It’s called physical security information management and one of the hottest new concepts in the field. The June issue of Security Magazine profiles it as its cover story. And then in July, the Zalud Report features an insightful interview with Jim Henry, chairman of the board and CEO at influential Henry Bros. Electronics. Tackled first is a working definition.
Confused by the debate of what is or is not a PSIM solution and intimidated by the “sticker shock” of the cost of many of the separately branded, all the end-user knows “for sure” is that it is increasingly difficult and inefficient to independently operate disparate security systems, observed Henry. There is an increasing recognition by end-users of the need for PSIM solutions but selection amidst the din of advertising claims is difficult. Even in cases where the end-user makes a clear justification for a quality PSIM solution, they may be confronted with “siloed” budgets that may cover only one functional area, prohibiting them from moving forward.