Opening a pickup point or a store means a cash register, shelving, renovation and 5–8 million UZS worth of cameras. Renting removes that line from your startup costs. But does it always pay off? Let’s do the math.
What you can rent
- 2–4 MP IP cameras, indoor and outdoor, installation included.
- Bridge-32/64 — a device that connects cameras to the cloud, with local recording if the internet goes down.
- PoE switches to power cameras over a single cable.
- Mini servers and thin clients for workstations.
- Routers with 4G failover.
Example: a pickup point with 3 cameras
| Buy | Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 cameras + PoE switch + installation | ≈ 3 350 000 UZS one-time | 12 000 UZS per day (each additional camera — 3 500 UZS per day) |
| Over 12 months | 3 350 000 + repairs | ≈ 4 400 000 |
| Over 36 months | 3 350 000 + repairs/replacement | ≈ 13 100 000 |
| Camera breakdown | your money and your time | free replacement within 1–2 days |
| Location closes | you keep the equipment, hard to resell | after 12 months, return it — payments stop; earlier — move it to another of your locations at no extra charge or pay the remaining months |
When renting makes sense
- The location is new or seasonal: if it closes, the equipment can be moved to another of your locations at no extra charge.
- Your startup budget is limited, but cameras are a marketplace requirement from day one.
- You’re opening several locations at once and don’t want to tie up cash.
- You have no in-house IT staff: the rental includes installation, replacement and setup.
When buying makes sense
The location is stable, your horizon is 2–3 years or more, and someone can maintain the equipment. Also if you need specialized cameras (thermal, PTZ) that aren’t in the rental fleet. A middle option is buyout: after 12 months of rental you can buy the equipment for 50% of its price, or earlier, taking the rent already paid into account — the buyout price decreases with every paid month.
What’s included in a MyCloud rental
Equipment, installation and setup, cloud connection, replacement within 1–2 days if something breaks, and phone consultations. Not included: damage caused by the client (water, physical damage) — charged per the price list. The minimum term is a 12-month MCVMS subscription; early return means paying the remaining months of rent or buying the equipment out.
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