What Vicon Industries does

Vicon Industries is a 58-year-old physical security technology company founded in 1967 and headquartered in Hauppauge, New York. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cemtrex, Inc. (NASDAQ: CETX), the company employs 51–100 people and sells video surveillance, access control, and AI-enabled camera systems primarily to institutional buyers in the United States and United Kingdom, including K-12 schools, correctional facilities, government municipalities, and enterprise customers. Management has repositioned the business toward sustainable, profitable growth in the institutional and public-sector security market, with $2.5–$3.0M in annualized cost savings targeted from restructuring actions reported in Q2 FY2026.

Name

Vicon Industries

Legal name

Vicon Industries

Website

https://vicon-security.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vicon Industries (founded 1967, Hauppauge, NY) provides video surveillance, access control, and AI-enabled camera systems to K-12 schools, correctional facilities, and government customers via cloud and on-premises deployments, operating as a subsidiary of Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Surveillance Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Computer Storage Devices (3572), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

CCTV/Video Surveillance Monitoring & Management (Operations) (BPABAMAH), CCTV Networking, Cabling (PoE) & Storage Infrastructure (HSAHACAI)

Keywords

• Video security systems
• Video management software
• Access control systems
• AI surveillance cameras
• Cloud security platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Hauppauge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical security products including cameras (NEXT Modular, Roughneck), recording servers, workstations, and network accessories. One-time hardware purchase model with associated software licensing.
2. Video Management Software Licenses: Licensing of VMS software platforms (Valerus, ViconNet) including client workstations, recording servers, and video management licenses.
3. Cloud Security Subscription: Anavio cloud platform providing enterprise-grade cloud VMS. NEXT cameras come with standard Anavio cloud VMS license at no additional cost, with potential premium tiers.
4. Access Control Software: VAX access control software licensing and related hardware for on-premises security deployments.
5. Professional Services: Technical support, installation assistance, grant writing support for educational institutions, and system design services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Vicon Industries designs, manufactures, and sells integrated physical security systems comprising AI-powered modular cameras (NEXT), on-premises and cloud video management software (Valerus VMS and Anavio Cloud Platform), on-premises access control (VAX), and rugged surveillance cameras (Roughneck). Its products are deployed at K-12 schools, correctional facilities, courthouses, and enterprise campuses, with installations typically bundled with professional services and supported through a partner reseller network.

Product overview

Vicon Industries offers a comprehensive security technology portfolio comprising both cloud-based and on-premises solutions. The product lineup centers on the Anavio Cloud Platform (with NEXT Modular Cameras and Unified Reader for cloud security), the Valerus VMS (with associated recording servers and hardware for on-prem video management), the VAX Access Control system, and the Roughneck Camera line. ViconNet, IQEye, and HDExpress represent legacy product lines that remain supported. The NEXT Modular Camera System stands as the flagship product featuring AI-powered analytics, while Valerus serves as the core on-premises video management platform. The company positions its solutions for institutional markets including K-12 schools, correctional facilities, and government buildings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Valerus: On-premises video management system (VMS) for security surveillance
• VAX
• NEXT
• Anavio
• ViconNet

