CDIS

What CDIS does

CDIS Communications, Inc. is a privately held, woman-owned small disadvantaged business founded in 2008 and headquartered in Hampton, Virginia. The company delivers design-build telecommunication infrastructure, structured cabling, CATV, CCTV/IP surveillance, building security and control, and cyber-security services, primarily to federal and military agencies, national telecom carriers, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and commercial/industrial customers across the United States. Its core technology portfolio spans fiber-optic and CAT5e/CAT6 structured cabling, Sumitomo FutureFlex air-blown fiber systems, digital and analog CCTV, biometric and building-automation access control, and IT cyber-security services such as penetration testing and digital forensics, supported by BICSI, Jones NCTI, and more than 15 manufacturer certifications plus security-cleared personnel.

CDIS generates revenue primarily through project-based installation contracts and managed-service agreements rather than recurring software or licensing fees. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per project scope, with multi-year contracts in place for national telecom carrier work (notably Cox Communications in the Hampton Roads VA and Oceanside CA cable markets) and project-driven engagements for federal, military, and commercial clients. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise field sales, certified partnerships with telecom carriers as an alternative installer, and sub-contracting through prime construction and security contractors. The company operates from three US offices (Hampton VA, Oceanside CA, Tempe AZ) and employs 225+ professionally trained personnel, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company.

Name

CDIS

Legal name

CDIS Communications, Inc.

Website

https://cdiscorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CDIS Communications is a woman-owned, SDB-certified US contractor delivering design-build telecom infrastructure, structured cabling, CATV, CCTV, building security, and cyber-security services to federal, military, telecom carrier, and commercial clients across Virginia, California, and Arizona.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hampton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

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. Infrastructure Installation Services: One-time installation services for telecommunication infrastructure including fiber optic, CAT5/CAT6 cabling, CATV, satellite systems, CCTV, and security systems. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with government and commercial clients.
2. Design-Build Engineering: CAD engineering and drafting services for telecommunication cabling design and build applications following Federal, State and Municipal building codes
3. CATV Infrastructure Contracts: Long-term contracts with national telecom companies (Cox Communications) for CATV installation and repair services in specific cable markets (Hampton Roads VA, Oceanside CA)
4. Maintenance and Emergency Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance agreements and emergency repair/restoration services for installed infrastructure
5. Cyber-Security Services: Risk assessments, penetration testing, policy development, and digital forensics services for corporate, municipal and US Government entities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CDIS Communications, Inc. is a woman-owned small disadvantaged business that provides enterprise-scale telecommunication infrastructure installation services, including fiber-optic and CAT5e/CAT6 structured cabling, CATV/satellite infrastructure, air-blown fiber systems, CCTV/IP surveillance, building security and access control, cyber-security, CAD design-build engineering, and directional boring/trenching for federal, military, telecom, and commercial clients across the United States.

