What Advanced Network Devices does

Advanced Network Devices (ANetD) is a privately held US manufacturer, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, that designs, assembles and supports IP-based Power-over-Ethernet audiovisual mass-notification and safety endpoints. Its hardware portfolio spans IP displays (Large HD, HD, double-sided, signboard), IP speakers (ceiling, wall, flush mount, surface mount, outdoor horn, module), Smart IP Panic Buttons (Visible and Discreet, Alyssa's Law-compliant), indoor and outdoor IP strobes, zone controllers/hubs that bridge analog PA systems to IP, and supporting accessories. Two software layers sit on top: ClockWise Campus, a device-management and bell-scheduling platform bundled free with every device, and Vigilar, an ML-based gunshot detection capability embedded in compatible endpoints. Over 300,000 ANetD devices are deployed across more than 1,800 organizations worldwide, with alert delivery under one second.

ANetD serves four primary verticals — K-12 education, healthcare, commercial real estate and manufacturing — with Education (K-12) as the lead segment and Alyssa's Law compliance as a structural tailwind. The company operates a sales-led, quote-based go-to-market: seven regional sales directors cover US territories plus international, complemented by a software-partner ecosystem (Singlewire InformaCast, Cisco UCM, PASS, Intrado, Connexall, Audio Enhancement, Bell Commander, Layered Solutions, Education Connection/TEC911) and an installer/integrator/reseller channel. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are typically multi-year and bundled with a 6-year warranty. Native integrations span VoIP/SIP, Singlewire M2M event triggering, Microsoft Teams and Google Chat webhooks, Raptor CAP messaging, MOBOTIX cameras, fire panels and access control systems. In November 2025 ANetD added a President alongside founder/CEO Brian Donahoe and a new Director of Sales, signaling preparation for the next stage of commercial scaling.

Name

Advanced Network Devices

Legal name

Advanced Network Devices

Website

https://anetd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IP-Based Mass Notification & Safety Hardware

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Address, Mass Notification & Emergency Communications Integration (BPAKAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Emergency Notification & Mass Communication Systems (Alerts, PA, Sirens) (EDAEACAE), Emergency Communications, Alerting & Public Warning Systems (HLAJAGAF), Physical Security IoT & Smart Building Security Integration (Sensors, BMS tie-ins) (BPAKAGAL)

Keywords

• IP mass notification
• PoE safety endpoints
• Network paging speakers
• Emergency notification hardware
• IP displays and strobes

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington Heights

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - IP Devices: Sale of IP-based PoE devices including displays, speakers, buttons, strobes, hubs, and accessories. These are physical hardware products that form the basis of mass notification and safety systems. Devices are offered through direct sales with quote-based pricing.
2. ClockWise Campus Software License: ClockWise Campus software is included with IP device purchase at no additional cost, providing desktop and web browser interfaces for device management, bell scheduling, paging, intercom, and alert configuration. The software can also be used alongside approved third-party software solutions.
3. Vigilar Threat Detection: Vigilar gunshot detection software built into compatible devices (speakers, clocks, displays, buttons). Enables facility-wide threat monitoring through sensors already present in IP endpoints. Can be managed through ClockWise Campus or integrated with Singlewire InformaCast.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ANetD designs, assembles, and supports IP-based Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) audiovisual mass notification and safety endpoints, including displays, speakers, panic buttons, strobes, and hubs, combined with its ClockWise Campus management software and Vigilar AI/ML-based threat detection built into the endpoints. The integrated system enables paging, intercom, bell scheduling, lockdown, and gunshot detection over standard Ethernet infrastructure for schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, and manufacturing sites.

