Cloud-based security firms Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have announced their merger, establishing what they claim to be the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security business. The newly combined entity will retain the Brivo name and aims to provide unified physical security solutions delivered via the cloud, integrating access control, video surveillance, visitor management, and intrusion detection into a single product suite.
Brivo, known for its cloud-based access control and smart space technologies, will merge with Eagle Eye Networks, which specializes in cloud video surveillance and video management software. Both companies have championed cloud architectures and artificial intelligence within physical security systems over the past decade, positioning themselves as leaders in the market.
The merged organization will establish its U.S. operations in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, while also maintaining offices in Lehi, Utah, Amsterdam, Bangalore, and Tokyo. This geographical footprint reflects the existing locations of both companies.
In terms of leadership, Dean Drako, founder of Eagle Eye Networks and current chairman of Brivo, will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer of the enlarged Brivo. Steve Van Till, founder of Brivo, will serve as President. Drako emphasized that the merger will simplify customer engagement with the business.
“Customers will have one support team, one business relationship, and one integrated cloud-native physical security solution,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Brivo.
The company will introduce the Brivo Security Suite, which will incorporate AI tools, access control, video intelligence, visitor management, and intrusion detection. This suite will allow customers to manage these services from a unified cloud platform, streamlining operations across various sites.
Both Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have supported open systems and integrations with third-party products and have expressed their intention to continue this approach. The combined company will maintain compatibility with other video and access control solutions alongside its proprietary technologies, thus enhancing its market appeal.
The Brivo Security Suite will leverage Eagle Eye Networks’ video management software along with Brivo’s access control technology, creating a cohesive environment for enterprise customers managing multiple locations. Brivo asserts it already operates what it describes as a unified enterprise security platform, managing access and security for over 1 billion square feet of property across 80 countries.
The merger amplifies the capabilities of both companies, combining Brivo’s two-decade shift towards a software-as-a-service model in access control with Eagle Eye’s development of cloud-native video management systems. This integration under one brand aims to enhance service delivery and customer experience.
The newly formed Brivo organization plans to further utilize AI across its services and internal operations. Existing Brivo products already incorporate AI features such as anomaly detection, facial recognition, video analytics, and natural language interfaces for customer support and order entry. Meanwhile, Eagle Eye has integrated AI and analytics into its cloud video services, which are designed for centralized video surveillance and analysis via an internet connection.
Brivo’s ecosystem includes over 100 third-party hardware devices, such as smart locks, intercoms, and sensors. The company also provides an open API that connects with external business software, serving industries such as real estate and facilities management. Eagle Eye Networks distributes its products through a global network of resellers and integrators, a strategy the combined group expects to continue in rolling out the new Brivo Security Suite across various regions.
The merger is poised to enhance the companies’ presence in the global market for cloud-based physical security systems, which encompasses enterprise access control, video surveillance, and building management across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Van Till articulated the strategic value of the merger, stating, “The merger cements our leadership position in the market, provides a better solution for our customers, and helps resellers grow their businesses more efficiently.”
Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks have shared ownership and a long-term commercial relationship, and they now plan to consolidate operations under a single branding and organizational structure. “We have shared the same vision and ownership for a decade, so the merger is about aligning operations so we can move faster and provide better service to our customers,” added Van Till.
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