About IDIS

IDIS is a global security company that designs, develops, and manufactures surveillance solutions for a wide range of commercial and public sector markets.

As the largest video surveillance manufacturer in South Korea, with headquarters and manufacturing facilities just outside of Seoul, IDIS operates across 50 countries and 100+ strategic partners. IDIS is a world-leading digital surveillance solution provider with more than two million recorders installed worldwide and over 16.5 million cameras utilizing IDIS technology.

The IDIS total surveillance solution meets the needs of an increasingly demanding security landscape. IDIS provides the benefit of an end-to-end, highest-quality total surveillance solution and delivers innovation that is user-friendly, flexible, scalable, and is able to meet every surveillance need—all with unrivalled performance, quality, and low total cost of ownership.

Our Mission

Our mission is to contribute to a safer and more secure world through a commit ment to innovation and by fostering a culture of creativity.

Our Vision

Our vision is to become the premier global security solutions specialist by providing the world’s best, most innovative and value-add surveillance offerings as well as the most respon sive customer service.

Core Values

Innovation

We are world-leading pioneers in bringing best-of-breed surveillance solutions to market. As forward thinkers, we constantly apply innovation and creativity to tackle the challenges our customers face to make them safer, more secure, and help them become more efficient. Through our ethos of continuous investment in research and development and our people and operations, we continually strive to deliver excellence across both our services and the solutions we offer.

Integrity

We are committed to integrity and compliance in everything we do. From our manufacturing facilities to our boardrooms, our people uphold the highest standards. Our values go beyond a code of conduct. Instead, they anchor our mission, our decision-making process, and govern how we act as both a company and a member of the larger global community.

Customer Satisfaction

Every company that purchases or every person that uses IDIS technology is key to our success. Our people strive to ensure that we exceed their expectations, through the quality and high performance of our solutions and the services we deliver. We are passionate about building long-term and proactive partnerships as well as actively seeking new mutually beneficial opportunities.

Success Together

Every person in our global network—customers, partners, vendors, and employees—is a full member of our team. In their own way, each is at the heart of both our business strategy and our success. The IDIS “one team” philosophy encompasses our network’s many cultures, communities, and views and proves that we work best when we work together. Through the sharing of values and ideas, we are enriched by those around us. In turn, we empower each other to grow and succeed.

Sustainable Growth

We only succeed when our customers and partners succeed. Our people demonstrate dedication to every customer, from the largest enterprise to the smallest organization, and we do business in an open, direct, and sustainable way. One of our most important roles is as an employer, and through robust, sustainable growth, we create new jobs and invest in those who already work for us.

One solution. One company

IDIS designs, develops, manufactures, and supports its products and software all under one roof. For customers and partners, this means they can build a complete surveillance solution using products that seamlessly integrate from just one vendor. This simplifies the buying chain and provides local sales and technical support from a single vendor. Whether a large corporate enterprise, a retail chain or single site, IDIS has a surveillance solution that meets the needs of an extensive range of businesses. With a broad lineup of one to 12 megapixel (MP) IP cameras, four to 64 channel NVRs, monitors, network accessories, a choice of video management software (VMS), and our DirectCX lineup for customers looking to leverage existing coax cabling, IDIS has a solution that fits.

Innovation and R&D

IDIS has been a pioneer in digital video recording since 1997 and was established due to a passion for technology and an unyielding pursuit of innovation. With 10% of turnover reinvested in research and development (R&D) annually, IDIS is constantly developing new technologies and bringing new innovations to market, all which help our customers strengthen the safety and security of their people, facilities, and assets. At the same time, we have a commitment to delivering the world’s ultimate surveillance experience through technology that is high-performance and reliable, yet simple to install and operate to ensure our customers are more efficient and more productive.

