Integrian

About Integrian

Founded in 1999, Integrian established itself as a developer of mobile video surveillance systems. The company's core business revolves around providing in-vehicle digital video and comprehensive video management solutions designed to offer protection against security threats, vandalism, and potential lawsuits.

Integrian's client base primarily consists of public sector and B2B entities, including municipal police departments, highway patrol agencies, and transit authorities. The company also serves systems integrators, embedding its technology within broader security infrastructures. This focus on mobile environments allows the company to address the specific security needs of transportation and law enforcement sectors.

The company's product offerings centered on digital recorders for use in police cruisers and public transportation systems. A key technological differentiator was the integration of video analytics, which enabled the systems to do more than just record. These systems could analyze video feeds in real-time to detect anomalous events and trigger alarms. This capability was significantly enhanced by the acquisition of Signal Innovations Group in 2006, a company that spun out of Duke University and specialized in adaptive video systems for surveillance and intelligence, primarily for the U.S. military and the Department of Homeland Security. This acquisition brought in advanced features such as license plate recognition, passenger counting, facial recognition, and anomalous behavior detection.

Throughout its history, Integrian demonstrated a clear growth-by-acquisition strategy. Prior to acquiring Signal Innovations Group, the company had purchased Digital Safety Technologies and an Australian company, Innovonics, in 2005. The company's growth was also supported by significant financial backing, having raised $65.6M from investors including Credit Suisse, Intersouth Partners, and Motorola Solutions Venture Capital. Ultimately, Integrian itself was acquired on December 1, 2008.