The PIDS Vendor Landscape 2025

The perimeter intrusion detection market is served by a mix of specialist PIDS manufacturers, security conglomerates with perimeter product lines, and camera/radar companies expanding into detection applications. Understanding who makes what — and where their strengths lie — is essential for specification and procurement.

This guide maps the principal vendors by technology, geography, and market segment.

Full-Spectrum PIDS Vendors

These companies offer products across multiple perimeter detection technologies and can supply complete perimeter security systems.

Senstar (Canada)

The broadest PIDS product portfolio in the market. Senstar manufactures fence-mounted sensors (FlexZone microphonic cable), buried sensors (OmniTrax ported coaxial cable), laser mesh (LM100), and integrates with third-party cameras and radar.

In late 2025, Senstar acquired Blickfeld, a German LiDAR manufacturer, adding 3D LiDAR-based detection to its portfolio. This positions Senstar as the only vendor offering fence, buried, and volumetric detection from a single manufacturer.

Markets: Correctional, military, government, critical infrastructure. Strong in North America, expanding globally.

Southwest Microwave (USA)

One of the oldest names in perimeter detection, Southwest Microwave produces the INTREPID line of microwave barriers and the MicroPoint fence-mounted detection system. MicroPoint cable sensors are a direct competitor to Senstar's FlexZone.

MicroPoint-X, announced in 2025, uses advanced signal processing with improved classification for reduced false alarms.

Markets: Government, military, energy, border security. Dominant in US federal applications.

Fence and Physical Sensor Specialists

Gallagher (New Zealand)

Known primarily for access control (Gallagher Command Centre), Gallagher also manufactures the Z10 Tension Sensor System for high-security mesh fences. The tension-based approach provides very low false alarm rates on properly specified fences.

Achieved CPNI certification in 2025, opening UK critical national infrastructure opportunities.

Markets: Correctional, government, commercial. Strong in Australasia, UK, and Middle East.

RBtec (Israel)

Produces the RaySense accelerometer-based fence sensor with wireless communication between sensor nodes. The wireless architecture reduces installation cabling and simplifies retrofit. Also manufactures the Iridum taut-wire system for high-security applications.

RBtec launched AI-enhanced analytics for RaySense in 2025, applying machine learning to improve classification accuracy.

Markets: Military, border, government. Strong in Israel, Middle East, and Asia.

CIAS Elettronica (Italy)

Manufactures the SIOUX PRO2 micro-mechanical fence sensor and the MARTE series of microwave barriers. CIAS products are known for reliability in Mediterranean and desert climates.

Markets: Government, energy, industrial. Strong in Southern Europe, Middle East, North Africa.

Microwave and Barrier Specialists

SORHEA (France)

French specialist in microwave barriers (G-FENCE, MAXIRIS) and combination microwave/IR barrier systems. SORHEA also produces the SOLARIS combined detection system and HATCH SECURE barriers for gate and vehicle access points.

Featured HATCH Secure at Intersec Dubai 2025 for vehicle gate detection.

Markets: Government, critical infrastructure, energy. Strong in France and French-speaking markets.

OPTEX (Japan)

The dominant global vendor in active infrared barrier detection. OPTEX's Redscan series uses laser-based curtain detection. Also distributes fiber optic DAS systems through the Fiber SenSys product line (EchoPoint).

Markets: Commercial, industrial, government. Global distribution network covering all regions.

Radar Vendors for Perimeter Security

Navtech Radar (UK)

Specialist manufacturer of W-band FMCW radar for perimeter and wide-area surveillance. The AdvanceGuard series provides 360-degree scanning with detection ranges from 500m (CTS350) to 5 km (announced in 2025). Partnership with SightLogix for radar-camera integration.

Markets: Critical infrastructure, energy, military, border. Growing US presence.

Magos Systems (Israel)

SR-series ground surveillance radar for commercial and government perimeter applications. Mid-range detection capability (300m–1,500m) at lower price points than military-grade alternatives.

