Physical Security Information Management (PSIM): 7 Companies

Overview: These products integrate various security systems into a single command and control interface. By viewing a single screen, security operators can assess and correlate information across their video, access, alarm, radar and other systems. These products also integrate workflow management to simplify operator response and ensure execution of the correct procedures. The main challenge with PSIM is that it is expensive and requires high-touch to optimize and deploy. Most deployments cost in excess of $300,000 USD, a modest sum for a Fortune 500 company but generally unjustifiable for mass market use.


CNL

CNL offers what they call "Integrated Situation Management" software which best fits into the PSIM category. The software integrates with various 3rd party applications including Milestone and IBM's Smart Surveillance System. Compare to Orsus and Proximex.

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PSIM Marketer Spam Bombs LinkedIn published on Feb 11, 2013
PSIM Positioning Examined published on Jun 15, 2010
American Expansion published on Jul 08, 2009


Intergraph

Intergraph

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Examining Intergraph's PSIM Plus / Security Offering published on Oct 20, 2010
Intergraph Acquired for Over $2 Billion published on Jul 09, 2010
Intergraph, ASIS and SAIC on Standards published on Oct 28, 2009
Security Solution Examined published on Jun 15, 2009
Financial Results Examined published on Jun 13, 2009


Orsus

Orsus provides a command and control application that integrates various security subsystems. They are a PSIM provider targeting the large scale military, government and corporate customers. Orsus supports a large number of third party subsystems and has publicly announced more projects than both of their competitors combined. Orsus competes primarily with Proximex and Vidsys.

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Company Update published on Jul 08, 2009


Proximex

Proximex provides a command and control application that integrates various security subsystems. They are a PSIM provider targeting the broad corporate marketplace. A key Proximex differentiator is their camera tracking functionality that makes it easier for operators to track suspects over large areas and numerous cameras. Proximex competes primarily with Orsus and Vidsys.

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Proximex's C100 -- Mainstream PSIM Examined published on Sep 16, 2009
Another Nail in PSIM's Coffin: ADT Acquires Proximex published on Apr 04, 2011
Raises Modest New Funding published on Mar 11, 2010
Long Beach PSIM Integration Challenges published on Oct 03, 2009


S2 Security

S2 Security is a manufacturer of security management systems that integrate access control, intrusion detection, video monitoring and other security functions. S2 is founded by John Moss, who previously founded Software House, now a division of Tyco. S2 is widely perceived as a next-generation alternative to legacy access control companies. S2 integrates with many video management systems.

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S2 Enters Surveillance Market published on Feb 03, 2012
S2 Company Update published on Mar 08, 2009


VideoNext

VideoNext offers an integrated IP video management system. Their platform combines IP video surveillance software and PSIM functionalities into a unified solution. VideoNext features integration with a variety of third party systems, including access control and video analytics. VideoNext, unlike other PSIM solutions, does not support video management systems other than its own. VideoNext's core markets are the military and high end commercial/industrial.

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On Line Sales of VMS for Mac/iPhone published on Aug 17, 2009


Vidsys

Vidsys provides a command and control application that integrates various security subsystems. They are a PSIM provider targeting government and large corporations. A key Vidsys differentiator is their camera tracking functionality that makes it easier for operators to track suspects over large areas and numerous cameras. Vidsys competes primarily with Orsus and Proximex.

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Defends PSIM Against Penny Stock Company published on Jan 21, 2010
What does Orsus's Acquisition Mean for PSIM? published on Nov 26, 2009
Are Standards Improving PSIM? published on Oct 11, 2009
Moves Further Upmarket with Dynamic Situation Management published on Sep 24, 2009
Vidsys Seeks Funding published on Aug 04, 2009