Saimos
Saimos (ONG-IT GmbH) is an Austria-based, bootstrapped vendor of AI video analytics and 3D LiDAR integrated with GIS and the Milestone XProtect VMS, serving security, retail, smart-city, and transportation customers across 30+ countries through software licenses, the WatchBox edge appliance, and managed security services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersVienna, Austria
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Saimos does
Saimos (operating legal entity ONG-IT GmbH) is an Austria-based, privately held provider of AI-powered video analytics software integrated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and 3D LiDAR sensor fusion, founded in 1997 and headquartered in Vienna. Its core platform runs on Intel CPU architecture optimized via the OpenVINO toolkit, eliminating the need for GPUs, and is delivered through the SAIMOS Video Analytics suite with modular add-ons including Perimeter, Count, Object Detection, Face Analytics, LPR (covering 80+ countries), Scrambler dynamic privacy blurring, Track and Monitor cross-camera re-identification, 3D Gate tailgating detection, and Vehicle Occupancy Detection. The SAIMOS Control Center provides a map-centric Human Machine Interface combining VMS, video analytics, LiDAR, radar, and GIS data, while the SAIMOS WatchBox is a compact edge appliance bundling Milestone XProtect and Saimos analytics. Saimos was the first video analytics vendor to integrate Intel's OpenVINO and 3D LiDAR into Milestone XProtect, and integrates with SeeTec Cayuga, Qognify, Multieye, Siemens Siveillance Video, and SiVMS VMS platforms.
Saimos serves four primary verticals: Security and Critical Infrastructure (airports, railways, oil and gas, highways), Retail/Hospitality/Amusement, Smart and Safe City, and Transportation, with named end-customers only at a category level. The company monetizes through per-channel/per-sensor software subscriptions, perpetual licenses, the WatchBox hardware appliance, Software-as-a-Service, and SAIMOS Managed Security operated from a Security Operations Center, complemented by certified training programs. Distribution is channel-led via 18 Value Added Distributors, System Integrators, and Reseller Integrators spanning 30+ countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and APAC, with direct enterprise sales coverage now established in Abu Dhabi for the META and SAARC region. Strategic partnerships with Intel (OpenVINO optimization), Milestone Systems (XProtect integration), and ZainTECH (GCC VAaaS distribution) anchor the ecosystem.
The company is founder-led by CEO Karim Elhanafi with CTO Jürgen Konetschnig, employs 11-50 people, and is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds. Recent strategic momentum has centered on a 2024 ZainTECH partnership, a 2023 WatchBox appliance launch, the 2023 Track and Motion module launch, and a 2025 META/SAARC sales build-out led by new VP Sanjay Phatak.
Saimos firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Saimos
- Legal name
- ONG-IT GmbH
- Website
- https://saimos.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Saimos (ONG-IT GmbH) is an Austria-based, bootstrapped vendor of AI video analytics and 3D LiDAR integrated with GIS and the Milestone XProtect VMS, serving security, retail, smart-city, and transportation customers across 30+ countries through software licenses, the WatchBox edge appliance, and managed security services.
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- akta.pro rank
Saimos industry classification
Industry- Product category
- AI Video Analytics Software
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Video Surveillance & Security Analytics (HDAAAEAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Real-Time Vision at the Edge (on-device CV/video) (HDAAAJAE), Video Analytics & AI Security Solutions Integration (LPR, Facial, Behavior) (BPAKAGAK), Geospatial Data Management & Enterprise GIS (Geodatabases, Web GIS, Spatial Analytics) (EUAHAKAC), AI/Analytics Video Surveillance (Detection, LPR, People Counting) (HSAHACAF)
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Where Saimos is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Vienna
- HQ country
- Austria
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Saimos business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Operations
Revenue model
- Software Licenses: Perpetual and subscription-based software licenses for SAIMOS Video Analytics modules including Perimeter, Count, Face Analytics, LPR, Object Detection, Scrambler, and LiDAR. Licensed per channel/sensor.