Low Total Cost of Ownership

Through our commitment to high quality, low power consumption, and reliable products that are simple to install, use, and maintain, we reduce the burden of implementation and training time while ensuring lower maintenance and energy costs, an extended product lifecycle, and a low total cost of ownership. Our flagship offering, DirectIP, comes with a cost-free VMS and apps—meaning absolutely zero licensing costs. IDIS Solution Suite, our enterprise-level VMS, is both scalable and modular, allowing our customers to only pay once for what they need without any ongoing service or maintenance fees.

Partnering for Success

Many of the relationships we have with our customers and partners have been in place for two decades, demonstrating our commitment to fostering long-lasting and successful partnerships. We only succeed if our customers and partners succeed and we see them as full members of our team. In their own way, each is at the heart of both our business strategy and success. The IDIS “one team” philosophy encompasses our network’s many cultures, communities, and views and proves that we work best when we work together. Through the sharing of values and ideas, we are enriched by those around us. In turn, we empower each other to grow and succeed.

Reliability

Reliability goes beyond the high-quality products and solutions we proudly deliver each day. For IDIS, reliability means doing what we say we will do; when we say we will do it. From strictly adhering to global and local regulations to our certifications such as ISO14001, ISO9001, ROHS, and Six Sigma, from our regular delivery of world-class technology to support at the local level, IDIS delivers reliable products and services that more than meet our customers’ expectations—they exceed them.

Integrity

Our integrity means you can trust us and the technology we provide. We ensure we comply with the legal and regulatory requirements at both global and local levels and seek to be transparent at all times in the way we do business. We believe in open and candid communications with our customers and partners that build trust and ensure success. Our products are manufactured in-house with a consistency of quality and materials, so they can be trusted to deliver as promised. We continually innovate new technologies to ensure and preserve the integrity of the surveillance they provide.

IDIS was founded in 1997 by experts in computer science and artificial intelligence: Y.D. Kim, Albert Ryu, and J.H. Jeong.

The company was named Intelligent Digital Integrated Security Co., Ltd. and focused on digital video recording (DVR) technology. The company quickly grew, gaining certification as a “Technology Venture Oriented Company” in 1999 and a listing on the KOSDAQ stock exchange in 2001. ISO9001/14001 certifications followed and in 2006, the company obtained RoHS certification, a first in the DVR industry. The company also became the number one seller of DVRs in the surveillance industry as it was an Original Design Manufacturer/Original Equipment Manufacturer (ODM/OEM) for leading surveillance solution providers.

Currently, Dr. Y.D. Kim serves as CEO.

In the mid-2000s, the company began a series of in-house innovations and acquisitions that expanded the company‘s focus beyond DVRs to include the next-generation camera and network video recording(NVR) offerings as well as industrial display technologies.

By 2013, IDIS had moved beyond an exclusive industry role as an ODM/OEM for leading surveillance solutions providers, launching a branded security solution, DirectIP™, at the IFSEC International security exhibition in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

The company subsequently launched DirectIP and other components of the IDIS Total Solution in the Middle East in 2014 at the Intersec exhibition in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and in the Americas in 2015 at the ISC West tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada. Additionally, at each regional launch, the company debuted regional headquarters and staff dedicated to the sale and support of IDIS branded offerings in those areas.

  • 2024
    Winning the Security Campus Awards 2024 in 4 categories
    - Gold in the "Artificial Intelligence" category for 4MP AI PTZ (DC-S6481HRA)
    - Gold in the "Cameras, NDAA Compliant" cateogry for 4MP AI PTZ (DC-S6481HRA)
    - Platinum in the "Entry Security Intercoms" category for 2MP Video Intercom (DC-16212WRX)
    - Platinum in the "Visitor Management" category for 2MP Video Intercom (DC-16212WRX)

    Nominated as a finalist in the PSI Premier Awards 2024
    - "CCTV Product of the year" for 4MP AI PTZ (DC-S6481HRA)

    Winning the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2024 in "Visitor Management" cateogry
    - 2MP Video Intercom (DC-16212WRX)
  • 2023
    Winning the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2023 in the Surveillance (CCTV) category

