Haivision Systems Inc.

Haivision Systems Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions. The company's core mission is to empower organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision-making through advanced live video technologies. Founded in 2004, Haivision maintains its headquarters in Montreal, Canada, and Chicago, USA, with a global presence through offices, sales, and support operations across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Haivision offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated hardware, software, and services designed to deliver high-quality, low-latency, secure, and reliable video throughout the entire IP video lifecycle, encompassing contribution, distribution, and delivery. Key product offerings include the Makito X series of video encoders and decoders, Kraken transcoders, the Haivision Media Platform for IPTV systems, and visual collaboration solutions such as Haivision Command 360 video walls. The company is also widely recognized for its development and open-sourcing of the Secure Reliable Transport (SRT) protocol, which has become a widely adopted standard for low-latency video streaming. Haivision serves a diverse range of markets, including broadcast, enterprise, government, defense, public safety, and aerospace.

Haivision has been honored with multiple Emmy® Awards for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, acknowledging its significant contributions to IP video transformation. Mirko Wicha has led the company as President, CEO, and Chairman since its inception in 2004. Recent financial disclosures indicate robust performance, with Q1 2026 revenue growing by 25.1% to $35.2 million. The company continues to drive innovation, having recently introduced products like the Falkon X2 for 5G video transmission and the Kraken X1 Rugged, and has been designated the official video encoder of Minor League Baseball. Haivision maintains a strong market position as a key influencer within the global video streaming infrastructure market.