INTERVIEW
March Networks and VIVOTEK will, as part of Delta’s newly established Building Automation Business Group, operate together within the security solutions division. The goal is to bring all components of security solutions into a single integrated platform, enabling end users to access and monitor all information in one place n By: Damir Muharemović damir.muharemovic@asmideast.com a&s Middle East: Could you briefly share your career journey and your current role within Delta? Strom: My career has been rooted in video surveillance and security technology for over two decades. I’ve had the privilege of leading organizations through significant periods of industry transformation, from the shift from analog to IP-based video, through the rise of analytics, hybrid and cloud video, and into the era of AI-driven intelligence. I currently serve as President and CEO of both March Networks and VIVOTEK, two complementary brands that together form a significant part of Delta Electronics’ security and surveillance portfolio. In that role, I’m focused on driving growth, innovation, and integration across both companies while aligning closely with Delta’s broader strategic vision for smart buildings, transport, and intelligent infrastructure.
The acquisitions of VIVOTEK and March Networks were deliberate moves to build world-class capabilities in this space and integrate them with Delta’s wider smart building and IoT ecosystem. a&s Middle East: Delta has been expanding its presence in the security and surveillance space. How does Delta approach this market, and what role does surveillance play within the broader business? Strom: Delta’s approach to security is fundamentally different from that of a standalone surveillance vendor. Rather than treating video as an isolated system, Delta sees surveillance as a core data layer within intelligent buildings and infrastructure. Security cameras and video management platforms generate extraordinarily rich data, and when that data is integrated with access control, building
automation, energy management, and operational systems, the value multiplies dramatically. March Networks brings deep expertise in enterprise and regulated-industry VMS and video analytics. VIVOTEK brings a strong hardware portfolio in network cameras, NVRs, and edge AI capabilities. Together, within the Delta family, we have the pieces to deliver truly integrated, endto-end solutions that go well beyond traditional security. a&s Middle East: Within this context, what role does the Building Automation Business Group (BABG) play in shaping Delta’s security and smart infrastructure strategy? Strom: Delta’s BABG brings together building-focused technologies across automation, energy management, security, and intelligent infrastructure. Within that
a&s Middle East: For readers who may be less familiar, could you provide an overview of Delta Electronics—its origins, core business, and global presence today? Strom: Delta Electronics was founded in 1971 in Taiwan and has grown into a global leader in power and thermal management technologies. In 2025, Delta reported $17.9 billion in consolidated sales revenue, supported by a global network of 165 sales offices, 55 manufacturing sites, and 73 R&D centers. Its mission, “To provide innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow”, underpins everything the company does. What many in the security industry may not immediately appreciate is the breadth of Delta’s portfolio. Beyond power supplies and EV charging infrastructure, Delta has made strategic investments in building automation, smart manufacturing, data center infrastructure, and, increasingly, security and surveillance.
March Networks brings deep expertise in enterprise and regulated-industry VMS and video analytics. VIVOTEK brings a strong hardware portfolio in network cameras, NVRs, and edge AI capabilities. Together, within the Delta family, we have the pieces to deliver truly integrated, end-to-end solutions that go well beyond traditional security www.asmideast.com
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