Product overview

Advanced Network Devices (ANetD) offers an integrated IP-based audiovisual mass notification and safety platform comprising hardware devices and software. The hardware portfolio includes IP displays (Large HD, HD, Small, Double-Sided, and Signboard formats), IP speakers (ceiling, wall, flush mount, surface mount, outdoor horn, and speaker modules), Smart IP Panic Buttons (visible and discreet versions), IP strobes (indoor and outdoor), zone controllers/hubs, and accessories (button kits, strobe kits, mounting brackets, enclosures). The software layer is anchored by ClockWise Campus (included free with device purchase), which provides bell scheduling, paging, intercom, and device management. Vigilar threat detection software (built into compatible devices) adds gunshot detection and future threat detection capabilities. All devices are PoE/PoE+ powered and work together as an integrated facility-wide safety and mass communication system supporting VoIP integration and third-party software partnerships with Singlewire InformaCast, Cisco, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClockWise Campus: PC-based software included with IP device purchase enabling bell scheduling, paging, two-way intercom, audio/visual alerts, device monitoring, and LED/LCD display configuration.
• Vigilar

Products and services

• Large HD IP Display Multimedia PoE LCD display with 1920x540 resolution featuring a 896 RGB LED marquee bar, 4-speaker premium audio system with subwoofer, built-in microphone for two-way intercom, and Vigilar gunshot detection. Designed for hallways, gyms, entrances, auditoriums, and large spaces requiring mass communication.
• IP Speaker with HD Display (Matte White) PoE+ IP speaker with 1920x720 HD LCD display, RGB flasher bar, and 8-inch speaker covering up to 600ft². Features auto-dimming light sensor and peripheral integration for connecting strobes, sensors, and locks.
• HD IP Display (Matte Black) HD LCD IP display with high-resolution full-color display for visual communication of daily messaging and emergency alerts.
• Double-Sided MB HD IP Display Double-sided HD IP display for visibility from multiple angles, suitable for entrances and wide corridors.
• IP Speaker with Display IP speaker with LED display for rooms and common areas requiring both audio and visual notification.
• Double-Sided IP Display with Universal Mount Double-sided LED IP display with universal mount for flexible installation in various facility locations.
• Small IP Display Stainless Steel Compact IP display with stainless steel housing for durable installation in various indoor environments.
• Small IP Display Matte Black Compact IP display with matte black finish for discrete installation in indoor environments.
• Large IP Display Large format LED IP display for prominent visual communication in hallways and large common areas.
• Large IP Signboard Large LED IP signboard for prominent signage and wayfinding in facility entrances and public spaces.
• IP Horn 60×40 Outdoor compressed IP horn delivering intelligible, high-sensitivity audio for emergency alerts, live paging, and scheduled announcements in outdoor and industrial environments.
• Square Ceiling Tile IP Speaker Ceiling tile format IP speaker for discrete audio coverage in standard 2x2 ceiling installations. Supports sound masking with white and pink noise options.
• Round Ceiling IP Speaker Round ceiling IP speaker for discrete audio installation. Features sound masking capabilities with white and pink noise options for speech privacy in healthcare settings.
• Flush Mount IP Speaker Flush mount wall IP speaker for clean, low-profile audio installation.
• Surface Mount IP Speaker Surface mount wall IP speaker for audio coverage in rooms and hallways.
• Outdoor Compressed IP Horn Outdoor compressed IP horn for high-output audio in industrial and exterior environments.
• Smart IP Panic Button Discreet Hidden under-desk panic button enabling staff to silently alert law enforcement in active assailant situations without drawing attention. Alyssa's Law compliant with integrated Vigilar gunshot detection.
• Smart IP Panic Button Visible Prominent wall-mounted panic button enabling instant silent alert to first responders in emergencies. Alyssa's Law compliant with integrated Vigilar gunshot detection.
• Button Kit Call button kit for paging and intercom activation with ANetD IP devices.
• Call Button Kit with Microphone Call button kit with integrated microphone for enhanced paging and intercom functionality.
• Outdoor IP Strobe PoE IP strobe for outdoor visual emergency notifications on facility perimeter.
• Indoor IP Strobe PoE IP strobe for indoor visual emergency notifications, includes ClockWise Campus software or integrates with approved third-party software and VoIP phone systems.
• Strobe Kit Strobe kit for indoor IP strobe installations.
• IP Speaker Module IP speaker module for integration into existing speaker or display enclosures.
• Zone Controller Zone controller bridging analog PA systems to IP network, enabling existing analog speakers to become part of the IP mass notification system. Functions as master clock for analog clock synchronization.
• Zone Line-Out Controller Zone line-out controller for connecting external amplifiers to the IP network.
• ClockWise Campus Free built-in PC-based software platform enabling bell scheduling, paging, two-way intercom calls, custom graphic messaging, and device monitoring. Includes desktop interface, background service for automated notifications, and web browser interface. Each IP device purchase includes a ClockWise Campus license.
• Vigilar Threat Detection Gunshot detection software built into compatible ANetD devices (speakers, clocks, displays, buttons). Leverages sensors already built into IP endpoints to detect and localize gunshots, send audio recordings for verification, and trigger lockdown/notification protocols. Engineered by machine learning experts with US military background.
• MCVIPR (Multi-Color Visual Indicator) Multi-color visual indicator redefining visual alerting for IP notification systems. Delivers simultaneous full-color display, graphical guidance, and indoor/outdoor versatility in a single device.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300K+ devices in service worldwide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Singlewire SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSinglewire Software is an approved software partner whose InformaCast platform natively integrates with ANetD IP endpoints for seamless device control and event triggering. ANetD devices can be configured for InformaCast Advanced M2M technology and support InformaCast's message priority actions, background images, dynamic images, and firmware updates.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco is an approved integration partner with ANetD devices supporting SIP device configuration in Cisco Unified Call Manager and LLDP-MED integration on Cisco switches. VoIP/SIP phone system integration is a core capability of ANetD devices.
• PASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPASS (Partner Alliance for Safer Schools) is a software partner providing industry guidance and best practices for school safety that endorses ANetD's mass notification and security solutions.
• Education Connection (TEC911)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation Connection (TEC911) is an approved partner specializing in education technology deployment and support for ANetD solutions in K-12 environments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Peers

