Arcules

What Arcules does

Arcules is a cloud-native video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) platform that enables organizations to deploy and manage video security across single or distributed sites without on-premise servers. The platform is hosted on Google Cloud and provides a 99.5% service uptime guarantee with automatic, cyber-resilient updates. Arcules supports ONVIF-compliant cameras through gateway integration, avoiding hardware lock-in, and offers three deployment options (Cloud Storage, Edge Storage, Camera-to-Cloud) to accommodate varying connectivity constraints. Core capabilities include live and recorded video playback, AI-powered forensic search, smart alerts triggered by configurable rules (loitering, virtual boundary crossing, motion), and bundled cloud analytics such as people detection, occupancy tracking, heat maps, line crossing, and parked vehicle counts. The platform integrates with third-party access control systems (Genea, IMRON, Acre), IoT sensors (HALO Smart Sensor), and camera-side analytics from AXIS, Bosch, iPro (Panasonic), and Hanwha, and exposes an open API for custom workflows.

Arcules operates on a subscription-based recurring revenue model with quote-based pricing and monthly billing. It targets organizations that need accessible, affordable security, particularly those with minimal IT resources or distributed multi-site operations. The horizontal segmentation spans small single-site deployments to enterprise multi-site rollouts, with education (notably K-12 campuses for vape detection and access monitoring) as a documented vertical. Arcules pursues a hybrid go-to-market combining product-led growth (self-service trial and demo booking CTAs) with channel sales through Milestone Systems' global reseller and distributor network following the July 2024 merger with Milestone Systems A/S, a private Danish parent that reported USD 340 million in 2025 net revenue. Headquartered in Irvine, California with 51-100 employees, Arcules functions as Milestone's cloud-native VSaaS product line complementing the on-premise XProtect VMS for hybrid cloud/on-premise deployments.

Name

Arcules

Legal name

Milestone Systems A/S

Website

https://arcules.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Arcules is a cloud-native video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) platform serving single-site and distributed multi-site organizations, including education customers, with AI-powered analytics, smart alerts, and three flexible deployment options on Google Cloud infrastructure, now operating as a subsidiary of Milestone Systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cloud Video Surveillance (VSaaS)

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud Video Surveillance (VSaaS) Setup & Management (HSAHACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Video Alarm Verification & Remote Video Monitoring (VSaaS Monitoring) (BPAKAFAE), Commercial & Multi-Site CCTV Deployment Services (HSAHACAG)

Keywords

• Cloud video surveillance
• Video surveillance as a service
• VSaaS platform
• AI video analytics
• Cloud security monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) Subscription: Subscription-based recurring revenue model with three deployment options: Cloud Storage, Edge Storage, and Camera to Cloud. Customers spread security costs over time, skip server investments, reduce IT workload, and only pay for what they need as the organization grows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arcules delivers a cloud-based Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) platform that provides live and recorded video access, AI-powered analytics, and smart alerts through a subscription model hosted on Google Cloud. The platform supports three deployment configurations — Cloud Storage, Edge Storage, and Camera-to-Cloud — and is compatible with ONVIF-compliant cameras via a gateway, enabling organizations to use existing camera hardware without vendor lock-in.

Product overview

Arcules offers a cloud-based Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) platform designed for organizations needing accessible, affordable security solutions. The core product integrates with Milestone's XProtect VMS for centralized management across hybrid environments. The platform provides three deployment options—Cloud Storage, Edge Storage, and Camera to Cloud—to accommodate varying internet connectivity requirements. Core capabilities include live/recorded video access, AI-powered analytics (people detection, occupancy tracking, heat maps), smart alerts based on AI rules (loitering, boundary crossing), forensic search, and role-based access control. Arcules supports integration with third-party access control systems (Genea, IMRON, Acre) and IoT sensors (HALO Smart Sensor) while maintaining an open platform approach compatible with ONVIF devices and offering API access for custom integrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arcules Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) Cloud-based video surveillance platform providing live and recorded video access, AI-powered analytics, smart alerts, forensic search, and role-based access control via a web browser or mobile app. Hosted on Google Cloud with 99.5% uptime and automatic cyber-resilient updates.
• Arcules Cloud Storage Deployment Deployment configuration for sites with unconstrained internet access. Video is stored in the cloud with short-term buffering in the on-premise gateway for redundancy.
• Arcules Edge Storage Deployment Deployment configuration for sites with constrained internet access. Video is stored locally on the gateway with limited cloud connectivity requirements.
• Arcules Camera-to-Cloud Deployment Deployment configuration suitable for greenfield sites or locations where onsite hardware is impractical. Video is stored on the camera's SD card with optional cloud backup.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.5% service uptime guarantee

