OnSSI

About OnSSI

On-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI), founded in 2002 by Gadi Piran and Mulli Diamant, established itself as a developer of IP-based video surveillance management software from its headquarters in Pearl River, New York. Gadi Piran, who also served as President and CTO, brought extensive experience from the telecommunications and VoIP sectors to the company. His background includes leadership roles at RAD Data Communications, Dynetrix Corporation, and Telekol Corporation, shaping his approach to developing intelligent security solutions.

The company's core offering is the Ocularis platform, a Video Management System (VMS) that provides video and event management with an open architecture. This design allows for integration with a wide array of IP cameras, recorders, and third-party systems like access control, biometrics, and analytics. The Ocularis platform operates on a tiered model, with versions such as Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate, to cater to clients ranging from small, single-site operations to large, multi-site enterprises requiring centralized command and control. Revenue is generated through software licensing for its VMS platform and optional add-on modules.

Ocularis is engineered to function as a Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platform, enabling users to manage video and event data from disparate security and enterprise systems. Key features include a map-based interface, robust user privilege management with Active Directory support, and the ability to handle an unlimited number of cameras. For enterprise clients, Ocularis offers centralized server management, failover and redundancy capabilities, and a VideoWall add-on for collaborative monitoring.

A significant milestone in the company's history was the 2015 acquisition of SeeTec AG, a German VMS provider, which expanded OnSSI's footprint in the European market and integrated new logistics-focused video solutions into its portfolio. This move brought the development of the Ocularis recorder in-house. In a landmark development, Qognify, backed by investment firm Battery Ventures, acquired OnSSI and its subsidiary SeeTec at the end of 2018. The acquisition combined the Ocularis and SeeTec Cayuga platforms with Qognify's product suite, creating one of the largest global entities in the VMS, video analytics, and PSIM market.