expensive hardware and maintenance
Option 3: Cost Effective Edge Server
Best for
Remote sites with limited bandwidth (e.g. gas stations, border control)
In-carriage video surveillance (e.g. trains, buses)
How it works
Same as Option 2
Benefits
Minimum bandwidth required (can work with 3G, 4G, and 5G networks)
Offline video recording and analytics
Edge server provides traffic encryption
Low server costs
Limitations
No video recording available if the IREX Edge Server is offline
No IREX Edge Server backup
Limited number of concurrent users that can connect the remote site