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Security Conversations: Safeguarding diamonds with SRK Exports
Find out how one of India’s leading diamond manufacturers protects stones valued over $1 million USD using Security Center Omnicast.
Best practices
Unlock the potential of your physical security system
Find out how you can start getting more from your physical security system by making small upgrades to your monitoring, investigative, and maintenance tasks.
Industry insights
Healthcare: Improve operations and patient experience
Unified security solutions provide efficient ways to address today’s healthcare challenges. From improving workplace safety to managing parking availability, a comprehensive physical security solution improves staff and patient experience.
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3 key benefits of turning your camera into a radar
Leverage your video surveillance cameras and radar with GPS positional tracking and video analytics. Track intrusion and crime in secured areas, visually verify alarms, respond to incidents.
Life at Genetec
Stories from our crew
Genetec is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Hear from our employees as they share some of their most memorable moments at Genetec.
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Crack cases open with vehicle-centric investigations
Learn how a vehicle-centric investigation system helps you collect critical vehicle evidence to gather more leads and crack cases open.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.5
Mission Control version 3.0.5 is now available and it includes some great new features and enhancements. You can now dispatch incidents to operators more efficiently and benefit from new document management capabilities.
Life at Genetec
We are Wrecking Crew
Celebrating 25 years of innovation at Genetec. Discover how the company was founded, how it evolved throughout the years, and what’s next.
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Why RSA surveillance is vital to your data center security
Learn how to use the Restricted Security Area (RSA) Surveillance system to bolster your perimeter security across data centers.
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What’s new in Security Center 5.10.4?
Improve alarm management in Security Center 5.10.4, the newest version of the Genetec unified physical security platform.
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How to fight crime more sustainably using solar-powered cameras
Find out how a vehicle-centric investigation solution with solar-powered ALPR cameras can help you better protect your city and the environment.
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What’s new in Sipelia 2.12
This latest version of Genetec Sipelia™ adds more security when it comes to SIP trunking. Read our blog post for all of the details!
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3 benefits of a cloud-based physical security solution
Learn about the 3 benefits of migrating your physical security system to the Cloud.
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Why unification is your best path forward
How are unified and integrated physical security systems different? You’ll find out in this blog and discover key considerations to make when deciding between unification and integration.
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Security Conversations: Enclosure management with Shane Flaming, City of Folsom
The City of Folsom swaps keys for online enclosure management solutions to better secure traffic cabinets and facilitate remote access for city staff and contractors.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.4
The latest release of Genetec Mission Control™ is now available. Version 3.0.4 boasts several performance enhancements, new automation capabilities, and refinements to the incident procedures within the Genetec mobile application.
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What’s new in Security Center 5.10.3?
Improve operator situational awareness and take advantage of the latest cybersecurity advancements in Security Center 5.10.3, the newest version of the Genetec unified platform.
Cybersecurity
What does authentication mean in the physical security world?
Authentication works based off of tokens and certificates which establish trust between its owner and an entity wishing to communicate with that owner. Find out more on how authentication works.
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Security Conversations: Talking prosecutor discovery with Kevin Petroff, Assistant DA for Galveston County
Genetec speaks with Kevin Petroff about implementing Genetec Clearance for prosecution discovery. In the Q&A, we learn how regulatory changes inspired the Galveston County DA’s Office to take a modern approach to managing and sharing evidence and how their discovery processes have improved today.
Industry insights
How can retailers combat organized retail crime?
Organized retail crime is on the rise. Learn how retailers and law enforcement can fight brazen retail theft using Genetec Clearance.
Data protection
SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance: Genetec Cloud products and ISMS that governs them
Genetec Cloud products and the ISMS (Information Security Management System) that governs them were all part of an impartial audit performed earlier this year. The final SOC 2 Type 2 report is now complete and available for customers and prospects.
Industry insights
What are the physical security trends for 2022?
