What Secan Technologies Inc. does

Secan Technologies Inc. is a privately held licensed electrical contractor headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, providing integrated physical security and critical equipment monitoring services to enterprise and mid-market clients across the province. The company's core offering is a unified Security Management Solutions platform spanning installation, system management, 24/7 monitoring, dispatch, incident preparation, and ongoing system development, covering intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, physical burglary deterrents, data cabling, and security consulting. A differentiated line extension — the proprietary Critical Systems Monitoring (CSM) cloud platform — provides wireless monitoring and data logging for temperature, humidity, CO2, incubators, and out-of-range chambers, with customizable dashboards, live trend data, GxP/GMP-compliant audit trails, and encrypted communications targeted at research and medical facilities.

The business model combines one-time installation project revenue, recurring monitoring subscriptions, professional maintenance and cabling services, and consulting. Go-to-market is direct enterprise and inside sales with a dedicated sales line, a website-based booking system for one-hour consultations, and content marketing through educational blog posts, newsletter capture, and organic social channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). Secan monetizes both a primary Corporate/Business Facilities use case and vertical specialization in research laboratories (200+ chambers monitored), with secondary exposure to hospitals, food processing, and medical equipment manufacturers. Notable enterprise customers disclosed include BC Cancer, BCCRC, Precision Nanosystems, Qubiology, UBC Properties, Discovery Parks, YMCA, Oppy, Avigilon, Silver Chef, Motion Metrics, and Ultimate Distro.

With a disclosed headcount of approximately five employees and no external funding on record, Secan operates as a focused niche services provider rather than a scaling platform. It is a privately held corporation with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no disclosed acquisitions or funding rounds, and no app-store presence. Geography is deliberately restricted to British Columbia, anchored by its licensed-contractor status and regulatory compliance expertise. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, awards and patents lists are empty, and there are no formal partnership, reseller, or certification programs named in the source material.

Name

Secan Technologies Inc.

Legal name

Secan Technologies Inc.

Website

https://secaninc.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Secan Technologies Inc. is a privately held, BC-licensed electrical contractor providing integrated security management and critical equipment monitoring services to enterprise and mid-market clients across British Columbia, with regulatory-grade specialization for research and healthcare facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Security Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF), CCTV/Video Surveillance Monitoring & Management (Operations) (BPABAMAH)

Keywords

• Commercial security systems
• Access control systems
• Video surveillance services
• Alarm monitoring services
• Critical equipment monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security System Installation: Supply and installation of security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and physical security barriers. One-time project-based revenue.
2. 24/7 Security Monitoring & Response: Continuous monitoring services with dispatch capability for emergency situations. Recurring monitoring fees for surveillance and alarm response services.
3. Critical Equipment Monitoring: Monitoring services for laboratory equipment, servers, incubators, fridges, freezers. Includes data logging and alert response for research and medical facilities. Recurring subscription-based monitoring contracts.
4. Equipment Maintenance: Ongoing maintenance services for laboratory equipment with regulatory SOP compliance and documentation. Professional services revenue.
5. Data Cabling Services: Professional data cabling installation including removal of old wires, installation, testing, termination, and labeling. Project-based professional services.
6. Security Consulting: Advisory services for security system questions, tune-ups, and ongoing support. Billed per consultation or as part of ongoing service agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Secan Technologies Inc. is a licensed electrical contractor based in Burnaby, British Columbia, providing integrated commercial security management solutions including the supply, installation, monitoring, and ongoing servicing of intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance, and physical security systems for business facilities. The company also offers a Critical Systems Monitoring (CSM) software platform for monitoring laboratory and medical equipment such as freezers, incubators, and server rooms, plus equipment maintenance, data cabling, and security consulting services.

