What IONODES does

IONODES Inc. is a private Canadian company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Laval, Quebec, with a regional office in Luxembourg serving the EMEA market. The company develops smart and connected IP video solutions spanning body-worn cameras (PERCEPT BC100 and BC200), video wall appliances (Secure Display Stations ION-R150, R200, R300), ONVIF-compliant HDMI encoders and Intel-based video servers, edge gateways, and a cloud-based device and video routing platform (PERCEPT Cloud). Its technology architecture is built around an open-platform approach with ONVIF compliance and native integrations with Genetec Security Center and Milestone XProtect, enabling interoperability with the two dominant VMS platforms in the physical security market. Proprietary technical components include the Panomorph 180° 4K lens with dewarping, QR-code frame watermarking with date/time/GPS metadata, and TAA/NDAA-compliant hardware manufactured in North America, positioning the company for U.S. federal and government buyers.

Name

IONODES

Legal name

IONODES Inc.

Website

https://ionodes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IONODES develops open-platform IP video solutions including body-worn cameras, secure video wall appliances, edge gateways, and cloud-managed video routing, serving government, retail, education, healthcare, and public safety customers via integrations with Genetec and Milestone VMS platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical video hardware including body cameras (PERCEPT BC100, BC200), Secure Display Stations (ION-R150, R200, R300), video servers, workstations, and ONVIF HDMI video encoders. One-time purchase model for equipment.
2. Cloud Services Subscription: PERCEPT Cloud platform subscription for cloud-based video routing, device management, and remote access features. Subscription-based recurring revenue from cloud operations.
3. OEM Modules: IP Video Encoder Module Solutions for OEM customers including ATOMAS IoT encoder modules.
4. Professional Services: Implementation and integration services through certified system integrator partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IONODES designs, manufactures and sells smart and connected IP video hardware and software for enterprise, government and public safety buyers. Its commercial offering centers on the PERCEPT body-worn camera family with companion docking stations, PERCEPT Cloud management platform, PERCEPT Gateway edge appliances, Secure Display Station video-wall appliances (ION-R150/R200/R300), ONVIF HDMI video encoders (ION-E100-HD), video servers/workstations, OEM encoder modules, and the IONODES CitySafe video-sharing platform for law enforcement RTCCs. All products are built on an open ONVIF-compliant architecture with native integrations to Genetec Security Center and Milestone XProtect.

Product overview

IONODES offers a smart and connected IP video solutions portfolio designed for safety, security and business efficiency. The product line centers on three core pillars: body-worn cameras (PERCEPT family including BC100/BC200 body cameras, docking stations, and PERCEPT Cloud management platform), fixed/infrastructure video (Secure Display Stations for video walls, Video Servers and Workstations, ONVIF HDMI Video Encoders), and video sharing platforms (PERCEPT Gateway edge appliances and IONODES CitySafe). PERCEPT Gateway connects to local ONVIF cameras and works with PERCEPT Cloud for secure remote access, while IONODES CitySafe enables secure video sharing with law enforcement RTCCs. Products integrate with Genetec Security Center and Milestone XProtect VMS platforms via native plugins and APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PERCEPT: IoT-connected body worn camera and mobile video platform featuring 4G LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity, 180-degree 4K video, and cloud-based operations.
• PERCEPT Cloud
• PERCEPT Gateway
• IONODES CitySafe
• Secure Display Station