Top 7 physical security predictions for 2022. From occupancy management, large-scale analytics deployment, adaptable access control technology, hybrid cloud deployment, and cybersecurity supply chain risks have made the Genetec trends list.
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The 4 stages of unification – unlocking the long-term value of unified security
Unification seamlessly brings together all security system components in a single software platform with one user interface. A unified security system allows you to stay flexible and expand your operations to meet changing needs, delivering long-term value and maximum ROI.
Industry insights
Is it time for law enforcement to upgrade body-worn tech?
With the right body-wearable cameras and evidence management system, law enforcement departments can simplify evidence handling, speed up investigations, and keep costs down over the long run.
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Find out what’s new in Security Center 5.10.2
Do you already have Genetec Security Center version 5.10? Upgrade to our Minor release, 5.10.2, and benefit from new cybersecurity enhancements and improvements to cloud storage efficiency.
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What is a crowd estimation tool and how can it help your physical security operations?
Crowd estimation can have multiple benefits from a business standpoint. Not only does this video analytics tool display business uptimes and downtimes for deeper operational insight, but it also helps your security team assess the pulse of any crowd gathering situation. Through an intuitive crowd estimation dashboard, your team will be alerted to gatherings of people that require their attention. They’ll then be able to make announcements or ask people to spread out and move to less crowded areas.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.3
Mission Control 3.0.3 is the latest version of the Genetec decision management system. It makes it easier to input, use, and track custom information within the incident management tasks. This includes the ability to add context variables within user procedures. It also includes a powerful new automation activity that can enable and disable cardholders and credentials.
Industry insights
5 ways disparate security systems are costing transit authorities
Budget constraints often limit how quickly transit authorities can embrace innovative new physical security solutions. But have you considered the hidden costs of maintaining the status quo? Here are some of the ways it can cost you.
Industry insights
4 ways transit agencies can improve their evidence management
Managing evidence across siloed systems can be challenging. Learn how your mass transit agency can overcome common issues that impact time, cost, privacy, and liability.
Data protection
Genetec Cloud Products and ISMS are now SOC 2 Type 1 compliant
Genetec SOC 2 Type 1 report is now complete and available for customers and prospects. Genetec Cloud Products and the ISMS (Information Security Management System) that governs them were all part of an impartial audit performed earlier this year.
Cybersecurity
Strengthening cybersecurity with Genetec experts on your side
Building cyber resilience in physical security deployments doesn’t have to be done alone. Channel partners and customers can rely on Genetec professional services for expert cybersecurity advice at every phase of a system’s lifecycle.
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Security conversations: Talking access control migration with Matt Isgur from MIT
Genetec interviews Matt Isgur about the migration to Synergis access control across MIT’s campus. In the Q&A, we learn what motivated MIT to upgrade to Synergis, how they seamlessly transitioned to the new platform, and why moving to a modern, open access control solution was a smart investment.
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Find out what’s new in Security Center 5.10.1
Security Center 5.10.1 is the latest version of the Genetec unified security platform. It enhances cybersecurity and privacy for video management, access control, and automatic license plate recognition systems.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.2
Mission Control 3.0.2 is the latest version of the Genetec decision management system. It features customizable Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) fields that enhance incident monitoring, automation, and report filtering and includes a new automation activity that can reboot video and access devices.
Privacy
Why you should build a security solution with Privacy by Design
Learn why investing in physical security technology that is designed from the ground up with privacy in mind can make all the difference.
Cybersecurity
How cloud services help you boost cyber resilience
How resilient are cloud-based security solutions to data breaches? Modern solutions offer robust protection to online security threats, and when properly set up, can help you mitigate threats due to human error too.  
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Why consider professional services? Expert advice goes a long way
During a complex physical security installation and special projects, relying on knowledgeable advisors can steer you in the right direction. That’s where the Genetec professional services team can help. Find out more about how we can mitigate risk, increase resilience, and ensure your goals are met.
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Monitor your fire detection systems alongside your security data
Genetec Security Center allows you to consolidate all of the data coming in from across your various critical systems in a single platform, reducing alarm fatigue and speeding up emergency response.
