Foscam

Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd
深圳市福斯康姆智能科技有限公司
Private
Industry IP Video Products and Network Video Recorder
Founded December 2007
Headquarters Shenzhen, China
Products

IP Camera

Network Video Recorder
Website www.foscam.com

Foscam may either refer to Shenzhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd (Chinese: 深圳市福斯康姆智能科技有限公司), a Chinese video products manufacturer founded December 2007 in Shenzhen, or to Foscam Inc., the US subsidiary which was formed in 2016. The parent company has an office and factory in Shenzhen with more than 70 experienced engineers and 500 workers, whereas Foscam Inc. operates out of Houston, Texas and provides warranty service, customer care, and technical support to North American consumers.

Foscam's core products are IP surveillance device, network video recorder and baby monitor. It also provides mobile software "Foscam Pro" on both iOS and Android platform that compatible with certain IP camera models. Foscam has more than 20 existing device models covering from MJPEG to H.264 cameras and outdoor/indoor cameras.

Business type

IP Camera

Foscam has established a system of business channels in Germany, United States, Britain, Italy, Singapore, India, France and Canada, with more than 30 partner countries and regions started cooperation. Foscam's core products are IP surveillance device, network video recorder and baby monitor. It also provides mobile software "Foscam Pro" on both iOS and Android platform that compatible with certain IP camera models. Foscam has more than 20 existing device models covering from MJPEG to H.264 cameras and outdoor/indoor cameras. Foscam designs, manufactures and offers a variety of OEM/ODM IP Network Cameras, baby monitors and Network video recorders to clients and distributor in U.S., UK and other countries.

Corporate culture

Foscam comes from "Focus on the Camera". The company founded in 2007, aimed to improve a more security life for the people all around the world.

Foscam claims that they make efforts to ensure all families can live a secure life.

History

ShenZhen Foscam Intelligent Technology Co., Limited was founded in 2007 and provides network camera and internet video solutions.
2007.12 Foscam incorporated in Shenzhen
2008.06 Launched FI8908W products, patented
2008.11 Enter the Asian market
2009.02 Launched FI8904w, FI8905w and other products
2009.09 Certified by CE, U.S. Federal Communications Commission, ROHS and other international certification
2009.12 Enter the Americas, Europe market
2010.03 Participate in the U.S. ISC WEST International Security Exhibition, to accelerate the pace of international[1]
2010.09 FI8918 product by design patent
2010.12 Foscam network camera sales nearly 130,000，ranked the top three in China
2011.03 Debut International Electronics Show in Hanover, Germany CeBIT 2008[2]
2011.04 With more than 30 countries and regional partners to establish cooperative relationships
2011.05 FI8920 and other H.264 products launched
2011.09 Foscam network camera sales ranked the first in China, Annual growth rate of 200%
2013.10 Foscam Joined ONVIF Driving IP-Based physical security through global standardization[3]

Product range

Foscam designs and manufactures a variety of network camera and Network Video Recorder. Foscam dedicates to providing mass end users with high quality network video products. Foscam owns a series models of IP camera, widely used in stores, small and medium enterprises and home. Especially in the family monitoring, Foscam products are highly praised with its reasonable price and practical function.
Foscam offers a full range of IP cameras to meet the various kinds of surveillance requirements.
INCLUDES:
·Indoor Pan/Tilt Camera
·Outdoor Waterproof Camera
·Wireless Camera
·PoE Camera
·H.264 HD Resolution Camera
·MJPEG SD Resolution Camera
·High Speed PTZ camera

Security vulnerabilities

Foscam products have been subject to security vulnerabilities, which may allow hackers to gain control of its products.[4] Users frequently do not change the default password and some websites exploit this vulnerability and broadcast footage from the cameras. Foscam was the most common brand of camera on a review of such websites.[5]

Sales regions

With the rapid growth of IP video surveillance industry, Foscam developed a worldwide agent and distributor system. The product has spread to the United States, Canada, Brazil, France, Britain, Singapore, more than 60 overseas countries and regions.[6]

See also

Apple TV (Supports the control of Foscam IP cameras in the 4th Generation Apple Device with available software in the tvOS App Store)

References

  1. ↑ U.S ISC WEST International Security Exhibitor list
  2. ↑ Germany CeBIT 2008 Exhibitor
  3. ↑ ONVIF Member List
  4. ↑ Waxman, Olivia. "Stranger Hacks Into Baby Monitor and Screams at Child". Time. Time Inc. Retrieved 30 April 2014.
  5. ↑ Kelion, Leo. "Breached webcam and baby monitor site flagged by watchdogs". BBC. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  6. ↑ http://www.foscam.com
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