"We Are Not Going Anywhere" Says Hikvision USA Longest Tenured Employee
Hikvision USA employees were defiant, with the organization's longest-tenured employee, Brad Heckelman, delivering an impromptu 3-minute speech at the start of an ADI Philadelphia Expo presentation addressing rumors and declaring that Hikvision USA is not going anywhere.
Inside this note, we share the full 3-minute speech, explain the contentions made, the opportunity for Hikvision USA, and the competitive outlook for the company.
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