Tag: Ken Francis
Actuate appoints industry veteran Ken Francis as CEO
November 7, 2024SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Actuate, a global provider of vision-based AI monitoring solutions, has announced the appointment of Ken Francis as CEO.
With over two decades of experience at the helm of industry-leading companies such as Eagle Eye Networks and AMAG Technology, Francis brings a proven track record in building and scaling global security technology businesses. He will lead Actuate’s continued global expansion, strengthen its channel partnerships, and advance its position as one of the fastest-growing...
‘Giving their time and support’ - Mission 500 mentor auction to help children in need
September 10, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
ORLANDO, Fla.—The item up for bid at Mission 500’s upcoming silent auction is not really an item in the literal sense – it’s an opportunity to spend invaluable time with some of the security industry’s top leaders.
The industry's non-profit organization is hosting a mentor auction during the Global Women in Security Gala on Sept. 21, at The Westgate Resort in Orlando, Fla., just two days before the start of Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024.
“It’s...
Ken Francis departs Eagle Eye Networks, Dean Drako adds title of president
September 9, 2024SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Ken Francis, longtime president of Eagle Eye Networks (EEN), has left the company, with CEO Dean Drako now serving as both CEO and president of the cloud video surveillance provider.
In a statement announcing Francis’ departure, Drako noted that are no immediate plans to appoint a new president.
Francis joined Eagle Eye Networks in 2016 at a critical juncture for the company. “During his tenure he oversaw Eagle Eye Networks’ growth from a start-up...
SIA appoints Ken Francis as chair of SIA Executive Advisory Board
July 17, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRINGS, Md. – Ken Francis, president of Eagle Eye Networks and former member of the Security Industry Association (SIA) board of directors, has been appointed to serve as the new chair of the SIA Executive Advisory Board.
A panel of executive thought leaders from SIA member companies, the SIA Executive Advisory Board was established in 2017 and is a forum that offers input on how market developments influence SIA’s strategy and key initiatives. They advise the SIA Board of...
Netwatch NA Integrates with Eagle Eye Networks
November 8, 2022SSN Staff
LAKE FOREST, Calif. – Video monitoring solutions company Netwatch North America is partnering with Eagle Eye Networks to integrate their Eagle Eye Cloud video management system (VMS) with Netwatch’s video monitoring service.
The marriage of tech combines cloud-based video and audio monitoring with artificial intelligence (AI) technology like AI-filtered alerts that can reduce false positive rates and raise overall performance in monitoring for users on the platform.
“The integration...
SSN Exclusive Interview: Eagle Eye Networks President Ken Francis
December 8, 2021Cory Harris, Editor
AUSTIN, Texas— Eagle Eye Networks continues to build its momentum as a global cloud video surveillance leader heading into 2022.
In September, the company announced the acquisition of artificial intelligence (AI) innovator Uncanny Vision, including the company’s research and development capabilities and a new regional office in Bangalore, India.
The deal, only the second acquisition in company history, accelerated Eagle Eye’s plan, announced in November 2020 (when Eagle...
Eagle Eye Networks releases Video Security Primer
May 17, 2021SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks, a global leader in cloud video surveillance, has released a best-practices guide, Video Security Primer: 9 Core Elements that Ensure Businesses Have the Best System for Their Needs.
This new resource outlines questions to ask and features to look for in a video management system to secure and grow your business.
Designed especially for multisite commercial businesses that want to understand the basics and how to choose an optimal system, the Video...
Eagle Eye Networks begins to soar
April 28, 2021Paul Ragusa
AUSTIN, Texas—Security Systems News caught up with top leadership from global cloud video surveillance pioneer Eagle Eye Networks, just ahead of the company’s announcement of record Q1 2021 revenue growth, and greater than 85 percent year-over-year revenue growth in 2020.
As Eagle Eye Networks Founder and CEO Dean Drako pointed out, the company “has passed the tipping point in the video surveillance industry's adoption of cloud video, as businesses of all types and sizes...
Eagle Eye Networks releases guide to upgrade to cloud video surveillance
April 20, 2021SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks, a global leader in cloud video surveillance, released a best-practices guide, “Analog Video to Cloud,” for business owners interested in economical ways to upgrade legacy analog video surveillance cameras to a modern, digital cloud system, and how existing cameras can be reused in the process.
The report details the advantages of managing analog camera video in the cloud - including lower costs and greater flexibility - outlines video-to-cloud...
Eagle Eye Networks adds video analytics
August 23, 2017Paul Ragusa
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks Inc. today announced that it has launched its first phase of video analytics, which includes line crossing, intrusion detection, and object counting within the Eagle Eye Cloud Security Camera VMS. For the remainder of 2017, Eagle Eye customers can utilize these analytics at no cost, and beginning on Jan. 1, 2018, Eagle Eye Analytics will be available to the customer for $4 to $5 per camera, per month.
“Prior to this cloud-based solution, the cost of...