Physical Security Information Management (PSIM): 7 Companies

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.

Intergraph

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.