KSI vs VMS Systems

VMS record. KSI analyzes.

Traditional VMS systems only record and store video. KSI Vision adds an AI layer that turns those same cameras into a business data source - without replacing your infrastructure.

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Compare a traditional VMS with KSI Vision's AI video analytics.

Get a solution tailored to your commercial intelligence needs without replacing your camera infrastructure. KSI converts existing video into actionable metrics, alerts and routes to run your physical spaces better.

Used by leading companies

Zara
Mango
Falabella
Jumbo
Parque Arauco
Aeropuertos Argentina

The difference is not in recording more video, but in turning what your cameras already see into commercial and operational decisions in real time.

How does KSI Vision compare to a VMS system?

KSI is a public-space analytics system that enables understanding visitor dynamics in real time, centrally.

VMS systems with analytics, or iVMS, are conventional video recording platforms such as DVRs and NVRs focused on security that also include integrated video analytics for certain commercial intelligence use cases.

KSI dashboard example
KSI dashboard example
VMS interface example
VMS interface example

Key differences

KSI is compatible with VMS systems and they can work together. The difference lies in the intelligence layer, evolution and business operation.

CriterionKSI VisionVMS systems
Maximum accuracy and coverage
Over 99% with occlusion and crowds. Up to 10× more range.
Depends on the manufacturer, model and capabilities included in each installation.
Evolving SaaS service
Continuously updated with the latest available AI capabilities.
Remains static until a new version is installed or hardware is replaced.
Centralized access
All locations are centralized in the cloud to operate chains and distributed networks.
Usually installed on-site, with on-premise operation and fragmented administration.
Business understanding
Applications for store chains, malls, airports, universities and public spaces.
Adapted video surveillance system, with no native business applications.
Auditable performance
Tools available to audit accuracy, coverage and data quality.
Usually the vendor reserves the ability to audit actual performance.
Visitor journey
Full analysis of the visitor's journey inside the spaces, anonymously.
Limited to events or data separated by camera.

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Which industries use it?

Discover the industries leveraging AI technology to maximize efficiency, without adding proprietary hardware at every measurement point.

Will KSI be right for me?

With KSI you get modern capabilities used by leading companies with high technical, operational and privacy standards.

Cutting-edge technology

KSI is a software company dedicated to AI analytics, not hardware sales. Your system stays modern and up to date.

Enterprise-grade and scalable

Built for chains, airports and shopping malls. Scales centrally without multiplying infrastructure per site.

You will be in control

You can configure spaces, zones and flows from the platform, integrating KSI into your processes without custom development.

Complete and tailored to you

You don't just get generic analytics: you get data specific to retail, malls, airports, universities and industry.

Privacy by design

The technology avoids generating personal visitor data and is designed to operate under GDPR standards.

You will be able to do much more than video surveillance.

By deploying KSI on your cameras you can create a digital twin of your spaces: a real-time virtual copy to understand what your customers are doing, where friction appears and what operational opportunities are going unseen.

KSI Vision dashboard view