What Cdvi Americas does

CDVI Americas is the North American operating division of privately held CDVI Group, a global access control manufacturer founded in 1999. From its headquarters in Laval, Quebec, the company designs and distributes a broad access control portfolio built on three core platforms — ATRIUM (web-based on-premise for up to 500 doors and 10,000 users), CENTAUR (modular hardware/software system for large multi-site deployments with up to 50,000 cards per controller), and STRATUS (cloud-based multi-site management launched in 2025) — together with a KRYPTO high-security variant offering end-to-end AES encryption. Supporting product lines span KRYPTO/MIFARE/125 kHz readers, MIFARE DESFire credentials, RADIUM wireless, U4GO UHF long-range, ievo biometrics, ROBIN IP intercoms, DIGIWAY door automation, maglocks, and standalone kits, totaling 192+ SKUs.

The company runs a channel-first go-to-market, selling exclusively through security distributors and certified installers rather than directly to end users, and serves nine vertical segments: residential, education, healthcare, gyms and leisure, small business, banking and finance, government, hotels and accommodation, and commercial/offices. Revenue mechanics rest on hardware sales as the primary stream, supplemented by one-time software licenses (CENTAUR editions, ATRIUM, mobile credentials) and, as of 2025, recurring cloud subscriptions via STRATUS. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are handled via regional sales managers covering Eastern Canada, Western Canada, USA Central, USA Western, and Mexico.

CDVI Americas is led by President Shawn Gore (28+ years of access control experience at DSC, Kantech, Brivo, and Keyscan), supported by a Controller, a Training Manager (Guildo Morneau, 20+ years), and a regional sales directorate covering Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Latin America/Caribbean. In 2025 the company accelerated its roadmap with multiple product launches (STRATUS, C900IP, KPROX/KPAD, ievo biometrics) and a strategic training partnership with Allegion. The business is privately held by CDVI Group with no institutional funding rounds or M&A disclosed in the source data.

Name

Cdvi Americas

Legal name

CDVI Ltd.

Website

https://cdvi.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CDVI Americas, the North American division of CDVI Group, manufactures and distributes access control solutions — including ATRIUM, KRYPTO, CENTAUR, and STRATUS platforms — through security distributors and installers serving commercial, government, healthcare, education, banking, and residential markets across Canada, the USA, Mexico, and Latin America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Laval

HQ country

Canada

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: CDVI generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical access control products including controllers, readers, credentials, locks, wireless transmitters/receivers, biometrics, intercoms, and accessories. Products are sold through distribution channels to security installers.
2. Software Licenses: Revenue from software products including CENTAUR software editions (Lite, Standard, Professional, Enterprise, Global), ATRIUM management software licenses, Floor Plan Manager, Mobile Credential licenses, and Unlock Card Source licenses.
3. Cloud Services (STRATUS): Cloud-based access control platform with centralized management capabilities, real-time monitoring, and secure data hosting for multi-site organizations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

CDVI Americas is the North American division of CDVI Group, manufacturing and distributing physical access control hardware and software. The portfolio spans online access control systems (ATRIUM, KRYPTO, CENTAUR, STRATUS), proximity and high-security card readers, biometric fingerprint/facial readers, electromagnetic locks, 433 MHz and UHF wireless transmitters, and IP-based intercom systems. Products are sold exclusively through security distributors and certified installers across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and Latin America.

