The Benchmark Innovation Awards (BIA2025) are back—and once again, it’s your nominations and votes that define what innovation really looks like in the security sector. These reader-led awards celebrate the technologies and companies making a measurable impact on how security is delivered today.
New for 2025, we’re introducing the Distributor Company of the Year Award, recognising the essential role distributors play in delivering not just products, but service, support, and strategy.
These awards reflect our industry’s real-world priorities. We’re proud to see so many standout entries—congratulations to all the finalists. Voting is simple, scroll down to tick the form.
Finalists by Category
The Benchmark Innovation Awards return for 2025 to spotlight the technologies and companies driving meaningful change across the security industry. These reader-led awards highlight real-world innovation—solutions that improve performance, efficiency, usability, and integration in security environments.
This year introduces a new category—Distributor Company of the Year—which recognises the critical contribution of distribution partners to the success of innovative deployments.
Video Management Software Innovation Award
The Video Management Software (VMS) Innovation Award recognises platforms that push the boundaries of efficiency, intelligence, and usability in modern security operations. As surveillance networks become increasingly complex, a VMS must go beyond simple video handling, integrating AI analytics, automation, and seamless interoperability with other security systems.
- 3xLOGIC – VIGIL 13
- Cathexis Technologies – CathexisVision
- COSMO-MUST – COSMO PSIM
- Genetec Inc – Genetec Security Center SaaS
- IDIS Europe – Smart Privacy Masks
- Milestone Systems – XProtect
- OpenEye – OpenEye Web Services
- Vicon Industries Ltd – NEXT
Surveillance CCTV Innovation Award
The Surveillance CCTV Innovation Award highlights advancements in camera technology that enhance image quality, operational efficiency, and situational awareness. This category celebrates innovations that redefine how surveillance is conducted—from edge AI processing to ultra-low-light performance and robust cybersecurity features.
- Ajax Systems – DomeCam Mini
- Cursor Insight – Walking Recognition
- Hanwha Vision Europe – AI Box AIB – 800
- Hikvision UK Ltd – ColorVu 3.0
- IDIS Europe – 8MP AI Bullets & Domes
- i-PRO – AI-enabled High-Zoom Bullet Camera (incl. LPR)
- RAYTEC LIMITED – Vario IPPoE 16
- Synectics – Synergy DETECT
- Vicon Industries Ltd – NEXT
- Webeye Limited – Vigileyez
Visitor Management Innovator Award
The Visitor Management Innovator Award celebrates solutions that redefine how organisations control and monitor access. With the growing need for seamless and secure entry processes, this category looks at systems that merge convenience with robust verification through biometrics, mobile credentials, or integrated identity management.
- Ajax Systems – DoorBell
- Intratone – SC-02
- PACOM Systems – VIGIL CORE
- Paxton – Paxton Entry app
- Salto – XS4 Com
Alarm/Detection Innovation Award
The Alarm/Detection Innovation Award acknowledges technologies that advance threat detection while reducing false alarms. Whether applied in fixed or temporary deployments, these innovations must deliver precision, adaptability, and ease of use, supporting more proactive and efficient responses to security incidents.
- COSMO-MUST – COSMO PSIM
- Johnson Controls – IQPM
- PACOM – VIGIL CORE
- Pyronix Ltd – CarDefender
- TAKEX EUROPE LTD – VS-1000E Vape Sensor
- Webeye Limited – Vigileyez
Analytics and Software Innovation Award
The Analytics and Software Innovation Award recognises platforms that turn raw data into actionable insights. From AI-powered video analytics to advanced reporting and automation, this category focuses on software that enhances situational awareness, operational efficiency, and decision-making in security environments.
- A.I. Tech – AI-Caption
- Concept Pro – Ai Bridge
- Hanwha Vision Europe – AI Packs (Factory & Safety AIA – C01FSP; Retail & Business AIA – C01RET; Traffic AIA – C01TRF)
- HID – Linq
- IDIS Europe – Smart Privacy Masks
- i-PRO – Active Guard 2.0
- Milestone Systems – BriefCam
- Reconeyez – Reconeyez Cloud with built-in AI
Cloud and SaaS Innovation Award
The Cloud and SaaS Innovation Award focuses on cloud-first and software-as-a-service solutions that offer scalability, resilience, and cost-efficiency. This category highlights innovations that simplify deployment, enhance cybersecurity, and transform how organisations manage security infrastructure.
- Genetec Inc – Genetec Security Center SaaS
- HID – Origo
- Intratone – SC-03
- Reconeyez – Reconeyez Cloud with built-in AI
- Salto – Orion
- Synectics – Synectics Transport Cloud Services
- Webeye Limited – Webeye CMS
Network and Connectivity Innovation Award
The Network and Connectivity Innovation Award celebrates infrastructure solutions that enable secure, high-performance communication across modern security systems. This includes innovations in switches, transmission devices, and networking tools that ensure reliability, bandwidth optimisation, and cyber resilience.
- CSL Group – CSL Router
- Omnitron Systems – Single Pair Ethernet PoE Media Converters
- PACOM – S1000 Controller
- System Q – IP Handy Quad
- TRENDnet – 12-Port 10G PoE++ Web Smart Switch (720W), TPE-7124SBF
Innovator Company of the Year Award
The Innovator Company of the Year Award is the highest recognition of sustained excellence in security innovation. It honours a company that consistently brings impactful solutions to market, shows leadership in emerging technologies, and contributes significantly to the progress of the industry as a whole.
- ADI Global
- Ajax Systems
- Genetec Inc
- Hanwha Vision Europe
- HID
- Hikvision UK Ltd
- i-PRO
- Paxton
- Pyronix Ltd
- System Q
- Verkada
- Webeye Limited
Distributor Company of the Year Award
Introducing the Innovator (Distributor) Company of the Year category to the Benchmark Innovation Awards acknowledges the distributors’ pivotal role in the security industry. This award is designed to honour a distribution company that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, leadership, and commitment to advancing security solutions over the past year.
- ADI Global
- Oprema
- System Q
- Videcon
Time to Vote!
Your opinion matters. Please vote for the worthy candidates to be the winners in each category.
Voting is now open and will remain live until September 30th.
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