Experience the Future of Surveillance with Elevate: Pelco’s Advanced Camera-to-Cloud Solution
In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, staying ahead of threats and inefficiencies requires more than dependable hardware—it demands intelligent, scalable software. In partnership with Pelco, MCA introduces Elevate, an advanced camera-to-cloud platform designed to optimize Pelco cameras fully. Elevate transforms traditional surveillance systems into unified, analytics-driven solutions, paving the way for smarter, more efficient security operations.
Whether managing a single facility or an expansive network of sites across the globe, Elevate provides the tools to enhance visibility, streamline workflows, and take proactive action against emerging security challenges, all without requiring on-premises servers or additional hardware.
What is Pelco Elevate?
Pelco Elevate is a cloud-native platform that brings advanced edge and cloud AI capabilities to Pelco cameras. Unlike traditional VMS systems that depend on extensive local infrastructure, Elevate connects cameras directly to the cloud, enabling smart analytics, centralized device management, automated firmware updates, and real-time notifications via ONVIF-compliant events.
This lightweight solution runs seamlessly on Elevate-enabled Pelco cameras (firmware 4.84+), ensuring easy deployment, enterprise-grade scalability, and continuous improvement through over-the-air updates. With Elevate, modern security systems are redefined – smarter, more flexible, and ready to evolve with your needs.
Key Features and Capabilities
Image Health Monitoring
Maintaining fully functional and effective camera systems is essential. Elevate’s Image Health feature ensures optimal performance with automated reports identifying issues affecting camera views, such as degradation or obstructions.
Key highlights include:
- Daily diagnostics for lens obstructions, focus problems, and lighting inconsistencies
- Multi-site reporting from a single, unified interface
- Real-time status updates and change logs sent directly to admin emails
Unified Site Management
Simplify complex operations with Elevate’s intuitive site management system, designed for seamless scalability and ease of use.
- Manage unlimited physical locations within a single platform
- Centralized dashboards covering cameras, firmware, and warranty statuses
- Role-based access control for integrators, administrators, and end-users
- A consistent, streamlined interface for managing global camera networks
Automatic Camera Firmware Updates
Eliminate manual updates and reduce vulnerabilities with Elevate’s automated firmware management.
- Scheduled maintenance windows for controlled firmware rollouts
- Real-time visibility into update progress across all devices
- Strengthened cybersecurity with automatic application of the latest patches
Advanced AI Analytics
Elevate transforms traditional video surveillance into actionable intelligence, powered by two cutting-edge AI analytics engines:
- Visible Firearm Detection (VFD): A multi-layered system utilizing edge AI, cloud AI, and human verification to detect brandished firearms in real time. Alerts can trigger automated responses through any ONVIF-compatible video management system (VMS).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Detection: This method ensures workplace safety compliance by identifying missing hard hats, high-visibility vests, and other required gear. It is perfect for industrial, construction, and logistics environments.
How It Works
Getting started with Elevate is fast, simple, and user-friendly:
- Create Your Elevate Account: Sign up at elevate.pelco.com/register.
- Connect Your Cameras: Choose from three easy options:
- Scan a QR code
- Enter the serial number
- Use a one-time connection token
- Organize Your Sites: Group cameras by location and set time zones for seamless management.
- Activate Advanced Features: Assign VFD and PPE licenses to your connected cameras.
- Monitor with Ease: Use the web dashboard to track alerts, validate AI detections, and export detailed reports.
Supported Devices
Elevate is compatible with an expanding range of Pelco cameras, including:
- Sarix Enhanced, Professional, Corner, Modular, and Multi models
- ExSite and Esprit series (both Fixed and PTZ variants)
- Thermal and Fisheye cameras
Feature availability – such as VFD, PPE, or Image Health – depends on the camera model and firmware version. For detailed compatibility information, contact your MCA rep or explore the Pelco Elevate User Guide.
Real-World Applications
Elevate transforms video surveillance across industries, enabling smarter solutions to tackle critical challenges:
Public Safety: Proactively detect firearms in schools, government facilities, or transit hubs to prevent incidents.
Manufacturing and Logistics: Ensure real-time PPE compliance on production floors and loading docks, improving safety standards.
Retail and Commercial Spaces: Use Image Health to maintain optimal visual coverage of entry points and high-risk areas.
Multi-Site Enterprises: Centrally manage hundreds of cameras across national or global locations.
With Elevate, industries gain a powerful, agile approach to video surveillance, empowering them to protect assets, improve safety, and enhance efficiency.
MCA + Pelco: Smarter Security Starts Here
At MCA, we’re more than a provider of cutting-edge security hardware – your partner in delivering comprehensive, end-to-end solutions. From expert consultation and tailored deployment to ongoing lifecycle support, we ensure your security infrastructure operates seamlessly.
Through our partnership with Pelco, we bring you the full power of Elevate, backed by a team that understands how to customize these tools to meet your operational needs and compliance standards.
Whether upgrading an outdated system, planning a new deployment, or integrating cloud-based analytics, MCA is here to help you maximize the potential of your Pelco cameras and transform your video surveillance capabilities.
Ready to Elevate Your Security? Contact MCA today to activate Elevate and future-proof your surveillance ecosystem.
About MCA
MCA is one of the largest and most trusted technology integrators in the United States, offering world-class voice, data, and security solutions that enhance the quality, safety, and productivity of customers, operations, and lives.
More than 65,000 customers trust MCA to provide carefully researched solutions for a safe, secure, and more efficient workplace. As your trusted advisor, we reduce the time and effort needed to research, install, and maintain the right solutions to make your workplace better.
Our team of certified professionals across the United States delivers a full suite of reliable technologies with a service-first approach. The MCA advantage is our extensive service portfolio to support the solution lifecycle from start to finish.
