How Hospitals are Using Modern Technology to Improve Security
Workplace violence is a serious and growing challenge for many organizations — including those in the healthcare industry. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in healthcare and social services experience the highest rates of injuries caused by workplace violence and are five ti...
Genetec at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024: Unified security solutions
Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, will showcase the latest version of its flagship unified security platform Security Centre, as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2024.
Genetec unveils Cloudlink 110 for hybrid cloud video management
Genetec has introduced the Cloudlink 110, a new cloud-managed video bridge aimed at simplifying video management for low-density deployments such as smaller sites within larger installations.
From the credential and reader to the controller and software, every element of the Genetec and Stid high assurance access control system utilises encrypted protocols and advanced cyber security capabilities.
Improving parking enforcement with Genetec’s Security Center AutoVu
“The situation necessitated a system that encompassed a database, tracking cars throughout the day on a systemwide level, instead of just on a spot-byspot basis," said Tim Ware, a veteran of the Aspen parking enforcement team.
Genetec Curb Sense Introduces a New Way to Enforce Parking Sensors in Belgium
Several smart cities in Belgium are the first to deploy the new Genetec integration with parking sensor technology, to optimize vehicle rotation in shopping zones.
Exclusive: Genetec’s Leon Langlais on security and data sovereignty
In an exclusive interview with TechDay, Genetec's Chief Product Officer in Asia Pacific, Leon Langlais, has provided a comprehensive look inside Genetec's trajectory, innovative products, and strategic approach to data sovereignty.
Dutch Railways (NS) facilitates the use of public transport in the Netherlands and keeps travelers in the region moving. It is the largest passenger carrier in the Netherlands, providing more than 4,800 train rides per day for 1 million people. With passenger and staff safety top of mind, NS impleme...
There’s a perennial theme in the approach to every Olympic Games: is the host city ready? While readiness can be defined in many ways, for one of the biggest public events on Earth it’s often taken to mean whether the host country can handle the influx of visitors and deliver a safe and enjoyable ex...
The kick-off for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games is right around the corner. As fans gear up to watch the world’s best athletes strive for gold, authorities and event organizers are ready to secure one of the biggest public events on earth. But what onlookers might not realize is that level of p...
London Heathrow transforms airport operations with Genetec
Genetec has announced that Heathrow Airport’s multi-year investment in Genetec solutions is enabling them to continuously innovate and transform operations.
A Broader Conversation about Physical Security in Australian Mining
As demand for video data accelerates, it’s no longer conducive or cost-effective to run separate physical security systems in functional silos at individual mine sites and corporate offices.
My Muscle Chef leverages Genetec Security Center to unify security at its new multi-million dollar food production facility
Working with Genetec™ Unified Elite partner and systems integrator, JD Security, My Muscle Chef chose Security Center as their unified security platform, offering video management, license plate recognition, access control, and intercoms in one place.
Genetec's new Autovu Plate Finder is a new feature that enables parking operators and law enforcement professionals to quickly identify and validate license plate numbers directly from their Apple or Android mobile devices.
Rebecca Spayne of Security Buyer sits down with Guy Rushworth of Genetec to explore the rapid adoption of cloud technology and the importance of a unified security solution.
Genetec continues global expansion with new R&D centres
Montreal-based Genetec recently announced the opening of several new R&D hubs and Experience Centers, and the expansion of several offices around the world.
Security must be front of mind when modernising video surveillance technology
Public and community safety camera implementations differ by geography. In states such as NSW, Victoria and Western Australia, local councils tend to deploy cameras in collaboration with local police agencies, and other private camera operators can register their existence on a police-coordinated li...
How a Security System Can Enhance Arena Safety and the Fan Experience
Ensuring guests have both a memorable experience and a safe one is no small feat for your physical security team. Stadiums, ballparks, arenas, and other large event venues are increasingly leveraging new technologies to transform the fan experience and maintain a high level of security.