    IDIS AI Product Line Clinches 3 Awards at NPOY Awards
    - Platinum in the “Video Surveillance Advanced Imaging Technologies” category for the AI Box for Surveillance (DV-1304-A)
    - Gold in the “Video Surveillance Cameras – AI” category for the 5MP Edge AI cameras
    - Gold in the “Video Surveillance Hardware & Accessories” category for the AI Box for Surveillance (DV-1304-A)

    Recognized with two Awards in the 2023 “GOVIES” Government Security Awards competition
    - Edge AI 5MP Camera Range earned the Platinum Award in the NDAA-Compliant Cameras category
    - AI Box for Surveillance (DV-1304-A) took home the Gold in the Video Analytics category

    IDIS AI Products in 3 Categories at The Secure Campus Awards 2023
    - IDIS 5MP Edge AI Cameras earned the platinum award in the Artificial Intelligence category at the Secure Campus Awards 2023
    - IDIS DV-3200 earned the platinum award in the Artificial Intelligence category at the Secure Campus Awards 2023
    - IDIS 5MP Edge AI Cameras earned the gold award in the NDAA-compliant cameras category at the Secure Campus Awards 2023
    - IDIS DV-3200 earned the gold award in the Cybersecurity category at the Secure Campus Awards 2023

    All-in-One Box for Retail (DV-1304) recognized as the winner of the 2023 Security Sales & Integration MVP Award

    An end-to-end IDIS video solution recognized as the winner of the Outstanding Security Sustainability Award 2023
  • 2022
    IDIS(NDAA-Compliant Cameras & NVRs) recognized as the winner of the 2022 Secure Campus Awards
  • 2021
    IDIS ranked as best security manufacturer in the 2021 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPA)

    IDIS AI Box (DV-2232) nominated for the finalists of 2021 Benchmark Innovation Awards

    IDIS AI Box (DV-2232) as the winner in the 2021 Secure Campus Awards

    IDIS AI Box (DV-2232) for visitor management as the winner in the 2021 Security Today in New Product of the Year Award
  • 2020
    IDIS launches its AI Box for COVID providing deep learning powered functionality to help prevent the spread of coronavirus and maintain COVID-secure workplaces

    IDIS and Hall & Kay become finalists in The Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2020 for Security Project of the Year for an upgrade to IDIS surveillance that is improving the safety and security of a London neighborhood

    Tracey Edwards from Southern Heath NHS Foundation Trust shortlisted for Security Manager of the Year at The Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2020 following a patient and staff safety and security transformation program that includes deploying IDIS surveillance across multiple facilities.

    IDIS announces a partnership agreement with leading UK security value-add distributor Norbain

    IDIS end-to-end video tech for logistics honored as the winner in the application category in the 2020 Security Today in New Product of the Year Award

    IDIS Instant Meta Filtering (IMF) shortlisted for a top German GIT Security Award

    IDIS launches MapVue an easy-to-use navigation to playback video using building layouts and floor plans

    IDIS recognized as the winner of the 2020 Secure Campus Awards for its 12MP Panomorph IR Fisheye Camera (DC-Y8C13WRX)

    IDIS and Galeco Communications shortlisted for Safety & Health Excellence Awards 2020 for an upgrade to IDIS network surveillance at a secure NHS mental healthcare hospital

    IDIS launches Instant Meta Filtering (IMF) to speed up investigations from hours to minutes

