Kedacom Targeting Hikvision, Dahua Entering US

Author: Brian Karas, Published on May 03, 2017

A publicly traded company with a $1 billion dollar market cap is directly aiming for Hikvision and Dahua. Kedacom, listed on the Shanghai stock exchange (see share price), has primarily done business in China, but is looking to expand into North America. The company offers a diverse product portfolio, and claims to be a better alternative to Hikvision and Dahua.

In this report we analyze Kedacom's offerings, market approach, and potential to disrupt the market with their aggressive strategy.

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Comments (17)

John Honovich

IPVM | 05/03/17 01:14pm

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In reply to John Honovich | 05/03/17 02:27pm

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #1 | 05/03/17 02:42pm

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #2 | 05/03/17 03:14pm

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IPVMU Certified | 05/03/17 03:11pm

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Brian Karas

IPVM | In reply to Joseph Hirasawa | 05/03/17 03:19pm

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In reply to Joseph Hirasawa | 05/03/17 03:20pm

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Brian Rhodes

IPVMU Certified | 05/03/17 03:17pm

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In reply to Brian Rhodes | 05/03/17 05:48pm

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05/03/17 05:31pm

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Josh Bylsma

BLUEmark Technologies | 05/04/17 12:51pm

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In reply to Josh Bylsma | 05/04/17 12:56pm

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Josh Bylsma

BLUEmark Technologies | In reply to Undisclosed Manufacturer #1 | 05/04/17 02:30pm

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Dori Ribak

RBtec Perimeter Security Systems | 05/04/17 05:09pm

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Sean Nelson

Nelly Security | 05/04/17 05:22pm

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