"Powering innovation 2024: A Genetec Empower 360 roadshow" concludes in Saudi Arabia
Genetec Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, concluded its “Powering innovation 2024: A Genetec Empower 360 roadshow” in Saudi Arabia. The roadshow took place on 13 May at the Narcissus Hotel Riyadh and showcased the...
In this exclusive interview, Andrew Elvish, Vice President for the physical security software manufacturer Genetec, details the importance of good risk management and diligent procurement, and explains how those in procurement need to be mindful not just of the quality of the things they’re buying b...
Genetec Announces Support From Axis, Bosch, Hanwha And i-PRO For New Security Center SaaS Solution
Genetec Inc., a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Center SaaS, gives organizations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that wor...
Bosch To Expand Customer Choice For Video Management With Support For The New Genetec Security Center SaaS Offering
Bringing customers greater flexibility in how they manage video security, the latest Bosch cameras will seamlessly integrate with Genetec™ Security Center SaaS. With firmware version 9.21 releasing later this year, Bosch will provide camera configuration capabilities and video viewing in the Securit...
Genetec announces Security Centre SaaS availability for unified access control, video security, intrusion control, and more
Genetec has been providing unified security solutions for over two decades - bringing all your door controls, video cameras, license plate recognition, and other physical security elements into one single interface. Its SaaS solution is now imminent and this makes the barrier to entry a no-brainer, ...
i-PRO Announces Support for Genetec Security Center SaaS
i-PRO announced support for Genetec™ Security Center SaaS. i-PRO will enable Security Center SaaS support in its new edge AI-enabled cameras while also releasing an app for existing cameras in the field at no cost.
At ISC West 2024, we spoke with Genetec’s Andrew Elvish, Vice President of Marketing, about the company Security Center SaaS, how it’s different from other SaaS solutions, how customers can purchase Security Center SaaS and how it will benefit channel partners.
Universities can bolster physical security by leveraging technology
The need to protect people and resources means university facilities teams need to know where people are, whether secured areas are being accessed by unauthorised parties and ensure that sensitive environments are monitored. Robust physical security is essential for ensuring university communities a...
Genetec Security Center SaaS seamlessly connects to direct-to-cloud devices, and maximizes existing access control and camera investments
Genetec announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Center SaaS, gives organizations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business.
Genetec to showcase unified security solutions for airports at Passenger Terminal Expo 2024
Genetec, a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024, taking place in Messe Frankfurt, Germany from April 16 – 18, 2024.
Genetec’s Andrew Elvish appointed to SIA director’s board
Genetec is pleased to announce that its Vice President of Global Marketing, Andrew Elvish, has been appointed to the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) board of directors for an initial two-year term.
Here’s how Clemson, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Mount Royal University, and the University of Georgia have improved security while maintaining a welcoming campus.
Genetec talks Future of Physical Security at ASIS Europe 2024
Genetec Inc., a global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for ASIS Europe 2024, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 20-22 March, 2024.
Hospitals can reduce risk and boost compliance with a unified security platform
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are extremely complex. The constant ingress and egress of staff and patients, requires strict access control and the need to be vigilant in case an incident occurs and escalates. This requires constant monitoring of different data feeds to protect assets and...
AI reshapes patient monitoring: what security integrators must know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize patient care within hospital settings. For security integrators, this shift presents significant opportunities – but also necessitates a nuanced understanding of the technology's potential along with its ethical and logistical implications.
Genetec opens state-of-the-art security experience centre in Sydney
Unified security platform provider Genetec has officially opened its brand new office and experience centre at 477 Pitt St, only a short walk from Central Station. Genetec has enjoyed rapid growth in the ANZ region, with customers including the Sydney Cricket Grounds, TK Maxx, Transurban, and many m...
Navigating Qatar's tech-led transformation: Genetec's role in shaping smart cities
DOHA: Amid Qatar's technological renaissance, driven by the nation's commitment to smart city initiatives, Genetec, a leader in integrated security solutions, stands at the forefront.
