What March Networks does

March Networks, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, is a privately held global provider of intelligent IP video surveillance and business intelligence solutions. The company operates as part of Delta Electronics' Delta Intelligent Building Technologies division, alongside four other brands (Delta Controls, LOYTEC, Amerlux, and VIVOTEK) consolidated in March 2026 into Smart Building, Smart Lighting, and Smart Security Lines of Business. April 2026 brought the merger of VIVOTEK's branded video security business (OBM) into March Networks, creating a combined organization under CEO Peter Strom with projected revenue exceeding $200M USD, over 300 R&D engineers across four Centers of Excellence (Ottawa, Taipei, Poland, Italy), and operations spanning more than 70 countries through a network of over 1,100 certified channel partners.

The company's platform is built around the Command video management software family—available as Command Enterprise Cloud, Command Enterprise (CES) On-Premise, Command Client, and Command for Transit—and the X-Series hardware recorders powered by NVIDIA system-on-chip for edge AI inference. The offering spans the entire surveillance stack: IP cameras (dome, turret, PTZ, 360-degree, bullet, mobile, specialty, and direct-to-cloud CS Series); EL, 8000, and RideSafe Series recorders; CloudSight direct-to-cloud surveillance; AI Smart Search using natural language processing for forensic video queries; Searchlight business intelligence integrating video with POS, ATM, RFID, and access-control data for retail and banking loss prevention; Long Term Cloud Storage, co-developed with AWS on S3 Glacier, with reported cost reductions of up to 80%; Evidence Vault for chain-of-custody evidence sharing with Veritone-powered AI redaction; and Smart Rules for real-time alerting. The Long Term Cloud Storage solution won the SIA Best in Video Surveillance Data Storage award at ISC West 2026.

March Networks monetizes through four streams: hardware sales (cameras, recorders, accessories); software licenses and subscriptions (Command Cloud, Searchlight, AI modules); professional and managed services (System Health Monitoring, Operations Audit, Searchlight as a Service, Evidence Vault, Camera-to-Cloud VSaaS); and usage-based cloud storage. Distribution is primarily indirect via certified channel partners, complemented by direct enterprise field sales and self-serve/PLG-friendly cloud subscriptions. Customers span 1,000+ financial institutions (e.g., Danske Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Westpac, Garanti BBVA), 300+ retailers (e.g., Woolworths, Uniqlo, Dunkin', Wendy's, Tommy Bahama), 800+ commercial and industrial accounts (e.g., DHL), transportation operators, healthcare providers, and government and education verticals, with operations delivered in compliance with GDPR and CCPA obligations through EU affiliates in Italy, Poland, and France.

Name

March Networks

Legal name

March Networks

Website

https://marchnetworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

March Networks, founded in 2000 in Ottawa, delivers AI-powered IP video surveillance, video management software, and cloud-based business intelligence to over 1,000 banks, 300+ retailers, 800+ commercial enterprises, and transit operators across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Video Surveillance and Video Intelligence

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Surveillance & Security Analytics (HDAAAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF), CCTV/Video Surveillance Monitoring & Management (Operations) (BPABAMAH), Cloud Video Surveillance (VSaaS) Setup & Management (HSAHACAE), Video Surveillance & Analytics (Edge Video) (HSAPAPAE), Object Detection & Tracking (HDAAAEAB)

Keywords

• Enterprise video surveillance
• Video management software
• AI video analytics
• Network video recorders
• Cloud video storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of IP cameras (dome, turret, PTZ, 360-degree, bullet, mobile, specialty), network video recorders (NVRs - EL Series, X-Series, 8000 Series, RideSafe Series), and accessories (decoders, encoders, mobile peripherals, video walls).
2. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Enterprise Video Management Software (Command Enterprise Cloud, Command Enterprise On Premise, Command Client), cloud solutions subscriptions, and hosted services. Includes AI Smart Search and Business Intelligence modules.
3. Professional and Managed Services: System Health Monitoring, Operations Audit as a Service, Searchlight as a Service, Hosted Services Training, Evidence Vault, and Camera-to-Cloud VSaaS.
4. Cloud Storage Services: Long Term Cloud Storage using AWS S3 Glacier for archival footage, with tiered pricing based on storage volume and retention periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

March Networks designs, manufactures, and sells intelligent IP video surveillance hardware (IP cameras, network video recorders, encoders/decoders, video walls) and enterprise video management software (Command platform in cloud, on-premise, and transit variants) augmented by AI-powered analytics, business intelligence, and cloud storage services. Customers in finance, retail, transportation, healthcare, government, and other sectors deploy these integrated solutions across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise environments for loss prevention, fraud detection, situational awareness, and operational intelligence.