Markets: Commercial, industrial, energy. Expanding into US and European markets.

Camera and Analytics Vendors in Perimeter Detection

SightLogix (USA)

Purpose-built outdoor thermal perimeter detection systems. SightSensor combines calibrated thermal cameras with proprietary analytics optimised for outdoor environments. The only major vendor exclusively focused on video-based perimeter detection.

Announced next-generation SightSensor in 2025 with improved AI classification.

Markets: Utility, energy, government, military. US-focused with growing international presence.

Axis Communications (Sweden)

The second-largest network camera manufacturer globally. Axis offers thermal cameras (Q-series), security radar (D2210-VE), and the ACAP analytics platform. Announced bi-spectral PTZ concepts at GSX 2025 combining thermal and visible channels with radar integration.

Markets: Commercial, enterprise, government. Global presence.

Hikvision (China)

The world's largest video surveillance equipment manufacturer. DeepinView series includes thermal perimeter cameras with AI analytics. Subject to NDAA Section 889 restrictions in US federal applications, which limits government market access.

Markets: Commercial, industrial. Dominant in China, growing in developing markets. Restricted in US, UK, and Australian government applications.

Verkada (USA)

Cloud-managed camera systems with AI analytics including fence-climbing detection announced in 2025. Verkada's differentiation is cloud-native architecture with simplified deployment — no NVR required. Subject to FTC consent order following security practices investigation.

Markets: Commercial, enterprise. US-focused. Growing rapidly in mid-market commercial security.

Fiber Optic / DAS Vendors

Sintela (Australia)

Onyx DAS system for perimeter and pipeline monitoring. Uses AI classification with over one million hours of training data. Won deployments at Sydney transport infrastructure in 2025. Compatible with standard telecommunications fiber.

Markets: Critical infrastructure, transport, border. Expanding from Australia into Middle East and UK.

Fotech (UK, now part of bp Launchpad)

DAS systems for pipeline, perimeter, and infrastructure monitoring. Originally oil-and-gas focused, expanding into perimeter security applications.

Markets: Energy, pipeline. Limited perimeter-specific focus.

Platform and Integration Vendors

Johnson Controls (Ireland/USA)

Global building technology company. OpenBlue security platform integrates perimeter detection with access control, video, and building management. Announced integrated perimeter platform approach in 2025.

Markets: Large enterprise, campus, critical infrastructure. Strength in integration rather than sensor manufacturing.

Genetec (Canada)

Security Center VMS/PSIM platform. Does not manufacture sensors but provides the management layer that many perimeter systems use for alarm handling, video management, and reporting.

Markets: Enterprise, government. The most widely deployed enterprise VMS platform globally.

Bosch Security Systems (Germany)

Camera and video analytics manufacturer. Rebranded to Bosch Building Technologies, then to Radionix following divestiture in 2025. Offers perimeter-capable cameras and analytics but is not a primary PIDS vendor.

Markets: Commercial, enterprise. European strength.

Procurement Considerations

Single vendor vs. best-of-breed: A single-vendor approach (Senstar for fence + buried + LiDAR, or Southwest Microwave for fence + barriers) simplifies procurement, support, and integration. A best-of-breed approach (Senstar fence + Navtech radar + SightLogix cameras) may deliver superior performance but requires integration effort and multi-vendor support contracts.

NDAA compliance: For any project that may involve US federal funding, federal contractors, or federal facility access, verify that all components — including cameras used for alarm verification — are NDAA Section 889 compliant. This eliminates Hikvision, Dahua, and associated OEM products.

Certification evidence: For high-security applications, request evidence of CPNI, EN 50131, or UL certification. Not all products carrying a vendor's brand have been independently certified — test reports and certification numbers should be verifiable.

Local support: Perimeter systems require commissioning, tuning, and ongoing maintenance. Verify that the vendor or their local partner has the capability to support the system after installation. Global brand recognition does not guarantee local service capability.