AI WHERE IT MATTERS MOST
Anava gives the world's leading AI the power to see, hear, and speak, directly on the edge. Detect anything, and do real-time contextual
live-monitoring & live-talkdown all from a simple app.
OUR MISSION & VISION
AI AGNOSTIC BY DESIGN. POWERED BY INNOVATION.
Anava exists to be the neural pathway that empowers cameras—and by extension, any IoT device—to see, hear, and speak. Built for today’s edge environments, our platform transforms the very equipment you’ve already deployed into a powerful compute network, unlocking the full potential of Multi‑Modal AI without requiring extra servers. Whether you’re using Axis cameras, speakers, alarms, or other peripherals, Anava.ai provides a direct interface to any intelligence supporting an API, from Gemini and OpenAI to Llama and beyond so you can detect, analyze, and act on any object, situation, or data point you can imagine.
Our long‑term vision is to embed AI everywhere it matters: at the edge, in real time, and at planetary scale. We aim to make every deployed device into an Agentic Analyst that’s always on, never biased, and infinitely scalable.
OUR STORY
Founded in late 2024 by CEO Ryan Wager, Anava.ai is named for his two daughters, Ana and Ava, a reminder of why responsible, transformative technology matters. After years of developing ACAP applications for Axis cameras and exploring cloud‑based Multi‑Modal AI, Ryan built a prototype that ran entirely on the device itself.
In November 2024, he partnered with longtime colleague Matt Ebben, who now leads business strategy, and together they assembled a world‑class team to debut Anava.ai at ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas. The enthusiastic reception proved one thing: the world is ready for true edge AI that doesn’t compromise on power or flexibility.
CORE VALUES & CULTURE
INNOVATION
We push the boundaries of what’s possible at the edge.
RESPONSIBILITY
We make ethical, safety-focused decisions that put people first.
UBIQUITY
We believe AI should run anywhere it’s needed, at any scale.
VISION
We drive the conversation on how AI transforms security and intelligence.
PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY
PLUG &PLAY AI FOR AXIS DEVICES
Anava is delivered as an ACAP application that installs directly on your Axis camera’s management interface. Simply enter your API key for the AI of your choice, answer a few setup questions, and you’re analyzing frames in seconds. Supported on any Axis device running OS 11.9 (and many older models), our solution is optimized for ARTPEC 7/8/9 and CV25 chipsets, with roadmap support extending to every camera in your fleet.
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Performance: From event trigger to first‑frame analysis, ONVIF event creation, and Live Talkdown—all in about 2.5 - 4 seconds depending on latency and complexity of the prompt.
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Flexibility: Configure frame sampling rates from 10 fps down to once every few hours, depending on your use case.
COMPETITIVE DIFFERENCE
AI AGNOSTIC
Use any GenAI engine—Gemini, OpenAI, Llama, or your own—without lock‑in.
VMS AGNOSTIC
Works with any video management system or architecture.
EDGE DEPLOYMENT
Runs entirely on the camera; no external hardware or cloud servers required.
Partnerships & Integrations
Even in our first month, we’ve established deep ties within the Axis ecosystem. Our first business partner, Secom, is retooling their offering into Secom Aware, a managed service powered by Anava.ai. Together with Centralized Vision, we deliver real‑time human‑in‑the‑loop monitoring at massive scale—yet only surface truly significant events, slashing false positives and wasted attention.
We envision an ecosystem of certified integrators and resellers who embed Anava.ai into turnkey security and BI platforms around the world.
Privacy, Security, & Compliance
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Data Sovereignty: Anava.ai never accesses or stores your video—everything runs on your devices under your control.
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Encryption & Retention: Video and metadata retention policies are managed entirely by you, not by us.
Responsible AI: We’re evaluating compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, NIST) and will provide guidance on how Anava.ai fits into your regulatory obligations, even as we remain a connector rather than a data processor.
Support & Onboarding
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Documentation: Comprehensive platform docs and quick‑start guides.
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Training: Extensive channel partner training and on‑demand sessions with our Customer Success team.
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Support: Immediate support available now, with an AI‑assisted portal coming soon.