• Honeywell (NOTIFIER / Gamewell-FCI):

Direct peers

• Valcom: Valcom provides IP-based paging, intercom, and mass notification systems widely deployed in education, healthcare, and government — overlapping directly with ANetD's IP speaker and emergency communication portfolio.
• Bogen Communications: Bogen Communications offers paging, public address, intercom, and mass notification solutions for education, healthcare, and commercial markets — directly comparable to ANetD's core PA, intercom, and emergency communication product lines.
• Singlewire Software: Singlewire's InformaCast is a leading mass notification and emergency communication platform tightly integrated with ANetD endpoints. It is both a software partner and the most direct software-side competitor in K-12 and enterprise mass notification.
• AtlasIED: AtlasIED manufactures commercial audio, IP endpoints, and mass notification systems for schools, hospitals, and large venues, overlapping with ANetD's IP speakers, displays, and emergency communications business.
• Zenitel: Zenitel provides critical communication solutions including IP intercom, public address, and emergency notification for safe and secure environments, overlapping with ANetD's paging, intercom, and safety use cases in education and public infrastructure.
• Algo Communication Products: Algo designs IP speakers, intercoms, strobes, and paging endpoints that integrate with SIP-based UC platforms like Cisco and Microsoft Teams, competing head-to-head with ANetD in education and enterprise paging and notification.
• CyberData Corporation: CyberData manufactures IP-based paging speakers, intercoms, and notification endpoints for VoIP and SIP environments, directly overlapping ANetD's IP speaker and endpoint portfolio for paging, intercom, and mass notification.

Broad incumbents

• Intrado: Intrado is a large-scale provider of emergency communication, 911, and mass notification services and platforms, overlapping with ANetD on the emergency notification and public warning axis while operating at much greater scale across telecom and public safety.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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