Products and services

• PERCEPT Body Camera (BC100, BC200) IoT-connected open-platform wearable body camera with 4G LTE/Wi-Fi connectivity, 180° 4K video, bi-directional audio, motion-sensing, GPS tracking, QR-code watermarking, and full-shift battery life for real-time body-worn monitoring and recording in commercial, government and law enforcement applications.
• PERCEPT Docking Stations Docking stations for PERCEPT Body Cameras that enable automatic video synchronization to a VMS, device charging, and configuration management. Sold as an add-on/accessory to PERCEPT body cameras.
• PERCEPT Cloud Cloud-based device and video routing platform providing secure remote access to PERCEPT Gateways, live and recorded video access, real-time device location tracking, centralized software updates, health monitoring and device configuration. No video is stored in the cloud.
• PERCEPT Gateway Solution Compact encrypted onsite edge appliance that connects to local ONVIF cameras in minutes without requiring an IT specialist, facilitates live video streaming and stores local recordings from all connected cameras for configurable periods, with built-in LTE for always-on connectivity.
• Secure Display Station (ION-R150, ION-R200, ION-R300) Dedicated compact video wall and spot monitor appliances that display live video from IP cameras and encoders on digital monitors without the cost, complexity and security risk of client workstations; can display up to 32 IP video streams on up to three monitors (ION-R300 supports 4K).
• Video Servers and Workstations Scalable video storage solutions designed, tested and certified to run industry-leading video management software, built with Intel processors for reliable enterprise deployment.
• ONVIF HDMI Video Encoder (ION-E100-HD) Dedicated fanless ultra-compact video encoder for HDMI sources (desktop computers, servers, cameras), encoding H.264 streams at up to 1080p30/720p60 for IP network transmission, NVR recording or IP video decoding for display. Powered over Ethernet.
• IONODES CitySafe Video sharing platform for secure sharing of live and recorded video with law enforcement Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs) and community partners. Connects remote sites to RTCCs via PERCEPT Gateway, with PERCEPT Cloud providing secure remote access and geomapping for simplified incident management.
• IP Video Encoder Module Solutions for OEM OEM encoder modules (including ATOMAS IoT modules using Qualcomm processing technology) provided to manufacturers who require integrated video encoding capabilities within their own products.
• Secure Display Station Plug-in for Milestone XProtect Software plug-in for Milestone XProtect that integrates Secure Display Station video wall and spot monitor appliances into the Milestone XProtect Smart Client, with full control over displayed camera streams and video wall layouts.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationIONODES is a Genetec technology partner. Products integrate via Genetec API and ONVIF. Secure Display Stations and PERCEPT Body Cameras are natively supported in Genetec Security Center. The ION-R300 is listed on the Genetec Supported Device List.
• Milestone SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationIONODES is a Milestone technology partner. Products include Secure Display Station plug-in for Milestone XProtect and PERCEPT Body Camera verified for Milestone XProtect compatibility. Listed as trusted verified partner on Milestone Marketplace.
• SecurityhunterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFederal security integrator that designed, installed, integrated, and maintains IONODES video display solutions for government agencies. Delivered ION-R100S Secure Display Station deployment for North American government agency.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Milestone Systems: VMS incumbent and core IONODES technology partner. Similar relationship to Genetec — strategic partner whose marketplace presence channels IONODES demand.
• Genetec: VMS incumbent and core IONODES technology partner. Not a direct competitor; included because IONODES' product access and roadmap are tightly coupled to Genetec Security Center.

Emerging players

• Getac Video Solutions (formerly Bittium): Rugged body-worn cameras and body-worn video solutions for police, fire, and security. Direct competitive overlap with IONODES PERCEPT in the European and niche public-safety segments.
• Eagle Eye Networks: Cloud-managed video surveillance platform with ONVIF camera aggregation. Overlaps with PERCEPT Cloud and CitySafe on cloud-based video routing and remote access to multi-site camera estates.
• Digital Ally: Body camera and in-car video vendor for law enforcement. A smaller direct competitor to PERCEPT in the public-safety body-worn camera segment.

Broad incumbents

• Motorola Solutions: Owns Avigilon and WatchGuard/Vigilant. Competes across body cameras, fixed video surveillance, command-center software, and VMS — the broad incumbent IONODES benchmarks against in federal and large-enterprise deals.
• Bosch Security Systems: Broad portfolio of IP cameras, video management, and intrusion products. Competes at the system level with IONODES in enterprise and government surveillance deployments.
• Hanwha Vision: Full-line IP video surveillance and recording hardware vendor. Competes with IONODES' encoders, servers, and ONVIF cameras in enterprise and city-surveillance deals.

Direct peers

• Axis Communications: Leading network video encoder, IP camera, and video surveillance appliance manufacturer. Overlaps with IONODES in ONVIF encoders, video servers, and ONVIF-compliant endpoints.
• Axon Enterprise: Dominant provider of body-worn cameras and Evidence.com to law enforcement. Directly competes with IONODES PERCEPT in the body camera and evidence management space, especially for public-safety buyers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors3 records

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

M&A

Investments

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

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