Product overview

March Networks offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture for enterprise video surveillance and business intelligence. The core Command family provides video management software in three variants: Command Enterprise Cloud (cloud-hosted), Command Enterprise On Premise (on-premise deployment), and Command for Transit (specialized transit management). These are complemented by CloudSight for direct-to-cloud surveillance and a comprehensive recorder portfolio including the AI-enabled X-Series with NVIDIA SoC, cost-effective EL Series, hybrid 8000 Series, and mobile-focused RideSafe Series. Business intelligence is delivered through Searchlight (with retail and banking variants), enhanced by AI Smart Search using natural language processing. The portfolio includes Long Term Cloud Storage (built on AWS S3 Glacier), Evidence Vault for secure evidence sharing, Real-Time Alerts with Smart Rules, Operations Audit, and System Health Monitoring as hosted/professional services. The company also offers a complete camera portfolio spanning dome, turret, PTZ, 360°, bullet, mobile, specialty, and direct-to-cloud cameras, plus hardware accessories including video wall solutions, encoders/decoders, and FLIR Brickstream analytics sensors. Following the VIVOTEK merger, the portfolio now also includes VIVOTEK's IP camera portfolio and VORTEX direct-to-cloud solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VIVOTEK (OBM): VIVOTEK's original branded business including IP camera portfolio and VORTEX direct-to-cloud video solution, merged into March Networks post-merger.
• Command Enterprise
• CloudSight
• Searchlight
• Evidence Vault

