What KT Telecop does

KT Telecop (케이티텔레캅 주식회사) is a South Korean platform-based security services provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of KT Corporation, headquartered in Seoul with six regional headquarters (Seoul, Busan, Gwangju, Daejeon, Daegu, and Gangbuk) enabling nationwide 24/7 monitoring and dispatch coverage. Founded in 2006 (with the predecessor TeleCap service launched in 1997) and rebranded under KT in 2009, the company offers intelligent CCTV, dispatch security, access control, integrated security, and facility management (FM) services to residential, SMB/commercial retail, enterprise, and EV charging customers.

The company's core technology is the GiGAeyes platform, a cloud-based security stack integrating AI video analytics, IoT sensors, and a nationwide monitoring center network. Proprietary capabilities include AI-powered intrusion, fire, and loitering detection; AI Privacy Cam (real-time face masking for YouTube live streaming); thermal-imaging fire monitoring for EV charging stations (EV-SAFER); AI-optimized dispatch routing; and voice-activated emergency response via AI speaker integration. The platform supports an expanding portfolio of products across the GiGAeyes i-type cloud services (i-GUARD, i-CARE, i-PASS, i-VIEW), add-on modules (Live TV, PATROL, 24H unmanned parking, Safe View), and sub-brands for facial recognition, energy management, maritime, and home security use cases.

KT Telecop generates revenue through a hybrid subscription and hardware model: monthly recurring fees for security monitoring, dispatch, and cloud storage under multi-tier product packages (typically 36-month contracts starting from 0 KRW with promotions); per-camera add-ons (e.g., 5,000 KRW/month for Live TV); one-time equipment sales (CCTV, NVR/DVR, V-Cam dashcams with installment financing); insurance-backed compensation products (up to 300 million KRW per incident for theft and fire); and FM services for enterprise accounts. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales (security consultants), an online self-signup portal (duo.kttelecop.co.kr), KT internet bundling discounts, and a nationwide wholesale/retail partner network. Named enterprise customers include Coupang (since 2016), NC Soft (since 2017), Yonsei University (since 2013), CJ Factory (since 2018), KT Gwanghwamun Building (since 2009), and Ajou University Hospital.

Name

KT Telecop

Legal name

케이티텔레캅 주식회사

Website

https://kttelecop.co.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KT Telecop is a South Korean subsidiary of KT Corporation providing platform-based AI security services — cloud CCTV monitoring, intelligent dispatch, access control, and integrated facility management — to residential, SMB, enterprise, and EV charging customers nationwide via the GiGAeyes platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Video Doorbell & Intercom Monitoring Services (HSAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Intelligent video surveillance
• Security dispatch services
• Cloud video storage
• Access control systems
• Integrated security solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Doksansadong

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Monitoring Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscription fees for security services including guard dispatch, video monitoring, and access control. Services are offered under various product tiers (GiGAeyes i-guard, i-view, i-care, i-pass, guard, bell, view, etc.) with 36-month contract terms as standard. Additional value-added services (cloud storage, AI analytics, fire monitoring) are charged as add-ons per camera unit.
2. Equipment Sales (CCTV, V-Cam, AED, Image Beam, Access Control): One-time sale of security hardware including CCTV cameras, NVR/DVR recorders, safes, V-Cam dashcams, AED devices, and access control readers. For V-Cam dashcams, installment financing is available with credit insurance through Seoul Guarantee Insurance and BcN Card for BC factoring, creating a recurring billing relationship beyond the initial sale.
3. GiGAeyes Live TV (YouTube Live Streaming Add-on): Promotional live streaming service add-on for CCTV customers who want to use their security cameras for marketing. Billed per camera unit as a monthly fee (5,000 won per camera), bundled with AI privacy cam or 8MP camera plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KT Telecop provides platform-based physical security services built on its proprietary GiGAeyes system, combining intelligent CCTV monitoring, AI-powered video analytics, cloud video storage, biometric access control, and a nationwide 24/7 emergency dispatch network. The company sells integrated security solutions (dispatch, video, access control, facility management) to residential households, SMB/commercial businesses, and enterprise customers across South Korea, with subscription-based recurring monitoring revenue and one-time equipment sales.

Product overview

KT Telecop (케이티텔레캅) is a KT Group security company providing comprehensive security services as a platform-based solution provider. The core offering centers on the GiGAeyes brand family including i-type cloud-based services (i-GUARD, i-GUARD Premium, i-CARE, i-VIEW, i-PASS, i-SLIM, i-SPECIAL) and L-type services (Basic, Bell, Guard, Guard+, View, View+), combined with intelligent dispatch services, access control, and integrated security solutions. Additional products include GiGAeyes DUO (dual-sensing), GiGAeyes PATROL (scheduled patrol), GiGAeyes 24H unmanned parking, Live TV (YouTube streaming), EV-SAFER (charging station monitoring), and thermal cameras. Sub-brands cover FaceCap (facial recognition), 에너지캅 (energy), 홈가드 (home security), OCT SEA BLACK BOX (maritime), and AIPC (small business). The company operates nationwide 24-hour monitoring and dispatch services with AI-powered video analytics, mobile apps, and integration with third-party platforms including YouTube for Live TV streaming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intelligent Dispatch Security (지능형 출동보안) 24/7 monitored dispatch security service where alarm signals from customer premises are analyzed at a monitoring center and guards are dispatched on-site. AI intelligent video monitoring analyzes intrusion, loitering, approach, and exit events for rapid situation assessment. Police reporting within 2 minutes and guard dispatch arrival within 8 minutes are documented performance benchmarks.
• Intelligent CCTV / Video Security (지능형 CCTV) AI-powered intelligent CCTV service with cloud-based video storage, real-time mobile/PC viewing, AI video analytics (intrusion, loitering, approach, exit), people counting, and heat map analytics for retail environments. Available in 2MP and 5MP resolution options. Includes both intelligent and standard tiers, plus a build-type deployment option.
• Intelligent Access Control (지능형 출입보안) Access control systems supporting card, fingerprint, facial, and iris recognition authentication, with remote door control via mobile app. Available in intelligent and standard tiers, enabling visitor verification and remote door unlocking via smartphone.
• Integrated Security Solution (통합보안솔루션)

