Eagle Eye Networks
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video surveillance Physical security |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Founder & CEO Dean Drako |
| Products | Cloud video surveillance system, Video API |
| Website | www.eagleeyenetworks.com |
Eagle Eye Networks, Inc. is a company providing cloud-based video surveillance products[1][2] for physical security and business operations applications.[3][4]
History
Eagle Eye Networks was founded in 2012 by Dean Drako, Barracuda Networks' founder and former CEO.[5] Drako said he started Eagle Eye Networks as a result of his frustrations with trying to deploy and use existing video surveillance systems for remote management while he was CEO of Barracuda.[6]
The company and its first product, the Eagle Eye Cloud Security Camera Video Management System, were first publicly announced in January 2014.[7][8][9][10][11] The company announced its channel partner program the following month.[12][13][14][15]
Eagle Eye Networks announced a multimillion-dollar series B venture round investment in July 2014, which included an investment by Michael Dell’s private family venture fund, MSD Capital.[16][17][18][19][20] Michael Dell stated that he made the investment primarily because of CEO Dean Drako’s prior success with Barracuda Networks.[21][22] Enrique Salem, prior CEO of Symantec and Austin Ventures also invested in the round.[23][24]
The company announced that it added a new data center in Austin, Texas in September 2014.[25]
In February 2015, Diebold, financial self-service, security and services corporation, and Eagle Eye Networks announced an alliance to deliver cloud-based video services, which would stream and store live and recorded video, generate notifications and support real-time analytics. According to Diebold, Eagle Eye Networks had developed the industry's first cloud-based video solution with an open API.[26][27]
Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks' CEO, wholly acquired Brivo cloud access control company for $50 million in June 2015. Drako said he saw the opportunity to accelerate the cloud technology shift underway in the physical security industry by integrating Brivo’s cloud access control with Eagle Eye Networks’ cloud video surveillance. The two companies will continue to operate as separate entities.[28][29][30]
Products
Eagle Eye Cloud Security Camera Video Management System is a cloud-managed video surveillance system that links analog and IP cameras with an on-site bridge or cloud managed video recorder appliance which transmit the encrypted video recording to Eagle Eye’s cloud data center.[31][32]
The system supports mobile apps for system installation, remote video viewing, and system management, with alerts for motion detection, system tampering and camera malfunction.[33] It also handles bandwidth management, and supports user adjustment of how much video is stored in the cloud or on-premises.[34]
The Eagle Eye Video API is an open RESTful API for integrators and developers to integrate video into their applications.[35] It provides a set of storage, analytics, indexing, and interfaces for building or integrating applications with both live and recorded video.[36]
Reception
Eagle Eye Networks has been discussed by many publications, including MarketWatch,[37] ComputerWorld,[38] and Wall Street Journal,[1] for the company's focus on simple design and ease of use.[39]
Its cloud-based security camera system received an award for the best new hosted solution from the Security Industry Association in April 2014.[40][41] The company was listed as a CRN Magazine top 25 emerging company in July 2014.[42]
Eagle Eye’s founder and Dean Drako was named to Goldman Sachs’ 100 most intriguing entrepreneurs list for 2014.[43][44]
External links
References
- ^ a b Wall Street Journal The Daily Startup: Barracuda Networks Co-Founder Launches Video Surveillance Startup
- ^ ProgrammableWeb APICON 2014: Applying APIs To Video Surveillance
- ^ Security Info Watch Eagle Eye Networks enters VMS market
- ^ Storage Switzerland Eagle Eye Networks brings the Cloud to Video Surveillance
- ^ Texas TechPulse Eagle Eye Networks Takes On Cloud-based Video Security
- ^ Mercury News Barracuda Networks Founder’s Next Act
- ^ Dow Jones Serial Entrepreneur and Ex-Barracuda CEO Launches Eagle Eye Networks to Take Video to the Cloud
- ^ Biz Report Eagle Eye Launches cloud platform with data
- ^ AS Mag Eagle Eye Networks announces new camera VMS
- ^ Austin Business Journal Barracuda Networks co-founder tackles video surveillance
- ^ Government Security News Dean Drako, former founder and CEO of Barracuda Networks launches Eagle Eye Networks
- ^ The VAR Guy Eagle Eye Debuts Partner Program for Cloud-Based Video Surveillance
- ^ IT Web Eagle Eye unveils global channel programme
- ^ Channel Vision Eagle Eye Debuts Channel Program for Cloud-Based Video
- ^ Security Sales & Integration Eagle Eye Networks Unveils Channel Partner Program
- ^ Wall Street Journal VCs On Pace to Break Late-Stage Record
- ^ Reuters PE Hub Michael Dell’s MSD Capital backs Eagle Eye Networks
- ^ Dow Jones Serial Entrepreneur and Ex-Barracuda CEO Launches Eagle Eye Networks to Take Video to the Cloud
- ^ ChannelWeb Michael Dell taps personal piggy bank for Eagle Eye investment
- ^ CRN Michael Dell Invests In Cloud Video Surveillance Specialist Eagle Eye
- ^ Venture Beat Michael Dell is funding this company to move surveillance cameras onto the cloud
- ^ Security Director News Dell makes multi-million dollar investment in Eagle Eye Networks
- ^ IT Business Dell leads funding round for cloud video surveillance firm
- ^ Security Sales & Integration Eagle Eye Networks Receives ‘Multimillion-Dollar’ Investment From Dell
- ^ Government Video Eagle Eye Networks Announces Cloud Video Data Center in Austin, Texas
- ^ ATM Marketplace Diebold, Eagle Eye Networks team up to offer cloud-based video services
- ^ Security Systems News Diebold and Eagle Eye: API advocates ally
- ^ Xconomy Dean Drako Acquires Brivo Cloud Access Control Company for $50 Million
- ^ Security Info Watch Brivo acquired by Eagle Eye Networks Founder Dean Drako for $50M
- ^ CloudWedge Dean Drako, Owner of Eagle Eye, Buys Brivo in $50M Deal
- ^ Security Systems News Eagle Eye releases cloud-controlled VMS
- ^ IT Web Eagle Eye takes video storage into cloud
- ^ Security Sales & Integration Eagle Eye Networks Makes Debut in VMS Market
- ^ Security Today Dell Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment in Cloud Surveillance Company Eagle Eye Networks
- ^ IT Web Eagle Eye unveils cloud video API
- ^ Security Systems News Eagle Eye debuts ‘modern, open’ API
- ^ Market Watch Startup puts video surveillance in the cloud
- ^ Computer World Barracuda Networks’ Former CEO Dean Drako Launches Eagle Eye Networks
- ^ TMCnet Eagle Eye Networks Launches, Promises Security Video Management
- ^ Locksmith Ledger Special ISC West Coverage: SIA 2013 New Product Showcase Awards
- ^ ITVARnews Eagle Eye wins SIA award
- ^ CRN The 25 Coolest Emerging Vendors For 2014
- ^ Security Systems News Goldman Sachs names Eagle Eye Networks founder one of ‘100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2014′
- ^ The VAR Guy Goldman Sachs recognizes Eagle Eye Networks CEO Dean Drako as one of 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2014