Product overview

CDVI is a global manufacturer of access control, wireless, and locking solutions. Its portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on three main access control systems: ATRIUM (web-based on-premise for small-to-mid installations up to 500 doors/10,000 users), CENTAUR (modular hardware/software system for large multi-site deployments), and STRATUS (cloud-based platform). ATRIUM is available in a standard version and a KRYPTO high-security variant with end-to-end AES encryption and KRYPTO Mobile-PASS smartphone credentials. Supporting product lines span multiple reader technologies (KRYPTO High Security, MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, Standard 125 kHz, and the new dual-tech KPROX/KPAD), credential formats (cards, tags, keychains, wristbands, stickers), wireless solutions (RADIUM, RADIUM AES, U4GO UHF), biometric authentication (ievo fingerprint and facial recognition), IP intercom (ROBIN audio/video), door automation (DIGIWAY), locking solutions (door strikes, indoor/outdoor maglocks), standalone access control, and mobile applications (MyCDVI App, ATRIUM BT App, ATRIUM Finder App). All products are backed by a five-year warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ATRIUM Web-based on-premise access control system with embedded web server; controls up to 500 doors and 10,000 users. Free management software included; integrates with biometrics, cameras, and wireless door handles. Targeted at small-to-mid installations.
• KRYPTO High-security version of ATRIUM featuring end-to-end AES encryption with unique per-site and per-credential authentication keys to prevent card cloning. Supports KRYPTO Mobile-PASS smartphone credentials via Bluetooth. Aimed at banking, government, and high-security facilities.
• STRATUS Cloud-based access control platform with centralized management of users, doors, and permissions for single or multiple sites. Features AES256/TLS 1.3 encryption, sub-second dashboard response, and mobile credential support via KRYPTO.
• CENTAUR Modular access control solution for large multi-site installations with large cardholder populations. Includes C900IP controller and software editions (Lite, Standard, Professional, Global, Enterprise). Scalable via add-on modules including relay expansion, door expansion, elevator control, and destination reporting.
• KRYPTO High Security Readers High-security card readers and keypads with CDVI secure protocol, end-to-end AES encryption, and Bluetooth. Includes K1, K1BT, K2, K4, KPROG, and KMPLATE models.
• Standard 125 kHz Readers High-quality 125 kHz proximity readers and keypads available in multiple styles, colors, and materials. Quick setup with no complicated programming required.
• MIFARE DESFire Credentials Smart card credentials operating at 13.56 MHz with AES 128-bit encryption, compatible with KRYPTO readers. Eliminates card cloning risk.
• RADIUM Wireless 433 MHz RF transmitters and receivers for operating parking gates, garage doors, and wheelchair-accessible doors. Range up to 820 ft (250 m); uses KeeLoq Rolling Code for secure transactions.
• RADIUM AES Enhanced wireless solution combining AES128 encryption with KeeLoq rolling code to prevent remote cloning. Same 433 MHz RF with up to 820 ft range.
• U4GO (UHF) High-performance UHF (902-928 MHz) integrated system for long-range vehicle and people identification in parking facilities, gated communities, campuses, and rolling stock. Wiegand output compatible with access control systems.
• ievo Biometrics Biometric product line including ievo micro and ievo ultimate fingerprint readers, ievo interface control boards, desktop enrollment units, and IFACE facial recognition terminal. Multi-spectral imaging technology with anti-spoof liveness detection and storage of up to 50,000 fingerprint templates.
• ROBIN Intercom System IP-based audio and video door entry system powered by PoE. Includes Robin Audio Compact/Pro, Robin Video Compact/Pro, Robin Touch touchscreen video intercom, and Robin Doorbell (Apple HomeKit compatible). SIP-compatible for IP phone system integration.
• DIGIWAY Door Automation Sleek swing door automation solution with remote smartphone-assisted programming. Installs on single and double doors, both internal and external.
• C900IP Controller Latest CENTAUR 2-door IP controller with integrated IP port and pre-assembled universal power supply (120V/240V). On-board ethernet, embedded web page for address setting and firmware updates, fuse-less board; manages up to 50,000 cards.
• Standalone Access Control Cost-effective standalone access control solutions for up to two doors. Suited for small businesses with up to five doors and 20 users. Minimal wiring and no specialist training required.
• CENTAUR Software Editions Software editions for the CENTAUR system: Lite, Standard, Professional, Workstation, Global, and Enterprise. Provide comprehensive system management and cardholder management for multi-site and large installations.
• CENTAUR Hardware Modules Hardware expansion modules for CENTAUR: C900IP controller, lock control module, RS-485 network hub, relay expansion module, 2-door expansion module, elevator controller, destination reporting module, LCD tracker, and TCP/IP to RS-232 converter.
• KPROX & KPAD Dual-tech card reader (KPROX) and reader-keypad combo (KPAD) supporting both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz frequencies. IP65 weatherproof, IK10 impact resistant, operates at temperatures as low as -40°F. Compatible with KRYPTO Mobile-PASS smartphone credentials.

Quantifiable outcome

• ATRIUM supports up to 500 doors and 10,000 users
• +5 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles9 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AllegioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 September 2025CDVI partnered with Allegion for training initiatives. Allegion is a leading provider of security and access control solutions. The partnership focuses on training installers and professionals on CDVI product integration with Allegion systems.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Brivo: Cloud-native access control platform serving mid-market and enterprise with a subscription-based model. Highly comparable to CDVI's STRATUS cloud offering; notably, CDVI Americas President Shawn Gore previously held a senior role at Brivo, underscoring direct product and go-to-market overlap.
• Keyscan: Canadian access control manufacturer offering controllers, readers, and credentials for small-to-mid installations. Direct competitor to ATRIUM and CENTAUR in the North American market; Shawn Gore also held a senior role at Keyscan prior to joining CDVI.

Broad incumbents

• HID Global (Assa Abloy): Global leader in access control credentials, readers, and mobile authentication, including iCLASS SE and HID Signo lines. Overlaps directly with CDVI's MIFARE DESFire, KRYPTO, and KRYPTO Mobile-PASS products but operates at far greater scale across multiple verticals.
• dormakaba: Swiss-listed global provider of access solutions, door hardware, and enterprise security. Competes across CDVI's full portfolio (controllers, readers, locks, biometrics) with deeper enterprise and international coverage.
• Allegion: Global access control and door hardware provider (Schlage, Von Duprin, ISONAS) recently partnered with CDVI for training. A direct competitor in electromechanical locks and electronic access control with substantially greater scale and enterprise reach.
• ASSA ABLOY: Largest global lock and access solutions group (HID, Yale, HID Origo). Competes across CDVI's full hardware stack with unmatched manufacturing scale, vertical-specific certifications, and global installer relationships.
• Kantech (Johnson Controls): Established access control brand within Johnson Controls' security portfolio offering on-premise and cloud-connected solutions. Competes head-to-head with ATRIUM and CENTAUR at the SMB and mid-market; part of a much larger parent with greater R&D and distribution scale.
• Genetec (Synergis): Canadian-headquartered unified security platform with Synergis access control software tightly integrated to video. Competes with CENTAUR software at the enterprise tier and benefits from strong video adjacency that CDVI lacks.
• Honeywell Commercial Security: Diversified security and building management provider offering Pro-Watch and WIN-PAK access control suites. Competes with CENTAUR enterprise software; backstop of full building automation stack advantages Honeywell in large facility RFPs.

Emerging players

• Axis Communications (network access control): Network-centric access control leveraging Axis IP camera infrastructure; emerging player with strong integrator relationships in the same installer channel CDVI addresses. Partial overlap in IP-based door controllers and PoE intercoms (ROBIN).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cdvius
• Xx.com/CDVIAmericas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 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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