Our Experience Is the Difference
Founded in 1995, FCi is a privately owned Ottawa-based company delivering industry-leading solutions in security systems, telecommunications, audio-visual technology, and wireless infrastructure. With more than 150 team members, including over 100 skilled field technicians, we serve clients locally and nationally with hands-on, in-house expertise.
From securing facilities and enhancing connectivity to upgrading AV systems and deploying large-scale infrastructure, FCi is your trusted partner for reliable, future-ready technology solutions.
We don’t just install systems, we deliver peace of mind. Our commitment to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement is what sets us apart. It’s why clients across sectors trust FCi for their mission-critical projects, and it’s why we say: Our Experience is the Difference.
If you’re already working with us and aren’t experiencing that difference, we want to hear from you: clientrelations@fci.ca.
What We Do
Our corporate partners support FCi’s overall mission and enable us to stay at the forefront of industry innovation. These long-term alliances help drive strategic growth and ensure our clients benefit from the most advanced and reliable solutions available.
Security
At FCi, we design and implement end-to-end commercial security solutions to protect people, property, and assets. Our systems are tailored to the unique needs of businesses, institutions, and government facilities, combining innovation with reliability to deliver peace of mind.
Access Control
Access control allows you to manage and monitor who enters your workplace. Whether it’s key cards, fobs, or advanced biometric systems, we create flexible setups that make buildings more secure without making daily operations complicated.
Video Surveillance
With video surveillance, businesses gain visibility into their operations around the clock. We install high-definition cameras and cloud-based platforms that make it easy to check in live, review recordings, and maintain a clear record when you need it most.
Alarm Monitoring
Alarm monitoring gives you peace of mind that someone is always watching over your property. Our monitoring centre responds immediately to alarms, ensuring the right action is taken when an incident occurs.
Intrusion Detection
An effective intrusion detection system is the first line of defense against break-ins. Using sensors, motion detectors, and perimeter technology, we help prevent unauthorized access and protect your space day and night.
Technology
Technology is at the core of modern workplaces. At FCi, we design and install future-ready systems that enhance collaboration, improve communication, and create smarter, more efficient spaces.
Audio Video
Our audio-visual team creates systems that bring communication to life. From conference rooms and classrooms to digital signage and large-scale displays, we design AV setups that are seamless to use and built for performance.
Wireless
Reliable connectivity isn’t optional, it’s expected. FCi provides wireless solutions that keep teams connected no matter where they are in the building, ensuring strong and consistent coverage.
Cellular Coverage
Dead zones and dropped calls can disrupt productivity. Our cellular coverage systems eliminate those frustrations, delivering strong signals throughout offices, warehouses, and multi-story properties.
Sound Masking
Open office layouts often come with distractions. Sound masking technology adds a subtle background sound that protects speech privacy and reduces noise, making spaces more comfortable and productive.
PoE Lighting
Energy-efficient PoE lighting systems use low-voltage power over Ethernet, giving businesses smarter control of their lighting while reducing energy use. It’s a modern approach that blends sustainability with cost savings.
Audit Services
With audit services, our experts review existing systems and identify ways to improve them. Whether it’s upgrading outdated equipment or planning for future growth, we provide practical guidance backed by decades of field experience.
Telecom
Reliable connectivity is the backbone of every organization. FCi designs, installs, and maintains robust telecom infrastructures that keep your business running smoothly today and scalable for tomorrow.
Structured Cabling
A reliable network starts with structured cabling. We design and install cabling systems that support voice, data, and video, ensuring fast, consistent performance across your entire organization.
Technical Staffing
When you need extra hands, FCi provides technical staffing to keep projects moving. Our technicians bring the knowledge and experience required to step in quickly and deliver work to the highest standard.
Who We Are
Community Involvement
FCi is a proud champion of the city and region in which we live and work. We’re thankful for the support that the local community has provided for us, and we’re passionate about repaying that support to great causes. Giving back to the community has always been an integral part of the culture at FCi, a tradition we’re honoured to carry forward.
We are proud to support and collaborate with a range of local and national organizations:
Canadian Security Association (CANASA)
The Canadian Security Association (CANASA) is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the security industry. Their mission is to protect and promote the interests of members and the safety of all Canadians through education, advocacy, and leadership.
FCi is an active CANASA board member.
ASIS International – Advancing Security Worldwide
ASIS International – Advancing Security Worldwide is a global organization for security professionals across various sectors, focused on promoting knowledge, best practices, and professional growth within the security industry. FCi serves as a board member.
Ottawa Construction Association (OCA)
Founded in 1889, the OCA represents firms in Canada’s regional construction market. As a key industry voice, they advocate for members at all government levels, pushing for legislation that benefits the sector. They promote industry best practices to foster fairness, ethics, and teamwork, helping prevent costly disputes and delays. Additionally, they provide valuable resources, opportunities, and peer connections for their members. FCi is an active board member, contributing to the association’s ongoing efforts and initiatives.
BOMA Ottawa – Technology
BOMA Ottawa (The Building Owners and Managers Association) is the voice of the commercial real estate industry in the National Capital area. FCi is an active board member on the Technology Board of BOMA.
Crime Stoppers, National Capital Area
Today, as one of the leading Security and Telecommunications companies in Ottawa, FCi demonstrates its strong sense of corporate responsibility by operating in a way that is supportive of our community. Our employees also invest their time and talent in the local community. Crime Stoppers consists of a partnership between the public, police and media, which provides the community with a proactive program to anonymously assist in solving crime and contribute to an improved quality of life. Cash rewards are paid for confidential and anonymous information that helps police solve crimes.
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group (ROHCG) is committed to serving the mental health needs of patients and families across Eastern Ontario. We are also dedicated to exploring new approaches to mental health treatment through leading-edge research and education. The ROHCG is comprised of the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre, the Brockville Mental Health Centre, the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research, Royal Ottawa Place and the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health.
Soloway Jewish Community Centre
For over 60 years, the Soloway JCC has provided quality education as well as social, recreational, wellness and cultural programs for thousands of members of the Ottawa community.
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation is committed to developing a world-class hospital with modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. Given the importance of excellent medical care and the impact it has on every one of us, FCi believes support for this critical fundraising organization is a high priority and is proud to be a supporter.
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
In 1969, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute was founded on the dream of creating a top-notch cardiovascular facility to serve the needs of Ottawa and the surrounding region. Over the years, that dream has resulted in a world-class cardiovascular centre that integrates patient care, education, and research under an umbrella of excellence and shapes the cardiovascular landscape locally, nationally, and internationally.
