Wesco Highlights the Importance of Open Standards Through Long-Standing ONVIF Membership
Wesco International has been highlighted as an example of long-term commitment to open standards in the security industry through its active membership in ONVIF. As a FORTUNE 500 company with approximately $22 billion in annual revenue, more than 700 locations across 50 countries, and a portfolio comprising millions of products, Wesco has been actively involved in ONVIF technical committees for over 15 years. Through this engagement, the company supports the development of common network architecture and interoperable solutions for modern security systems.
In the latest ONVIF member profile, David Needham, Senior Engineer for Connected Systems Technology and Support Services, emphasizes that Wesco brings a system integrator’s perspective to standards development. According to Needham, this approach helps shape solutions that have a direct impact on real-world security deployments worldwide. Wesco has been present in the physical security market since the 1980s, while a dedicated sales team for this segment was established in 2000.
The company notes that ONVIF membership delivers tangible value to customers, particularly through its advisory role and advocacy for open interfaces that enable deeper integration between different systems. This approach, Wesco adds, helps end users more easily achieve their operational and security objectives in increasingly complex environments.
The full interview and detailed ONVIF member profile of Wesco are available on the official ONVIF blog: https://www.onvif.org/blog/2026/01/26/member-profile-wesco/
