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Parsons vs Rockwell Automation

Parsons is a global solutions provider in the national security and critical infrastructure markets that delivers integrated program management solutions. Rockwell Automation sells hardware, software and services. CISO Tribune files both under OT and ICS security. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Parsons vs Rockwell Automation: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
ParsonsParsons is a global solutions provider in the national security and critical infrastructure markets that delivers integrated program management solutions.parsons.comRockwell AutomationRockwell Automation sells hardware, software and services.rockwellautomation.com
What it sells
  • Cyber Fly-Away KitsKits called C-FLAK for cyber defenders.
  • Digital Overwatch[4]A suite of applications, pipelines, analytics, and visual components.
  • Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE)A RF channel emulator that imitates realistic RF environments.
  • Threat Representative Environment (TReX)A software and COTS hardware-based signal and channel emulator.
  • Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP)A portable, remotely controlled wideband RF data capture and analysis tool.
  • Tactical Edge Electro-Magnetic Sensor (TEMS)A real time situational awareness plugin for ATAK.
  • ER310 Software-Defined RadioA handheld SDR platform designed to host and execute RF applications.
  • ControlLogix 5580 Controller[6]A ControlLogix controller with 3 MB User Memory and a 1 gigabit (Gb) Ethernet port.
  • PowerFlex4 AC Drive[9][10]A panel mount AC drive with an LED Display and Fixed Digital Keypad.
  • FLEX I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP Adapter Module[8]A dual port EtherNet/IP adapter module for FLEX I/O.
  • 1492 Power Block[12]A feeder spacing power distribution block rated at 175 Amps.
  • Mini 14-Blade Base Socket[13]A 700-H general purpose accessory socket with screw terminals.
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Ownership and funding
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Named customers
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Recent news
  • January 15, 2026Parsons Corporation announced it has acquired Altamira Technologies Corporation in a transaction valued at up to $375 million.[14]
  • June 9, 2026Rockwell Automation announced the launch of three enhanced offerings within its SecureOT industrial cybersecurity solution suite.[15]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[2]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen November 2, 2026[2]
Who it fits
From its own pages, Parsons sells mainly to national security and critical infrastructure customers. Parsons says TReX supports various DoD, IC, and Defense Industrial Base partners. Parsons describes its Ares biometric software as designed for defense and law enforcement. Parsons describes LandForm X as an ISR mission management system designed for airborne law enforcement and search and rescue. Parsons describes Foundation as a cloud-native data integration platform built to address the complexities of government operations.Not written yet
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October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Parsons and Rockwell Automation are both filed under OT and ICS security.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Parsons's primary category is Threat intelligence; Rockwell Automation's is OT and ICS security.
  • Parsons is also filed under Incident response and forensics and Vulnerability management.
  • Parsons lists Cyber Fly-Away Kits, Digital Overwatch, Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE), Threat Representative Environment (TReX), Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP) and 2 more. Rockwell Automation lists ControlLogix 5580 Controller, PowerFlex4 AC Drive, FLEX I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP Adapter Module, 1492 Power Block and Mini 14-Blade Base Socket.

What it sells: Parsons

What Cyber Fly-Away Kits does
Parsons calls these products Cyber-Fly-Away Kits (C-FLAK). Parsons says the kits have everything a cyber defender needs to efficiently achieve mission success.
What Digital Overwatch does[4]
Digital Overwatch is a suite of applications, pipelines, analytics, and visual components. Parsons says the suite enables successful mission execution.
What Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE) does
DYSE is a RF channel emulator that seeks to imitate realistic RF environments, including congested and contested conditions. RF paths in DYSE can be individually programmable and emulate the impact of real-world operational conditions in a lab environment.
What Threat Representative Environment (TReX) does
TReX is a software and COTS hardware-based signal and channel emulator. Parsons describes TReX as a way to experiment, train, and plan SIGINT and EW operations. Parsons says TReX can be deployed anywhere from a laboratory to austere environments.
What Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP) does
WISP is a portable, remotely controlled wideband RF data capture and analysis tool. WISP uses include wireless signal capture, an arbitrary signal generator, and frequency translation for both R&D and field-based operations.
What Tactical Edge Electro-Magnetic Sensor (TEMS) does
TEMS is a real time situational awareness plugin for Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK). TEMS detects RF spectrum energy in the user's environment and can be controlled using a smart phone.
What ER310 Software-Defined Radio does
The ER310 software-defined radio is a handheld SDR platform designed to host and execute RF applications. Parsons says it supports missions including assured PNT, RF situational awareness support, electronic warfare, and communications.

What it sells: Rockwell Automation

What PowerFlex4 AC Drive does[9][10]
A PowerFlex4 AC Drive model rated at 480VAC, 3PH, 6 Amps, 2.2 kW and 3 HP comes in Frame Size B for panel mount at IP20. A PowerFlex4 AC Drive model rated at 120VAC, 1PH, 2.3 Amps, 0.37 kW and 0.5 HP comes in Frame Size A for panel mount at IP20.

