Welcome to Behind the Lens!
Discover our latest product launches, company developments, noteworthy events and more! Join us as we explore the latest updates, tech advancements, and stories from our community.
This Newsletter Includes:
Company Updates
March Networks and VIVOTEK Merge Branded Video Security Businesses to Deliver Greater Scale and Expanded Portfolio
March Networks and VIVOTEK announced the upcoming merger of VIVOTEK’s branded business with March Networks, bringing together two market leaders to deliver a stronger, end-to-end video security portfolio. The combination expands capabilities across enterprise video management, AI analytics, advanced cameras, and cloud solutions to support customers across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments.
Led by President & CEO Peter Strom, the combined organization will scale global operations, innovation, and partner opportunities, while maintaining the same trusted brands, teams, and support customers rely on today.
March Networks Launches Searchlight AI at ISC West 2026
March Networks announced the launch of Searchlight AI at ISC West 2026, introducing a new generative AI capability that transforms how users interact with video, transaction, and operational data through simple, conversational queries. Designed to simplify investigations and surface faster insights, Searchlight AI helps organizations quickly uncover patterns, reduce risk, and make more informed decisions.
The announcement also highlighted key innovations showcased at ISC West, including Long Term Cloud Storage, AI Smart Search, and new EL2 cameras.
March Networks Transforms Video Surveillance with Generative AI on Amazon Web Services
In this Amazon Web Services (AWS) testimonial, President & CEO Peter Strom shares how March Networks is helping organizations modernize video management with secure, scalable, and cost-effective long term cloud storage. By leveraging services like Amazon S3 and Amazon S3 Glacier, customers can retain video for extended periods without the burden of on-prem infrastructure.
The result? A more efficient and flexible approach to video storage, reducing costs, strengthening security and compliance, and enabling organizations to scale and access critical footage with ease.
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2026
Across our global teams, March Networks celebrated International Women’s Day through our “planting positivity” initiative, with both our Italy office and Ottawa HQ coming together for hands-on activities that encouraged creativity, connection, and appreciation. From painting pots to planting herbs and succulents, each activity created space for teammates to share uplifting messages recognizing the incredible women across our organization.
These moments reflect our ongoing commitment to celebrating the talent, leadership, and impact of women who help shape March Networks every day.
Recent Events
LPRC Impact | March 17-19
Marchers Kim Young and Bill Anderson were at LPRC Impact in Gainesville, USA, connecting with industry leaders and exploring the latest innovations shaping retail.
They showcased how Searchlight Cloud helps retailers unlock actionable insights, improve operational efficiency, and make faster, smarter decisions across their environments.
RLPSA | March 22-24
Our team attended RLPSA in Dallas, USA, connecting with industry leaders and partners across the restaurant and retail security space. Marchers Mike Gruber and Kim Young showcased how video intelligence, cloud, and AI are helping restaurants stay ahead of evolving security challenges and drive smarter operations.
ISC West | March 25-27
Our team was on the ground at ISC West in Las Vegas, USA, connecting with customers, partners, and industry leaders at one of the security industry’s largest events.
They showcased our latest innovations and product launches, including Searchlight AI, alongside AI-driven solutions, cloud storage, and next-generation video intelligence designed to help organizations operate more securely and efficiently.
Industry Insights
Whitepaper: From SOC 2 to NIS 2: Security You Can Trust
Is your surveillance network compliant? Video surveillance networks are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, making compliance with standards like SOC 2 and NIS 2 more critical than ever.
Download our latest white paper to learn how to build a secure, compliant surveillance network, reduce audit risk, and protect sensitive video data with proven best practices.
On the Blog: Enhancing Car Wash Efficiency
Security, efficiency, and risk management are critical for car wash businesses operating across multiple sites. In this blog by Ian Cameron, Director, Marketing at March Networks, we explore how advanced video surveillance and analytics help reduce loss, prevent fraud, and improve day-to-day operations.
Discover how AI-driven insights and scalable solutions can help car wash operators protect their business and drive long-term profitability.
Tech Talks
March Networks Academy: All About March Networks CyberSuite
In this episode of March Networks Academy, Jason Aderman, breaks down CyberSuite, our comprehensive program designed to protect video surveillance systems from evolving cyber threats. Learn how cybersecurity is built into every stage of our product lifecycle, along with best practices and compliance measures to help maintain a secure and resilient video environment.
March Networks Academy: Getting to Know Searchlight Cloud Features
In this episode of March Networks Academy, you’ll learn how Searchlight Cloud connects surveillance video with transactional data, alarms, and analytics to deliver real-time insights across your organization.
Discover how Searchlight Cloud helps you uncover patterns and streamline investigations. Explore how it enhances visibility, strengthens loss prevention, and enables faster, informed, data-driven decisions.
Employee Spotlight
This month’s #FeaturedMarcher is Mariel Dianne Caguimbal, Marketing Coordinator at our Ottawa HQ. In just seven months, Mariel has already made a big impact. She plays a key role in keeping the marketing team organized, on track, and moving forward across many projects.
She supports everything from website updates and email campaigns to content, video, and demo development. She also builds and manages the processes that help the team stay aligned and deliver on time. Mariel is highly organized, brings a positive attitude every day, and asks the right questions to keep work moving forward. Outside of work, she’s a passionate traveller, bringing that same curiosity and energy into everything she does.
Her dedication and team-first mindset make her an essential part of our success. Thank you, Mariel, for everything you do!
Customer Corner
“The March Networks video surveillance systems are easy to use and very robust.”
“The [March Networks] system is easy to learn and use, it’s reliable and, most important, the quality of the video we are able to record is noticeably improved.”
— Turku Castle | Finland
Upcoming Events
PSA TEC
April 21-24, 2026 | Denver | USA
The Security Event
April 28-30, 2026 | Birmingham | UK
Retail Technology Show (RTS)
April 22-23, 2026 | London | UK
Please visit the Partner Portal for all technical updates.
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New Updates Now Available on the Partner Portal
Command Software Suite (CES 2.24) | Available end of March
Command Software Suite introduces an updated Oncam SDK (v2.2.2), enhanced CES snapshot topology support, new Insight menu access, and important Azul security updates to improve system functionality and security. For further information, visit our Partner Portal.