- Hardware Appliances: SAIMOS WatchBox - small form factor edge computing appliance (18x18x4cm) with Intel CPU, available in Home, SME, Pro, and Mobile editions. Includes 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB SSD storage options.
- Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): SAIMOS installed on-premise, in the cloud, or consumed as SaaS. OPEX model available through appliance partnerships.
- Managed Security as a Service: SAIMOS Managed Security combining WatchBox and Control Center operated within a Security Operations Center.
- Support & Maintenance: Software Update Plans, planning & consulting, and remote support services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Enterprise Licenses |
| Subscription | Pay-as-you-go | WatchBox Appliances |
| Subscription | Monthly | SaaS/Cloud Deployment |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Saimos product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Saimos develops and sells the SAIMOS Video Analytics platform, an AI-based software suite that performs real-time video analytics (perimeter intrusion, people/vehicle counting, object detection, face analytics, LPR, dynamic privacy blurring) on IP, thermal, and 3D LiDAR sensors and integrates geo-spatial context via GIS. The platform is delivered as the SAIMOS Control Center HMI, the SAIMOS WatchBox edge appliance, and as a Managed Security as a Service offering, with native integration into Milestone XProtect and other VMS platforms, running on Intel CPU architecture optimized with OpenVINO.
Product overview
SAIMOS is a modular video analytics platform built on a core Video Analytics engine enhanced with AI and Geographic Information Systems. The portfolio consists of the SAIMOS Video Analytics core platform (supporting Deep Learning-based analysis of video from standard, infrared, and thermal cameras), the SAIMOS Control Center GIS-based HMI for map-centric situational awareness, and the SAIMOS WatchBox edge appliance. Analytics modules include Perimeter (intrusion/direction/speed detection), Count (people/vehicle counting with heatmapping), Object (left/removed object detection), Face Analytics (with anti-spoofing), LPR (covering 80+ countries), Scrambler (dynamic video privacy), Track & Monitor (cross-camera re-identification), and 3D LiDAR (sensor fusion for counting/occupancy/perimeter). The SAIMOS 3D Gate and VOD modules address specific security scenarios. All modules integrate natively with Milestone XProtect and other VMS platforms, while SAIMOS Managed Security delivers the platform as a service through a SOC.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- SAIMOS WatchBox: Small form factor edge AI hardware appliance for video analytics, combining Milestone XProtect and SAIMOS Video Analytics in one compact housing (18x18x4cm). Available in Home, SME, Pro, and Mobile editions.
- SAIMOS Control Center
- SAIMOS Managed Security
Products and services
- SAIMOS Video Analytics Core AI-powered video analytics platform based on Deep Learning that runs on Intel CPUs (no GPU required) and integrates with Milestone XProtect and other VMS platforms, supporting modules for perimeter protection, counting, object detection, face analytics, and LPR. Sold to professional security, retail, city, and transportation operators.
- SAIMOS Control Center Map-centric Human Machine Interface (HMI) that fuses VMS video, AI video analytics, 3D LiDAR, and radar data with GIS layers to deliver geo-spatial situational awareness, cross-camera tracking, and PTZ control. Targeted at security operations centers and city-wide command centers.
- SAIMOS WatchBox Compact edge computing appliance (18x18x4cm) with Intel CPU bundling Milestone XProtect VMS and SAIMOS Video Analytics modules, available in Home, SME, Pro, and Mobile editions with 2TB/4TB/8TB SSD options. Designed for SMB through enterprise customers wanting an all-in-one, OPEX-friendly deployment.
- SAIMOS 3D LiDAR Module that integrates 3D LiDAR sensors into Milestone XProtect for object counting, occupancy monitoring, proximity detection, perimeter protection, and cross-camera object tracking, with LiDAR data fused into the GIS platform. LiDAR-agnostic and powered by Intel Xeon / Intel Core processors without GPUs.
- SAIMOS Perimeter AI-based perimeter protection and intrusion detection module offering intrusion, direction, and speed detection with unlimited configurable alarm zones across IP, infrared, thermal, and embedded cameras. Targets security operators at critical infrastructure, transport, and commercial sites.
