Company Overview

Haivision Systems Inc. is a Canada-based enterprise video networking and streaming technology company that designs and provides real-time video streaming, distribution, and visual collaboration solutions. The company operates primarily in the video networking, secure communications, and media transport industries, serving both commercial and government customers. Haivision’s offerings are focused on delivering low-latency, high-reliability video over IP networks for mission-critical and high-value use cases.

The company’s primary revenue drivers include hardware appliances, software licenses, and recurring subscription and maintenance services. Key customer segments include enterprise organizations, government and defense agencies, broadcast and media companies, and sports and live event operators. Haivision is positioned as a specialist in ultra-low-latency and secure video transport, with strategic advantages in network resilience, encryption, and performance optimization. Founded in 2004, Haivision has evolved from a video-over-IP innovator into a diversified provider of enterprise video networking platforms through organic development and targeted acquisitions.

Business Operations

Haivision generates revenue through two primary operating segments: Enterprise Video and Mission-Critical and Real-Time Video Networking. These segments encompass hardware-based video encoders and decoders, software platforms for video management and distribution, and cloud-enabled services. Revenue is derived from product sales, software subscriptions, and support and maintenance contracts, with a growing emphasis on recurring software and services revenue.

The company operates globally, with sales and support functions across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Haivision controls proprietary video transport technologies, including secure IP-based video streaming protocols designed for low latency and network efficiency. Key operating entities and platforms include Haivision Media Platform, Haivision Hub, Makito encoders, and SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) technology. The company maintains partnerships with cloud service providers, systems integrators, and broadcast infrastructure vendors to extend its market reach.

Strategic Position & Investments

Haivision’s strategic direction emphasizes expansion of its software and subscription-based offerings, increased penetration of government and defense markets, and continued leadership in low-latency video transport. Growth initiatives include platform unification, enhanced cloud-native deployments, and deeper integration of video analytics and network management capabilities.

The company has pursued targeted acquisitions to strengthen its technology portfolio and market access, including the acquisition of Aviwest, which expanded Haivision’s presence in mobile video contribution and live broadcast transmission. Haivision also continues to invest in the development and promotion of SRT as an open-source industry standard, reinforcing its influence in emerging IP-based media workflows and next-generation streaming architectures.

Geographic Footprint

Haivision is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, and operates across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and parts of Latin America. The company maintains offices and research and development centers in Canada, the United States, France, and Israel, supporting a globally distributed customer base.

Its solutions are deployed worldwide by multinational enterprises, government agencies, and broadcasters, giving Haivision a significant international operational footprint. International markets contribute a substantial portion of revenue, with Europe and the United States representing key regions for both commercial and public-sector adoption.

Leadership & Governance

Haivision was co-founded by industry entrepreneurs with backgrounds in video and networking technologies and is led by an executive team with experience in enterprise software, communications infrastructure, and media technology. The company’s leadership emphasizes secure, mission-critical innovation, customer-driven product development, and disciplined capital allocation.

Key executives include:

• Mirko Wicha – Chief Executive Officer
• Peter Maag – Chief Financial Officer
• Marcus Schioler – Chief Operating Officer
• Jean-Marc Racine – Chief Product Officer
• Goran Bozic – Chief Technology Officer

The leadership team’s strategic vision centers on expanding Haivision’s role as a foundational provider of secure, real-time video networking solutions while maintaining technological leadership in low-latency and resilient video delivery.