Genetec unveils cutting-edge Experience Centre in Sydney's Tech Central
Genetec a unified physical & cyber security solutions vendor, has announced the inauguration of a brand-new, state-of-the-art Experience Centre and Office in Sydney. Named SYXC, the facility is situated in the Tech Central precinct at 477 Pitt Street and showcases innovative products and solutio...
Ready for the Next Chapter with Security Center SaaS
Genetec management team took the opportunity to present their new experience center in Washington to the international press early in February, discussed their view on the physical security market and gave journalists a sneak preview to their new unified software as a service solution Security Cente...
Cybersecurity Best Practice: Check Your Physical Security Devices
The Akamai 2023 State of the Internet report revealed that retail continues to be the most targeted industry for cyberattacks, accounting for over 14 billion observed incursions. Risks from cyber threats including fraud, account takeovers, malware, ransomware, compromised business emails and data br...
Genetec Press Summit 2024: Shibumi, Giraffes & the ‘Easy Button’ to Cloud
For the first time since the pre-COVID summer of 2019, Genetec gathered the world’s security trade press for a “press summit,” held this year February 6-7 in the company’s newly opened Washington, D.C. Experience Center.
Genetec appeals to channel partners with major update to Security Center
Montreal-based Genetec has announced a major upgrade to its flagship Security Center product, referring to it as a harmonization of its cloud offerings.
Genetec Inc. announced Security Center SaaS. Built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, the new offering is a massively scalable, open and unified software as a service solution (SaaS).
Unified Physical Security Can Help Retailers Thrive in a Changing Environment
Retail has changed dramatically in a very short time. Digital transformation is delivering new business models around frictionless, multi-channel shopping and e-commerce and, alongside it, new security challenges. Video surveillance must keep up with these developments, but without software that uni...
Whether retailers are in Canada or the US, it’s important that they think about their physical security systems in the overall framework of cybersecurity. But because physical security systems are put in place to protect people and assets, they’re often overlooked as a source of cyber-vulnerability.
Enhancing digital evidence sharing across the city with Genetec
Eindhoven, the fifth largest city in The Netherlands, has had a long history of innovation. Home of the electronics companies Philips and NXP Semiconductors, the city is a hub for innovation, and technology plays a major role in this. As the city continues to move its legacy of technology and design...
Genetec shares best practices for Data Privacy Day 2024
In support of International Data Protection Day, Genetec have shared data protection best practices to help physical security leaders protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security.
Genetec Adds CAPSS 2023 Certification To Cybersecurity Credentials
Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces it is the first manufacturer to achieve the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2023 standard, for unified video and access control software...
Sustainability and the Role of Physical Security Technology
With sustainability becoming a central focus for nations, cities and businesses around the world, Firas Jadalla, Regional Director – Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Genetec, looks at how physical security tech can play its part.
Genetec eyes role in shaping Saudi Arabia’s secure future
In the thriving era of smart cities, Saudi Arabia stands at the forefront of technological integration and innovation, resulting in a significant uptick in the demand for video surveillance products, thanks to a growing emphasis on security in the Kingdom.
Neighbo(u)rly Perspectives: Security Advances for Self-Checkout and Frictionless Shopping
Customers want their checkout experiences to be fast and easy. The increase in self-checkout aisles in recent years gives shoppers a convenient way to bypass conventional checkout lines. Frictionless shopping takes this concept a step further.
Robust Physical Security Includes Strong Data Privacy
Physical security and data privacy used to co-exist in parallel. But now physical security has evolved away from analogue technologies, towards modern digital infrastructure. At the same time, governments and citizens have become increasingly concerned about privacy implications.
In this exclusive interview with George Tannous, Area Vice President Of Sales In The UK, Ireland, Middle East And Africa, we hear all about the brand’s upcoming appearance.
