What Milesight Technology does

Milesight Technology (legal entity: Xiamen Milesight IOT Co., Ltd.) is a privately held Xiamen, China-based designer and manufacturer of AI-powered video surveillance equipment and LoRaWAN-based IoT sensing products, founded in 2011. Its portfolio spans AI network cameras (Q, Panoramic, PTZ, Pro, Mini, 5G Series), NVRs, TrafficX intelligent traffic cameras with embedded PlateXpert ANPR and VioGuard violation detection, LoRaWAN sensors and gateways (including the EG71 unified building gateway supporting Modbus, BACnet, KNX, M-Bus and LoRaWAN), industrial 4G/5G cellular routers under the Milesight Networks division, and ultra-low-power e-paper signage under the uink sub-brand. Underlying technology combines edge AI computer vision (MSense, TrueColor, AI ToF/stereo people counting at up to 99.8% accuracy, ANPR at 99% capture / 98% accuracy / 100ms recognition, vehicle attribute recognition, behavioral analytics) with multi-protocol wireless sensing, containerized edge compute (Node-RED, Python, Docker on EG71), and an open "Born Open" architecture compatible with major VMS platforms (Genetec, Milestone, AxxonSoft, Nx Witness, Mirasys, Arteco, Digifort) and BMS protocols.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market built primarily on a global channel partner program with 2,000+ partners across 120+ countries, supplemented by exclusive regional distribution agreements (e.g., Duxbury Networking in South Africa), direct enterprise sales for large government and infrastructure projects, and a web-led demand capture motion (online demos, "Get a Quote," "Request a Demo"). Revenue is hardware-driven across IoT sensors/gateways, AI cameras/NVRs, industrial routers, and traffic cameras, with software platforms (Milesight IoT Cloud, DeviceHub, Beaver IoT, MilesightVPN) and the OpenVision open camera platform serving as enabling layers; pricing is quote-based and project-based with multi-year contracts typical for enterprise deployments. Customer segments span smart buildings, smart retail, intelligent traffic, smart cities, video surveillance/security, industrial connectivity, smart agriculture, and transportation, with marquee deployments including 47,000 IAQ sensors in Canadian schools, 821 AI cameras in São Paulo prisons, 300+ LPR cameras on Indonesian toll roads, 3,000+ people counters across 700+ European retail stores, and large-scale government deployments in Cambodia (National Assembly), Thailand (Phuket, Prince of Songkla University), and Turkey (Hagia Sophia, TAV airports).

Name

Milesight Technology

Legal name

XIAMEN MILESIGHT IOT CO.,LTD.

Website

https://milesight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Milesight Technology is a Xiamen, China-based designer and manufacturer of AI-powered video surveillance cameras and LoRaWAN IoT sensors/gateways, sold globally through 2,000+ channel partners across 120+ countries to smart building, smart retail, intelligent traffic, and smart city customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AI Video Surveillance and IoT Hardware

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G) (HDAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Building Connectivity Infrastructure (Wired/Wireless, Gateways, Edge) (HSAPAPAN)

Keywords

• AI video surveillance
• LoRaWAN IoT sensors
• Industrial cellular routers
• Smart building solutions
• Network cameras