Questions about Parsons and Rockwell Automation

What do Parsons and Rockwell Automation sell?
Parsons sells Cyber Fly-Away Kits, Digital Overwatch, Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE), Threat Representative Environment (TReX), Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP) and 2 more. Rockwell Automation sells ControlLogix 5580 Controller, PowerFlex4 AC Drive, FLEX I/O Dual Port EtherNet/IP Adapter Module, 1492 Power Block and Mini 14-Blade Base Socket.
Are Parsons and Rockwell Automation in the same category?
They share OT and ICS security. Parsons's primary category is Threat intelligence and Rockwell Automation's is OT and ICS security.
Who are Parsons and Rockwell Automation sold to?
From its own pages, Parsons sells mainly to national security and critical infrastructure customers.
What have Parsons and Rockwell Automation announced recently?
January 15, 2026: Parsons Corporation announced it has acquired Altamira Technologies Corporation in a transaction valued at up to $375 million. June 9, 2026: Rockwell Automation announced the launch of three enhanced offerings within its SecureOT industrial cybersecurity solution suite.

About Parsons

Parsons is a global solutions provider in the national security and critical infrastructure markets that delivers integrated program management solutions. Parsons says its integrated program management solutions turn complex initiatives into measurable results.[3]

Parsons sells Cyber-Fly-Away Kits (C-FLAK), which the company says have everything a cyber defender needs to efficiently achieve mission success. Parsons sells Cyberzcape for critical infrastructure protection (CIP). Parsons describes Digital Overwatch as a suite of applications, pipelines, analytics, and visual components that enable successful mission execution. Parsons describes its Network Management Solution (NMS) as being at the forefront of protecting Land Mobile Radio (LMR) backhaul networks. Parsons sells DroneArmor, a counter unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS) solution for the security of personnel, bases, and assets from drone threats.[1][4]

The Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE) is a RF channel emulator that seeks to imitate realistic RF environments, including congested and contested conditions. RF paths in DYSE can be individually programmable and emulate the impact of real-world operational conditions in a lab environment. Parsons also sells the Threat Representative Environment (TReX), which it describes as a way to experiment, train, and plan signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare (EW) operations. TReX is a software and COTS hardware-based signal and channel emulator. Parsons says TReX supports various DoD, IC, and Defense Industrial Base partners, and that TReX can be deployed anywhere from a laboratory to austere environments. The Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP) is a portable, remotely controlled wideband RF data capture and analysis tool.[5][6]

APS operates independently of GPS and other GNSS. Parsons says APS can be implemented as a Parsons hardware and software package or by installing APS application software on compatible non-Parsons user equipment. APS can also be implemented as a plug-in to the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) on a user smartphone.[8]

Parsons sells the ER310 software-defined radio, a handheld SDR platform designed to host and execute RF applications. Parsons says the ER310 supports missions including assured PNT, RF situational awareness support, electronic warfare, and communications. Peanut SDRs are available in compact enclosures for dismounted and mounted use or as an OEM circuit card. TEMS detects RF spectrum energy in the user's environment and can be controlled using a smart phone.[8][9][10]

Parsons describes Ace CtrlPoint as an automated space vehicle and ground station command and control (C2) application. Parsons describes C2Core as a combined JADC2 capability suite of command and control tools built by operators for operators and used across multiple domains. Parsons describes Foundation as a cloud-native data integration platform built to address the complexities of government operations. Parsons sells iNET Asset Guardian to monitor, track, and maintain roadway assets and ITS devices. Paradim is a cloud-hosted and software-agnostic asset and data information management solution from Parsons.[4][11]

Parsons sells SatFlyer, a software toolset that provides full-lifecycle flight-dynamics capabilities, orbit calculation and attitude determination. Parsons provides multi-manifest flight systems and launch integration capabilities to operationalize access to space for small space systems. Parsons operates a systems integration laboratory in Los Angeles, CA.[1][4][5][7][8][10][12][13]

Parsons on the record

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Parsons full record

  1. [1]CyberParsons Corporation · parsons.com · undated page, accessed October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Parsons Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier C
  3. [3]Parsons CorporationParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Products | Parsons CorporationParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]RF Channel Emulator | DYSEParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]SIGINT And Electronic Warfare Channel Emulator | TReX®Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Wideband RF Data Capture | WISP™Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Assured Positioning, Navigation And Timing (APNT) | APSParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Software-Defined Radio | ER310™Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Tactical Edge Electro-Magnetic Sensor | TEMS™Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Asset Management Solution | Paradim®Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Full-Lifecycle Flight-Dynamics Capabilities | SatFlyer™Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Space Access | Parsons ProductsParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Parsons Acquires Altamira Technologies CorporationParsons Corporation · published January 15, 2026 · Tier A

Rockwell Automation full record

  1. [1]Industrial cybersecurityRockwell Automation · rockwellautomation.com · undated page, accessed October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Rockwell Automation Reviews - Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier C
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  15. [15]Rockwell Automation Expands SecureOT Portfolio with Cybersecurity Assessment and Managed Service CapabilitiesRockwell Automation · published June 9, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]Rockwell Automation Introduces SecureOT Solution Suite to Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity ResilienceRockwell Automation · published November 12, 2025 · Tier A

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