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This Newsletter Includes:
Company Updates
A New Chapter Begins: March Networks & VIVOTEK Merger Officially Complete
March Networks and VIVOTEK have officially completed their merger, bringing together innovation, expertise, and a shared vision for the future of intelligent video and business intelligence. This strategic step strengthens our ability to deliver smarter, more scalable solutions across key industries, including banking, retail, and QSR.
March Networks Wins 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award in Analytics
March Networks’ AI Smart Search was recognized with a 2026 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award, highlighting its impact on making video investigations faster and more intuitive. Using natural language search, AI Smart Search helps users quickly find relevant video events, reduce investigation time, and verify safety, security, and compliance across their locations.
March Networks Wins 2026 SIA Award for Cloud Storage Innovation at ISC West 2026
March Networks was recognized at ISC West 2026 with a Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions Award, winning Best in Video Surveillance Data Storage for its Long Term Cloud Storage solution.
The award highlights the platform’s ability to transform video retention with a scalable hybrid-cloud approach that reduces storage costs by up to 80% while maintaining security and performance. Built on Amazon S3 Glacier, the solution enables organizations to manage large volumes of video data, meet compliance requirements, and scale efficiently without increasing on-premise infrastructure
Recent Events
PSA TEC | April 21-24
March Networks was on site at PSA TEC 2026 in Colorado, USA, connecting with partners and industry peers to discuss the future of security. The team showcased how March Networks is driving innovation with intelligent video and analytics, and engaged with attendees throughout the event.
Retail Technology Show | April 22-23
Our European Marchers were on the ground at the Retail Technology Show in London, UK, connecting with industry leaders and retailers exploring the latest in video surveillance innovation. They highlighted how video and analytics can help strengthen security, streamline operations, and deliver deeper business insights across retail environments.
The Security Event | April 28-30
Our UK Marchers had a successful few days at The Security Event in Birmingham, UK! It was a great opportunity to discuss how organizations are using AI, cloud, and video intelligence to strengthen security, streamline operations, and drive smarter decision-making.
Industry Insights
The Next Era of Video Intelligence Starts with Integration
The video security industry is shifting toward integrated, end-to-end solutions that deliver greater insight and scalability. In his latest blog, Net Payne, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, explains how the March Networks–VIVOTEK merger brings together complementary strengths to create a more connected, intelligent video platform.
By combining expertise across cameras, video management, AI, and cloud, this unified approach helps organizations move beyond traditional surveillance to improve operations and drive better business outcomes.
New Webinar — Executive Q&A: Inside the March Networks-VIVOTEK Merger
March Networks and Security Today are hosting a live executive Q&A on the recent March Networks–VIVOTEK merger, featuring Net Payne, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, in conversation with Security Today’s Ralph Jensen.
The session will explore what this strategic alignment means for customers and partners, and how the combined organization is delivering a more powerful, end-to-end video solution across video management, cameras, and AI-driven analytics.
Tech Talks
From Sight to Insight: AI Video Intelligence Innovations from ISC West 2026
Video is evolving from passive surveillance to a powerful source of real-time business insight. In this blog, Ian Cameron, Director of Marketing, highlights the key innovations unveiled at ISC West 2026, including Searchlight AI and new EL2 cameras designed to help organizations act faster and smarter. Together, these solutions connect video, data, and cloud to create a more unified platform that improves investigations, reduces risk, and drives better operational outcomes.
Watch On-Demand: Solving Security & Business Challenges with Cloud Video Surveillance
Missed our live webinar? Learn how cloud-based video investigations can help you catch issues before they turn into losses. In this on-demand webinar, we explore how March Networks CloudSight helps businesses stop theft, prevent fraud, and save hours on manual reviews by unifying video, analytics, and insights on one secure platform.
Employee Spotlight
One of this month’s #FeaturedMarchers is Tajmila Marsha, Talent Acquisition Specialist at March Networks! Based in our Ottawa HQ, Tajmila plays a key role in shaping our global workforce, leading recruitment efforts across more than seven countries. Her ability to partner closely with hiring managers and understand their needs ensures we consistently attract top talent aligned with our goals.
As the first point of contact for candidates, Tajmila brings professionalism, warmth, and authenticity to every interaction, creating a positive experience that reflects our culture. Her collaborative approach and dedication make a lasting impact on both candidates and internal teams.
Thank you, Tajmila, for your commitment, positivity, and the incredible impact you have on our team!
One of this month’s #FeaturedMarchers is Carolina Camnasio, HR at March Networks Italy! Based in our Milan office, Carolina plays an important role in building and strengthening our team by partnering closely with hiring managers to attract top talent. Her work ensures we continue to grow with individuals who contribute to both our success and our culture.
Beyond recruitment, Carolina is a true culture champion, organizing events that bring people together and create a positive, connected workplace. Her energy, enthusiasm, and approachable nature make a meaningful impact on everyone she works with.
Thank you, Carolina, for your positivity, dedication, and for helping make our workplace such a great place to be!
Customer Corner
“March Networks makes a fabulous product that we’re more than thrilled with. I believe it’s the best product for our money.”
“Right away, we found a $100 counting error. And we’ve found other errors too.”
— Self-Help Credit Union| USA
Upcoming Events
National Franchisee Association Lead Conference
May 4-7, 2026 | Dallas | USA
Feria Internacional de seguridad Guayaquil
May 14-15, 2026 | Guayaquil | Ecuador
Financial and Security Products Association
May 11-14, 2026 | Franklin | USA
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New Updates Now Available on the Partner Portal
CES 2.24 software update | Now available
CES 2.24 software 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.
