Pioneer Music Company Becomes an Authorized Hikvision Distributor and Expands Its Footprint in the Security Industry

Hikvision surveillance equipment is the latest renowned security line to be added to PMC’s growing portfolio for custom integrators. 

Lenexa, KS – September 14, 2018 – Custom integrators can now turn to Pioneer Music Company (PMC) for Hikvision’s reliable, best-performing, affordable surveillance systems. Hikvision is the largest producer of surveillance products in the world with one in four security cameras installed bearing the company’s name. Not only does PMC carry the Hikvision lineup, but the cameras and video storage devices are complemented with PMC’s knowledgeable sales staff, same-day pickup or delivery in specific markets, one-day shipping anywhere in the Midwest, and bar none customer service.

Hikvision produces technologically advanced specialty cameras, ranging from thermal to license plate readers that can distinguish individual plates on cars in multiple lanes traveling 70 mph, as well as the PanoVu Series that captures a 360-degree field of view with full-color night vision. In the U.S., Hikvision products are primarily used by high-end residences and small and mid-sized businesses and operate on either a wired or wireless network, which gives integrators and security contractors flexibility for installation in a variety of environments.

Chris Bailey, dealer expert for PMC explains, “We’re personally most excited about TurboHD technology and the 5mp and 8mp options available for coax based projects. This allows custom integrators to sell Hikvision technology and tap into an existing system to integrate a combination of IP and TVI solutions while using existing cable. All of which reduces the end user’s expenses.”

“Hikvision was one of the first in the industry to establish a more secure activation process that requires a user to set a password on first use, which is another layer of security compared to ‘plug and play’ models. Plus, the company is a leader in meeting specific cyber security standards [ISO 27001, CMMI Level 5, ISO 9001:2008, and the American Institute of CPAs’ System and Organization Controls for network security,” explains Batten.

Thirty-eight of Hikvision’s IP cameras have passed Common Criteria for Information Technology Security Evaluation, which is a security certification accredited by the U.S., UK, Canada and other Western countries. Hikvision being first in the industry to allow government agencies to view their source code for vulnerabilities, a Security Sales & Integration article named Hikvision the “industry’s most proactive [manufacturers] in this realm,” and Hikvision’s director of cybersecurity was appointed to the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board. Hikvision holds FIPS-140-2 certification, which the federal government created to establish a standard on how sensitive and classified information would be implemented in federal and DoD infrastructures. Companies with similar certificates as Hikvision include Apple, Microsoft, Cisco and Google.

“We’re expecting Hikvision products to be wildly popular with custom integrators, even those who are new to installing security systems and surveillance cameras. There are multiple benefits for our customers to becoming familiar with this line, such as the option to have an official Hikvision salesperson on the job site with them and increasing their annual sales,” explains Bailey.

About Pioneer Music Company
Pioneer Music Company is an established family-owned and operated business that has been fulfilling the needs of Midwest dealers and integrators for nearly 150 years. Founded in 1869 as a hardware implements retailer, today it is a wholesale business-to-business provider of high-quality consumer electronics products. Pioneer Music Company has expanded to serve many other industries including residential AV, automation, network distribution, surveillance, installation accessories, car electronics and more. Visit https://pmcav.co/ for more information.

About Hikvision
Hikvision is a leading provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and other emerging technologies, and is the world’s largest video surveillance manufacturer. Featuring an extensive and highly skilled R&D workforce, Hikvision manufactures a full suite of comprehensive products and solutions for a broad range of vertical markets. Beyond security, Hikvision products provide important data and business intelligence for end users, which can be used to enable greater commercial success and more efficient operations. More information is found at https://us.hikvision.com/.