    IDIS ranked as a top equipment manufacturer in the 2020 Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPA)
  • 2019
    IDIS Awarded the Top Prize at the Security Award Korea 2019 for Video Analytics
    Nominated for Security Project of the Year at Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2019 for an NHS healthcare project
    Opened a new European Distribution Center in the Netherlands to provide pan-European next day delivery and after-sales service
    IDIS surveillance upgrade for Saudi Arabia’s National Commercial Bank shortlisted for the Security Project of the Year at the Intersec Awards 2019
    5MP Super Fisheye Compact and IDIS Dynamic Privacy Masking reached the PSI Premier Award Finals
    IDIS launched its AI in the Box Deep Learning Analytics
    The IDIS Super Fisheye 5MP Compact nominated as a finalist in the Benchmark Magazine Innovation Awards
    12MP Super Fisheye & NHS mental healthcare project achieved double success in the Safety & Health Excellence Awards 2019
    IDIS debuted its “Create a Better World” Campaign
  • 2018
    IDIS received Presidential Citation at the National Productivity Competition held by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
    IDIS Solution Suite named a winner in SSI Security Solutions Awards
    IDIS Critical Failover and 12MP Fisheye Camera shortlisted for the finals of Security & Fire Excellence Awards
    IDIS “Two Decades of Innovation” strategic program received an AMCP Platinum Hermes Creative Award
    HE-1101 nominated for the finalists of Benchmark Innovation Awards
    IDIS Critical Failover and HE-1101 shortlisted for the finals of the PSI Premier Awards
    H.265 IR PTZ DC-S3883HRX scooped prizes in both iF and Red Dot Design Awards
    IDIS Named US OSPA’s “Outstanding Security Manufacturer” Finalist
  • 2017
    IDIS Smart Failover shortlisted for the final of the Security & Fire Excellence Awards
    IDIS Named US OSPA’s “Outstanding Security Manufacturer” Finalist
    DR-8364D & IDIS Smart Failover shortlisted for the finals of the PSI Premier Awards
    IDIS received two esteemed World Class Product of Korea awards from the Ministry of Trade Industry and Energy
    IDIS Smart UX Controls nominated for the Benchmark Magazine Innovation Awards
    IDIS Announced Industry-leading Ultimate Warranty Program
    IDIS celebrates its 20th anniversary
    IDIS multi-media marketing efforts received an AMCP Platinum Hermes Creative Award
  • 2016
    Security Sales & Integration Security Solutions Award Official Runner-up
    Security Products New Product of the Year Award for "Convergence & Integrated Software Solutions"
    Awarded top honors for "Product and Technology" by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
    Awarded honors for "World Class Product of Korea" by the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
    Named Top 10 global manufacturer for surveillance recorders by IHS
    Double finalist at IFSEC’s Security & Fire Excellence Awards
  • 2015
    IDIS launches its brand business and Total Solution at ISC West tradeshow
    IDIS America headquarters established near Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
    IDIS Middle East / North Africa headquarters established in Dubai, U.A.E.
  • 2014
    Named Top 10 in the world for video surveillance by a&s
    IDIS launches its brand business and Total Solution at Intersec exhibition
    DR-6116P NVR ranked top in Benchmark Magazine test
    DirectIP named "Technology Innovation of the Year" at PSI Premier Awards
  • 2013
    DirectIP launch recognized with 2013 Platinum Marcom Award
    IDIS launches its brand business and DirectIP at IFSEC exhibition
  • 2012
    Selected as a "Good Company to Work For" by the Korea Economic Daily
    IDIS Europe headquarters established near London, England, U.K.
    Sales reach over $150 million
  • 2011
    Selected as "World Class 300" by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy
    Sales reach over $100 million
  • 2008
    Selected as "Best Small-Medium Company to Work At" by Korea Labour Foundation
    Received award for the "Best Management" of a KOSDAQ Company
  • 2007
    Received "Transparent Accounting Grand Prize" by KAA
  • 2005
    Sales reach over $50 million
  • 2004
    Selected as one of the world's "200 Best Companies Under a Billion" by Forbes
  • 2003
    Obtained "No.1 Ranking of a KOSDAQ Company" at the 20th Daeshin Comprehensive Management Evaluation
  • 2002
    Selected as one of the world's "200 Best Companies Under a Billion" by Forbes
    Received "Presidential Prize" for the 5th Venture Companies
  • 2000
    Received "Daejeon Economy Grand Prize (Technology Development)"
  • 1999
    Selected as "A Company with Good New-Tech" by the Ministry of Information and Communication
  • 1998
    Pioneering DVR innovation pushes IDIS to #1 in security DVR sales
  • 1997
    Company founded

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