Products and services

• NEXT Modular Camera System Cloud-connected modular camera system with patented tool-free installation, onboard AI analytics, and adaptive sensor modules; sold to K-12 schools, correctional facilities, government, and enterprise security buyers and bundled with Anavio cloud VMS at no additional cost.
• Valerus VMS On-premises video management software that unifies monitoring of video, audio, alarms, access control, license plate recognition, weapon and vape detection, and system health in real time; licensed to enterprise, government, corrections, and education customers.
• VAX Access Control On-premises access control software and hardware for managing building entry and security permissions, integrated with Valerus video management; sold to enterprise, government, and institutional security customers.
• Anavio Cloud Platform Cloud-based security platform providing enterprise-grade cloud video management, AI alerts for unknown individuals, automated LED and audio deterrence, and real-time communication; included with NEXT cameras and offered to institutional and enterprise buyers.
• Unified Reader (Intercom-Reader) Hardware intercom-reader device that is part of the Anavio cloud security platform, providing entry communication and access control at doors.
• Roughneck Cameras On-premises camera line designed for rugged surveillance applications; offered alongside Valerus VMS for enterprise and institutional security deployments.
• Valerus Recording Servers (VERA Series) NDAA-compliant hardware recording servers for Valerus VMS, available in RAID5 and RAID6 configurations with storage ranging from 48TB to 672TB gross; sold to enterprise and government customers.
• ViconNet (Legacy) Legacy on-premises video management software continued to be supported with resources and updates for installed customers.
• IQEye (Legacy) Legacy camera product line for which Vicon continues to provide firmware and software updates to installed customers.
• HDExpress (Legacy) Legacy NVR/DVR product line for which Vicon continues to provide firmware and software updates to installed customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Installation time reduced from hours to minutes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability8 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• InvoconcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Acquisition completed by parent company Cemtrex, expanding Vicon's capabilities in Aerospace & Defense segment.
• Richland IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Acquisition completed by parent company Cemtrex, contributing a $2.1 million bargain purchase gain in Q2 FY2026.
• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership where NEXT cameras connect seamlessly with Genetec VMS platform, allowing customers to use Vicon cameras within Genetec ecosystem.
• Network OptixcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership where NEXT cameras work with Network Optix VMS platform for hybrid cloud video management solutions.
• MilestonecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership where NEXT cameras connect with Milestone XProtect VMS platform for enterprise video management.
• ExacqcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership where NEXT cameras work with Exacq VMS for unified video and access control solutions.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership where NEXT cameras connect with Avigilon video management and security solutions.
• ValeruscoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership between Vicon's NEXT cameras and Valerus VMS platform, Vicon's own on-premises video management system.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BriefCam (Canon Group): Video content analytics platform — face, object, behavior search — that overlaps with Vicon's NEXT AI analytics (forensic search, watchlist alerts, weapon/vape detection). Emerging-player peer in the analytics layer that increasingly sits beside VMS.
• Verkada: Cloud-native, hybrid security platform combining cameras, VMS and access control on a subscription basis. Comparable to Vicon's Anavio + NEXT + VAX stack and competes for the same K-12 and mid-market institutional customers, with a stronger recurring-revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• Hikvision: World's largest video surveillance equipment manufacturer. Direct product overlap with Vicon's camera and recorder lines, but excluded from many U.S. federal/education deals due to NDAA restrictions — relevant as the constrained competitor in NDAA-compliant deals.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Large incumbent offering cameras, VMS, access control and intrusion for enterprise and institutional markets. Overlaps with Vicon's on-prem Valerus + VAX portfolio but operates at much greater scale across many verticals.

Direct peers

• Axis Communications: Global leader in network cameras and video surveillance hardware. Comparable product portfolio to Vicon's NEXT and Roughneck cameras, with overlapping target verticals in education, government and corrections.
• Exacq Technologies (Johnson Controls): VMS vendor (now part of Johnson Controls / Tyco) widely used in K-12, retail and government. Direct VMS peer to Valerus, with mutual NEXT camera integration.
• Milestone Systems: Open-platform IP video management software (XProtect) widely deployed in education, government and corrections. Direct VMS peer to Valerus, with mutual camera integration.
• Genetec: A leading unified security platform provider offering Security Center VMS, access control and video analytics. Directly comparable to Vicon because both sell VMS and integrate with third-party cameras; Vicon explicitly lists Genetec as a NEXT camera integration partner.
• Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): End-to-end video security and access control vendor, owned by Motorola Solutions. Comparable to Vicon's portfolio of cameras, VMS and access control targeting enterprise and institutional customers; Vicon's NEXT cameras integrate with Avigilon's VMS.
• Hanwha Vision: Former Hanwha Techwin, manufacturer of Wisenet network cameras, recorders and VMS targeting enterprise and public-sector security. Direct hardware peer to Vicon's camera lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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