Tag: Dean Drako
Brivo unveils 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance report
January 28, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — Brivo, provider of cloud-native physical security, has released its 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance. The report identifies the seven trends that will directly impact businesses worldwide in 2026.
As a resource for business leaders, security professionals, and IT managers, the 2026 Trends report provides information, analysis, and tips about privacy protection, expanding regulations, public safety, and how AI-enhanced video surveillance has profoundly improved the detection...
Drako on Brivo, Eagle Eye merger: ‘We’re set to lead again'
January 7, 2026Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — The cloud security industry closed out 2025 with a major development: The merger of Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks, creating what executives say will be the world’s largest AI cloud-native physical security company.
The combined entity aims to tackle the growing complexity of artificial intelligence (AI) in physical security with a unified platform that integrates access control and cloud-based video surveillance.
Security Systems News spoke...
Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks merge to create global cloud-native security company
December 29, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas, and BETHESDA, Md.—Two cloud-native security providers are joining forces with the announcement of the merger of Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks, creating one of the world’s largest AI cloud-based physical security companies.
Brivo is a global provider of cloud-native access control and smart space technologies, while Eagle Eye Networks is a global provider of cloud AI video surveillance.
Dean Drako, chairman of Brivo and founder of Eagle Eye Networks, announced...
Eagle Eye Networks launches $1 million 2026 Drako School Grant
November 30, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — Eagle Eye Networks (EEN), a global provider of cloud video surveillance, has launched the $1 million 2026 Drako Smart Video Security Grant for Schools, dedicated to strengthening safety and security for students, staff and community members in K-12 schools, colleges and universities.
“We are on a mission at Eagle Eye to help schools change the way they use security cameras,” said Eagle Eye CEO Dean Drako. “Eagle Eye AI Gun Detection integrates with existing...
Survey: 77% of Americans support gun detection in schools, workplaces, and places of worship
October 20, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — More than three-quarters of Americans (77.4%) believe gun detection technology should be deployed in schools, workplaces, and other public spaces, according to new survey data released today.
The national survey conducted by Propeller Insights for Eagle Eye Networks shows strong support for incorporating camera-based gun detection into existing video surveillance systems.
An overwhelming majority of parents (86%) said they would feel more confident sending their children...
Eagle Eye Networks launches Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection
July 22, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks has introduced Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection, an AI-powered feature that runs entirely in the cloud and works on any connected camera, setting a new benchmark for highly accurate detection and alerting when intruders are present, according to the company.
Businesses can instantly deploy Eagle Eye Precision Person & Vehicle Detection on any camera connected to the global Eagle Eye platform with the push of a button - no new hardware or...
Eagle Eye Networks enhances partner program to accelerate reseller growth
June 24, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks, a global cloud video surveillance provider, has announced enhancements to its Reseller Partner Program to help its partners close more deals, boost recurring revenue, and grow market share.
“We are 100% committed to the channel 100% of the time,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. “We continue to make investments in our Reseller Partner Program to deliver leads, top-notch training, marketing, and business tools to help our partners...
Eagle Eye Networks named to Ten Most Innovative Startups in Texas
June 23, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas —June 23, 2025 — Cloud video surveillance provider Eagle Eye Networks has announced that it has been named one of the 10 most innovative startups in Texas by LexisNexis.
Selected based on patent quality, geographic scope, and portfolio size, LexisNexis identified patent portfolios with the highest values to provide “an objective view of which companies are driving innovation across the Texas startup universe.”
“Over the past 12 years, we’ve...
EEN introduces Eagle Eye Automations
March 28, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — Eagle Eye Networks has launched Eagle Eye Automations, a rules engine for automating tasks.
“Today’s security systems are complex, increasingly incorporating video surveillance, AI, analytics, sensors, and other third-party devices and technologies. Eagle Eye Automations enable disparate components to work together effectively,” said Dean Drako, Eagle Eye Networks CEO. “Automations simplify operations for the business owner, reduce the need for...
New Eagle Eye Sensors detect vaping, promote safe buildings and healthy air quality
March 24, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—Eagle Eye Networks has launched Eagle Eye Sensors to detect and automatically alert when vaping, air quality changes, temperature shifts, water presence, and other environmental events occur.
These sensors empower schools and businesses to take immediate action to ensure building safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and healthy work and learning environments.
Integrated into the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) Eagle Eye Sensors combine with video surveillance...