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.

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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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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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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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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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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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