Physical security for resilient critical infrastructure
As a uniquely critical sector, Energy & Utilities requires special consideration with regards to physical security, especially as it is currently undergoing a major transformation explains Nick Smith, Business Development Manager at Genetec.
Physical security – key to an integrated data centre security policy
Nick Smith, Business Development Manager at Genetec, discusses the main data centre physical security challenges for the industry, sharing some valuable insights as to how best to deal with the insider threat and the key questions end users should be asking their data centre operators when it comes ...
The role of access control systems in school safety
Campus security needs have evolved over the last decade. The flow of people and information is more dynamic, and the threats are often more complex. In addition to securing doors and buildings, schools also need to protect their networks and connected devices from cybersecurity risks.
Yorkdale Shopping Centre Uses Genetec Platform to Enhance Shopping Experience
Genetec Inc. a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that the Yorkdale Shopping Centre in Toronto, Canada, has unified its security operations based on Genetec Security Center, Sipelia, AutoVu, and Mission Control. With the Genetec p...
Crooks Can’t Dodge the Real-Time Crime Center ‘Double Click’
“When a call happens today, we can listen in immediately. We’re hearing the person calling in saying, ‘Hey, there’s a shooting.’ And that [information] hasn’t even popped on our dispatcher’s screen yet.”
Genetec has announced a new version of its flagship unified security platform, Security Center. With a shift toward a continuous delivery approach, Genetec says that this version marks a new era in the way customers can stay up to date with the platform’s latest features and updates.
The unsung role of physical security in data centre sustainability
In an era marked by increasing environmental concerns and the urgent need to address climate change, sustainability has become a central focus for nations, cities, and businesses around the world.
Genetec 2024 report reveals security market is rapidly embracing cloud and hybrid solutions
Genetec has announced the results of its 2024 State of Physical Security report, examining the security strategies organisations are putting in place to effectively navigate the realities of a changing industry.
More Physical Security Leaders Are Turning to the Cloud
The physical security market is rapidly embracing cloud and hybrid solutions, according to the 2024 State of Physical Security report from Genetec Inc. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security leaders worldwide (including end users and channel partners), the report looks at the security s...
Report: Physical Security Market Turning to Cloud and Hybrid Solutions
Genetec, a provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today shared the results of its 2024 State of Physical Security report. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security leaders worldwide (including end users and channel partners), the repor...
As Country Manager for Oceania at Genetec, George leads a team of professionals delivering cutting-edge network-based security solutions for private, public, corporate and commercial clients. With over 27 years of experience in the electronic physical security industry, George has a deep understandi...
License plate recognition technology amplifies, speeds up parking enforcement
License plate recognition technology is proving to be more efficient than foot patrols in controlling larger areas of a city. A license plate reader can read between 4,000 and 6,000 plates a day, whereas an officer walking the street might read as many as 1,000 plates.
Opinion: Harnessing physical security technology to help reach net zero
The connection between physical security and sustainability goals may not seem immediately obvious but it’s one that can be harnessed to deliver significant additional value. With the Australian Government pursuing its Net Zero policy agenda, every organisation in the country from the private to the...
Physical security technology & data centres’ sustainability
The Genetec survey, which took place earlier in 2023, was conducted to get a clear view into sustainability practices in physical security operations and environments.
Leveraging Unified Physical Security to Protect and Optimise Manufacturing Operations
The manufacturing industry remains strong despite supply chain challenges, labour shortages, and pandemic-induced uncertainty. According to a report from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), global manufacturing production is now well above pre-pandemic levels. However, to...
Modernize Physical Access Control to Close Data Center Cybersecurity Gaps
Over the past few years many businesses, government organizations, and schools have made a massive shift to cloud services. According to Gartner, by 2025, 85% of infrastructure strategies will integrate on-premises, colocation, cloud, and edge delivery options, compared with 20% in 2020. The data ce...