What Communications Technologies does

Communications Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is a privately held technology services company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri. The company provides integrated communication and security solutions organized around three pillars: concealed weapons detection (CEIA OPENGATE wire-free screening portals and Omnilert AI-powered firearm detection software), physical security systems (Avigilon Unity Video 8 video surveillance, access control, intercoms, panoramic cameras, and AI video analytics), and cloud telephony and unified communications (MyCloud UCaaS, UCCloud, cloud contact center, hosted PBX, SIP trunking, and legacy Zultys/Allworx/Wildix/Toshiba support).

CTI operates as a carrier-neutral solutions aggregator, representing over 200 solution providers including major carriers (Verizon, AT&T, Comcast Business, Lumen, RingCentral) and technology vendors (Avigilon, CEIA, Omnilert, Zultys, Yealink, Metaswitch) to design custom blended solutions. The company monetizes through a mix of recurring UCaaS subscriptions, hardware sales (weapons detection portals, cameras), professional services (consulting, design, installation), and managed services with 24/7 support. Sales are consultative and direct, targeting mid-market to enterprise customers across education, government, healthcare, hospitality, retail, entertainment, and religious institutions. The company is founder-owned, has 11–50 employees, claims 25+ years of industry experience and 200+ years of combined staff expertise, and reports thousands of customers served. No external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

Communications Technologies

Legal name

Communications Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://cti-stl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Communications Technologies, Inc. is a privately held, Chesterfield, Missouri–based integrator founded in 1999 that bundles concealed weapons detection, video security, and cloud telephony/UCaaS solutions for schools, government, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and event venues across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Communications and Security Systems

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Telecommunications (517), All Other Telecommunications (517810)

SIC

Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385), Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661), Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial/Office Video Entry & Reception Intercom Systems (HSAHAIAG), Video Intercom Systems (Indoor Stations + Door Stations) (HSAHAIAC)

Keywords

• Unified communications services
• Video surveillance systems
• Access control solutions
• Weapons detection systems
• Cloud telephony solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Chesterfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cloud Communications and UCaaS Subscriptions: Recurring subscription revenue from cloud-based unified communications services including MyCloud UCaaS platform, UCCloud, and hosted telephony solutions. Includes PSTN connectivity, toll-free numbers, auto attendant, direct-dial numbers, call recording, call analytics, mobile and desktop applications, cloud PBX, audio and video conferencing, team presence, call queues, and unified voicemail.
2. Concealed Weapons Detection Hardware: One-time hardware sales of OPENGATE weapons detection systems, CEIA metal detection equipment, and related physical security screening products. Systems are wire-free, self-powered, and portable with smartphone app integration.
3. Security Systems Hardware and Software: Video surveillance cameras, access control systems, Avigilon Unity Video platform, intercom systems, and related security infrastructure including 4K video and panoramic cameras.
4. Professional Services: Consulting, design, implementation, and deployment services for communication and security solutions. Includes project management, installation, configuration, and ongoing support.
5. Managed Services and Support: Ongoing technical support, maintenance, and managed services for deployed systems including 24/7 emergency support options.
6. Business Data and Voice Connectivity: Telecommunications connectivity services including SIP trunking, business voice services, and network connectivity through partnerships with over 200 solution providers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Communications Technologies is a technology services company that designs, deploys, and supports integrated business communications, unified communications, and physical security solutions. Its portfolio spans three pillars: (1) concealed weapons detection via OPENGATE portable screening portals and Omnilert AI-powered firearm detection, (2) security systems including Avigilon Unity Video 8 surveillance, access control, intercoms, and AI video analytics, and (3) cloud telephony anchored by the MyCloud UCaaS and UCCloud platforms, plus multi-carrier voice/data connectivity.

Product overview

Communications Technologies provides a multi-layered protection portfolio combining concealed weapons detection, security systems, and cloud telephony. The weapons detection suite includes OPENGATE (wire-free, self-powered portable screening portals for detecting mass casualty metal threats) and OMNILERT (AI-powered visual gun detection software that processes video streams from existing cameras to detect firearms within 0.3-1 seconds). The security systems portfolio centers on Avigilon Unity Video 8 software with associated surveillance cameras, access control, and AI analytics (facial recognition, appearance search, LPR). The cloud telephony offering is anchored by MyCloud UCaaS and UCCloud platforms providing unified communications, contact center, and hosted telephony, complemented by resold VoIP systems from Zultys, Allworx, and Wildix. The company serves diverse industries including schools, healthcare, government, retail, and hospitality with solutions scaled from small businesses to large enterprises.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OPENGATE Weapons Detection System

Quantifiable outcome

• Weapons detection notification within 1.5-2 seconds of threat detection
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

