Brivo was founded in 1999. In 2002, Brivo introduced cloud-based access control to the physical security market. The physical access control system works with door card readers and similar devices, and locks or unlock things once an individual has been authenticated. Brivo released the ACS5000 access control system in 2005, with Ethernet and GSM cellular connectivity options. In 2007, Brivo introduced its XMLapplication programming interface. In 2017, Brivo introduced the availability of two new door access controllers, the ACS6000 and the ACS300, to complement its existing product lines, as well as integration with the Authentic Mercury open platform. Brivo introduced its IP door controller in 2011, an Ethernet access control panel in a compact form factor, with power over ethernet and FIPS 140-2 validated encryption. IPDC used standard network cabling to the door. Gartner named Brivo a “Cool Vendor in Identity and Access Management" for 2014. In the same year, Brivo also released its Social Access Management API. As of 2015, Brivo stated its cloud-based access control system serviced more than ten million users and more 100,000 access points, such as doors and windows. At the 2018 ISC West Conference, Brivo ACS300 Wireless Access Controller won best product in the “Access Control Software & Controllers” category. In March 2020, Brivo announced it acquired Parakeet IoT company as part of its expansion into smart buildings.
Private Acquisition
In June 2015, Brivo was wholly acquired for $50 million by Dean Drako, Barracuda Networks founder and former CEO, and current President & CEO of Eagle Eye Networks. Drako will serve as Brivo’s Chairman. Drako said he saw the opportunity to accelerate the cloud technology shift underway in the physical security industry by combining Brivo’s cloud access control with cloud video surveillance from his company Eagle Eye Networks. The two companies will continue to operate as separate entities.
Products
Brivo Onair is a cloud-based access control and video surveillance physical security system for businesses. Brivo Onair® automates access to a facility so that security managers don’t have to spend countless hours managing their facilities. From who comes and goes, to time schedules and alarms, administrators can automatically secure it all from one interface.
