Steve Hunt looks at the varied competitors offering Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platforms Traditional command center solutions providers beginning to embrace PSIM concepts of turning security data into business intelligence—and generating substantial PSIM-related revenue—include some heavy hitters: ARINC, Boeing, DAQ, GE, ICXT, Intergraph, Kaplogic, L-3, Magall Senstar, and Northrop Grumman. See the companion article ‘PSIM: Physical Security Information Management basics’PSIM Software Providers Specializing In Situation Management Include:Computer Network Limited (CNL) www.cnlsoftware.com is a privately held UK based software companies founded in 2001 with a US office in Indianapolis, Indiana. 2009 Revenues estimated at less than $20 million USD.NICE Systems Ltd www.nice.com is a publicly traded Israel-based hardware and software company with 2009 revenues of $583.1 million USD. Proximex Corporation www.proximex.com is a privately held software company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with US offices in Texas, Tennessee and Colorado. Revenues estimated at less than $20 million USD. Vidsys, Inc. www.vidsys.com is a privately funded spinout from Dynamic Technology Systems, Incorporated (DTS), VidSys is a software company headquartered in Vienna, Virginia, with a development center in Marlborough, Massachusetts. 2009 Revenues estimated at less than $20 million USD. Vendors Known To Complement Situation Management:Business Logic/Rules engine—Augusta Systems (www.augustasystems.com) and Vialogy (www.vialogy.com) Identity management-related event reporting—Quantum SecureVideo management systems integrated with external sensors, access control and/or video analytics—Aimetis, DVTel, Milestone, NICE, Verint, VideoNEXT, Visual DefenseBuilding and Environmental monitoring—Honeywell, Tridium, Siemens (Novatec) Related content feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions Mergers and Acquisitions brandpost Unmasking ransomware threat clusters: Why it matters to defenders Similar patterns of behavior among ransomware treat groups can help security teams better understand and prepare for attacks By Joan Goodchild Sep 21, 2023 3 mins Cybercrime news analysis China’s offensive cyber operations support “soft power” agenda in Africa Researchers track Chinese cyber espionage intrusions targeting African industrial sectors. By Michael Hill Sep 21, 2023 5 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks Critical Infrastructure brandpost Proactive OT security requires visibility + prevention You cannot protect your operation by simply watching and waiting. It is essential to have a defense-in-depth approach. By Austen Byers Sep 21, 2023 4 mins Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe