Emtek

What Emtek does

Emtek LLC is a privately held, family-owned low-voltage and IT systems integrator headquartered in Livonia, Michigan, operating across the United States since 2005 (firmographic records also note a 2003 founding). The company delivers a bundled portfolio of alarm systems, IP video surveillance, structured cabling and network infrastructure (WAN/LAN/wireless), professional managed services, and around-the-clock alarm and network monitoring from two redundant command centers. Its customer base is enterprise and commercial, with documented experience executing national rollouts across 100+ sites, including Wi-Fi refreshes, cable upgrades, WAN accelerators, video surveillance installations, new-provider fiber rollouts, and new/remodeled building projects. The owner, Ed Davis, leads the firm, which holds 11-50 employees and operates as a non-public, project-based integrator.

The core technology stack spans Honeywell AlarmNet-enabled alarm systems, IP cameras from Axis, Pelco, Sony, Samsung, Canon, Hikvision, GeoVision, Speco and Honeywell, managed through ONSSI/Qognify video management software, and network gear sourced from Cisco, Panduit, Chatsworth, Leviton, Berktek, Hoffman, Cooper/Eaton, and Honeywell. Emtek designs Wi-Fi networks using Ekahau's AI Pro predictive modeling and high-resolution spectrum analysis, produces 26-heatmap survey reports, and is licensed for UL 2050 (Government Classified) monitoring. Differentiators rest on premium vendor status (Axis Gold Partner, ONSSI/Qognify Platinum Dealer), industry credentials (BICSI, Endura, Optex, Onssi, Axis certifications), and redundant 24/7/365 monitoring infrastructure.

Commercially, Emtek generates revenue through three streams: (1) project-based professional services and equipment installation (cabling, alarms, surveillance, network design), (2) recurring managed services and alarm monitoring subscriptions, and (3) hardware pass-through from authorized dealer relationships. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by inside sales (877-459-0028 and web forms); marketing relies on the company website and certification credentials rather than broad digital channels. The firm is regionally anchored in Michigan (State of Michigan Alarm Licensed) but executes nationwide deployments, and in December 2025 participated as an investor in Watch Out Group's $100M CAD financing round, signaling available capital beyond core operations.

Name

Emtek

Legal name

Emtek LLC

Website

https://emteknetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Emtek LLC is a family-owned, Livonia, Michigan-based integrator providing alarm systems, IP video surveillance, structured cabling, network infrastructure design, and 24/7 managed monitoring services to enterprise and commercial customers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Low Voltage and IT Systems Integration Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Facilities Management Services (541513), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (8112)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Fault & Performance Monitoring (SNMP/Telemetry/APM for Networks) (HDAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Network Management & Diagnostics (OT NMS/Topology/Monitoring) (HDAFAJAI), Hardware & Device Support (PC, Mobile, Peripherals) (BPAAACAB)

Keywords

• Low voltage systems integration
• Structured cabling installation
• Video surveillance systems
• Fire and security alarms
• Managed IT services

Headquarters

HQ city

Livonia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Services and Project Management: Emtek provides IT project management, network relocation consulting, configuration services, IT staffing, and IT support services. These are typically project-based or ongoing engagements billed on a contract basis.
2. Managed Services: Recurring managed services including 24/7 monitoring, remote monitoring and management, and ongoing engineering support delivered on a subscription or contract basis.
3. Equipment Supply and Installation: Emtek supplies and installs IT network equipment, IP cameras, alarm systems, cabling, and related hardware. Revenue is generated through equipment provisioning and installation fees.
4. Telecom and Utilities Consulting: Telecom consulting services that help companies deploy and transition to new services while enhancing provider efficiency, billed as consulting engagements.
5. Alarm Monitoring Services: 24-hour nationwide monitoring service for security, fire, carbon monoxide, and temperature control. May be bundled with alarm system installation or sold as a standalone recurring monitoring service.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Emtek LLC designs, installs, and manages low voltage and IT systems for enterprise and commercial customers nationwide. Its core offerings include fire and security alarm systems, IP video surveillance, structured cabling and network infrastructure (WAN/LAN/wireless), and professional managed services such as 24/7/365 alarm monitoring, IT project management, network relocation consulting, and IT staffing. The company acts as a single-source integrator for technology infrastructure projects, coordinating design, equipment provisioning, installation, and ongoing management.

Product overview

Emtek LLC is a family-owned technology solutions provider (since 2005) offering a comprehensive portfolio of low voltage and IT systems services. The company operates as a one-stop shop delivering alarm systems (fire and security), video surveillance (IP cameras, VMS, surveillance management), network infrastructure (structured cabling, WAN/LAN, wireless), and professional managed services (IT project management, staffing, configuration, monitoring). Services are delivered through commercial services divisions including Alarm Systems, Camera Surveillance, Network Infrastructure, and Professional Managed Services, complemented by managed solutions for ongoing monitoring and network engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alarm Systems Design, installation, monitoring, and maintenance services for fire and security alarm systems, including Honeywell burglary alarm systems with AlarmNet communication, CCTV, and access control features. Available to enterprise and commercial customers nationwide.
• Camera Surveillance IP and Wi-Fi-based video surveillance products and solutions including indoor/outdoor cameras, cabling, video encoders, NVRs, video management software, analytics applications, and remote viewing capabilities. Customized for enterprise and commercial customers.
• Network Infrastructure Services Structured cabling and data network installation specializing in WAN, LAN, and wireless solutions, including copper, horizontal, backbone, and fiber optic cabling compliant with ANSI/TIA/EIA and BICSI standards. Targeted at enterprise and commercial customers.
• Professional Managed Services IT project management, relocation consulting, telecom and utilities consulting, IT staffing, configuration services, IT support, and alarm support services. Delivered to enterprise customers nationwide on project or contract basis.
• Managed Solutions Comprehensive managed solutions including project management, nationwide 24/7/365 monitoring for burglar and fire alarm systems, network engineering, and remote monitoring and management. Available to enterprise and commercial customers nationwide.
• Wi-Fi Survey AI-assisted predictive wireless network design using Ekahau software, spectrum analysis surveys, access point optimization, and troubleshooting services with enterprise-grade hardware for passive, active, throughput, and Wi-Fi-on-a-stick surveys. Includes 26 heatmap visualizations and reports.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully executed national rollouts across 100+ sites

