Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Hikvision), founded in 2001 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, is a technology company focusing on innovation. Initially starting with video compression boards, Hikvision has evolved into a global leader in the Internet of Things (IoT). It provides IoT products and services featuring the integration of hardware and software, as well as cloud and edge computing. Its business extends into smart home, mobile robotics and machine vision, automotive electronics, and other innovative sectors.
R&D Strength & Technological Focus
Hikvision invests heavily in research and development, employing a massive workforce of over 59,000 people, including more than 20,000 R&D engineers. The company allocates over 10% of its annual sales revenue to R&D, sustaining a complete, multi-layered innovation system. Its core technological competencies lie in video and audio encoding, video image processing, and related data storage, and it is advancing in frontier technologies like AI, cloud computing, and big data.
Global Market Presence
Hikvision has established one of the most extensive marketing networks in the industry, with 66 international subsidiaries and branches ensuring a rapid response to customers. Its products and solutions are deployed in over 180 countries and regions, serving a diverse range of vertical markets including public security, transportation, retail, education, and finance.
