Cathexis open-platform VMS

Cathexis

CathexisVision brings 25 years of open-platform VMS innovation to your control room,
with AI analytics, multi-site management, and integrations that actually work.

Company Overview

25 years of doing one thing brilliantly: Video Management

Cathexis Technologies, founded in 1999 and headquartered in South Africa, is a globally recognized video management software developer and electronics manufacturer. With over 25 years of experience, Cathexis serves thousands of customers across more than 65 countries from offices in Europe, the USA, and the Middle East. Its flagship product, CathexisVision, is an open-platform VMS that integrates seamlessly with a wide range of third-party systems, cameras, and security devices.

Added Value through Al-Radin

As a distinguished GCC distributor of Cathexis, Al-Radin delivers CathexisVision-based solutions to clients in the UAE and broader Gulf region, providing certified training, system design support, and pre/post-sales assistance for retail, transportation, oil & gas, and smart city environments.

Unique Selling Points & Key Differentiators

25+ years of 100% VMS focus

Unlike large conglomerates that treat VMS as one of many product lines, Cathexis has been exclusively focused on video management software since 1999, giving it unmatched depth of feature development and platform stability.

Highest third-party integration count

CathexisVision integrates with more third-party systems than virtually any competitor VMS, covering access control, intercoms, POS systems, fire panels, BMS, and hundreds of camera brands.

Over 25% staff retention for 10+ years

More than a quarter of Cathexis employees have worked there for over a decade, a remarkable indicator of organizational stability and institutional knowledge that directly benefits customers.

Free trial, no time pressure

CathexisVision is available as a free download supporting 2 cameras and 2 days of recording, allowing integrators and end-users to fully evaluate the platform before any purchase commitment.

65+ countries of validated deployments

Thousands of installations across 65+ countries validate CathexisVision's reliability and scalability across every major vertical, from mining and retail to airports and smart cities.

Main Products

CathexisVision VMS

Open-platform VMS supporting thousands of cameras and third-party integrations with AI analytics, multi-site management, and real-time event response.

CATHEXISCarbon Desktop Client

Modern desktop client with Smart Search, interactive GIS maps, role-based access, and video wall management for control room operators.

CathexisVision Enterprise

Centralised multi-site management supporting thousands of cameras, comprehensive asset management, alarm workflows, and video wall control.

CathexisVision Mobile App

Mobile client providing fast video streaming, push notifications, event monitoring, search tools, and export capabilities on the go.

CathexisVision Analytics (AI/ANPR)

Built-in deep neural network AI for object classification, ANPR/LPR detection, behavior analysis, and thermal camera integration.