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco is listed as a top network equipment manufacturer with whom Emtek has strong relationships for equipment supply and procurement. Emtek provides expert recommendations and competitive pricing on Cisco equipment.
• PanduitcoreTechnology or IntegrationPanduit is a key network equipment manufacturer partner for structured cabling and data network installation, part of Emtek's established supplier relationships.
• Chatsworth ProductscoreTechnology or IntegrationChatsworth Products is listed as a key manufacturer partner for IT infrastructure equipment provisioning, providing data racks and network enclosure solutions.
• LevitoncoreTechnology or IntegrationLeviton is a key manufacturer partner providing network infrastructure equipment for structured cabling solutions.
• BerktekcoreTechnology or IntegrationBerktek is listed as a manufacturer partner supplying cable and networking products for data network installations.
• HoffmancoreTechnology or IntegrationHoffman is a manufacturer partner providing enclosures and environmental protection equipment for network infrastructure.
• Cooper (Eaton)coreTechnology or IntegrationCooper (now part of Eaton) is a manufacturer partner supplying electrical and infrastructure equipment for network installations.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell is a manufacturer partner providing alarm systems, security equipment, and building management solutions that Emtek installs and integrates.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis Communications is a key IP camera manufacturer partner. Emtek holds Axis Gold Partner status and Axis Certified technician credentials, providing premium dealer access to top-quality IP cameras at competitive prices.
• ONSSI / QognifycoreTechnology or IntegrationONSSI (Qognify) is a key video management software partner. Emtek holds ONSSI Platinum Dealer status and Onssi Certified credentials, specializing in implementation and configuration of ONSSI/Qognify video management software.
• PelcocoreTechnology or IntegrationPelco is a global trusted IP camera and surveillance equipment manufacturer whose products are offered through Emtek's distribution and installation services.
• SonycoreTechnology or IntegrationSony is listed as a leading IP camera manufacturer with whom Emtek has built strong relationships for supplying and installing surveillance equipment.
• Samsung (Security)coreTechnology or IntegrationSamsung security products (IP cameras and surveillance systems) are part of Emtek's supplier relationships for video surveillance solutions.
• Canon (Security)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanon security cameras are among the IP camera brands offered through Emtek's video surveillance solutions.
• HikvisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationHikvision IP cameras and surveillance equipment are supplied through Emtek as part of their comprehensive video surveillance offerings.
• GeoVisioncoreTechnology or IntegrationGeoVision is a manufacturer of IP cameras and video management software included in Emtek's product portfolio for video surveillance solutions.
• Speco TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSpeco Technologies is an IP camera manufacturer whose products are distributed and installed by Emtek as part of their video surveillance offerings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Largest privately held security systems integrator in North America, providing design, installation, and service for electronic security, fire alarm, surveillance, and integrated building technology — directly overlapping with Emtek's alarm, video surveillance, and managed-monitoring offerings.
• M.C. Dean: Large-scale systems integrator focused on low-voltage, IT, cybersecurity, and security infrastructure for government, defense, and commercial enterprise — comparable in scope, certifications, and target customer profile to Emtek's enterprise/government business.
• Vector Security: Security systems integrator providing intrusion, video surveillance, fire alarm, access control, and 24/7 monitoring for commercial and residential customers — a direct analog to Emtek's alarm-installation and recurring-monitoring model.
• Black Box (AGC Networks): IT infrastructure and communications solutions provider specializing in network integration, structured cabling, voice/UC, and managed services — directly overlapping with Emtek's WAN/LAN/wireless and IT managed-services practice.
• NWN Corporation: IT managed services and infrastructure provider focused on networking, communications, collaboration, and security for enterprise and public-sector customers — comparable in customer segment and managed-services model to Emtek's enterprise practice.
• Securitas Technology (Stanley Security): Commercial security integrator offering electronic security, video surveillance, access control, and managed monitoring services to enterprise customers — closely comparable to Emtek's commercial security and 24/7 monitoring business.
• ADT Commercial: Commercial-focused security and life-safety provider offering intrusion, video surveillance, fire, and managed monitoring for enterprise and mid-market customers — directly comparable to Emtek's commercial alarm and 24/7 monitoring business.

Broad incumbents

• CDW Corporation: Large, multi-billion-dollar IT solutions and services provider offering hardware procurement, networking, security, and managed services across enterprise and SMB — a broad incumbent that competes with Emtek on enterprise network integration projects and supplies similar manufacturer partnerships.
• Insight Enterprises: Global IT solutions integrator offering hardware, software, services, and managed solutions to enterprise and mid-market buyers — comparable to Emtek on enterprise IT infrastructure and managed-services offerings, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Faith Technologies / Faith Group: Specialty systems integrator providing structured cabling, security, audio-visual, and building-technology solutions across commercial and industrial markets — comparable in service mix to Emtek, operating primarily in the Midwest region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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