What Pelco does

Pelco designs and manufactures open-platform IP video security cameras, multi-function smart sensors, and video management software for enterprise, government, critical infrastructure, education, healthcare, and commercial customers. Founded in 1957 and headquartered in Fresno, California, the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) following its 2020 acquisition and reports serving more than 100,000 organizations globally across 20+ named industries. The product portfolio is organized around ONVIF-conformant camera families (Sarix, Spectra, ExSite, Esprit, Optera, and Silent Sentinel) for indoor and outdoor surveillance, the VideoXpert video management system, the HALO multi-function smart sensor line for privacy areas where cameras cannot be deployed, and cloud-native AI analytics platforms including Calipsa and Elevate.

Name

Pelco

Legal name

Pelco Inc.

Website

https://pelco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Pelco designs and manufactures open-platform IP video security cameras, HALO smart sensors, and cloud analytics software for government, critical infrastructure, education, enterprise, and commercial customers worldwide, operating as a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions since 2020.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Surveillance Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Surveillance & Security Analytics (HDAAAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud Video Surveillance (VSaaS) Setup & Management (HSAHACAE), AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF), Video Surveillance (CCTV/VMS) System Integration (BPAKAGAA), Video Surveillance & Analytics (Edge Video) (HSAPAPAE)

Keywords

• Video surveillance systems
• Security cameras
• Video management software
• Physical security solutions
• Smart security sensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Clovis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Hardware Sales: Sale of physical security cameras, sensors, and accessories. Pelco manufactures and sells a diverse portfolio of IP cameras including dome, bullet, PTZ, panoramic, and specialty cameras along with the HALO smart sensor line. Products are sold through direct sales, channel partners, and global distributors.
2. Video Management Software: VideoXpert VMS software licenses for video management and analytics, including professional services for system integration and deployment
3. Cloud Analytics Services: Calipsa cloud-based AI video analytics subscription services and HALO Cloud platform for analytics and custom reporting

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pelco designs, manufactures, and sells open-platform IP video security cameras (Sarix, Spectra, ExSite, Esprit, Optera, Silent Sentinel series), specialty imaging devices, and the HALO Smart Sensor for privacy-area monitoring. The company complements its hardware with the VideoXpert video management system, Calipsa cloud-based AI video analytics, and Elevate camera-to-cloud management, delivering end-to-end surveillance solutions to enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure customers globally.

Product overview

Pelco is a manufacturer of intelligent, open-platform security cameras and sensors. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on ONVIF-conformant cameras (Sarix, Spectra, ExSite, Esprit, Optera, and Silent Sentinel series) that integrate with any ONVIF VMS, augmented by intelligent analytics platforms (Calipsa cloud analytics, Smart Analytics, Video Analytics, and Advanced Analytics Suite), cloud management (Elevate and HALO Cloud), the VideoXpert VMS family, and specialized sensors (HALO smart sensors for air quality, occupancy, gunshot detection, and vape detection). All devices share an open-platform philosophy, NDAA compliance, and interoperability through industry standards. The portfolio spans fixed, panoramic, PTZ, thermal, specialty, and body-worn cameras alongside multi-purpose smart sensors, unified under the Pelco brand acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Calipsa: Cloud-only video analytics platform designed to integrate with various camera hardware, providing AI-powered video analytics to reduce false alarms and enhance security.
• Elevate
• HALO Smart Sensor
• VideoXpert
• Silent Sentinel