- SAIMOS Count People and vehicle counting module with frequency analysis, occupancy monitoring, heatmapping, and comprehensive reporting, exposing RESTful API and Modbus IP data interfaces for downstream integration. Used by retail, hospitality, and venue operators for business intelligence and queue management.
- SAIMOS Object Indoor left/removed object detection module that flags blocked emergency exits, loitering, theft of objects, and critical infrastructure violations, with configurable object sizes and detection parameters. Sold to facility, retail, and security operators.
- SAIMOS Face Analytics Face detection and recognition module with anti-spoofing, watchlist functionality, forensic search, access-control integration, and a RESTful API, storing face features as binary vectors for privacy. Designed to complement access control systems and security investigations.
- SAIMOS LPR AI/Deep Learning-based License Plate Recognition (LPR/ANPR) engine for free-flow traffic and parking, covering 80+ countries, with blacklist/whitelist, live forensics mode, alarm notifications, and I/O connectivity for barrier control. Runs on Intel CPUs without a GPU.
- SAIMOS Scrambler Dynamic video scrambling/blurring module that uses motion detection to blur moving objects (people, vehicles) and static areas in real time for GDPR/privacy compliance, with RTSP/MPEG4 output for VMS integration. Certified by an Austrian civil engineer.
- SAIMOS Track & Monitor Real-time person re-identification module for cross-camera tracking of persons of interest, with attribute-based search, alarm generation, and forensic investigation capabilities across multiple cameras. Sold to security operators in transport, retail, and critical infrastructure.
- SAIMOS Managed Security Managed Security as a Service bundling SAIMOS WatchBox edge appliances and the SAIMOS Control Center, operated on the customer's behalf from a Security Operations Center. Targets organizations that want full situational awareness without running the platform themselves.
- SAIMOS Certified Trainings Paid technical certification training programs for the EMEA region. Level 1 covers installation and configuration of SAIMOS Video Analytics with Milestone XProtect; Level 2 covers planning and design within the Siemens Siveillance Video environment. Targets system integrators, VMS partners, and end-user technical staff.
Quantifiable outcome
- Minimum pixel density of 12 pixels/meter for reliable detection
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Saimos
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Saimos technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
AI capability8 records
Feature7 records
Saimos partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.
- ZainTECHcoreStrategic partnership with ZainTECH (Zain Group's integrated digital solutions provider) to deliver Video Analytics as a Service (VAaaS) solutions across the GCC region. ZainTECH integrates SAIMOS products with its smart solutions portfolio for critical infrastructure, security, retail, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, oil & gas, and smart buildings sectors.
- Milestone SystemscoreSeamless integration of SAIMOS Video Analytics with Milestone XProtect VMS. SAIMOS was first video analytics to integrate Intel OpenVINO and 3D LiDAR into XProtect. Products appear on Milestone Marketplace.
- IntelcoreIntel Architecture optimization using OpenVINO toolkit on Intel 3rd & 4th Gen Xeon Scalable CPUs. SAIMOS was first video analytics vendor to integrate Intel's OpenVINO into commercial products.
- Seoul RoboticsminorSeoul Robotics hosted SAIMOS Video Analytics at ISC West 2023. Offered DS-Box Appliance-as-a-Service bundled solution with SAIMOS video analytics and hardware.
- ELKO GroupmajorValue Added Distributor with 8 country operations: Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg), Latvia, Romania, Ukraine, Lithuania, Estonia. Distributes SAIMOS products across Eastern European markets.
- SmartSD NV/SAmajorValue Added Distributor for Belgium, France (Serris, Bailly-Romainvilliers, Torcy), and Netherlands (Breda). Markets and distributes SAIMOS solutions across Benelux and France.
- HexagonminorPartner based in Stockholm, Sweden providing security solutions integration.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Saimos competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Genetec: Unified security (VMS, access control, ALPR) vendor with a large global enterprise customer base. Competes with Saimos in video analytics and LPR, and overlaps in security-critical-infrastructure deployments, though as a much broader platform incumbent.