Products and services

• Command Enterprise Cloud Cloud-hosted video management software that simplifies enterprise video management with centralized control, maintenance, and scalability tailored to customer needs.
• Command Enterprise (CES) On Premise On-premise enterprise video management software that centralizes control of video surveillance systems on customer infrastructure with enterprise-grade security.
• CloudSight (Direct-to-Cloud Surveillance) Camera-to-cloud video surveillance solution that delivers secure centralized surveillance, advanced analytics, and Business Intelligence through easy-to-deploy direct-to-cloud cameras.
• Long Term Cloud Storage Tiered cloud storage solution built on AWS S3 Glacier that reduces long-term video storage costs by up to 80% over five years while maintaining security and performance, with recent video readily accessible and older footage archived at lower cost.
• X-Series Recorders Enterprise-grade network video recorders with dedicated AI engines and NVIDIA system-on-chip (SoC) technology for edge AI processing and analytics.
• EL Series Recorders Cost-effective, scalable all-IP network video recorders with centralized management and advanced analytics for enterprise-grade video surveillance.
• 8000 Series Recorders Reliable, scalable hybrid network video recorders with centralized management and embedded Linux for enterprise-grade video surveillance.
• RideSafe Series Mobile Recorders Mobile network video recorders for bus and passenger rail fleets, designed to enhance passenger safety, reduce risk, and resolve liability claims faster.
• March Networks IP Camera Portfolio Complete IP camera lineup including dome cameras, turret cameras, PTZ cameras (ME3 and SE2 with 30X/40X optical zoom), 360° cameras from Oncam and March Networks, bullet cameras, mobile cameras for bus and passenger rail, specialty cameras (including ATM surveillance), and direct-to-cloud CS Series cameras.
• Searchlight Business Intelligence Platform Video-based business intelligence platform that integrates with POS, ATM, and other data sources to deliver loss prevention, fraud detection, and operational insights for retail and banking environments.
• Evidence Vault Cloud-based application for secure storage and sharing of video evidence with chain-of-custody maintenance, encryption, access permissions, and activity logs, integrating with Veritone AI-powered redaction.
• VIVOTEK IP Camera Portfolio (post-merger) VIVOTEK IP camera product line including the VORTEX direct-to-cloud video solution, merged into March Networks following the April 2026 closing of the VIVOTEK OBM transaction.
• Decoders and Encoders Hardware devices for streamlining analog integration and video display without dedicated PCs, enabling transition from legacy analog systems.
• March Networks Video Wall Video wall solution that monitors streams, alarms, and analytics in one integrated interface with Command Enterprise.
• FLIR Brickstream 3D Gen 2 Analytics Sensor 3D analytics sensor delivering actionable business intelligence through precise data capture and analysis for retail environments.
• Command for Transit Scalable video management platform designed for transit environments, managing onboard and wayside surveillance seamlessly. Showcased at CUTA 2025 with new AI-driven video and analytics tools for fleet safety and visibility.
• Cloud Suite for Enterprise Flexible, scalable, and secure cloud-based video surveillance platform for enterprise-level businesses, encompassing management, analytics, sharing, and monitoring capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces long-term video storage costs by up to 80% over five years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VIVOTEKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026March Networks and VIVOTEK announced merger of VIVOTEK's branded video security business (OBM) with March Networks, expected to close mid-April 2026 following Delta Electronics' acquisition of remaining VIVOTEK shares. Combined organization spans cloud, hybrid, and on-premise surveillance environments with expected revenue exceeding $200M, 300+ R&D engineers, and operations across 70+ countries. Peter Strom (March Networks President & CEO) leads the combined entity.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or Integration · 12 January 2026March Networks developed Long Term Cloud Storage solution in collaboration with AWS using Amazon S3 Glacier architecture. This tiered cloud storage model enables organizations to reduce long-term video storage costs by up to 80% over five years. Also utilizing Amazon S3 Vectors for enhanced video search capabilities.
• Delta ControlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Controls is part of Delta Intelligent Building Technologies' strategic alignment initiative grouping five brands (Delta Controls, LOYTEC, Amerlux, March Networks, and Vivotek) into three Lines of Business—Smart Building, Smart Lighting, and Smart Security—effective March 1, 2026.
• LOYTECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Delta Intelligent Building Technologies' unified brand strategy under the Smart Building, Smart Lighting, and Smart Security Lines of Business.
• AmerluxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Delta Intelligent Building Technologies' unified brand strategy under the Smart Building, Smart Lighting, and Smart Security Lines of Business.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): Motorola Solutions-owned enterprise video surveillance and access control brand offering cameras, VMS, and AI video analytics. Targets the same finance, retail, education, and government customers as March Networks with comparable end-to-end solutions.
• Milestone Systems: Open-platform IP video management software provider serving enterprise and government customers globally through a strong channel partner network. Competes directly with March Networks' Command platform in mid-to-large enterprise VMS deployments.
• Genetec: Enterprise-grade unified video management and physical security software platform (Security Center, Genetec ClearID) widely deployed in banking, retail, and government. Directly comparable to March Networks' Command Enterprise on-premise/hybrid VMS portfolio and target verticals.
• Verkada: Cloud-native enterprise video surveillance platform combining cameras, VMS, and AI analytics in a unified subscription model. Competes directly with March Networks for finance, retail, and multi-site enterprise buyers seeking simplified cloud-managed deployments.
• Axis Communications: Swedish manufacturer of IP cameras, network video recorders, and access control with strong enterprise and city-surveillance footprint. Comparable to March Networks in camera/NVR portfolio and target verticals, though Axis is more hardware-centric while March Networks bundles VMS and analytics.
• Eagle Eye Networks: Cloud-only video surveillance and AI analytics platform designed for multi-site enterprise customers in retail, banking, and QSR. Directly comparable to March Networks' Command Enterprise Cloud and CloudSight offerings in target segments and recurring-revenue model.

Emerging players

• Rhombus Systems: Cloud-native physical security platform combining cameras, access control, and AI analytics for enterprise and education customers. A growing challenger to March Networks in mid-market cloud deployments with similar AI Smart Search-like features.
• BriefCam (Canon): Video content analytics platform owned by Canon that adds AI-driven object detection, search, and business intelligence to existing VMS installations. Comparable to March Networks' AI Smart Search and Searchlight modules, often deployed alongside competing VMS platforms.

Broad incumbents

• Hikvision: World's largest video surveillance equipment manufacturer with broad camera, NVR, and VMS portfolio across consumer and enterprise. Indirect competitor to March Networks — overlaps in hardware but typically excluded from US federal/critical infrastructure due to NDAA restrictions.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Diversified European conglomerate division offering IP cameras, video management (BVMS), and integrated security solutions across enterprise, government, and transportation. Overlaps with March Networks in finance, transit, and public-sector segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/march-networks
• Instagraminstagram.com/marchnetworks

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors5 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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