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From a 28-person Start-up to a Global Powerhouse
By engineering and bringing state-of-the-art video surveillance products and solutions to market, the company grew from a 28-person start-up in 2001 to a global enterprise. Today, Hikvision is one of the leading providers of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and other emerging technologies, and is among the world’s largest manufacturers of video surveillance products and solutions.
North America is a rapidly growing region for Hikvision, employing nearly 400 professionals located in markets across the U.S. and Canada. Hikvision also leads multiple effective corporate social responsibility programs on the local and national levels in the U.S. and Canada. These programs
include Mission 500, Missing Children’s Network, Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center, and several others. Hikvision works closely with partners and law enforcement organizations, and takes pride that Hikvision products make a positive difference for society, safeguarding people, places, and assets, and combating crime and terrorism.
Beyond security, Hikvision products provide important data and business intelligence for end users, which can be used to enable greater commercial success and more efficient operations. A total solution provider, Hikvision manufactures a full suite of products and solutions for a broad range of vertical markets. For the enterprise market, Hikvision’s global organization supports the unique needs of customers with sophisticated products, consistent quality, a comprehensive dealer program, and worldwide distribution. Hikvision has user-friendly, highly scalable solutions, and a support team to help our integrators meet their customers’ needs. Hikvision takes a team approach to winning, working alongside partners through the entire business cycle.
The Hikvision Dealer Partner (HDP) program and A&E program provide additional resources for dealers, and architects and engineers to promote business success through knowledge and valuable tools. In addition, our Learning and Development team offers effective learning tools and certifications. Committed to the quality and safety of its products, Hikvision continuously invests in its cybersecurity program.
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