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency response time of under 2 minutes to police report and under 8 minutes to on-site dispatch for intrusion events, demonstrated in customer case studies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KT (주식회사케이티)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKT is the parent company of KT Telecop and provides core IT infrastructure, telecommunications network, internet services, and KT internet bundling for customer acquisition. KT operates the gi纳税roup's combined service benefits and SOHO success pack programs that integrate with KT Telecop's security services.
• KT ds (주식회사케이티디에스)coreTechnology or IntegrationKT ds provides maintenance, troubleshooting, quality improvement, and video analysis quality improvement for KT Telecop's security services. It stores and analyzes surveillance footage for service quality and stores video per customer request.
• MegaZone Cloud (메가존 클라우드)coreTechnology or IntegrationMegaZone Cloud operates and manages KT Telecop's IT infrastructure (cloud infrastructure) as part of the company's shared infrastructure services.
• KT Cloud (KT 클라우드)coreTechnology or IntegrationKT Cloud operates and manages KT Telecop's IT infrastructure (cloud infrastructure) as part of the shared services arrangement with KT Group.
• Nice Evaluation Information (나이스평가정보주)coreTechnology or IntegrationNice Evaluation Information provides credit information concentrated management, identity verification, credit scoring, resident registration number substitute key issuance, and debtor information management services for KT Telecop's subscription and V-Cam financing services.
• DB손해보험coreOthersDB손해보험 provides insurance coverage for KT Telecop's security service customers, handling insurance enrollment and insurance claim payments. Coverage includes theft/damage compensation up to 300 million won and fire compensation up to 300 million won.
• 한화손해보험minorOthers한화손해보험 is an insurance partner providing insurance enrollment and claim payment services for KT Telecop's security service customers, as an alternative or additional insurance provider to DB손해보험.
• Seoul Guarantee Insurance (서울보증보험)coreOthersSeoul Guarantee Insurance handles credit insurance for V-Cam installment contracts, assessing insurability, managing insurance enrollment and maintenance, and issuing substitute keys (safe keys) for KT Telecop's V-Cam dashcam financing program.
• Financial Settlement Agency (금융결제원)coreOthersThe Financial Settlement Agency handles automatic fund transfer (CMS/direct debit) for KT Telecop's service fee collection, processing recurring monthly payments from customers' bank accounts.
• 지앤씨씨 (GCC)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner지앤씨씨 provides installation and internal/external construction services for KT Telecop's security equipment. For GiGAeyes Duo specifically, GCC handles service provision, billing settlement, customer consultation, product sales, and satisfaction surveys as the primary installation and service partner.
• BC Card (비씨카드)minorOthersBC Card manages the assignment/assumption of V-Cam installment receivables and debt collection for KT Telecop's V-Cam dashcam BC factoring program, handling receivables management and collection as a financial services partner.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• S1 Corporation: Korean IT and security services firm with offerings in CCTV monitoring, access control, and integrated security. Comparable domestic peer to KT Telecop, particularly in the enterprise and public-sector security services segment.
• iCent: Korean security services company providing monitored CCTV, access control, and integrated security solutions. Directly comparable to KT Telecop in the Korean residential and SMB security market with subscription-based offerings.
• SK Shieldus: Major Korean security services company offering guarding, monitoring, electronic security, and facility management. Closest direct competitor to KT Telecop in Korea across residential, commercial, and enterprise segments.
• Hanwha Vision: Korean video surveillance equipment manufacturer (formerly Hanwha Techwin) and a domestic competitor to KT Telecop in the CCTV/security camera category. Comparable as a Korean-headquartered security hardware/AI video platform player overlapping in target market and product line.
• ADT: US-based monitored security and intrusion alarm services provider with subscription-based residential and commercial offerings. Directly comparable business model (monitored security subscriptions, dispatch, smart home integration) to KT Telecop's GiGAeyes i-type services.
• Kocom: Korean security equipment manufacturer specializing in video door phones, intercoms, and home security hardware. Comparable to KT Telecop in the Korean home security/intercom category, particularly for products like GiGAeyes BELL.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas: Global security services leader providing guarding, monitoring, and integrated security solutions worldwide. Comparable to KT Telecop as a multi-vertical security services platform, though far broader in scale and geography than KT Telecop's domestic Korean focus.
• Stanley Security: Global commercial security integrator providing monitored video, access control, and intrusion services to enterprise customers. Comparable to KT Telecop's enterprise and integrated FM/security offerings, though broader in geographic scope.
• POSCO A&C: Korean construction and engineering arm of POSCO Group with growing smart-building, security integration, and facility management capabilities. Comparable as a Korean enterprise/building security and FM player competing in the same integrated solutions RFP market.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Global provider of building management, security, and access control solutions for commercial and enterprise facilities. Comparable to KT Telecop's enterprise/building integrated security and FM offerings, particularly for multi-site corporate and industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@kttelecopofficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/kttelecop.official
• Instagraminstagram.com/kttelecop.sns

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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