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This section provides an overview for surveillance cameras as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 24 surveillance camera manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked surveillance camera companies as of March, 2025: 1.Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc., 2.DigiTek Security, 3.Rosco Vision Systems.
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Surveillance cameras serve as electronic eyes, providing continuous monitoring in locations where constant human supervision is impractical. These cameras capture video footage for security and monitoring purposes, often utilizing digital storage to record events over time.
Surveillance cameras are essential across various settings, from retail stores and museums to power plants and control rooms in process factories. Their primary function is to enhance security, monitor operations, and ensure safety in both public and private spaces.
Modern surveillance systems comprise three main components: the camera itself, transmission wiring for signal relay, and a recording device for data storage. Transitioning from analog film to digital data storage has significantly improved efficiency, allowing for broader application and easier management of recorded footage.
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DigiTek Security, a company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions. The company specializes in producing advanced surveillance systems for various industries. Its product range encompasses CCTV cameras, access control systems, and video management software. Serving diverse sectors, including commercial, residential, and governmental, the company’s offerings ensure comprehensive safety and monitoring. The company also offers installation on-site to fit its clients’ specific needs.
Industrial Video & Control (IVC), founded in 2001 in Newton, Massachusetts, USA, is a manufacturer of video surveillance and monitoring products. The company manufactures various product lines, comprising IP cameras, thermal cameras, and video management software. These solutions offer benefits such as remote monitoring, real-time video analysis, and enhanced safety and security, helping to improve operational efficiency. Industries spanning from oil and gas and chemical processing to power generation and manufacturing use the products for efficient and advanced video surveillance solutions. The specialization in rugged and industrial-grade cameras offers advantages in harsh environments and critical monitoring applications for diverse industries.
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, also known as CME, is located in Pinellas Park, Florida. The company services aerospace, transportation, heavy equipment, and industrial electronics industries and is AS9100D with ISO 9001:2015 certified. The company's products include custom cable assemblies, electrical power, power distribution, electronic assemblies and more. The company offers services including engineering, manufacturing, calibration & maintenance, and integration and testing. The company's customer service flow begins with needs assessment, continues with initial customer solutions, then product realization, and continues with delivery and service.
I2 Security Solutions, is a developer and manufacturer of security solutions originally founded in 1987 as Time & Parking Controls LLC before its reorganization and rebranding in 2015. Located in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, the company produces various access control and parking revenue systems, as well as surveillance, alarm and identification management solutions which primarily supply the corporate, government, and private sectors. I2 Security Solutions also offers consultation, product design, and installation services for clients with niche specifications.
Rosco, headquartered in New York City, has been a global supplier and manufacturer of vision safety solutions since 1907. Its safety-centric products include accident-preventing backup cameras, sun-visible monitors, sensor kits for blind-spot and lane departure alerts, the Dual-Vision camera system for comprehensive visibility, and DV6 powered by RoscoLive – a cloud-based live-view and video recording system. Its intelligent solutions utilizes of AI, advanced collision avoidance systems, and cloud-based SaaS platforms that enhance safety, fleet efficiency, and driver productivity.
Zistos, located in Holbrook, New York, has been a manufacturer of portable video systems since 2001. The company presents a range of products to suit diverse needs, offering HD Search Pole Cameras, designed for inspecting confined spaces, and Tactical Pole Cameras, equipped for law enforcement with night vision and thermal imaging. The lineup also features Industrial Videoscopes for machinery inspection, Cargo Inspection Systems with X-ray scanners, and Wireless Video Systems for remote viewing in challenging environments.
Executive Systems Inc. (ES) is an American service provider and supplier specializing in business communication and security solutions that was established in 1969. Based in Richmond, Virginia, the company offers software and systems to provide businesses with various capabilities, including dictation and transcription, as well as on-site, hosted, or hybrid cloud-based private branch exchange (PBX) communications. It also supplies related products such as IP security cameras, intercom and paging systems, and wireless headsets. ES serves a broad range of client categories and facilities, including law firms, hospitals, hotels, and banks, as well as federal, state, and local government agencies.
Shenzhen Zhongxi Security Co., Ltd., founded in 2005 and headquartered in Futian District Shenzhen City, is a manufacturer of security solutions. The company specializes in providing a wide range of security products and services. Its offerings include HD cameras, IP cameras, consumer cameras, access control, and accessories. These solutions are utilized in transportation, industrial parks, commercial, bank residential, and schools to enhance security measures and safeguard assets. The company’s factory has fully implemented a modern enterprise management system, imported and passed the ISO9001 international quality system certification.
Ahlberg Electronics is a Swedish manufacturer of radiation-resistant visual inspection equipment founded in 1981 and headquartered in Norrtalje. The company's product portfolio includes color and monochrome cameras that can be used underwater with a range of functionalities, LED and halogen lights, pan-and-tilt mounts for accurate lines of sight, and control units for monitoring, recording, and analysis. These are produced in Ahlberg Electronics' ISO 9001:2015-certified facilities, from which they also offer customized solutions and technical support to their clients in the marine, energy, and nuclear industries.
Established in 2004, Surveon Technology is a Taiwanese ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturer of enterprise grade video surveillance solutions based in Taipei. The company specializes in the production of wide dynamic range and low light performance internet protocol (IP) cameras, network video recorders for storage, management and upload of captured video feeds as well as various storage systems for archived recordings, and video management software solutions such as central management systems (CMS) for controlling multiple devices on an IP network. Surveon Technology products are primarily utilized by clients in retail, banking, government, and transportation.
