RB Networks

What RB Networks does

RB Networks is a Chennai-based private retailer and systems integrator, founded in 2014 and operating from Kodambakkam in Tamil Nadu, India. The company aggregates and installs third-party security, communication, and networking hardware across seven product categories: CCTV surveillance systems (analog and IP, including Hikvision ColorVu and AcuSense-enabled cameras, PTZ, NVR/DVR), biometric access control and time attendance (ESSL and Aiface fingerprint, facial recognition, and palm terminals), public address systems (Bosch and Ahuja loudspeakers, amplifiers, microphones), Matrix Eternity IP PBX telephony, networking infrastructure (Commscope, Molex, D-Link, NETGEAR, Ubiquiti fiber, cabling, switches, routers, and access points), WiFi routers, and video door phones. Technology depth is concentrated in integration and deployment rather than in-house R&D, with the company describing an R&D function dedicated to evaluating emerging third-party technologies.

The business model is direct-to-customer hardware sales with quote-based (enquiry-driven) pricing, supplemented by installation, configuration, and after-sales maintenance services that constitute a professional services revenue stream. Customer segments span corporate offices and IT parks (primary), manufacturing industries, educational institutions, retail and commercial establishments, and residential/gated communities. Scale is modest: 10-49 employees, 1,000-5,000 square meter factory footprint, and a self-reported annual output value of Rs. 1 Crore - Rs. 5 Crore (approximately US$200,000 - US$1,000,000). Legal ownership is concentrated with B Suresh Kumar and M Kirubakaran, with no institutional investors or parent company disclosed.

Go-to-market relies on the company website (rbnetwork.co.in) as the primary channel, with supplementary presence on the Pepagora B2B marketplace; contact methods include phone, WhatsApp, email, and enquiry forms. The company claims a broad international footprint via contact listings for 70+ countries, though operating geographies are coded as India-domestic and no international revenue split or distribution partnerships are disclosed. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or public strategic moves are recorded.

Name

RB Networks

Legal name

RB Networks

Website

https://rbnetwork.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RB Networks is a Chennai-based private security and networking retailer and integrator, founded in 2014, reselling and installing CCTV, biometric access control, PA, EPABX, and networking infrastructure from Hikvision, ESSL, Bosch, Matrix, and others for corporate, manufacturing, education, retail, and residential customers across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Chennai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Hardware Sales: Sale of physical security products including CCTV cameras, biometric access control devices, video door phones, and associated hardware components. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with no explicit subscription component mentioned.
2. Networking Equipment Sales: Sale of networking infrastructure products including routers, switches, fiber optic cables, patch panels, and network accessories. Products are sourced from brands like Commscope, Molex, D-Link, NETGEAR, and Ubiquiti.
3. Communication Systems Sales: Sale of PA systems and EPABX telephone systems including speakers, microphones, amplifiers, and PBX hardware from brands like Bosch and Matrix.
4. Installation and Maintenance Services: The company provides complete installation, configuration, and after-sales maintenance support for all products and systems. While service pricing is not explicitly disclosed, this represents a professional services revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

RB Networks is a Chennai-based retailer and system integrator that sells and installs physical security and networking hardware, including CCTV surveillance cameras, ESSL-powered biometric and access control systems, Bosch/Ahuja PA systems, Matrix EPABX telephone systems, structured cabling, WiFi routers, and video door phones. The company sources products from established brands and provides complete installation, configuration, and after-sales maintenance services for commercial and residential customers in India.