Product overview

Secan Technologies Inc. offers Security Management Solutions as its core unified platform, providing comprehensive corporate security consulting and technical services to businesses in British Columbia. The portfolio combines physical security systems (intrusion detection, access control, video surveillance) with 24-hour monitoring and response services. An add-on Critical Systems Monitoring (CSM) module extends capabilities to medical and research equipment monitoring including temperature, humidity, CO2, and incubators. Additional services include equipment maintenance, data cabling, physical burglary deterrents, and consulting—all coordinated through the central Security Management Solutions platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Management Solutions Unified security management platform providing 24-hour monitoring, physical access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection services for commercial facilities in British Columbia. Includes installation, database management, monitoring station calls, dispatch services, incident preparation, and ongoing system development and servicing.
• Critical Systems Monitoring (CSM) Specialized monitoring solution for medical and research equipment including temperature, humidity, CO2, incubator monitoring, and data logging with wireless sensors and cloud-based software. Features customizable dashboards, live trend data, comparative analysis, and multi-user access for regulated laboratory environments.
• Intrusion Detection Systems Building security system with sensors and devices that alert monitoring professionals to suspicious entry attempts, combined with user training, routine service, and response coordination for commercial facilities.
• Access Control System controlling access points to buildings, managing who can enter specific areas using key cards, biometric scanners, or other identification methods. Includes database management of card access and alarm systems.
• Video Surveillance Camera-based surveillance system serving as both incident documentation and crime deterrent, with cameras positioned throughout commercial buildings for comprehensive coverage.
• Security Monitoring & Response 24-hour professional monitoring service that dispatches police and provides onsite response personnel when valid incidents are detected, including Last Stand boots-on-the-ground emergency response capability.
• Equipment Monitoring Monitoring service for freezers, fridges, incubators, server rooms, and critical spaces using out-of-range alarm detection with onsite response capability. Currently monitors over 200 chambers for research laboratories.
• Equipment Maintenance Laboratory equipment maintenance service with trained staff following regulatory SOPs and providing documentation of all activities for compliance purposes.
• Data Cabling Complete data cabling service including removal of old wires, installation, testing, termination, and labeling for building infrastructure.
• Physical Burglary Deterrents Physical security solutions including gates, roll-down shutters, window film, and other barriers to prevent unauthorized building access.
• Security Consulting Security consulting service providing expert guidance on security system selection, configuration, optimization, tune-ups, and ongoing support for business facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 chambers currently monitored for research laboratories
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Monnit Corporation: Remote monitoring solutions provider specializing in IoT-based sensors for temperature, humidity, and equipment monitoring with cloud dashboards. Comparable to Secan's CSM platform for regulated research and medical environments.
• Sensit Technologies (Sensiwise): Provider of temperature and environmental monitoring for life sciences and food supply chains. Directly comparable to Secan's CSM service for biotech, pharma, and research facilities requiring GxP-compliant monitoring.

Regional players

• Sphere Security (formerly A-1 Security): Vancouver-based security services provider offering integrated security solutions including installation, monitoring, and response. Geographic and service overlap with Secan in the British Columbia market.
• Apex Integrated Security Solutions: Western Canadian security integrator offering access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and monitoring services. Closely comparable to Secan in business model, customer base, and BC/Western Canada focus.

Direct peers

• Paladin Security: Canadian-based security services firm offering integrated security solutions including uniformed guards, electronic security, and monitoring. Directly comparable to Secan in targeting commercial and institutional clients in Western Canada with technology-enabled security services.

Broad incumbents

• Convergint Technologies: Large North American security, fire, and life-safety systems integrator. Comparable in offering integrated electronic security installations and service contracts, but operates across multiple provinces and has substantially greater scale and resources.
• GardaWorld: Global security services company headquartered in Montreal with significant Canadian presence. Offers physical security, electronic security, and monitoring—overlapping with Secan's full-service security management value proposition but at enterprise scale.
• Chubb Security (a UTC brand, part of Securitas): Established global security systems integrator offering intrusion detection, access control, CCTV, fire, and monitoring services. Similar end-to-end security service model to Secan, but at much larger scale and across multiple geographies.
• TELUS SmartHome Security: Canadian telecom-provider security service offering intrusion, video, access control, and professional monitoring. Comparable in providing integrated security and 24/7 monitoring, but backed by a national telecom brand with massive marketing reach.

Others

• Avigilon (a Motorola Solutions company): Manufacturer of video surveillance and access control hardware—noted in Secan's customer list. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor whose products Secan integrates and resells, making it a partner/ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SecanInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/SecanConsultants
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/secaninc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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