- Bosch Security Systems: Major broad-incumbent security vendor with built-in video analytics (Intelligent Video Analytics) shipped with cameras and BVMS. Comparable to Saimos in perimeter, counting and AI analytics but with much greater scale and channel reach.
- Axis Communications: Global leader in network cameras and built-in analytics. Operates broadly in physical security with ARTPEC processors providing on-camera analytics — directly competitive with Saimos in AI-driven video analytics but as a vertically integrated camera + analytics incumbent.
- Avigilon (Motorola Solutions): Motorola Solutions' video analytics and surveillance business offering AI-based analytics (appearance search, unusual motion detection, vehicle analytics). Comparable to Saimos in enterprise security and analytic capabilities but bundled with VMS/camera stack.
Others
- Milestone Systems: Open-platform VMS leader whose XProtect product is the primary integration anchor for Saimos. Not a direct competitor at the analytics layer (and explicitly partner-related), but a structural dependency for Saimos' solution distribution.
Direct peers
- BriefCam: Video analytics specialist acquired by Canon, focused on people/objects search and review on existing camera infrastructure. Directly comparable to Saimos in offering AI-based video analytics modules (people counting, object detection, search) on Intel-class server infrastructure.
- IntelliVision: AI video analytics company providing face recognition, LPR, object detection and intrusion analytics for embedded and server deployments. Comparable to Saimos in module portfolio and channel-led GTM (now part of Cogniac).
- AxxonSoft: VMS and AI video analytics vendor competing in enterprise security, retail analytics and smart city markets. Direct peer in offering integrated VMS + analytics as opposed to pure analytics, with similar feature breadth to Saimos.
- Ipsotek (Evolutia): AI video analytics vendor specializing in rule-based and AI-based analytics for perimeter protection, intrusion detection, people/vehicle counting and traffic monitoring. Directly comparable to Saimos' perimeter, counting and forensic analytics modules.
Emerging players
- IronYun: AI video analytics platform offering people counting, face recognition, vehicle analytics and search for security and retail deployments. Closely comparable in scope and use-case mix to Saimos' modules, though primarily US-anchored.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Saimos leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Saimos funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Saimos
What does Saimos do?
Saimos develops and sells the SAIMOS Video Analytics platform, an AI-based software suite that performs real-time video analytics (perimeter intrusion, people/vehicle counting, object detection, face analytics, LPR, dynamic privacy blurring) on IP, thermal, and 3D LiDAR sensors and integrates geo-spatial context via GIS. The platform is delivered as the SAIMOS Control Center HMI, the SAIMOS WatchBox edge appliance, and as a Managed Security as a Service offering, with native integration into Milestone XProtect and other VMS platforms, running on Intel CPU architecture optimized with OpenVINO.
Is Saimos a public or private company?
Saimos is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Saimos founded?
Saimos was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Saimos based?
Saimos is headquartered in Vienna, Austria, in the Europe region.
How does Saimos make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Software Licenses are the primary driver. The others are hardware Appliances, software-as-a-Service (SaaS), managed Security as a Service and support & Maintenance.
Who are Saimos's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Genetec, Bosch Security Systems, Axis Communications and Avigilon (Motorola Solutions). Milestone Systems is listed as an others. Direct peers are BriefCam, IntelliVision, AxxonSoft and Ipsotek (Evolutia). IronYun is listed as an emerging player.
Does Saimos have an API?
Yes. SAIMOS provides a RESTful API for Face Analytics, enabling access control systems to complement with facial recognition and custom integrations. The Face Analytics REST API allows standalone operation and integration with third-party Video Management Systems. Additionally, SAIMOS Count provides RESTful data interfaces.
What industry is Saimos in?
Saimos's product category is AI Video Analytics Software. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAAAEAE, Video Surveillance & Security Analytics, with a secondary code of HDAAAJAE, Real-Time Vision at the Edge (on-device CV/video). Its NAICS code is 541512 and its SIC code is 7371.