Hirsch merges with Prysm to build integrated security platform
What's the deal? HirschDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → is merging with PrysmDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, the French software firm behind the AppVision command-and-control platform and a specialist in intelligent video monitoring. The merger takes effect January 1, 2027, creating the new Prysm by Hirsch brand. Deal terms were not disclosed.
What's the endgame? Hirsch wants a more comprehensive security offering spanning the full value chain — from perimeter protection, access control, and intrusion detection to video management and command-and-control. The merger also launches a new business line dedicated to intelligent video monitoring, led by teams historically tied to ESI.
Why now? The move extends a strategy Hirsch has run before, folding in complementary technologies to drive growth. It previously integrated SorheaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, Til Technologies, and, more recently, FoxstreamDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →.
What changes for customers? Hirsch says existing teams, sales contacts, and commitments stay unchanged, with Prysm's distribution model kept independent. The AppVision platform will now be marketed under the Prysm by Hirsch brand.
What they're saying: "This merger is fully aligned with Hirsch's strategy of bringing together complementary expertise to build an increasingly integrated security offering," said Olivier Reyre, chief executive officer of Hirsch France. Jean-François Galtier, chief executive officer of Prysm, said joining Hirsch lets its teams and AppVision technology "benefit from the resources and international reach of a global brand."
The signal: The deal reflects ongoing consolidation in physical security, as vendors bundle hardware and software to cover the entire security stack under one roof.
Read more: internationalsecurityjournal.com
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