Headquarters

HQ city

Xiamen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT Hardware (Sensors, Gateways, Controllers): Milesight generates primary revenue from the sale of IoT hardware including LoRaWAN sensors (IAQ, people counting, occupancy, temperature & humidity, leakage, distance/level, current transformers), LoRaWAN gateways, IoT controllers, and accessories. Hardware is sold through channel partners, distributors, and direct sales globally.
2. AI Video Surveillance Hardware (Cameras, NVRs, Accessories): Sale of AI-powered network cameras (Q Series, Panoramic, PTZ, Pro, Mini, 5G Series), OpenVision devices, network video recorders (NVR, PoE NVR, Enterprise NVR), and accessories including PoE switches, IP speakers, and keyboards. The company also offers NDAA-compliant product lines.
3. Industrial Cellular Routers: Sale of industrial-grade 4G and 5G cellular routers (UR/UF series), 5G CPE devices, and PoE switches targeting industrial environments, surveillance, energy, banking, transportation, and smart industry sectors.
4. Intelligent Traffic Cameras: Revenue from TrafficX Series cameras (DualVision TrafficX, SingleVision TrafficX), parking management cameras, solar-powered ANPR cameras, and VioGuard traffic violation detection technology. Targets road traffic management, parking, and enforcement applications.
5. Software & Cloud Platforms (Milesight IoT Cloud, DeviceHub, Beaver IoT): Milesight offers software platforms including Milesight IoT Cloud (unified device management and data-driven analysis), DeviceHub, MilesightVPN, and Beaver IoT. Revenue model for software platforms is not explicitly disclosed as a standalone line item; platforms appear to complement hardware sales and may include subscription components.
6. uink Brand E-Paper Digital Signage: Under the uink brand, Milesight offers e-paper digital signage solutions for digital signage. The brand combines ultra-low-power display technology with multiple connectivity options (LoRa, Wi-Fi, BLE, Cat 1) for ESG and sustainability-focused organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Milesight Technology designs, manufactures, and sells AI-powered network video surveillance cameras, NVRs, and intelligent traffic cameras, alongside an IoT hardware portfolio comprising LoRaWAN sensors and gateways, industrial 4G/5G cellular routers, and IoT controllers. Its offerings are delivered under a 'Born Open' architecture compatible with major VMS, BMS, and third-party platforms, and are complemented by cloud/device management software and the uink e-paper signage sub-brand.

Product overview

Milesight Technology offers a comprehensive IoT and AI-powered video surveillance portfolio centered on multi-potential sensing products. The IoT division provides LoRaWAN sensors (AM, VS, WT, TS, CT, EM, WTS, GS, AT Series), LoRaWAN gateways (UG63/UG65/UG67/SG50/HL31/EG71), industrial cellular routers (UR/UF Series), and IoT controllers (UC Series), all managed through Milesight IoT Cloud, DeviceHub, Beaver IoT, and MilesightVPN platforms. The video surveillance division offers AI cameras (Q, Panoramic, PTZ, Pro, Mini, 5G Series), NVRs, and intelligent traffic solutions (TrafficX/TrafficC Series) powered by VioGuard, MSense, TrueColor, and PlateXpert technologies. Recent additions include uink e-paper displays (January 2026), Milesight Networks industrial routers (April 2026), and the EG71 Building IoT Gateway (April 2026). The EG71 gateway unifies Modbus, BACnet, KNX, M-Bus, and LoRaWAN protocols for deep building integration. The company also operates the OpenVision open platform enabling third-party AI algorithm deployment on cameras.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• uink: Brand under Milesight offering e-paper digital signage solutions with ultra-low-power technology for digital displays targeting healthcare, education, retail, and transportation sectors.
• Milesight Networks

Products and services

• AI Network Cameras AI-powered video surveillance cameras with TrueColor imaging and MSense edge AI analytics, targeted at security integrators, government, retail, transportation, and enterprise customers.
• Network Video Recorders (NVR) Video recording and management systems supporting multi-channel recording, remote monitoring, and centralized management for enterprise security deployments.
• Intelligent Traffic Cameras (TrafficX Series) AI-powered traffic and parking enforcement cameras with license plate recognition, speed detection, and VioGuard traffic violation analytics for road authorities and municipalities.
• LoRaWAN Sensors Wireless LoRaWAN IoT sensors covering indoor air quality, people counting, occupancy, temperature, humidity, leakage, distance/level, current, weather, and gas detection for smart building, retail, agriculture, and industrial applications.
• LoRaWAN Gateways Wireless LoRaWAN gateways connecting sensor networks to the cloud for smart building, retail, city, and agriculture deployments.
• Industrial Cellular Routers Rugged 4G and 5G cellular routers and CPE devices with dual SIM redundancy and VPN security, designed for industrial environments including surveillance, energy, banking, transportation, and smart industry sectors.
• IoT Controllers Controllers for connecting building systems, valves, and legacy equipment via LoRaWAN, including Modbus converters, solenoid valve controllers, and multi-interface controllers.
• EG71 Building IoT Gateway Unified multi-protocol building IoT gateway that consolidates Modbus, BACnet, KNX, M-Bus, I/O, and LoRaWAN into a single device, eliminating multi-gateway complexity for building automation integrators.
• Milesight IoT Cloud Cloud platform offering unified device management and data-driven analysis for smart city, agriculture, buildings, and other IoT verticals, with a free trial available.
• OpenVision Camera and Server Open platform camera and server ecosystem allowing deployment of third-party applications and AI algorithms directly on Milesight devices, supporting the 'Born Open' architecture strategy.
• uink E-Paper Digital Signage Ultra-low-power e-paper digital signage solutions consuming up to 99% less power than traditional displays, with multi-connectivity (LoRa, Wi-Fi, BLE, Cat 1) for healthcare, education, retail, and transportation sectors.
• Mobile Surveillance Unit (MSU) Solution Rapidly deployable mobile security system for sites without fixed power or network infrastructure, integrating outdoor-ready cameras, edge recording, and industrial 4G connectivity in trailer, tower, and box form factors.
• VS121 AI Workplace Occupancy Sensor AI-based occupancy sensor for people counting and space utilization analysis in offices, retail, airports, and public facilities, with up to 98% detection accuracy.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of over $250,000 across 62 Canadian commercial buildings with 4,400 IoT sensors deployed
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

