Hikvision

Hikvision

Brief Company and Industry Description
Hikvision — a major Chinese company and global leader in video surveillance and security systems. It produces a wide range of solutions for security, access control, monitoring, and "smart" systems for cities, businesses, and consumer use.

Main Products/Services and Key Markets

• Products: IP cameras, DVR/NVR recorders, access control systems, security alarm systems, ready-made security solutions, "smart" systems for city and corporate control.
• Key markets: the domestic Chinese market, as well as more than 180 countries and regions worldwide.

Year of Establishment, Scale, Presence

• Founded in 2001.
• Number of employees: approximately 42,000–60,000 (depending on source).
• Revenue (recent years): approximately ≈ 92.5 billion yuan (≈ 12.8 billion USD) in 2024.

What Makes Their Office/Plant/Production Interesting
Hikvision's factories and R&D centers demonstrate a complete production cycle: from the development and testing of security systems to mass production of cameras and devices, as well as integration into comprehensive AIoT solutions. Visiting demonstration halls and production lines allows you to see the technological approach, production scale, and how a modern video surveillance ecosystem is built — from cameras to services for "smart cities," businesses, and private customers.