Security Ecosystems

Work When Systems Work Together

Yet most organizations still run a patchwork of platforms: access control in one place, video in another, alarms somewhere else, and reporting split across teams.

The Challenge

The Integrations Problem

Integrations are where security projects succeed or quietly fail

Siloed systems

that don’t share events or context (alarms, access, video, intercoms)

Custom integrations

that are expensive to build and painful to maintain

Inconsistent data

across sites (IDs, time sync, event formats, naming)

Slow verification workflows

because operators must switch tools

Security and compliance risk

when integrations bypass governance or audit trails

Integration drift

over time as sites expand, vendors change, or teams evolve

This results in higher operational costs, slower response times, and an ecosystem that never feels truly unified.

Outcomes You Can Expect

Faster time-to-value

Deploy integrations through verified approaches and repeatable patterns, reducing custom build risk and project delays.

Unified workflows across systems

Connect alarms, access, video, and comms into consistent operator actions and escalation paths.

Consistent data and reporting

Standardize event handling, naming, and audit trails so you can report and investigate across sites with confidence.

Choosing the Right Integrations Approach

Not all “integrations” deliver the same outcomes. The difference is whether you’re stitching systems together or building a scalable integration ecosystem.

Approach

Best For

Key Advantage

Limitation

One-off custom integrations

Single site, stable environment, limited change expected

Can solve a specific need quickly

Costly to maintain, fragile over time, hard to scale, limited governance

“Vendor-only” ecosystem

Organizations standardized on one vendor

Fewer moving parts

Limits choice, slower adoption of specialist tools, risk of lock-in

Integration hub (verified + open)

Multi-site estates, mixed environments, growth and M&A, critical operations

Verified integrations directory, repeatable connectors/gateways, open API/SDK extensibility, governance and auditability

Requires integration planning and a unified integration model

Hirsch integrations are designed to help customers and partners connect best-in-class systems without sacrificing operational simplicity.

Platform Capabilities

Integration Capabilities

Hirsch integration solutions unify security operations from the perimeter to the core, delivering one intelligent view across access, video, intrusion, and identity.

Integration hub and verified integrations directory

Make it easy for prospects and projects to start with what’s proven:

A curated view of commonly integrated categories and solutions

“Verified integration” patterns that reduce delivery risk

Clear guidance on integration methods (native connectors, gateways, APIs)

1

Connectors, gateways, and interoperability layers

Unify environments where systems were never designed to live together:

Connectors that translate events and actions between systems

Gateway models that simplify integration across sites and devices

Standardized event flows (alarm → verify → escalate → report)

2

Open APIs and SDKs for extensibility

Enable developers, partners, and internal teams to build what customers need:

API-first integration paths for third-party applications

SDK support for tailoring workflows and user experiences

Secure, governed interfaces that can scale with the customer environment

3

Unified event correlation and workflows

Integrations become valuable when they change what operators do:

Link access events, alarms, and video into single response workflows

Trigger camera call-up, intercom actions, or escalation steps from events

Reduce “context switching” across tools during incidents

4

Partner integration and certification pathways

Build confidence for customers and enable partners to deliver faster:

A structured approach to partner-built integrations

Repeatable integration patterns that can be deployed consistently

A clear “request an integration” route to drive roadmap prioritization

5

Governance, permissions, and auditability

Integrations shouldn’t weaken control:

Role-based permissions and controlled access to integration functions

Audit-ready event trails and operator action traceability

Safer expansion as customers scale, acquire, or modernize sites

6

Unified Supervision and Integration

Centralized supervision

Integrations enable security teams to supervise multiple functions from one operating model, reducing complexity and improving response consistency across sites.

One operating picture

Bring integrated events into unified workflows so operators verify faster, respond consistently, and report with confidence.

Where Integrations
Deliver the Most Value

M&A/Mixed Estates: Unify multiple legacy systems without a full rip-and-replace

Critical Infrastructure: Connect detection, access, video, and response in high-assurance environments

Multi-Site Enterprises: Standardize operations across regions while supporting local requirements

Logistics and Large Campuses: Reduce operator load and improve incident response speed

Partners and Integrators: Deploy repeatable integration patterns and build new value-add solutions

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Detect and respond to unauthorized entry attempts with advanced intrusion detection systems.

Partnership Beyond Technology

Break down silos by unifying access, video, alarms, and reporting in one connected platform.