Milesight Technology is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of smart IoT, 5G, and video surveillance products founded in 2011 and based in Fujian, China. The company's product portfolio includes video surveillance equipment for traffic management, various sensors including ambient light and motion detecting models, gateway devices that connect their products to the cloud or local servers, and controllers such as smart plugs, switches, and dimmers. Milesight Technology also offers OEM, ODM and R&D services to clients in the government, education, and agricultural sectors with demanding surveillance needs.
ACTi Corp. is an end-to-end surveillance systems manufacturer founded in 2003 and headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. The company produces video management and analysis software, network video recorder (NVR) servers, and IP cameras with customizable frame rates and compression, as well as accessories like mounts, cables, and camera housings for various applications in banking, business intelligence, education, and logistics. ACTi also offers additional services such as technical support, engineering, installation, and testing to clients with niche specifications.
Parantek, established in 2010, and based in Gyeonggi-Do, South Korea, is a manufacturer and supplier of CCTV products. The product portfolio includes a diverse range of technologically advanced CCTVs, cameras, digital interfaces, CCD, CMOS sensors, and other associated products. The company offers a high-resolution product range with precision under the guidance of engineers. The products are used in various industries which include automobile sectors, housing and industrial inspection, military applications, and more.
Axis Communications, established in 1984 and based in Lund, Sweden, is a supplier of security and business services with around 4,000 employees in 50 countries. Axis provides network solutions in the form of video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. These services are supported by analytics and training. The company caters to customers needs with regards to protection and business performance. The company doesn't sell to customers directly; instead, they work with partners who distribute the services of Axis Communications on their behalf.
VIVOTEK Inc., founded in 2000 and headquartered in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is a manufacturer and distributor of network security surveillance products. Its product line includes network cameras, video servers, video receivers, recording software, and various accessories utilized across diverse applications, particularly in global security surveillance. The company holds several certifications, including ISO 9001 for Quality Management Systems and TL9000 for Telecommunications Quality Management Systems. Additionally, the company has been honored with the first-ever Golden Security Award for its cybersecurity capabilities in the IoT era.
Mintron, established in 1979, and based in Taiwan, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of CCD cameras. The product portfolio includes a diverse range of high-definition cameras, SD cameras, and modules. The company also offers in-house designs for the cameras with a series of professional cameras integrated with self-designed DSPs. The products are used in various industries which include security surveillance, automatic optical inspection, astrophotography, aerospace, medical research, and life sciences.
Ava Security, a company founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, United States, is a manufacturer of advanced security solutions. As a manufacturer and supplier, the company offers a range of products and services designed to enhance security measures for various sectors. Its technology management systems integrate cameras, including AI-powered video analytics and cloud-based monitoring, helping organizations effectively monitor and respond to security threats. The company’s products are used in healthcare, education, and commercial industries.
Sperry West Inc. is a manufacturer and provider of covert video surveillance systems and security products, established in 1991 and headquartered in San Diego, California. Its product range includes Spyder video kits, Smoke Detector cameras, Motion Detector cameras, Clock Radio cameras, and Body Worn cameras. These products find applications in law enforcement, loss prevention, investigations, and personal security. The company has been honored with several awards such as the Gold Book Award, Govies Award, and Readers' Choice Security Product Award.
FLIR Systems, established in 1978 and headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, is a manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras and sensors. Its product range includes thermal cameras and sensors for security, robotics, and more. The company offers unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with thermal capabilities for search and rescue, along with software solutions for image processing, along with services such as training and maintenance complement their offerings. Its products are utilized in security, robotics, autonomous vehicles, medical devices, and firefighting, serving diverse industries.
Win Vision Technology Limited, established in 2008 and based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China, is a manufacturer of perimeter as well as in-facility security products. The company’s products include pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras for wide area surveillance applications, CCTV cameras for security monitoring applications, and standalone digital video recorders (DVRs) for recording and storing captured footage. It also offers DVR cards for transferring, recording, and converting video signals. The company is ISO 9001-certified, and serves clients in the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors.
InfraTec is a German manufacturer of infrared (IF) measuring technology and equipment established in 1991 and based in Dresden, Saxony. The company specializes in producing IR sensors for measuring gas, radiation or temperature concentrations, IR cameras for capturing thermal images or videos, and IR detectors for detecting and converting IR radiation for signaling purposes as well as Fourier transform and photoacoustic IR spectrometers for analyzing the compositions of different substances. InfraTec serves clients in research and development, security, medical device manufacturing, and defense through a network of partner distributors in several countries across Europe, North America, and Asia,
Ranking as of March 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | Axis Communications AB |
16.3%
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| 2 | Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. |
6.9%
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| 3 | DigiTek Security |
6.0%
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| 4 | Rosco Vision Systems |
5.7%
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| 5 | Industrial Video & Control Co. |
5.5%
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| 6 | Driver Technology |
5.3%
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| 7 | Ava Security |
5.2%
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| 8 | i2 Security Solutions |
5.1%
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| 9 | Zistos Corp. |
4.6%
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| 10 | Ahlberg Cameras AB |
4.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the surveillance camera page as of March 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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9 | 42.9% |
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China
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3 | 14.3% |
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Taiwan
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3 | 14.3% |
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Sweden
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2 | 9.5% |
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Republic of Korea
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1 | 4.8% |
| NewTaipei City | 1 | 4.8% |
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Germany
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1 | 4.8% |
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Japan
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1 | 4.8% |