Product overview

RB Network is a Chennai-based security and networking solutions provider offering a comprehensive product portfolio across seven main categories: CCTV surveillance (wireless cameras, IP cameras, PTZ cameras, NVR/DVR systems, body worn cameras, dash cameras), Biometric access control and time attendance (ESSL and Aiface branded fingerprint scanners, facial recognition terminals, palm scanners, door locks), PA systems (Bosch and Ahuja loudspeakers, microphones, mixer amplifiers), EPABX/telecom systems (Matrix Eternity IP PBX), networking equipment (Commscope, Molex, D-Link, Netgear, Ubiquiti fiber/cables/connectors/switches/routers/access points), WiFi routers, and video door phone systems (2-wire/4-wire intercoms). The company also provides installation, maintenance, and after-sales support services for both commercial and residential customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCTV Surveillance Systems Comprehensive CCTV surveillance offerings including wireless cameras, IP cameras, PTZ cameras, body worn cameras, car dash cameras, HD cameras, NVR, DVR systems, and related accessories (brackets, power supplies, switches) for analog and IP-based security monitoring across commercial and residential environments.
• Biometric Access Control and Time Attendance Systems ESSL and Aiface-powered biometric solutions including fingerprint scanners, facial recognition terminals, palm scanners, RFID/card systems, door locks, and exit switches for secure access control and employee attendance tracking in offices and institutions.
• PA System Bosch and Ahuja branded public address and audio systems including cabinet loudspeakers, ceiling speakers, microphones, mixer amplifiers, wireless microphones, audio mixers, and related accessories for commercial building sound coverage.
• EPABX (Private Branch Exchange) Matrix Eternity IP PBX systems and Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange solutions for business telecommunications and call management.
• Network and Accessories Commscope, Molex, D-Link, Netgear, and Ubiquiti networking equipment including fiber optic cables and connectors, patch panels, network cabinets, switches, routers, access points, CAT6/CAT6A cables, HDMI extenders, and UPS power systems for structured network infrastructure.
• WiFi Routers Wireless networking equipment including WiFi routers, Nighthawk mesh systems, WiFi 6 routers, access points, and wireless bridges for home, office, and security network applications.
• Video Door Phone 2-wire and 4-wire video intercom systems with indoor monitors and outdoor camera units for residential and commercial entry communication and access control.
• Installation, Configuration, and After-Sales Maintenance Services Complete installation, configuration, and after-sales maintenance support for all security and networking products sold, covering CCTV, biometric, PA, EPABX, and networking systems for both commercial and residential customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Factory size 1000-5000 square meters with dedicated assembly, integration, and testing zones
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ESSL (Security Solution Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationRB Networks specializes in ESSL-powered biometric solutions including ESSL fingerprint attendance machines, facial recognition systems, and access control devices. ESSL is presented as a key technology partner powering their secure entry management and employee tracking offerings. Products include ESSL X990, ICLOCK990, F18, F22, SF100, K30 Pro, and various facial recognition terminals.
• Hikvision (Surveillance Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationRB Networks offers Hikvision products including ColorVu cameras (4MP Smart Hybrid Light, 8MP AcuSense Motorized Varifocal Dome), Turbo HD cameras, and associated surveillance technology. Products feature Hikvision's AcuSense AI detection and ColorVu imaging technologies for advanced surveillance capabilities.
• Bosch (PA Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationRB Networks provides Bosch PA system products including Cabinet Loudspeakers, Compact Ceiling Speakers, Ceiling Loudspeakers, microphones, mixer amplifiers, and mixer 2-channel systems. Bosch is positioned as a key brand for their public address and audio solutions.
• Matrix (EPABX Systems)coreTechnology or IntegrationRB Networks offers Matrix Eternity IP PBX systems including ME, LE, PE, and GE models for business communication solutions. Matrix Eternity systems provide IP-based private branch exchange functionality for enterprise communications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zicom Electronic Security Systems: Indian electronic security company providing CCTV, access control, fire safety, and integrated security solutions to enterprise and SMB customers. Directly comparable as a multi-category Indian security systems integrator.
• CP Plus: Indian-origin CCTV, surveillance, and security products brand with nationwide distribution. Comparable as a competing Indian security hardware supplier overlapping with RB Networks' surveillance product line.
• ADT India: Indian arm of global security systems integrator ADT, offering intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and monitoring services to enterprise and residential customers. Directly comparable as a security systems integrator operating across multiple product categories in India.
• Matrix Comsec: Indian manufacturer of telecom and security products including IP PBX systems, access control, and time-attendance solutions. Directly comparable as both a Matrix EPABX supplier to RB Networks and a competitor in unified communication and access control.
• Hikvision India: Indian subsidiary of global CCTV and surveillance OEM Hikvision. Comparable as both a key RB Networks brand partner and a competitor via its own distribution network serving integrators and end customers in India.
• Prama Hikvision: Indian security and surveillance brand (associated with Hikvision distribution) offering CCTV and integrated security solutions across enterprise and SMB segments. Comparable as a competing Indian security hardware and solutions brand.
• Godrej Security Solutions: Indian security solutions arm of the Godrej group offering safes, electronic security, access control, and surveillance solutions. Comparable as a diversified Indian security solutions provider with multi-vertical customer reach.
• D-Link India: Indian subsidiary of networking equipment vendor D-Link selling switches, routers, and connectivity products. Comparable as both a networking partner to RB Networks and a competitor in the networking hardware segment.

Emerging players

• Securens Systems: Indian electronic security systems integrator offering CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and integrated solutions to enterprise customers. Comparable as an Indian security integrator of similar scale to RB Networks.
• ESSL Security: Indian biometric access control and time-attendance hardware brand that is also RB Networks' core biometric technology partner. Comparable as a competing supplier of biometric security devices in the Indian market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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