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HALO Smart SensorcoreTechnology or IntegrationHALO Smart Sensor integration for detecting vaping, air quality issues, aggression and more. Combined with Arcules video platform to enable immediate visual verification and coordinated response to detected events.
• GeneacoreTechnology or IntegrationAccess control integration with Genea, allowing unified security management combining video surveillance with access control systems.
• IMRONcoreTechnology or IntegrationAccess control integration with IMRON for combined video surveillance and access control security solutions.
• AcrecoreTechnology or IntegrationAccess control integration with Acre for unified security management across video and access control platforms.
• Google CloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationArcules platform is hosted in Google Cloud, providing infrastructure for 99.5% service uptime guarantee and cloud-based video processing and storage.
• ONVIF device manufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupport for ONVIF devices when paired with a gateway allows customers to use existing cameras from various manufacturers without hardware lock-in.
• Milestone XProtectcoreTechnology or IntegrationArcules can be used together with Milestone XProtect for centralized management across VSaaS and traditional VMS deployments, enabling hybrid security environments.
• AXIS CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAXIS camera-based analytics including AXIS Object Analytics (AOA), Fence/Loitering/Motion Guard, Object Analytics, People Count supported through Arcules platform.
• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch camera-based analytics including People Count and Occupancy supported through Arcules platform.
• iPro (Panasonic)coreTechnology or IntegrationiPro (Panasonic) camera-based analytics including cross line detection, intrusion, loitering, object detection, and scene change supported through Arcules platform.
• HanwhacoreTechnology or IntegrationHanwha camera-based analytics including People/Vehicle Detection, People Count, and Parked Vehicle count supported through Arcules platform.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Verkada: Verkada is the leading pure-cloud, hybrid cloud video surveillance and VSaaS platform serving enterprise and mid-market customers with integrated cameras, AI analytics, and access control. It directly competes with Arcules on cloud-native architecture, AI-powered analytics, and subscription-based deployment for multi-site organizations.
• Eagle Eye Networks: Eagle Eye Networks is a long-standing cloud VSaaS provider offering cloud-managed video surveillance with ONVIF compatibility, AI analytics, and flexible deployment. It competes head-to-head with Arcules across multi-site enterprise and mid-market customers looking for open-platform cloud video.
• Rhombus: Rhombus offers a cloud-native video surveillance platform with AI-powered analytics, unified sensor integrations and subscription pricing. It is comparable to Arcules as a newer-generation pure-cloud VSaaS player targeting multi-site enterprises with similar AI analytics and integration capabilities.
• OpenEye: OpenEye provides cloud-managed video surveillance and VSaaS solutions with ONVIF support, cloud-based analytics, and centralized multi-site management. It directly overlaps with Arcules on cloud-hosted video, AI analytics, and open-platform camera support.

Broad incumbents

• Genetec: Genetec is a broad incumbent offering unified security platforms including Security Center and cloud-ready VMS solutions for video surveillance and access control. It competes with Arcules in enterprise and multi-site deployments, particularly where hybrid cloud/on-prem video management is required.
• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): Avigilon, part of Motorola Solutions, provides enterprise video surveillance, access control and AI-powered analytics as part of a broader physical security portfolio. It competes with Arcules through both on-premise VMS and cloud-connected camera + analytics offerings.
• Axis Communications: Axis Communications is a global leader in network cameras and video surveillance hardware with its own AXIS Camera Station and cloud-connected analytics. It is comparable to Arcules as a partner (Arcules integrates Axis analytics) and as a competing provider of camera-based analytics in the same security deployments.
• Hanwha Vision: Hanwha Vision is a major IP camera and video surveillance vendor offering its own cloud and on-premise VMS capabilities alongside its hardware. Arcules integrates Hanwha camera-based analytics, making it both a partner and an adjacent competitor for end-to-end video security solutions.
• i-PRO (Panasonic): i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security) provides professional IP cameras, edge-AI analytics and video surveillance solutions. It is comparable to Arcules as an integration partner for camera-side AI and as a broad-incumbent provider of analytics-enabled security hardware and software.

Emerging players

• Camio: Camio delivers AI-powered cloud video surveillance with a software-only, bring-your-own-camera model that emphasizes intelligent search and proactive alerts. It is an emerging competitor to Arcules for organizations wanting cloud analytics without proprietary hardware, sharing a similar open-camera value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ArculesGlobal

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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