Video management and PSIM — intelligently connected security
Modern security concepts no longer just consist of cameras and recording systems. Only the intelligent interaction of video surveillance, fence and perimeter sensors, access control, hazard warning technology and mobile systems such as robots and drones creates a complete picture of the situation.
We implement scalable video management and security management solutions that bring together events from different systems in a central user interface. Alarms are not only displayed, but are also automatically checked, correlated with each other and converted into defined reaction sequences.
From video management to an integrated security platform
A video management system, or VMS, manages live video, recordings, cameras, video analytics and user permissions. Today, powerful platforms go much further: they integrate additional sensors and security systems and increasingly perform the tasks of a Physical Security Information Management system, or PSIM.
A PSIM-oriented approach combines information from different security disciplines and presents it in a common operational context. A fence alarm, a radar detection and the classification of a person through video analysis are not treated as three individual reports, but as a related event.
This turns individual technical alerts into an assessable operational picture.
A platform for cameras, sensors and autonomous systems
Depending on the task, we integrate, among other things:
Open interfaces, standardized protocols and manufacturer-specific integrations make it possible to continue using existing components and gradually expand the security architecture.
This is what an automated security process can look like
Outside operating hours, a perimeter sensor detects movement at a particularly sensitive section of the fence. The security management system then automatically performs several steps:
- 1The affected area is highlighted on the location map.
- 2Neighboring PTZ and thermal imaging cameras move to the event position.
- 3Video analysis, radar or LiDAR check whether it is a person, a vehicle or another cause.
- 4The recording quality of the relevant cameras is increased.
- 5Live images, sensor information and the defined action plan are displayed to the control center.
- 6Lighting, loudspeaker announcements or other outputs can be activated.
- 7With appropriate integration, a security robot or drone can be dispatched to the event location.
- 8If the alarm is not processed within a specified time window, an automatic escalation occurs.
- 9All messages, operating actions and video sequences are documented in a comprehensible manner.
Which steps are fully automated and which are only carried out after approval by an operator is determined based on the risk, operational processes and regulatory requirements.
Automation relieves the control center
The large platforms in particular enable complex, event-controlled processes. Schedules, sensor states, video analysis, access events and external data can be combined. Typical automations are:
Alarm qualification
An alarm is only triggered when, for example, fence sensors and video analysis report matching events.
Automatic camera activation
Cameras are switched on or moved to a PTZ position depending on the event position and viewing direction.
Dynamic recording
Frame rate, resolution or recording profile are adjusted in the event of an event.
Active intervention
Lighting, sirens, loudspeaker announcements or digital outputs are controlled.
Escalation and notification
Messages are passed on to the control center, plant security or external bodies depending on the role, time and priority.
Robot and drone use
Autonomous or semi-autonomous systems can be deployed for verification and situation reconnaissance.
Guided action plans
Operators receive specific work and testing steps depending on the event type.
System monitoring
Device failures, memory problems or interrupted connections are detected and reported.
Documentation and reporting
Event history, response times and operator actions are automatically logged.
For example, Genetec supports combined triggers such as video analytics and LiDAR capture, as well as automated device and maintenance processes. With Genetec Mission Control, standardized action plans and coordinated incident workflows can also be mapped. Genetec Automation, Genetec Mission Control
Milestone XProtect also has a central rule engine. Events from cameras, sensors and third-party systems connected via the MIP platform can trigger notifications, camera actions, recordings or external functions. Milestone XProtect Rule Engine
Our platforms
Genetec Security Center On-Premises
Genetec Security Center is a comprehensive unified security platform. Video surveillance, access control, license plate recognition, communication, intrusion detection technology and other security systems can be operated in a shared environment.
- —critical infrastructure and high security areas
- —Industrial, logistics and production locations
- —Airports, transport companies and public facilities
- —large campus and multi-site environments
- —Control centers with complex alarm and action processes
- —Organizations with high demands on data sovereignty and local availability
Radar, LiDAR, fence sensors, drone detection, robots and autonomous drones can be connected via the partner ecosystem, SDKs and specialized modules. Genetec RSA Surveillance brings together different perimeter sensors and can display targets on maps and automatically track cameras. Genetec Security Center, RSA Surveillance, Cobalt Robotics integration, Drone Dispatcher
Genetec Security Center SaaS
Security Center SaaS provides the unified security functions as a scalable cloud platform. Full cloud, hybrid and gradual migration models are possible. Existing cameras and local systems can be integrated via cloud-managed appliances and edge components.
