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ACTi Corporation
Native name
建騰創達科技股份有限公司
IndustryVideo surveillance, AI-powered security solutions
Founded2003; 23 years ago (2003)
FounderJuber Chu
Headquarters,
Taiwan
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Juber Chu (Chairman & CEO), Jesse Kuo (COO)
Products
Websitewww.acti.com

ACTi Corporation is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of network video surveillance and physical security systems. Founded in 2003, the company is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, with an U.S. office in Irvine, California.

ACTi designs and produces network cameras, video management systems (VMS), network video recorders (NVR), thermal cameras, and access control systems used in applications such as transportation, education, retail, and government facilities. Its products are distributed in more than 100 countries.[1]

History

Early Development (2003–2007)

ACTi Corporation was established on August 1, 2003, focusing on Internet Protocol (IP) video surveillance technology as the industry transitioned from analog to digital systems.[2]

The company developed compression and network transmission technologies used in IP-based monitoring systems.

Product Expansion and System Integration (2007–2012)

By the late 2000s, ACTi had expanded its portfolio to include video management software (VMS) and network video recorders (NVRs), supporting integrated surveillance deployments that combine hardware and software.

Platform Development and Cloud Migration (2013–2015)

From 2013 onward, ACTi introduced unified management platforms supporting multi-site monitoring, centralized event handling, and hybrid recording architectures.

The company also began adopting cloud-based service frameworks to support remote device management and cross-location video access, reflecting broader adoption of cloud-based management in the surveillance industry.

Industry Recognition and Technology Partnerships (2016)

In 2016, the international security publication a&s International ranked ACTi 46th in its annual Security 50 list of global security equipment manufacturers, reporting revenue of approximately USD 15.7 million that year.[3]

During the same year, ACTi announced technology partnerships with Ricoh Asia Pacific and BenQ Group to develop integrated video-based systems for retail analytics and enterprise monitoring, and also participated in a Microsoft-presented retail technology showcase using Microsoft Azure for video-based analytics.[4][5][6]

Compliance and Supply Chain Requirements (2018–2020)

Between 2018 and 2020, ACTi updated several product lines to align with supply chain requirements outlined in the United States National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to meet procurement-related supply-chain restrictions under the NDAA.[7]

Cybersecurity and Edge Computing (2020–present)

Beginning in 2020, ACTi placed increased emphasis on cybersecurity and device integrity, with multiple products passing Taiwan’s CNS 16120-based IoT security certification administered by the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS).

During the same period, the company incorporated edge computing capabilities and AI-based analytics into its cameras and platforms, including real-time object detection and occupancy analysis, depending on model and configuration and automated event triggers for public and industrial environments.

Products and Technology

ACTi’s product portfolio includes network cameras and software for IP video surveillance systems. Reported product categories include fixed and pan–tilt–zoom (PTZ) network cameras for indoor and outdoor use, as well as thermal imaging models for specialized use cases.

The company also offers video management software (VMS) and network video recorders (NVRs) for centralized monitoring and recording in multi-camera installations.

In addition, industry sources describe product lines that incorporate on-device or server-side video analytics, such as people counting, license plate recognition, and intrusion detection, depending on the system configuration and model series.

ACTi is listed as a member of ONVIF, an industry forum that develops open standards for IP-based physical security products.

Compliance and Standards

Selected ACTi products are certified or described as compliant with certain regulatory, cybersecurity, and interoperability requirements.

For U.S. public-sector procurement, ACTi lists selected models as NDAA- and TAA-compliant, referencing supply-chain restrictions under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and Trade Agreements Act (TAA).

In Taiwan, some ACTi network camera models have obtained IoT Cybersecurity certification under programs administered by the Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS), based on the national standard CNS 16120 for video surveillance system security requirements.

For safety and electromagnetic compatibility, certification markings such as CE and FCC, and listings such as UL, are shown on the specifications of certain ACTi models.

References

  1. ^ "ACTi Corporation - asmag.com provide ACTi Corporation latest information". asmag.com - ACTi Corporation. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  2. ^ "建騰創達科技股份有限公司". MoneyDJ理財網. 2025-08-12. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  3. ^ "[Video] a&s International #215: 2016 Security 50". www.asmag.com. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  4. ^ "Ricoh Asia Pacific and ACTi form strategic partnership - asmag.com Rankings". www.asmag.com. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  5. ^ 工商時報. "明基智能攜建騰創達 攻智慧零售". 工商時報 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  6. ^ "ACTi 建騰創達推出雲端智能商店 開啟商家精準掌握來客時代 – 微軟新聞中心". news.microsoft.com. Retrieved 2025-11-19.
  7. ^ Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13 (2018-08-13). "Text - H.R.5515 - 115th Congress (2017-2018): John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019". www.congress.gov. Retrieved 2025-11-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

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