Avigilon is a Canadian subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, which specializes in the design and development of video analytics, network video management software, surveillance cameras, and access control products.
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2004 |
| Founder | Alexander Fernandes |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Products | Video surveillance software and equipment |
| Parent | Motorola Solutions |
| Website | avigilon |
Avigilon devices are assembled in North America in facilities located in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, and Richardson, Texas, United States.[1]
History
editAvigilon Corporation was founded in 2004 by Alexander Fernandes in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Avigilon announced the first high-definition surveillance system in 2006 and began selling products in 2007. Avigilon has expanded its offerings to include a broad range of high-definition cameras and devices suited for various environments.
The company is known for its advanced video analytics, including Avigilon Appearance Search™ and Unusual Motion Detection (UMD) technologies. In 2018 Avigilon released Avigilon Blue™, a cloud based video monitoring software.
Avigilon went public on November 8, 2011 on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).[2][3]
In February 2018 Motorola Solutions agreed to acquire Avigilon in a deal worth C$1.2 billion.[4][5] The acquisition was completed in March 2018.[6]
In February 2021 Motorola Solutions announced the opening of a new U.S. factory in Richardson, Texas where video surveillance products for several of its brands, including Avigilon, will be manufactured. Due to the opening of the Richardson facility, an Avigilon-specific facility in Plano, Texas was closed.[7]
Technology
edit- Network Security Cameras - Avigilon develops and sells network cameras for many applications. Cameras typically support advance video analytics that can detect behavior and recognize entities.
- Physical Access Control
- Video Encoders - Avigilon develops and sells video encoders to allow traditional analogue CCTV cameras to become IP based devices.
- Video Monitoring Software - Avigilon develops and sells video monitoring software which allows communications with Avigilon and third party devices such as IP Cameras and Access Control Units.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Avigilon Corporation". Manufacturing Today. 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2022-06-17.
- ^ Jameson Berkow, The National Post. "Vancouver’s Avigilon goes public on the TSX." Nov. 8, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Jameson Berkow, Financial Post. "Going Public not for weak." November 14, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
- ^ Editorial, Reuters (February 2, 2018). "Motorola to buy Canadian security camera maker Avigilon for C$1.2..." Reuters. Retrieved June 11, 2018.
{{cite news}}:|first1=has generic name (help) - ^ "Motorola Moves Into Video Surveillance With $1 Billion Avigilon Deal". Bloomberg.com. February 2, 2018. Retrieved June 11, 2018.(Subscription required.)
- ^ "Motorola Solutions closes deal with Avigilon video-solution provider". IWCE's Urgent Communications. March 30, 2018. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
- ^ Isabella Cheng, IPVM. "Motorola Solutions Opens US Factory For Avigilon, Pelco, IV And More." Feb. 17, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2021.(Subscription required.)