Tag: HikVision

Midwich snaps up DVS

Midwich has acquired a majority stake in Cardiff-based distributor DVS due to its cunning plan to get into the CCTV and security market.

The HikVision and Toshiba distributor was founded in 2003 and is based in Cardiff. Operating through parent company Cooper Projects Limited, the firm offers CCTV and security solutions for trade customers in verticals including corporate, retail, and residential.

Melanie Day is now head of channel sales at Hikvision

Converged IP Solutions distie Mayflex has a appointed Melanie Day as the Head of Channel Sales for Hikvision, a new position focused on the management and development of sales of Hikvision stuff into the reseller market.

Melanie joins Mayflex with experience in the security industry, and in particular, the manufacturer of CCTV solutions, Hikvision.

GNR looks at home security market with HikVision

securityGNR has signed an exclusive partnership with HiWatch’s video surveillance supplier HikVision.

HiWatch products are designed specifically for semi-professional or amateur installers and home users and are not available for the professional CCTV distributors or installers. Its products, it claims,  meet the growing demand for quality home security solutions without an expensive installation and setup cost.

Over the past several years HikVision been targeting various vertical markets, including public security, transportation, education, healthcare, financial institutions, and energy, as well as intelligent buildings. Now it things the world is ready for quality home security products.

As the exclusive distributor of HiWatch in the UK, GNR Tech will manage the launch of the brand into the channel and build a qualified database of accredited resellers to ensure disciplined pricing in order to achieve attractive margins for its resellers.

Dave Stevinson, managing director of GNR Tech said he was impressed with the HikVision product range, business model and market strategy.

“The accredited reseller initiative will offer fantastic value add to our resellers enabling attractive margin opportunities,” stated. “The exclusive partnership with HikVision cements our foothold within the video surveillance market, and are very optimistic of the growth of the brand.”

Jenkin Dai of HiWatch added: “The partnership with GNR is great news for HiWatch by HikVision. The distinctive feature of HiWatch is the combination of competitive price and high quality components. This offers resellers a unique opportunity to buy specifically designed products that are a cost effective and quality alternative to existing video surveillance brands.”