Cloud access control specialist Brivo and AI-driven video surveillance provider Eagle Eye Networks have announced their merger, creating what the companies describe as the world’s largest AI-powered, cloud-native provider of physical security solutions. Following the transaction, the combined company will operate under the Brivo brand and offer a unified cloud-based security platform.

The merger brings together two long-standing pioneers of cloud security technologies with the goal of delivering a fully integrated, end-to-end security solution for enterprise and commercial customers worldwide.

Leadership Structure After the Merger

As part of the integration, Dean Drako, founder and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks and Chairman of Brivo, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of the combined company. Steve Van Till, founder of Brivo, will serve as President.

Both executives emphasized that the leadership structure reflects the shared vision and close collaboration between the two organizations over recent years. The companies have previously aligned on ownership and long-term strategy, and the merger is intended to streamline operations, accelerate innovation cycles, and strengthen market positioning.

A Unified Cloud-Native Security Platform

At the core of the merger is the consolidation of both companies’ technologies into a single, cloud-native platform. The Brivo Security Suite integrates AI-powered video analytics, access control, visitor management, and intrusion detection into one centralized solution.

The objective is to provide customers with a unified security architecture supported by a single platform, a single point of contact, and a consolidated support and commercial relationship. According to the company, this approach is designed to reduce complexity for end users while enabling consistent security policies and data-driven insights across organizations.

Dean Drako highlighted that customers will benefit from a fully integrated cloud-native security solution that brings together multiple security disciplines and makes them usable across the entire enterprise. Centralized management and AI-driven analytics are expected to improve both security effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Benefits for Integrators and Channel Partners

The merger is also positioned as a strategic advantage for system integrators and resellers. Steve Van Till noted that combining Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks strengthens the overall value proposition, enhances scalability, and enables partners to streamline deployment, management, and ongoing service delivery.

By unifying platforms and operational processes, the company aims to simplify integration projects and support partners in scaling their business models more efficiently in a cloud-first security market.

Commitment to an Open Platform Strategy

Despite the closer integration of technologies, the company reaffirmed its commitment to an open platform strategy. Third-party solutions for video surveillance and access control will continue to be supported, ensuring compatibility with heterogeneous security environments and existing installations.

This openness is intended to preserve customer flexibility and protect prior investments, making the platform suitable for organizations with mixed vendor infrastructures as well as those transitioning gradually to cloud-based security architectures.

Global Footprint and Operations

The combined company will maintain its dual headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas. Additional offices and development centers are located in Lehi, Utah; Amsterdam; Bangalore; and Tokyo, reflecting the company’s global customer base and international growth ambitions.

Two Pioneers of Cloud-Based Physical Security

Founded in 1999, Brivo is widely recognized as a pioneer in the transition of physical access control systems to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. Today, the company reports securing more than one billion square feet of space across 80 countries. The Brivo Security Suite combines AI, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and visitor management within a single cloud platform. Brivo was acquired by Dean Drako in 2015.

Eagle Eye Networks, founded in 2012 by Dean Drako, is a global leader in cloud-based video surveillance. Its Eagle Eye Cloud VMS is used by organizations of all sizes to centrally manage video security while also supporting operational and business intelligence use cases. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with additional offices in Europe and Asia.

Outlook

With the merger, Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks aim to set a new benchmark for cloud-native, AI-driven physical security platforms. By combining access control, video surveillance, and advanced analytics within a single ecosystem, the company positions itself to address growing demand for scalable, integrated, and future-proof security solutions in an increasingly digital and data-driven world.