AI capability12 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Itron Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Strategic partnership between Itron Inc. and Milesight as part of the broader AI-powered smart gas distribution transformation. Major utilities are aligning with technology providers including Itron and Milesight to modernize aging gas distribution infrastructure. The partnership is reshaping the competitive landscape as manual meter reading and reactive maintenance become obsolete.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Microsoft is identified as a strategic partner alongside Milesight in the AI-powered smart gas distribution market transformation. Utilities are partnering with technology companies including Microsoft and Milesight to deploy AI-powered smart gas meters and modernize aging natural gas distribution infrastructure.
• Duke EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Duke Energy is identified as a major utility forming strategic partnerships with technology providers including Milesight as part of the $4+ billion global investment wave to digitize natural gas distribution infrastructure using AI technology.
• CeloniscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Celonis is listed alongside Itron Inc., Microsoft, Duke Energy, and Milesight as a technology partner in the AI-powered smart gas distribution market transformation, as major utilities align with technology providers to modernize aging infrastructure.
• Polaris Smart MeteringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2026Polaris Smart Metering reached a deal to supply 1 million NB-IoT smart gas meters to Think Gas in India as part of the broader AI-powered smart gas distribution transformation involving Milesight and other major technology companies.
• Duxbury NetworkingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 3 March 2026Duxbury Networking appointed as the exclusive South African distributor for Milesight surveillance solutions. The partnership expands Duxbury's video security portfolio with AI-enabled platforms designed for faster deployment and open integration architecture. The partnership addresses local market demand for surveillance technology that can move from unboxing to live video within minutes, particularly relevant given constrained site access and tight implementation windows.
• Nx WitnesscoreTechnology or IntegrationMilesight cameras integrate with Nx Witness VMS platform. 400+ Milesight cameras integrated with Nx Witness deliver unified, modern campus surveillance at Hong Kong campus. The company highlights compatibility with leading video management systems as part of its 'Born Open' philosophy.
• AxxonSoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMilesight cameras integrate with AxxonSoft VMS. Deployed at Hagia Sophia, Turkey (265 cameras with Axxon One) and at SOTUBI Biscuit Manufacturer in Tunisia. Part of Milesight's open architecture strategy enabling third-party VMS compatibility.
• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationMilesight cameras integrated with Genetec VMS enhancing public safety in Carmen Alto District, Peru, and São Paulo Prisons, Brazil. Listed as a technology partner on Milesight's partner finder directory.
• MirasyscoreTechnology or IntegrationMilesight cameras integrated with Mirasys VMS. Hundreds of 4K Milesight cameras deployed on Mirasys VMS for Phuket City safe tourism initiative in Thailand. Listed as a technology partner on Milesight's partner finder directory.
• ArtecocoreTechnology or IntegrationMilesight integrated with Arteco VMS for USA's largest rehearsal facility (Gateway Studios), delivering unified, efficient, and scalable security. Listed as a technology partner on Milesight's partner finder directory.
• MilestonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMilesight cameras integrate with Milestone VMS. Deployed at Prince of Songkla University, Thailand. Listed as a technology partner on Milesight's partner finder directory.
• Niagara Framework (Tridium)coreTechnology or IntegrationMilesight BACnet Driver for Niagara Framework enables BACnet over LoRaWAN integration, allowing Milesight's wireless sensor data to be seamlessly integrated into existing Building Management Systems using the Niagara Framework. This enables real-time data integration for building energy retrofits.
• TC GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTC Group deployed VS133 people counters in 700+ retail stores across Europe with 3,000+ units installed. TC Group is the implementation partner for Milesight's European retail people counting deployments spanning clothing, retail, jewelry, and cosmetics sectors.