Integration15 records

AI capability10 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CEIAcoreTechnology or IntegrationCEIA is a technology partner providing the OPENGATE weapons detection system. CTI is an authorized distributor and integrator of CEIA's groundbreaking wire-free, self-powered, portable weapons detection portal for automatic screening of people in transit.
• OmnilertcoreTechnology or IntegrationOmnilert provides AI-powered visual gun detection software integrated with CTI's security solutions. The technology detects active shooters in 0.3-1 seconds and triggers automated response workflows including police notification and door locking.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon provides Unity Video security platform including comprehensive video security, access control, AI-assisted monitoring and threat detection, facial recognition, appearance search, license plate recognition, and concealed weapons detection integration.
• IsonassupportingTechnology or IntegrationIsonas provides surveillance equipment integrated into CTI's security systems offerings.
• ZultyssupportingTechnology or IntegrationZultys provides IP telephony solutions including MXIE, ZAC Desktop software, mobile applications, and unified communications platforms supported by CTI.
• YealinksupportingTechnology or IntegrationYealink provides IP phone hardware including SIP-T40G, SIP-T42S, SIP-T46S, SIP-T48S, SIP-T53W, SIP-T54W, and SIP-T58A models used with UCaaS platforms.
• MetaswitchsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMetaswitch provides underlying UCaaS platform technology including MaX UC Desktop and Mobile clients, CommPortal end user and admin portals, and iACD call center applications.
• MiaRecsupportingTechnology or IntegrationMiaRec provides call recording functionality integrated with UCaaS platforms with video tutorials and user guides available through CTI resources.
• XmediussupportingTechnology or IntegrationXmedius provides hosted fax solutions integrated with UCaaS platforms for fax from email and fax from portal capabilities.
• AllworxsupportingTechnology or IntegrationLegacy Allworx IP telephony systems including Verge IP phones, Allworx Manager software, and Interact applications. CTI continues to support existing installations.
• WildixsupportingTechnology or IntegrationWildix provides collaboration and hardware solutions including WP4X and Vision series phones, Kite demo platform, and Wizyconf video conferencing. CTI supports Wildix deployments with training and technical documentation.
• RingCentralsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor UCaaS provider represented through CTI's multi-carrier solutions approach. CTI can integrate RingCentral offerings as part of custom blended customer solutions.
• VerizonsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor telecommunications carrier providing connectivity services through CTI's carrier-neutral solutions. Part of 200+ provider network enabling custom blended solutions.
• AT&T SolutionssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAT&T business solutions provider integrated into CTI's multi-carrier approach for enterprise communications and connectivity services.
• Comcast BusinesssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness telecommunications services provider integrated into CTI's carrier-neutral solutions portfolio for data and voice connectivity.
• LumensupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnterprise connectivity and communications services provider. Part of CTI's network of over 200 solution providers for customized customer solutions.
• Multiple Carriers (200+)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCTI partners with local, national and international carriers including 8x8, ACC Business, Advantix, AireSpring, ANPI, Arkadin, AT&T, BCN, Bigleaf, Birch, Broad Sky, Broadview, Comcast Business, EarthLink, Five9, Frontier, Fuze, GoTo Connect, Granite, Level 3, Lumen, Masergy, Mediacom, MegaPath, Megaport, MetTel, Mitel, NetCarrier, NTT, QTS, Rackspace, Rapid Scale, RCN Business, RingCentral, Spectrum, SuddenLink, Tata, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon, Vonage, Windstream, XO, Zayo, and many others to provide full toolkit for businesses from smallest to largest enterprise.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Convergint Technologies: Large North American security, fire, and life-safety systems integrator offering video surveillance, access control, and integrated communications. Closest direct peer in business model: multi-vendor integration with consultative selling to enterprise, government, healthcare, and education customers.
• Vector Security: Regional commercial and residential security integrator providing intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and monitoring services. Comparable as a security systems integrator serving SMB and mid-market with similar product breadth and customer profile.
• Koorsen Security & Technology: Midwest-based security and fire/life safety integrator offering video, access control, intrusion, and managed services. Closely comparable geographic focus (Midwest US), customer segments, and integrated solutions approach to CTI.
• Granite Telecommunications: Multi-carrier business communications and managed services provider offering voice, data, UCaaS, and security solutions to enterprise and government. Highly comparable carrier-neutral, multi-vendor distribution model and customer base to CTI's telecom business.
• TPx Communications: Managed services provider of UCaaS, managed IT, and connectivity for SMB and mid-market. Comparable in combining unified communications with managed security and serving multi-site commercial customers.

Broad incumbents

• ADT Commercial (Securitas): Major commercial security integrator and monitoring provider offering intrusion, video, access control, and managed services at national scale. Larger and broader portfolio than CTI, but competes for the same mid-market and enterprise security integration deals.
• Johnson Controls: Global integrated building solutions provider including OpenBlue security, access control, video surveillance, and building communications. Overlaps with CTI in commercial security and unified communications but at vastly larger scale across enterprise and government.

Emerging players

• Evolv Technology: AI-powered weapons detection vendor (Evolv Express) competing directly with CEIA OPENGATE that CTI distributes. Targets the same K-12, healthcare, and event venue customers with similar sub-second detection value proposition.
• Patriot One Technologies: AI-driven concealed weapons detection vendor with multi-sensor screening solutions. Direct competitor to the OPENGATE/Omnilert bundle CTI offers, focused on schools, casinos, and event venues.

Regional players

• Doyle Security Services: Regional US security integrator offering intrusion, video surveillance, access control, and monitoring primarily in the Northeast and Midwest. Comparable regional focus and product mix to CTI but limited geographic overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CTISTL

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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