March Networks and VIVOTEK have announced a strategic merger of their branded video security businesses, which aims to expand their product portfolio and reach within the global video surveillance market.
The integration will merge VIVOTEK’s branded business with March Networks, enhancing their capacity across cloud, hybrid, and on-premise video surveillance systems.
This collaboration strategically combines both companies’ expertise in enterprise video management and innovative camera technology.
Integration to foster growth
The merger is set to conclude by mid-April, with Peter Strom, President and CEO of March Networks, positioned to lead the unified company. "This integration is about driving greater scale and accelerating long-term growth," Strom stated.
He further noted that combining the strengths of both companies creates new avenues for delivering customer value, empowering partners to facilitate more secure and efficient operations through an enhanced product lineup.
Enhanced solution portfolio
The merger preserves trusted brands and platforms while expanding offeringsThe merger maintains the recognisable and trusted branding and technology platforms that current customers and partners depend on, while broadening the solution offerings.
VIVOTEK’s original design manufacturing operations will remain independent, and its branded business will be consolidated with March Networks.
Combined expertise
March Networks is renowned for its robust, scalable enterprise video solutions widely used by major banks, retailers, and transit agencies. In contrast, VIVOTEK boasts a comprehensive range of NDAA-compliant IP cameras and cutting-edge AI analytics, with its VORTEX direct-to-cloud solution facilitating easy deployment and video management.
Together, the organizations will extend their global reach and innovation resources, comprising operations in more than 70 countries with anticipated annual revenues exceeding $200 million USD, supported by over 300 R&D engineers stationed in Ottawa, Taipei, Poland, and Italy.
Continued commitment to value
Net Payne, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, emphasised a seamless transition for existing customers and partners, ensuring continued collaboration with familiar teams while benefiting from increased scale and choices. He assured all stakeholders, including technology partners and end-users, that the combined entity remains dedicated to offering the expected value from both March Networks and VIVOTEK.
The finalisation of the merger is contingent upon Delta Electronics acquiring the remaining VIVOTEK shares it does not own, a transaction expected to wrap up in mid-April. Both companies will jointly exhibit at ISC West 2026 in Las Vegas, showcasing their unified offerings at the Venetian Expo and Convention Center (March Networks booth #23035; VIVOTEK booth #22043).
March Networks®, a global pioneer in intelligent video surveillance and business intelligence, and VIVOTEK, a foemost global provider of IP cameras and cloud video solutions, jointly announced the merger of VIVOTEK’s branded business (OBM) with March Networks to deliver greater scale and a stronger, end-to-end video security portfolio spanning cloud, hybrid, and on-premise video surveillance environments.
Together, the two companies combine complementary strengths in enterprise video management, AI-powered analytics, advanced cameras, and cloud services to accelerate innovation and expand their global security ecosystem.
Integration brings long-term growth
Following the closing, which is expected in mid-April, the combined organisation will be led by Peter Strom, President and CEO of March Networks. “This integration is about driving greater scale and accelerating long-term growth,” said Strom.
“By bringing together two market leaders with highly complementary strengths, we are expanding our capabilities and creating new opportunities to deliver more value to our customers and partners. March Networks’ leadership in enterprise video management, analytics, and business intelligence combines with VIVOTEK’s camera innovation, AI capabilities, and direct-to-cloud video technologies to deliver a more powerful, end-to-end portfolio. Together, we are better positioned to help our partners grow and enable their customers to operate more securely and efficiently.”
Expansion of solution portfolio
For customers and partners, the merger expands the available solution portfolio while maintaining the same trusted brands, support teams, and technology platforms they rely on today.
VIVOTEK’s manufacturing (ODM) business will continue to operate independently, while its branded business (OBM) combines with March Networks.
Stronger together
March Networks is known for the most scalable, reliable, and secure enterprise video solutions used by the world’s largest banks, retailers, transit agencies, and other commercial customers. VIVOTEK is recognised for its broad portfolio of NDAA-compliant IP cameras, leading AI analytics, and VORTEX, its direct-to-cloud video solution, designed for simplified deployment and cloud video management.
Together, the combined organisation significantly expands its global scale and innovation capacity, including:
- Operations across six continents and more than 70 countries, with expected annual revenue of over $200 million USD
- More than 300 engineers in R&D across four Centers of Excellence in Ottawa, Taipei, Poland, and Italy
- An expansive network of more than 1,100 certified channel partners worldwide
Delivering the same value
“This is a seamless transition for our customers and partners. They will continue working with the same teams they know and trust, while benefiting from greater scale, more choice, and broader global coverage,” said Net Payne, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer. “Whether you’re an existing technology partner, part of our channel ecosystem, or an end customer using our products, we remain committed to delivering the value you have come to expect from each company.”
The combination will take effect following Delta Electronics’ purchase of the remaining VIVOTEK shares it does not already own, which is expected to be completed in mid-April.
ISC West
Both brands will be exhibiting during ISC West 2026, held in Las Vegas from March 25-27 at the Venetian Expo and Convention Center (March Networks booth #23035; VIVOTEK booth #22043).
