Hikvision USA Uses ADI Visits As Validation Despite FCC "Threat To National Security" Status
Despite the US government deeming Hikvision equipment a "threat to national security" and the company suffering major employee defections, Hikvision USA is savvily running a LinkedIn marketing campaign showcasing its employees visiting more than 20 ADI branches and expos.
In this report, IPVM examines Hikvision's campaign, what steps ADI has taken to distance itself from the PRC-controlled manufacturer, and how these efforts strengthen Hikvision at the expense of publicly-traded Resideo / ADI.
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