Product overview

CDIS (Communications, Inc.) is a premier provider of high technology telecommunication infrastructure, security and cabling services and products. The company offers a portfolio of interrelated services centered on telecommunication infrastructure installation and security. The core offerings include structured cabling services (fiber optic, CAT5/CAT6), cabling design-build engineering, air-blown fiber systems, cable TV/satellite infrastructure, CCTV/IP camera surveillance, building security and control systems, cyber-security services, and directional boring/trenching. These services work together to provide comprehensive communication and security infrastructure solutions for government, commercial, and residential customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Telecommunication Data Cabling Services Professional enterprise-scale fiber-optic and CAT5e/CAT6 network cabling installation services for corporations, U.S. Federal, and municipal government entities, including planning, material provision, installation, repair, and maintenance of structured cabling systems.
• Cabling Design-Build Engineering Interior and exterior CAD engineering and drafting services for telecommunication cabling design and build applications, providing complete advanced telecommunication infrastructure planning, design, and full building capability for federal, state, and municipal clients.
• Air-Blown Fiber Systems Air-blown fiber (ABF) installation services using compressed air to blow fiber cables through pre-installed tubes, offering greater flexibility for expansion, less disruption to business operations, and rapid future network expansion in hours rather than days.
• Cable TV / Satellite Infrastructure Installation Enterprise-level cable TV and satellite TV installation, repair, and maintenance services including aerial and underground CATV cabling, pole placement, amplifiers, taps, couplers, splicing, and underground dips, currently serving Cox Communications' Hampton Roads VA and Oceanside CA cable markets.
• CCTV / IP Camera Surveillance Solutions Installation and configuration of high-performance security surveillance networks including traditional analog CCTV systems and digital IP-based network cameras with advanced digital recording, infrared night-vision, pan-tilt-zoom features, and control room installation.
• Building Security & Control Systems Design and installation of building security systems monitoring and controlling access privileges, mechanical and electrical installations, fire protection, burglary, assault, and emergency communications, including biometric access control, motion detection, and building automation/energy management systems.
• Cyber-Security Services Critical cyber-security services including digital forensics, risk assessments, penetration testing, and IT security policy and plan development that protect IT frameworks and information assets for corporate, municipal, and U.S. Government entities.
• Directional Boring & Trenching Underground construction trenching and boring installation services for private and public utility and telecommunication distribution entities, using horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to install conduits under buildings, driveways, streets, and other obstacles with reduced environmental disruption.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple awards from Cox Communications including Contractor of the Year 2016 and 2017, and Customer Satisfaction awards (East and West Coast)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Network Integrity SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS is a certified partner of Network Integrity Systems, an Integrated Cyber and Physical Security solutions provider serving the US Government, US Military and US Government Defense Contractors. This partnership enables CDIS to deliver specialized security services to classified and sensitive government facilities.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS is an AXIS IP Camera Certified installer. CDIS technicians receive regular training from Axis on its numerous IP camera application solutions. Axis is the world's leading expert in network video solutions.
• Berk-Tek (Nexans)coreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS employees are certified Berk-Tek installers having completed industry training requirements. Berk-Tek is recognized for excellence in quality and service in fiber optic and UTP copper product lines.
• Ortronics (Legrand)coreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS employees are certified Ortronics installers. Ortronics is a global leader in network infrastructure solutions offering connectivity and physical support products for LAN, SAN, and data center applications.
• PanduitcoreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS is a certified Panduit installer. Panduit provides world-class solutions for physical infrastructure including communication, computing, power, control and security systems.
• CorningcoreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS is a Corning Certified installer. Corning offers high quality industrial fiber optic, CATV, local-long-haul-wireless network products.
• Sumitomo FutureFlexcoreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS is a Sumitomo certified installer for FutureFlex air-blown fiber systems. FutureFlex is the first and most technologically proven air-blown fiber system in North America, used by enterprise networks including the Pentagon, CNN, ESPN, and major institutions.
• SiemoncoreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS is a Siemon certified installer. Siemon is an industry leader in high quality, high-performance network cabling solutions including copper category 5e, 6, 6A, 7/7A, and fiber cabling systems.
• MolexcoreTechnology or IntegrationCDIS employees are certified Molex installers. Molex is a leading one-source supplier of data interconnect products including electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens (Smart Infrastructure): Global industrial and infrastructure company with building security, automation, and cybersecurity offerings. Competes with CDIS at the higher end of enterprise and government building security deployments.
• Johnson Controls: Global building technologies company with a large security, access control, and building-automation portfolio overlapping CDIS's Building Security & Control Systems practice. Much broader portfolio but a relevant incumbent in shared customer accounts.
• Quanta Services: Large infrastructure services provider with telecom construction, fiber optic, and electric power capabilities. Broad incumbent competing for similar federal and carrier infrastructure work at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Henkels & McCoy: Infrastructure contractor providing engineering and construction services for communications, utility, and pipeline markets including fiber and coaxial builds. Comparable scope in telecom infrastructure construction.
• IES Communications: Subsidiary of IES Holdings providing low-voltage, structured cabling, AV, security, and wireless infrastructure services to commercial and government clients. Closest direct comparable in scope, delivery model, and customer mix to CDIS.
• Black Box (AGC Networks): Network infrastructure services provider specializing in structured cabling, unified communications, and data-center connectivity for enterprise and government clients. Closely aligned product scope to CDIS's core cabling offerings.
• Faith Technologies: National electrical and specialty systems contractor with significant low-voltage, structured cabling, security, and building-automation practices serving commercial and industrial customers. Similar design-build execution model to CDIS.
• Dycom Industries: Specialty contractor providing engineering, construction, and maintenance services to telecommunications providers. Comparable field-services model for outside-plant and cable infrastructure work.
• M.C. Dean: Large-scale electrical and electronic systems integrator delivering complex low-voltage, security, communications, and cyber-physical systems to federal, military, and commercial customers. Comparable federal-clearance-driven business model to CDIS.
• Rosendin Electric: Employee-owned electrical contractor with low-voltage communications and security divisions serving commercial, data center, and government projects. Comparable mix of design-build structured cabling and security installations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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