• A1 Innovation (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorA1 Innovation implemented VS135-P Ultra ToF People Counters across Canadian shopping malls — over 1,000 units deployed, expanding to 15 malls. The partnership demonstrates Milesight's channel partner model in North America.
• UnaBizminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnaBiz partnered with Milesight for the smart restroom solution deployment at JLL's Heartland Mall sites in Singapore (15 locations), using VS350, GS301, UG65 devices.
• DKTOB Pty Ltd (Australia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDKTOB implemented Milesight People Counting Solution across Australian malls, optimizing restroom operations and satisfaction with real-time insights, demand-driven services, and automated dispatch. Devices include VS350, WS201, UG65, EM300-CL, GS301, EM400-UDL, WS301, and VS330.
• Monolitic (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonolitic deployed Milesight VS133 people counters for Spanish retailers, helping retail managers gain anonymous customer insights to improve operations and marketing effectiveness. Partnership with Nexmachina for the Bizkaia, Spain deployment.
• Teltex (Brazil)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeltex is Milesight's strategic partner for large-scale smart city security upgrade in Brazil, implementing city-wide video surveillance deployments using Milesight cameras.
• Go2Sim (UK)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGo2Sim partnered with Milesight and Anchor (UK facilities management) for pioneering remote car park management solution in the UK. Part of the 2025 Impact Awards winning project.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hikvision: Largest global manufacturer of video surveillance equipment and a direct competitor across Milesight's core IP camera, NVR, and intelligent traffic camera lines. Both companies serve government, retail, and smart city segments and overlap significantly in ANPR/LPR and AI analytics capabilities.
• Dahua Technology: Major Chinese video surveillance manufacturer competing head-to-head with Milesight in network cameras, NVRs, traffic enforcement, and AI analytics. Both companies are headquartered in China and share a similar channel-partner-led go-to-market model.
• Axis Communications: Network video pioneer and Canon-owned surveillance vendor competing in enterprise and government camera markets. Axis shares Milesight's open-architecture VMS integration philosophy and similar product breadth across fixed, PTZ, and panoramic cameras.
• Hanwha Vision: South Korean surveillance manufacturer (formerly Wisenet) competing in network cameras, AI analytics, and intelligent traffic applications. Comparable product portfolio across Q/Pro/PTZ/Panoramic series and similar focus on open platform integrations.
• Tektelic Communications: LoRaWAN gateway and sensor manufacturer with comparable portfolio across indoor/outdoor gateways and application-specific sensors. Directly competes with Milesight's UG63/UG65/UG67 gateways and EM/AM series sensors for smart building, smart city, and asset tracking deployments.
• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Enterprise cellular router and 5G WAN edge platform now part of Ericsson. Competes directly with the newly launched Milesight Networks division across 4G/5G routers, CPE devices, and cloud-managed connectivity for industrial and surveillance applications.
• Digi International: Provider of industrial cellular routers, IoT gateways, and edge computing solutions serving similar industrial, energy, and transportation verticals. Directly comparable to Milesight Networks routers and LoRaWAN gateways in cellular IoT and edge connectivity.
• MultiTech Systems: Industrial IoT hardware vendor offering LoRaWAN gateways, cellular routers, and embedded modules. Competes with Milesight in industrial IoT connectivity for utility, smart city, and asset tracking applications, particularly in North American markets.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Global incumbent offering video surveillance, intrusion detection, and building management as part of a broader portfolio. Overlaps with Milesight's camera line and smart building IoT (EG71 gateway, FES Plus framework), particularly in commercial real estate and government deployments.

Emerging players

• Actility: LoRaWAN network server and platform provider enabling carrier-grade IoT deployments. While focused on the network layer rather than end devices, Actility's ThingPark platform interoperates with Milesight gateways and represents an adjacent ecosystem competitor in operator-scale IoT rollouts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/milesight
• Facebookfacebook.com/milesighttechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/2791861

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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