Products and services

• Sarix Professional and Enhanced Camera Series Professional and enhanced fixed network IP cameras offering reliable video monitoring with integrated intelligent analytics, True Wide Dynamic Range, low-light performance, and resolutions from 2 to 8 MP for indoor and outdoor security deployments.
• Spectra Enhanced and Spectra Pro Dome Cameras Indoor and outdoor dome cameras with intelligent analytics, high-resolution imaging, and robust vandal-resistant housing for versatile deployment across security environments.
• ExSite Pro Bullet Series Rugged outdoor bullet cameras engineered for harsh environmental conditions with high-resolution imaging and advanced analytics for perimeter and external security.
• Esprit Enhanced PTZ Series High-performance outdoor pan-tilt-zoom cameras with rugged housing, high-speed positioning, weather protection, and advanced imaging for demanding outdoor applications.
• Optera Panoramic Multi-Sensor Cameras Multi-sensor panoramic cameras providing 180-degree and 270-degree views with up to 12MP resolution from four image sensors for expansive wide-area coverage.
• Specialty Cameras (Thermal, LPR, Explosion-Proof, Drone Detection, Rugged, Vandal-Resistant) Specialized camera solutions including thermal imaging, license plate recognition, explosion-proof, drone detection, extreme-weather, vandal-resistant, and rugged heavy-duty cameras for unique and hazardous environments.
• Silent Sentinel Cameras Premium long-range surveillance cameras including the Jaegar series, offering high-performance thermal and optical capabilities for critical infrastructure, perimeter protection, and long-range monitoring.
• HALO Smart Sensor Privacy-focused all-in-one smart sensor detecting vaping, air quality issues, aggression, gunshots, THC/smoke, and keyword recognition without video or audio recording, providing real-time alerts for privacy areas where cameras cannot be deployed.
• VideoXpert Video Management System Enterprise video management platform (VideoXpert Professional and core VMS) enabling real-time monitoring, footage retrieval, and investigative capabilities across medium to large multi-site deployments.
• Calipsa AI Video Analytics 100% cloud-only AI-powered video analytics platform reducing false alarms and enhancing security through intelligent video analysis, integrating with various camera hardware.
• Elevate Camera-to-Cloud Technology Direct camera-to-cloud platform maximizing device capabilities through automatic firmware updates, remote camera view checks, and seamless security management at sites.
• HALO Cloud Analytics Platform Cloud-based analytics and reporting platform for HALO sensors providing control dashboards, interactive maps, trend analysis, and custom reports for security, safety, and air quality insights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced false alarms through AI video analytics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Motorola SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMotorola Solutions acquired Pelco in 2020, integrating Pelco into its broader video security and analytics portfolio alongside Avigilon, WatchGuard, and VaaS International Holdings. Pelco operates as a brand under Motorola Solutions, combining video surveillance expertise with two-way radio and command center technologies.
• ONVIFcoreTechnology or IntegrationPelco products are ONVIF Profile S, G, T, and M conformant, ensuring interoperability with any ONVIF-compliant video management system. This open standards approach allows customers to integrate Pelco devices into existing security infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Avigilon: Avigilon is Motorola Solutions' premium AI video security brand; both sell ONVIF cameras, VMS, and analytics into enterprise and government accounts, and both compete for the same Motorola channel partners and end customers.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Bosch manufactures IP cameras, video analytics, and integrated security systems for enterprise, government, and critical infrastructure customers globally; Pelco and Bosch compete head-to-head on open-platform cameras and analytics.
• Hanwha Vision: Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin/Wisenet) is a major IP camera manufacturer with strong AI analytics and NDAA-compliant offerings; it competes directly with Pelco across enterprise, government, education, and critical-infrastructure segments.
• Axis Communications: Axis is the leading open-platform network camera manufacturer; like Pelco, it sells ONVIF-conformant IP cameras, thermal and specialty cameras, and integrates with third-party VMS, directly competing for enterprise and government deployments.
• Hikvision: Hikvision is the world's largest video surveillance equipment manufacturer; while NDAA-restricted in US federal work, it competes with Pelco globally on price and feature breadth across commercial and enterprise segments.
• Genetec: Genetec is a leading unified VMS and physical security platform; while it partners with Pelco via ONVIF, it also bundles its own Streamvault cameras and competes for the same enterprise security procurement budgets.
• Milestone Systems: Milestone is a major open-platform VMS provider whose XProtect integrates with Pelco cameras; Milestone's expanding device business and partner ecosystem make it a comparable competitor in enterprise video management.
• Dahua Technology: Dahua is a leading global video surveillance manufacturer offering IP cameras, recorders, and AI analytics; it competes with Pelco on price-sensitive commercial and enterprise deals outside the NDAA-restricted US federal market.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell is a broad incumbent in building management and security, offering IP cameras, access control, and integrated security platforms; it overlaps with Pelco across enterprise, critical infrastructure, and government accounts as part of a wider portfolio.

Emerging players

• Verkada: Verkada is a cloud-native video security company offering cameras, VMS, and analytics as an integrated subscription product; it targets enterprise and education customers similar to Pelco but competes on simplicity and per-camera SaaS pricing rather than open-platform hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pelcovideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/pelcovideo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pelco

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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