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About Dahua

Brand Introduction

Brand Introduction

Overview

Dahua Technology is a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider.Committed to enabling a smarter society and better living, Dahua actively implements its Dahua Think#2.0 strategy, evolving from “Intelligence” to “Integrated Intelligence” to drive digital innovation and transformation for cities and enterprises. The company supports urban development by enhancing management efficiency, enabling autonomous city operations, upgrading public safety systems, and advancing ecological governance. In the enterprise sector, Dahua focuses on strengthening security systems, increasing operational productivity, and enabling data-driven decision-making to help businesses thrive.

With over 23,000 employees—more than 50% of whom are engaged in R&D—Dahua maintains a strong commitment to innovation, investing approximately 10% of its annual revenue into research and development. The company has established five major institutes: the Advanced Technology Institute, Big Data Institute, Central Research Institute, Cybersecurity Institute, and Product Engineering Institute. Leveraging its deep insights into the AIoT industry, Dahua continues to expand into emerging fields, including new business lines such as iRAYPLE, Pixfra, Waythcan, Wisualarm, and Dahua Memory.

23,000+

Employees Worldwide

200+

China Offices

69

Overseas subsidiaries, branches and representative offices

180 +

Global Markets

10,800+

Patent Applications

900+

International Patent Applications

No.2*

Global Market Share (NO.1 among publicly listed private companies)

*Source:Omdia 2024 Video Surveillance & Analytics Market Share Database

Mission

Enabling a Smarter Society and Better Living

Vision

World Leading Video-Centric AIoT Solution & Service Provider

Core Values

Customer Success, Employee Achievements

Core Philosophies

Integrity、Innovation、Efficiency、Mutual Success

Dahua has developed a comprehensive global marketing and service network, with 69 subsidiaries, branches, and representative offices across key international markets, and more than 200 offices throughout China. Its solutions and services reach over 180 countries and regions, delivering fast and high-quality support to customers worldwide.

7

Continents (Operation Coverage)

Asia / Europe / Africa / North America / South America / Oceania / Antarctica

5

R&D Centers

Hangzhou, China / Xi’an, China / Chengdu, China / Poland / Mexico

3

Manufacturing and Supply Facilities

Hangzhou, China / Changsha, China / Vietnam

160+

Key Service Centers

Hangzhou, China / Hong Kong, China / Poland / Dubai, UAE / India / Indonesia / South Africa / Brazil / Mexico, and more

7

Continents (Operation Coverage)

Asia / Europe / Africa / North America / South America / Oceania / Antarctica

5

R&D Centers

Hangzhou, China / Xi’an, China / Chengdu, China / Poland / Mexico

3

Manufacturing and Supply Facilities

Hangzhou, China / Changsha, China / Vietnam

160+

Key Service Centers

Hangzhou, China / Hong Kong, China / Poland / Dubai, UAE / India / Indonesia / South Africa / Brazil / Mexico, and more

Comprehensive R&D Capability

Dahua has built a comprehensive R&D framework anchored on five core capability pillars. Based on this foundation, the company has established five specialized research institutes — the Advanced Technology Institute, Big Data Institute, Central Research Institute, Cybersecurity Institute, and Product Engineering Institute. These institutes support two major R&D directions: AIoT-powered smart devices and a data-intelligent IoT platform. This structure enables the systematic development of solutions for cities, enterprises, and SMBs, supporting business growth and accelerating technological breakthroughs.


With Hangzhou as its global R&D headquarters, Dahua has also set up regional R&D centers in Xi’an, Chengdu, Europe, and Latin America, strengthening its international innovation network. The company hosts a national-level postdoctoral research center and has been recognized as a National Enterprise Technology Center, National Industrial Design Center, and National Innovation Demonstration Enterprise. With strong innovation capabilities, Dahua continues to deliver industry-leading achievements and drive high-quality development.

51

National Scientific Research Projects

64

International & National Standards

106

Industry Standards

10%+

Proportion of Annual R&D Investment

70+

International AI Achievements

10

RED DOT Design Awards

17

IF International Design Awards

Two Major Product R&D Platforms

AIoT Device R&D

IoT Digital Intelligence Platform R&D

five major research institutes

Advanced Technology Institute

World-leading AI Technology R&D and Industrialization




  • Core AI Capability



  • Scene-based AI & Industrialization Capability



  • Fundamental AI Support Capability


Big Data Institute

Cloud & Big Data Technology Research




  • Large-scale Storage Technology



  • Data Intelligence Technology



  • Cloud Native Technology


Central Research Institute

Software and hardware technology & emerging technology research


  • Software and Hardware Technology & Emerging Technology Research




  • IoT Technology




  • Cutting-edge Technology Incubation


Cybersecurity Institute

Security and Privacy Technology Research & Security Engineering Capability Building




  • Key Security & Privacy Technology Research



  • Security Engineering Capability Building



  • Security Incident Response Center


Product Engineering Institute

Facilitates research and productization of cutting-edge technology applications to build the software foundation of the digital world




  • Cutting-edge technology productization practice



  • Planning of product's technical architecture



  • Construction of product engineering platform