What Jet Stream does

Jet Stream Systems, Inc. is a privately held value-added distributor and integrator of professional IP video surveillance technology, headquartered in Augusta, Kansas, and founded circa 2009. The company operates as a U.S. channel partner for Milesight and Uniview (UNV) cameras and NVRs, and distributes the Obseron video management software, with a product catalog spanning cloud and on-premise VMS, network cameras (2MP to 12MP, including PTZ, panoramic, bullet, dome, mini, and ANPR/LPR variants), network video recorders (4- to 64-channel), PoE switches, purpose-built security servers (e.g., the BV100 rackmount/desktop appliance), Milesight LoRaWAN IoT sensors, network horn speakers, solar power systems, and a full accessories line of mounts, surveillance hard drives (WD Purple 2TB-18TB), and expandable cable masts.

The company's go-to-market combines inside sales (outbound cold calling, vendor leads, bi-monthly technology webinars, full sales lifecycle through product demos) with a reseller and system integrator program offering partner discounts and engineering support for job specifications. A stated differentiator is full system provisioning prior to shipping — pre-configured IP addresses and camera settings — that reduces installation complexity for downstream integrators. The customer base spans security integrators and contractors, municipalities and government institutions (supported by NDAA-compliant Milesight product lines), and construction and industrial sites served through the BIGView sub-brand for mobile and portable surveillance. AI features (face detection, ANPR/LPR, human body detection, vehicle attribute recognition, hard hat and fire/smoke detection, sound AI for gunshots and screaming, heat mapping, and PTZ auto-tracking) are offered as differentiating analytics inside the Milesight and Uniview hardware stack, accessed by end customers through the Obseron VMS or vendor VMS platforms.

Name

Jet Stream

Legal name

Jet Stream Systems, Inc.

Website

https://jetstreamsys.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jet Stream Systems is a value-added U.S. distributor and integrator of IP video surveillance technology, distributing Milesight and Uniview cameras, NVRs, and the Obseron VMS to security integrators, municipalities, government, and construction/industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of IP cameras (Milesight AI, Uniview UNV), NVRs, PoE switches, surveillance servers, mounts, accessories, and storage solutions. Products sold through e-commerce shop with dealer-exclusive pricing.
2. Software Licenses: Obseron VMS (Video Management Software) sold as standalone software licensing.
3. Value-Added Distribution Services: Full system provisioning and configuration prior to shipping, engineering support for job specifications, and technical expertise provided to integration partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Jet Stream Systems is a value-added distributor and integrator of professional IP surveillance solutions, supplying IP cameras, network video recorders, video management software (cloud and on-premise), servers, and supporting accessories. The company distributes partner-manufactured products from Milesight and Uniview under its own brand alongside its Obseron VMS and BIGView mobile surveillance sub-brand, and pre-configures systems (IP addresses and camera settings) prior to shipping to security integrators, contractors, and municipalities across the United States.

Product overview

Jet Stream Systems is a video surveillance technology company offering a comprehensive IP security ecosystem combining hardware and software solutions. The core offering includes IP surveillance software available in both cloud and on-premise deployment options, complemented by two primary camera product lines: Milesight AI Cameras (with panoramic, PTZ, dome, bullet, and mini form factors featuring AI analytics, ANPR, and up to 12MP resolution) and Uniview UNV cameras (with LightHunter and ColorHunter technologies). Recording infrastructure includes Milesight and Uniview NVRs/XVRs ranging from 4 to 64 channels. The BIGView sub-brand provides mobile/portable surveillance for construction and industrial applications. Supporting products include Milesight IoT sensors (LoRaWAN-based environmental monitoring), IP horn speakers with SIP/VoIP integration, solar power solutions for off-grid deployments, and comprehensive accessories (mounts, PoE switches, storage drives). The Obseron VMS software provides centralized video management. Together, these products form a complete professional surveillance solution with particular strength in AI-powered analytics including ANPR/LPR, face detection, vehicle/people counting, heat mapping, and intrusion detection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IP Surveillance Software (Cloud & On-Premise) Video management software available in cloud-hosted and on-premise deployment models for managing IP surveillance systems, cameras, and recording infrastructure across networked deployments.
• Milesight AI Camera Line AI-powered network camera portfolio from Milesight, including Panoramic (180°/360° fisheye), PTZ (speed domes up to 36X optical zoom), Pro (motorized varifocal bullet/dome), Mini, and specialty cameras (ANPR/LPR, color night vision, low-light) ranging from 2MP to 12MP resolution with H.265/H.264 compression.
• Uniview (UNV) IP Camera Line

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability19 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MilesightcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor camera manufacturer partner providing AI-powered network cameras including panoramic, PTZ, Pro, Mini series, IoT sensors, NVRs, LPR cameras, and solar-powered security solutions sold through Jet Stream's distribution channel.
• Uniview (UNV)coreTechnology or IntegrationCamera manufacturer partner supplying IP cameras (5MP, 4MP, 8MP), analog HD, NVRs, PoE switches, and camera mounts under the UNV brand through Jet Stream's distribution network.
• ObseroncoreTechnology or IntegrationVMS (Video Management Software) partner providing Obseron surveillance software solutions sold alongside hardware products for complete system deployments.
• BIGViewcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company specializing in smart mobile surveillance solutions for construction, infrastructure, and industrial environments. Jet Stream promotes BIGView products and careers alongside their main product lines, indicating a close corporate relationship.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ADI Global Distribution: Largest value-added distributor of low-voltage security, AV, and networking products in North America. Direct head-to-head competitor with Jet Stream across IP cameras, NVRs, access control, and security integrator channel support.
• Scansource Security (now part of Wesco Anixter): Specialty distributor of physical-security and networking solutions serving integrators and resellers. Overlap with Jet Stream in cameras, VMS, and integrator channel across the United States.
• PSA Security Network: Member-owned cooperative of security and systems integrators with central distribution of IP surveillance, access control, and intrusion products. Directly comparable distribution and integrator-support model.
• Tri-Ed Distribution (now Anixter/Wesco): Specialty security distribution business integrated into Wesco; supplies IP video surveillance, intrusion, and access control to integrators with value-added services — similar role to Jet Stream in the channel.

Broad incumbents

• Genetec: Major VMS / unified security platform vendor (Security Center, AutoVu LPR, Omnicast). Competes with Jet Stream's Obseron VMS offering and represents the dominant partner alternative for integrators sourcing large-scale VMS deployments.
• Milestone Systems: Leading open-platform VMS vendor whose software is frequently bundled with IP cameras and NVRs distributed through channels like Jet Stream's. Competes indirectly through integrator mindshare for VMS selection.
• Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin/Wisenet): Manufacturer of IP cameras and NVRs with direct U.S. distribution and NDAA-compliant lineup — competing manufacturer whose products Jet Stream could alternatively distribute, and a direct alternative for Jet Stream's Milesight/Uniview offering.
• Axis Communications: Global leader in network video and IP cameras with strong integrator channel programs and ONVIF founding-member status. Represents the incumbent alternative camera brand whose third-party distribution channels overlap with Jet Stream's integrator customers.
• Hikvision USA: Largest IP-camera manufacturer globally, subject to NDAA and several U.S. state bans. Acts as the displaced alternative that NDAA-compliant distributors like Jet Stream (via Milesight/Uniview) have been positioned to replace.

Emerging players

• Convergint Technologies: Large North American security systems integrator deploying IP video, access control, and intrusion across enterprise/government. Jet Stream's distributor-customers overlap, and Convergint's appetite for pre-configured, NDAA-compliant solutions parallels BIGView's value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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