March Networks’ CloudSight Named “IoT Connected Retail Application of the Year” in 2025 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program

ORLANDO, FL., Jan. 8, 2025 – March Networks®, a global leader in cloud-based intelligent video surveillance, today announced that CloudSight has been selected as winner of the “IoT Connected Retail Application of the Year” award in the 9th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market today.

March Networks’ CloudSight is the industry’s first camera-to-cloud video surveillance service with real-time AI analytics and video-based business intelligence. This VSaaS solution, with Searchlight Cloud, is ideally suited for small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to enhance security, efficiency, and profitability through advanced surveillance technology without the need for on-premise servers or recorders.

CloudSight transforms video data into real-time, actionable insights, combining the power of loss prevention, and customer and operations metrics in easy-to-read dashboards and reports. This helps businesses track customer behavior, monitor operational efficiency, and detect fraud to make data-driven decisions that enhance security and performance.

Beyond passive video observation, CloudSight’s proactive monitoring alerts businesses instantly to potential issues, from security breaches to unusual transactional patterns. The solution enables immediate responses to critical events such as backdoor theft, suspicious ATM activity, or flagging unauthorized employee actions. Its native cloud architecture makes CloudSight scalable, allowing businesses with multiple locations or expanding operations to grow their surveillance and analytics capabilities.

“CloudSight is not just a tool, it’s a transformative solution that empowers businesses to drive growth, efficiency, and security. The retail industry is tasked with identifying high-traffic areas and optimizing store layouts to reduce fraud. Passive video can only capture so much with retailers also needing to track customer movement and detect loitering and suspicious activity,“ said Steve Johansson, managing director at IoT Breakthrough. “March Networks’ CloudSight is a game-changer that combines AI, proactive monitoring, and business intelligence to elevate security, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities across the board. Congratulations on winning the ‘IoT Connected Retail Application of the Year’ award!”

The mission of the IoT Breakthrough Awards program is to conduct the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of the global Internet-of-Things industry and then recognize the ‘breakthrough’ innovators, leaders and visionaries in a broad range of IoT categories, including Industrial and Enterprise IoT, Smart City technology, IoT Security, Connected Home and Home Automation, Connected Car, and many more. This year’s program attracted thousands of nominations from companies all over the world.

“By enhancing security and streamlining operations, our platform transcends traditional surveillance. Features like multi-camera facial recognition and timely real-time video intelligence can simultaneously boost operational efficiency and security,” said Peter Strom, CEO of March Networks. “We’re honored to receive this recognition from IoT Breakthrough. We’ll continue to enhance our product to empower businesses across industries to operate more efficiently and effectively and make smarter decisions in today’s fast-evolving IoT landscape.”

The solutions’ breakthrough features include five camera models including the CS Series and CS+ Series. Deep search functionalities provide benefits like Attribute Search, Re-Search, and Profile Search. Essential analytics include Intrusion Detection, Loitering Detection, a Tripwire that sets off an alarm when people or vehicles cross a virtual line, Object Removal and Abandoned Object Detection, Scene Search and Blocked Exit Detection.

About March Networks

March Networks® is leading the future of intelligent video, transforming enterprise video into actionable business intelligence. Globally recognized for our deep expertise in video security and data analytics, we empower organizations to enhance operational efficiency, security, and profitability. Our cloud-based, intelligent video technologies extend beyond traditional surveillance, integrating AI analytics and advanced integrations like POS systems, IoT devices, and ATMs to drive business growth and improve customer experiences. With over two decades of experience, March Networks is a trusted partner to over 1,000 financial institutions, more than 300 retailers, and over 800 commercial and industrial brands. We are committed to guiding our clients intelligently and cost-effectively through their transition to cloud-based enterprise video. Our extensive network of over 800 certified partners ensures adaptability to a myriad of business needs, integrating with a wide range of third-party cameras and systems. With global reach, local support, and a dedication to customer service, we ensure seamless operation, maintenance, and optimization of systems for customers in over 70 countries. Headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and owned by Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, March Networks stands as a trusted partner and innovative leader in the intelligent video sector. For more information, please visit marchnetworks.com.

About IoT Breakthrough

Part of the Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the IoT Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in Internet-of-Things technologies, services, companies and products. The IoT Breakthrough Awards program provides a forum for public recognition around the achievements of IoT companies and products in categories including Connected Home and Home Automation, Connected Car, Industrial IoT (IIoT) and Smart City, Consumer IoT and more. For more information visit IoTBreakthrough.com.

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