- —Companies with many distributed locations
- —Branch, logistics and location networks
- —fast-growing organizations
- —Customers with limited local IT resources
- —central security organizations with remote administration
- —Companies that prefer predictable, usage-dependent operating costs
Updates, administration and the rollout of new locations are simplified. Depending on the solution concept, video can be stored locally, on the edge, in the cloud or in a combination. Data storage, retention period, bandwidth and failure scenarios are planned on a project-specific basis. Genetec Security Center SaaS
Milestone XProtect
Milestone XProtect is an open, video-centric management platform with very broad support of cameras, sensors, analytics applications and third-party solutions. Specialized systems and your own applications can be integrated via the Milestone Integration Platform.
- —mixed camera landscapes
- —the expansion of existing video systems
- —Companies with a best-of-breed approach
- —medium to very large installations
- —distributed and centrally managed locations
- —Applications with individual analysis or integration requirements
The Express+, Professional+, Expert and Corporate variants cover different size and availability requirements. Drone video can be captured like a regular video source via appropriate drivers and partner integrations; Further integrations also enable automated drone-in-a-box deployments for perimeter alarms. XProtect product comparison, Drone integration in XProtect
Bosch BVMS
Bosch BVMS offers particularly deep integration of Bosch cameras, video analysis, recording and Bosch security systems. There are also alarm management, situation maps, ONVIF support and integration options for access, intrusion detection and higher-level management systems.
- —Office and administrative buildings
- —Production and storage locations
- —municipal facilities
- —locally operated video systems
- —Projects with Bosch cameras and DIVAR IP systems
- —Systems with special requirements for local reliability
In principle, BVMS can also be used in larger and distributed architectures. Its strength lies particularly in the interaction with the Bosch portfolio as well as in the integrated resilience of the camera, recording and management. Bosch BVMS at a glance
AXIS Camera Station Edge
AXIS Camera Station Edge is an easy-to-administer camera-to-cloud solution for small and medium-sized, predominantly Axis-based systems. A classic local VMS server is not required. Recordings can be made on edge storage or Axis recorders and can optionally be supplemented with cloud storage.
The platform supports live image, research, video export, alarm notifications and Axis Object Analytics. Events can also drive Axis device functions such as audio, lights or outputs. According to Axis, up to 150 video sources are supported per site. For complex, cross-manufacturer PSIM processes, however, Genetec or Milestone are the more suitable basis. AXIS Camera Station Edge, technical documentation
- —individual commercial and office locations
- —smaller branches and retail areas
- —Practices, workshops and smaller warehouses
- —decentralized locations without their own IT infrastructure
- —Axis-based camera, intercom, audio and analytics solutions
Which solution suits which application?
Technical planning by AMBOS
Choosing a platform is not just based on the number of cameras. Among other things, the following are crucial:
ONVIF and RTSP often enable basic video connectivity. However, video analysis metadata, location information, PTZ tracking or bi-directional control functions often require manufacturer-specific drivers, APIs or certified plug-ins. That's why we check relevant integrations at an early stage and verify critical functions as part of a proof of concept.
- Number and type of locations, cameras and sensors
- required integration and automation depth
- Resolution, frame rate, codec and retention time
- Bandwidth between sites, edge and cloud
- High availability, redundancy and offline operation
- Data protection, role and authorization concepts
- existing cameras and security systems
- necessary interfaces, drivers and licenses
- Alarm processing and documentation requirements
- Scalability and future expansions
From conception to safe operation
We accompany the entire life cycle of the solution:
This does not create an isolated video system, but rather a future-proof security platform that effectively connects people, sensors and automated systems.
Which platform suits your security task?
Whether a local high-security solution, hybrid multi-site architecture or compact camera-to-cloud installation: we will work with you to develop a system that fits your risks, processes and existing components.