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Appvision, (also refered to as AppVision building manager, AppVision scada or AppVision Supervisor) is primarily sold as an integrated building and security management software application that uses the principles of open architecture scada technology and open scripting. It was developed using Microsoft .NET platforms and open protocols such as OPC, Modbus , Bacnet , Active X, Konnex , Ascii as well as proprietary protocols from various equipment manufacturers. The product uses HMI technology to graphically present the the change of status of connected equipment systems using autocad plans, icons, symbols, gif images, jpeg images , bmp images or custom graphics as well as send commands remotely to equipment devices.

According to Prysm, the majority of the 1,300 deployed projects (2010 figures) using Appvision are within the security industry where the product is used to centralise into one managed HMI alarm systems, cctv recording devices or software, access control software and hardware, public address systems and intercoms.

It is claimed that because of the open nature of the product Appvision is also used as a command and control platform for further development by companies seeking to adapt or personalise the product using the free of charge SDK from the developer Prysm (also known as Prysm Software) and the fully functioning demonstration version which is also free of charge.

Based in Aix en Provence, France, Prysm operates a global network of authorized distributors and OEM vendors. Local and regional systems integration and implementation services are provided through a network of independent systems integrator companies who are backed by a customer support & services team.

Use
The technology and open architecture of the AppVision product means that it has been or can be customised for use in various applications such as security control rooms, cctv monitoring stations, access control management, building automation , energy management , industrial automation , or even embedded command screens for vending machines (such as dvd rental or photo booth).

History
AppVision was first introduced in 1996 and was sold under OEM label to major security integrations companies as well as a scada product to end users. It is claimed to be one of the first human-machine interface (HMI) based on the Microsoft Windows .NET platforms.