About BCD

BCD is more than just a standard hardware vendor – we are a solution builder with a partner-centric mindset, empowering us to deliver innovative, customized video storage solutions for businesses of any size – from local retail shops to smart cities and spaces. 

We aim to remove the complexities of video storage architecture by offering access to our team of experts, ready to assist on any project from cloud storage to virtualization to network architecture and everything in between. With industry-leading warranties and 24/7/365 lifetime support provided to each and every one of our customers, we stand by our solutions and aim to help our partners build a safer, smarter world.

Purpose-Built Video Surveillance Solutions

BCD partners with the world’s top security integrators, distributors, and technology partners to implement security solutions certified by the top Video Management Software (VMS) and digital camera manufacturers. The company’s global footprint includes more than 200,000 systems recording nearly four million cameras in 91 countries.

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Mission Statement

To become a pillar in global security, delivering innovative video storage solutions and expert support to help our partners create safer, smarter spaces.

To accomplish our mission we must:

  • Design state of the art, reliable solutions to preserve the evidentiary chain of custody
  • Deliver innovative technology to allow businesses and organizations to maximize their investment in our solutions
  • Continually produce tested, proven solutions that are customized for any size, location, or environment.
  • Support a cohesive, nurturing work environment where team members are inspired to be the best they can be.

“What I take most pride in, is the pride that our team members have in what we provide to the security industry, the incredible locations we help protect, and the significance of making all of that possible.”

Jeff Burgess

Founder and Chairman of the Board, BCD

Our Vision

Maximizing the ROI and reducing the complexities of video data infrastructure for our customers who serve to protect and enhance public and business infrastructure.

Core Values

BCD was founded in 1999 on five core values that we still uphold to this day.

Proactivity

Initiative and responsibility to make things happen.

Integrity

Always doing the right thing.

Passion

Do it with passion or not at all.

Accountability

The glue that ties commitment to results.

Humility

Looks for the best in others.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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Fast Growth 150: 2020, 2019, 2018

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Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50: 2020

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Crain’s Chicago Business Largest Privately Held Companies: 2020

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Best and Brightest Companies to Work For In The Nation: 2022, 2021, 2020

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Inc. Best Workplaces: 2017

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Solution Provider 500: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

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Best Places to Work in Illinois: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 

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Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For: 2021, 2020, 2019

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Inc. Fastest Growing Private Companies: 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017