{"id":4530,"date":"2022-10-10T12:48:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T19:48:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/?p=4530"},"modified":"2024-12-14T00:19:04","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T08:19:04","slug":"about-vancouvers-leader-in-video-surveillance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4530-about-vancouvers-leader-in-video-surveillance","title":{"rendered":"About Vancouver&#8217;s Leader in Video Surveillance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vancouver is a city of unique capabilities, writes <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\"><em>Vancouver Future<\/em><\/a>. Its breathtaking nature, vibrant culture, modern infrastructure, and thriving economy attract countless tourists and those who dream of making it their permanent home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the city\u2019s most prominent industries is IT. Numerous global companies have established their offices in Vancouver, while just as many startups are launched there from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quality of life in Vancouver fosters the growth and advancement of the IT sector. Local authorities enthusiastically support startups, innovations, and exciting projects by young professionals. Investors are eager to fund the creation and improvement of cutting-edge technologies. Moreover, Vancouver is one of the Canadian cities offering top-quality IT education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, Vancouver can confidently be called an &#8220;IT city.&#8221; It\u2019s no surprise that various IT companies continuously emerge here. One such company is Avigilon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A division of Motorola Solutions, Avigilon designs, develops, and manufactures advanced AI, video analytics, software, and equipment. These tools help manage network surveillance cameras and access control systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, with insights from <em>Avigilon<\/em>, we delve deeper into the story of this renowned Vancouver company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f9c00f0c5d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0f9c00f0c5d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4530-about-vancouvers-leader-in-video-surveillance\/#Unique_Scope_of_Operations\" title=\"Unique Scope of Operations\">Unique Scope of Operations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4530-about-vancouvers-leader-in-video-surveillance\/#Founding_of_Avigilon\" title=\"Founding of Avigilon\">Founding of Avigilon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4530-about-vancouvers-leader-in-video-surveillance\/#The_Companys_Debut\" title=\"The Company\u2019s Debut\">The Company\u2019s Debut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4530-about-vancouvers-leader-in-video-surveillance\/#New_Product_Innovations\" title=\"New Product Innovations\">New Product Innovations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4530-about-vancouvers-leader-in-video-surveillance\/#Gaining_Popularity\" title=\"Gaining Popularity\">Gaining Popularity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4530-about-vancouvers-leader-in-video-surveillance\/#A_Surprising_Announcement\" title=\"A Surprising Announcement\">A Surprising Announcement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unique_Scope_of_Operations\"><\/span>Unique Scope of Operations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into Avigilon\u2019s history, it\u2019s worth noting a unique aspect of the company. Its operations span 120 countries worldwide, with installations in diverse locations, from schools and stadiums to retail spaces, casinos, critical infrastructure sites, and transportation hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s remarkable how few organizations can boast such a broad and diverse global presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Founding_of_Avigilon\"><\/span>Founding of Avigilon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The story of Avigilon begins in 2004, when the company was founded in Vancouver by Alexander Fernandes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Companys_Debut\"><\/span>The Company\u2019s Debut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2006, Avigilon publicly announced its first high-definition video surveillance system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2007, the company began selling its products. The system included an 11-megapixel camera and software designed for recording high-definition video.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Product_Innovations\"><\/span>New Product Innovations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since then, Avigilon has expanded its product lineup with a wide range of high-definition cameras offering resolutions from 1 to 30 megapixels. The company also began producing cameras in various formats, including dome, round, and fixed models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gaining_Popularity\"><\/span>Gaining Popularity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vancouver-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/12\/image-75.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vancouver-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/12\/image-75.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn.vancouver-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/12\/image-75-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Avigilon gained widespread recognition when its team developed advanced video analytics, particularly Avigilon Appearance Search and Unusual Motion Detection technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company also introduced solutions that allowed outdated equipment to integrate with modern high-quality video surveillance systems, including analog encoders and Avigilon Artificial Intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Surprising_Announcement\"><\/span>A Surprising Announcement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, Avigilon released Avigilon Blue, the company\u2019s first cloud-based platform designed for secure surveillance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That same year, the company announced that Motorola Solutions intended to acquire Avigilon. This marked the beginning of a new chapter for the company and signaled the end of its independent operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vancouver is a city of unique capabilities, writes Vancouver Future. Its breathtaking nature, vibrant culture, modern infrastructure, and thriving economy attract countless tourists and those who dream of making it their permanent home. One of the city\u2019s most prominent industries is IT. 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