Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks Merge to Create AI Cloud Security Powerhouse

AUSTIN, TX & BETHESDA, MD – December 29, 2025 – In a landmark move set to reshape the physical security industry, Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks today announced they will merge, combining two of the sector's most influential cloud technology providers. The new, consolidated entity will operate under the Brivo name, creating what is now the world's largest AI cloud-native physical security company.

Dean Drako, who has served as Chairman of Brivo and is the Founder of Eagle Eye Networks, will lead the newly merged company as CEO. The move formalizes a long-standing strategic alignment between the global leader in cloud-native access control and the global leader in cloud AI video surveillance, both of which have been under Drako's stewardship. Steve Van Till, Brivo's founder and a pioneer in the industry, will serve as President of the new organization.

The merger aims to deliver a seamless, fully integrated security experience, consolidating a vast portfolio of services into a single, powerful platform.

A Unified Front for Cloud Security

The primary driver behind the merger is the creation of a truly unified cloud-native security platform, the Brivo Security Suite. This integration promises to eliminate the fragmentation that has often challenged commercial and enterprise customers, who traditionally have had to juggle multiple vendors for different aspects of their security infrastructure.

“Customers will have one support team, one business relationship, and one integrated cloud-native physical security solution,” Drako said in the announcement. He emphasized the comprehensive nature of the new offering, stating, “The Brivo Security Suite brings AI, access control, video intelligence, visitor management, and intrusion into a single solution, centralizing security across the enterprise.”

For businesses and property managers, this translates into significant operational efficiencies. Instead of navigating separate systems for building access, video monitoring, and threat detection, clients will interact with a single, cohesive ecosystem. This simplifies everything from initial installation and user training to ongoing maintenance and support. The unified approach is designed to provide a more holistic view of security operations, enabling faster response times and more intelligent, data-driven decision-making. The platform's AI-driven capabilities, such as anomaly detection and natural language queries, are central to this enhanced functionality.

A Decade in the Making

While the formal merger is recent news, the synergy between Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks has been cultivated for over a decade. With shared ownership and a common vision for a cloud-first future in physical security, the two companies have operated in parallel, often serving the same customer base with complementary technologies. This merger is less a sudden acquisition and more the logical culmination of a long-term strategic plan.

“We have shared the same vision and ownership for a decade, so the merger is about aligning operations so we can move faster and provide better service to our customers,” explained Brivo Founder Steve Van Till. This operational alignment is expected to accelerate innovation, streamline product development, and enhance customer service by eliminating redundancies and fostering a more integrated internal culture.

By formally combining their teams and resources, the new Brivo can present a more formidable and efficient front to the market. The move is also poised to benefit the extensive network of resellers and integrators who work with both brands. “The merger cements our leadership position in the market, provides a better solution for our customers, and helps resellers grow their businesses more efficiently,” Van Till added. This consolidation simplifies the sales and support process for channel partners, allowing them to offer a more robust, all-in-one solution to their clients.

The Power of Two Platforms Combined

Individually, both Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks are category leaders. Brivo is widely recognized for pioneering the transition of physical access control from on-premise hardware to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. Its flagship platform currently secures more than 1 billion square feet of property across 80 countries, serving a massive client base in commercial and multifamily real estate. The company has been at the forefront of integrating AI into its products, with features ranging from video analytics to chat-driven technical support.

Meanwhile, Eagle Eye Networks has established itself as the global leader in cloud video surveillance. Its Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) is purpose-built for the cloud and AI, delivering cyber-secure video analytics to businesses of all sizes. The platform's open architecture, simple subscription pricing, and unlimited scalability have made it a preferred choice for organizations looking to centralize their video operations and gain deeper business insights.

By merging, the new Brivo combines its best-in-class access control and smart space technology with Eagle Eye's premier AI-powered video surveillance. This fusion creates an unparalleled end-to-end security platform that addresses the entire spectrum of physical security needs. The combined entity boasts a significant global footprint, with U.S. headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, and Austin, Texas, and international offices in key markets like Amsterdam, Bangalore, and Tokyo.

Commitment to an Open Ecosystem

Despite the powerful integration of their native platforms, the leaders of the new Brivo have been quick to emphasize their ongoing commitment to an open ecosystem. In a move designed to reassure existing customers and partners, the company announced it will continue to support other video and access control solutions. This is a critical point in an industry where many organizations have significant investments in a diverse range of third-party hardware and software.

Brivo already boasts a comprehensive ecosystem with integrations for more than 100 third-party hardware devices, including smart locks, intercoms, and sensors. Maintaining this open API and third-party support ensures that customers are not locked into a closed system. They can continue to leverage their existing infrastructure while benefiting from the advanced capabilities of the Brivo Security Suite. This strategy preserves customer choice and flexibility, positioning the new Brivo not as a restrictive gatekeeper but as a central hub in a broader, interconnected security landscape.