Brivo

Brivo, Inc. is a company providing cloud-based access control and video surveillance products for physical security and internet of things applications.^[1][2]

History

Brivo was founded in 1999.^[3] In 2002, Brivo introduced cloud-based access control to the physical security market.^[4][5][6] The physical access control system works with door card readers and similar devices, and locks or unlock things once an individual has been authenticated.^[7]

Brivo released the ACS5000 access control system in 2005, with Ethernet and GSM cellular connectivity options.^[5] In 2007, Brivo introduced its XML application programming interface (API).^[8]

Brivo introduced its IP door controller (IPDC) in 2011, an Ethernet access control panel in a compact form factor, with power over ethernet and FIPS 140-2 validated encryption. IPDC used standard network cabling to the door.^[9]

Gartner named Brivo a “Cool Vendor in Identity and Access Management" for 2014.^[10] In the same year, Brivo also released its Social Access Management API.^[11]

As of 2015, Brivo stated its cloud-based access control system serviced more than six million users and more 100,000 access points, such as doors and windows.^[6][12]

Private Acquisition

In June 2015, Brivo was wholly acquired for $50 million by Dean Drako, Barracuda Networks founder and former CEO, and current President & CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. Drako will serve as Brivo’s Chairman.^{[13][14][15][16][17]}

Drako said he saw the opportunity to accelerate the cloud technology shift underway in the physical security industry by combining Brivo’s cloud access control with cloud video surveillance from his company Eagle Eye Networks.^[6] The two companies will continue to operate as separate entities.^[1]

Products

Brivo OnAir is a cloud-based access control and video surveillance physical security system for businesses.^[16][18]

Brivo OnAir for Government (formerly CloudPass) is an HSPD-12 and Federal Information Processing Standards-201 compliant physical access control system for federal government agencies, deployed in a government community cloud.^[19] Brivo OnAir for Government is tailored for compliance in the federal market.^[20]

External links

• Official website

References

1. 1 2 Xconomy Dean Drako Acquires Brivo Cloud Access Control Company for $50 Million
2. ↑ DCInno IoT Startup Brivo Systems Bought For $50M By Texas CEO
3. ↑ CloudWedge Dean Drako, Owner of Eagle Eye, Buys Brivo in $50M Deal
4. ↑ Integrated Solutions for Retailers Brivo Systems Celebrates 15 Years of Service and Innovation
5. 1 2 Security World Mag Brivo Systems - IP-based Security Solutions
6. 1 2 3 TMCNet Wheelings and Dealings: Security Entrepreneur Nabs Brivo for $50 Million
7. ↑ Venture Beat With great data comes great responsibility
8. ↑ Security Sales Brivo Systems’ XML-RPC API
9. ↑ SSI Brivo IP Door Controller
10. ↑ Gartner Cool Vendors in Identity and Access Management, 2014
11. ↑ Security Sales & Integration Brivo Unveils SAM API at SXSW Conference
12. ↑ Security Info Watch Brivo acquired by Eagle Eye Networks Founder Dean Drako for $50M
13. ↑ BizJournals Bethesda access-control company Brivo acquired for $50M
14. ↑ IHS Technology Dean Drako purchases Brivo – What does this mean for the industry?
15. ↑ Security Systems News Drako pays $50m cash for Brivo
16. 1 2 SDMMag Dean Drako Acquires Brivo, Will Combine Solutions From Brivo & Eagle Eye
17. ↑ Talkin’ Cloud Eagle Eye's Dean Drako Grabs Brivo In $50 Million Deal
18. ↑ Security World Hotel Brivo introduces Brivo Onair
19. ↑ GSN Magazine GSN 2012 Award Winners/Finalists/Sponsors
20. ↑ Security Magazine From the Show Floor: The Day-by-Day Rundown