Cannon System Design Is Now a UniFi Certified Partner — and Why We Believe in Ubiquiti

We’re excited to share that Cannon System Design is now a UniFi Certified Partner.

This certification reflects our hands-on

experience with UniFi network

infrastructure, access control, and camera systems, along with our continued investment in training, real-world deployment, and long-term system reliability. It reinforces how we approach technology: practical, well-designed, and built to perform in real environments.

What Being a UniFi Certified Partner Means

UniFi certification represents verified experience with system design, deployment, configuration, and support across UniFi platforms. It also means staying current with evolving features, security best practices, and implementation standards.

For our clients, that means confidence in systems that are designed intentionally and supported properly—not rushed or treated as one-size-fits-all.

Why We’re Big Believers in Ubiquiti

Ubiquiti stands out because it delivers enterprise-level capability without forcing customers into restrictive ecosystems or endless licensing models. UniFi provides powerful tools while still allowing administrators full visibility and control over their environments.

The Criticism UniFi Sometimes Gets — and Why We See It Differently

UniFi occasionally receives criticism, and in our experience, that usually comes down to implementation, not hardware quality.

UniFi platforms are intentionally open. Administrators have deep access to devices, including SSH access and advanced configuration options that many manufacturers hide or restrict. That level of control is powerful—but it also means systems must be designed and configured properly.

When UniFi is treated as “plug-and-play” or deployed without understanding the environment, it can absolutely perform poorly. In those cases, the platform often gets blamed for issues that stem from design or configuration decisions.

We see this openness as a strength.

Having full access allows us to troubleshoot deeply, secure systems properly, and tailor configurations to the real-world needs of each environment. Like many professional-grade tools, UniFi rewards good design and punishes shortcuts.

Licensing-Free by Design, Without Sacrificing Capability

One of UniFi’s biggest advantages is its license- and subscription-free model. Core functionality doesn’t disappear behind paywalls, and customers aren’t forced into recurring fees just to keep systems operational.

Despite that, UniFi continues to deliver advanced features:

• Facial recognition and flexible policy control within UniFi Access

• AI-powered detections and analytics in UniFi Protect

• Local processing that keeps data on-premise and under customer control

This approach gives organizations powerful tools without sacrificing ownership, privacy, or predictability in long-term costs.

Ongoing Investment in the Platform

Ubiquiti consistently reinvests significant resources into research and development, and it shows. Firmware updates, feature improvements, AI enhancements, and hardware refinements continue to roll out across the UniFi ecosystem.

Rather than relying on licensing revenue, the platform improves through sustained product development—resulting in systems that continue to mature well beyond the initial installation.

Our Approach: Design and Configuration Matter

At Cannon System Design, we believe technology is only as good as how it’s implemented.

We focus on:

• Intentional system design

• Clean, organized, and documented installations

• Proper security and configuration standards

• Long-term reliability and manageability

From structured cabling and enterprise wireless to access control and video surveillance, we choose platforms we trust and deploy them the right way—so our clients aren’t fighting their systems after installation day.

Looking Ahead

Becoming a UniFi Certified Partner reinforces what we already believe: open platforms, thoughtful design, and proper configuration lead to better outcomes.

We’ll continue investing in training, partnerships, and platforms that align with those standards—and delivering systems built to last.