CIE Group is delighted to announce an exciting new partnership with March Networks – a global leader in intelligent IP video surveillance and business intelligence solutions. This new collaboration brings March Networks’ advanced CCTV and AI-driven analytics platform to the UK market, with CIE serving as an official distribution partner.

The announcement was made at The Security Event 2025 at Birmingham’s NEC, where CIE Group’s Chris Edwards and March Networks’ Matt Raban sat down to talk about the new partnership and what it means for installers, integrators, and security specifiers across the country.

A Strategic Collaboration Built on Shared Values

March Networks is globally recognised for its enterprise-grade video surveillance systems and intelligent analytics software, trusted by some of the world’s largest banks, retailers, and transit authorities. Their solutions go beyond traditional CCTV, combining video surveillance with transactional data to deliver valuable business insights alongside robust security.

Speaking at the event, Matt Raban, UK Business Development Manager for March Networks, described the new partnership as “a really strategic collaboration between two companies who understand the importance of providing end-to-end value – not just boxes, but solutions.”

Chris Edwards, Marketing Director at CIE Group, added:
“CIE’s long-standing reputation for technical expertise and system design aligns perfectly with what March Networks delivers. We’re not just adding another camera brand to our portfolio – this is about supporting our partners with smarter, integrated, business-focused security systems.”

Introducing the March Networks Platform

At the heart of March Networks’ success is a powerful, unified video management platform that integrates high-performance IP cameras, NVRs, and cutting-edge AI analytics into one seamless ecosystem. The platform is designed to be scalable, secure, and easy to use – whether it’s deployed across a single retail site or hundreds of banking branches.

Key features include:

AI Smart Search – Instantly locate people or objects of interest using AI-powered metadata, significantly reducing investigation time.
Cloud-Managed Video Surveillance – View, manage, and monitor video systems remotely with a secure, scalable cloud interface.
License Plate Recognition (LPR) – Capture and identify vehicle plates in real time with high accuracy and speed.
Searchlight Integration – Combine surveillance with POS, ATM, or IoT data for complete situational awareness and fraud detection.

A Platform That Delivers Real Value

Unlike many standalone camera systems on the market, March Networks delivers a fully integrated platform that’s been designed with installers and integrators in mind.

“Installers are often looking for reliability and easy deployment,” Matt Raban explained. “March Networks offers a range of NVRs with remote health monitoring, and automatic firmware updates – saving engineers time on site and reducing maintenance costs.”

“From the installer's perspective, one of the most attractive aspects is the ability to offer clients not just security, but insight. Whether it’s queue management in retail or audit trails for banking, March Networks helps integrators position themselves as business problem solvers.”

CIE Group will provide full technical support, training, and system design consultancy for installers looking to specify March Networks solutions. With access to the latest product lines and software updates, UK security professionals can now offer future-ready systems with confidence.

Real-Time AI: Smarter Searches, Faster Results

AI Smart Search is one of the key technologies that sets March Networks apart. With traditional CCTV footage, reviewing hours of video to find a specific moment can be time-consuming and inefficient. March Networks changes that.

Its AI-driven Smart Search allows users to define specific search parameters – such as a person wearing a red jacket or entering from a particular zone – and the system immediately pulls relevant footage.

This means:

Faster investigations
Lower operational costs
More precise security response

From detecting unusual behaviour in a store to tracing a suspicious package in a transport hub, Smart Search makes surveillance proactive, not reactive.

“When an incident occurs, speed matters,” said Raban. “Being able to jump straight to the footage you need in seconds – that’s where March Networks really delivers value.”

Cloud-Managed Video: Remote Control, Maximum Uptime

March Networks’ Cloud-Managed Video Surveillance provides users with full oversight and control, without the need for onsite servers or storage.

Whether managing a single location or hundreds, system admins can:

Access live or recorded footage from anywhere
Monitor camera health and system status remotely
Receive automatic alerts for downtime or tampering
Apply firmware updates and settings in real time

This architecture not only reduces infrastructure and maintenance costs, it also increases security and resilience. Video data is encrypted, securely stored, and accessible only to authorised users.

“It’s about more than just offsite access,” added Raban. “Cloud video lets users centralise control, roll out policies across sites instantly, and ensure maximum uptime with less engineering effort.”

License Plate Recognition: Fast, Accurate, Intelligent

With March Networks’ License Plate Recognition (LPR), organisations can accurately identify and track vehicle plates in real time – ideal for retail parks, gated sites, and transport hubs.

The LPR cameras use OCR (optical character recognition) combined with AI to:

Identify plates at speed and in varying light conditions
Trigger alarms for unauthorised vehicles
Log entry/exit times for audit trails
Integrate with barriers or ticketing systems

Thanks to powerful onboard processing, March Networks' LPR systems deliver high accuracy even in complex or low-light environments.

“One of the things that makes our LPR offering so strong is the ability to combine it with broader video data,” said Raban. “You’re not just seeing a vehicle enter – you’re tying that data into broader security workflows and analytics.”

Built for Mission-Critical Environments

March Networks is trusted by some of the world’s most security-conscious organisations – including international banks, Tier 1 retailers, and transportation networks. Its systems are designed to operate 24/7, under high demand, in complex network environments.

CIE will be supporting the deployment of March Networks in a range of UK verticals, including:

Retail – For loss prevention, customer service, and operational insights
Banking & Finance – With full audit trails and secure ATM integration
Transport – Offering fixed and mobile solutions with real-time video analytics
Commercial Property – Scalable video with centralised system control

A Shared Vision for the Future

The partnership between CIE Group and March Networks represents a shared commitment to pushing the boundaries of what IP video surveillance can deliver.

“For us, it’s about finding the right partners who understand that modern surveillance is not just about recording video – it’s about insights, uptime, integration, and scalability,” said Matt Raban.

With a rapidly growing UK presence and a platform that’s ready for the future of AI-powered security, March Networks is set to become a key player in CIE’s portfolio of best-in-class security technologies.

Explore March Networks with CIE Group

March Networks’ full range of solutions – including IP cameras, recorders, Smart Search analytics, and cloud-managed video – is now available through CIE Group.
To learn more or discuss your project requirements, contact the CIE team on 0115 9770075 or visit the dedicated March Networks brand page.