Industry insights
Steps for mass transit to move to unification
Before selecting a physical security platform or changing up a physical security platform, transit authorities need to consider the potential challenges and pitfalls involved. Follow these steps to set your team up for a successful transition.
Best practices
Security operator burnout is on the rise. Here’s how to change that.
Physical security operators are overloaded. Ease the workload and maximize operator efficiency with a unified physical security approach. Unification gives your operators all the information they need in one intuitive interface, driving up response efficiency, decision-making, and compliance.
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How a security camera registry program can help you reduce time on investigations
Video is a key part of law enforcement investigations. A security camera registry simplifies the video evidence request process from a central location, which allows law enforcement to collaborate with the community to save time and resources that can be used for investigations.
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3 things to consider when integrating your IP camera with your VMS
Not all VMS offer camera integration via an open architecture system. Here are some important things to consider when specifying a VMS project.
Industry insights
5 tips for strong video analytics in a retail environment
Given the right context and implementation, video analytics can be an additional tool retailers use to enhance loss prevention efforts. Here are the top 5 things to keep in mind when deploying new video analytics.
Privacy
Prioritizing privacy in law enforcement video surveillance operations
Protecting people and assets often requires law enforcement agencies to collect and share footage of individuals using public spaces. But new government regulations and a growing awareness around citizen privacy rights are pushing law enforcement to make privacy a top priority.
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How ALPR solved parking challenges at the Montreal Heart Institute
The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) solved employee parking problems with the help of AutoVu™, the automatic license plate recognition system from Genetec.
Cybersecurity
Unblurring the lines between physical and cyber security
With the onset of the pandemic, concerns about cybersecurity increased around the world with many organisations exposing themselves to a greater number of attacks.
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Security Center 5.10 is here
Genetec Security Center 5.10 is now available! Read this blog post to learn more about how our unified security center platform bridges the gap between on-premises systems and the cloud.
Industry insights
Choosing the right physical security system for your cannabis facility
The U.S. cannabis industry has seen explosive growth in recent years. Security protocols vary and regulatory standards are constantly changing. An open, unified physical security platform can help.
Industry insights
How Canadian mass transit agencies can benefit from collaboration
Canadian mass transit agencies are looking at unification to help drive higher levels of collaboration and efficiency across their organizations. Check out our blog post to learn more.
Industry insights
Student safety and security in Canadian k-12 campuses
The best way to create a safe environment for students and staff in K-12 schools is with a unified security solution that can address needs today and in the future
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How you can use video analytics for more than just security
Learn about how video analytics can enhance operations and maintenance while reducing costs and improving efficiency, and how to make more informed decisions with the data provided by video analytics.
Industry insights
2021 physical security industry trends
Find out what the top physical security trends will be for 2021: from COVID-19 response solutions, privacy protection, and cybersecurity to industry products, cloud, access control, and analytics.
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Integration in the commercial sector: 2N and Genetec
Find out how integration can benefit customers through concrete examples of the successes of our collaborative work with 2N, a global leader in IP intercoms.
Industry insights
Why the Scottish physical security industry is embracing unified systems: Q&A with Regional Sales Manager
The physical security industry in Scotland has been evolving rapidly, as many organizations migrate from analog systems towards fully integrated IP solutions. Learn more about their challenges.
Industry insights
Modernizing transit infrastructure
The transit industry is due for an effective change, but poor data culture is holding it back. While more data is good, information is better. Read on to learn how the transit industry can evolve.
Industry insights
Managing supply chain risk in a transforming industry
As power utilities digitize the grid, they work with more vendors, which can increase supply chain vulnerabilities. We asked and answered 6 important questions to help comply with the NERC's CIP-13.
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What can higher ALPR accuracy do for your parking operations?
Parking operators often lose valuable time on the job when employees have to verify misread license plate information. Read this blog to learn more about how you can improve your ALPR accuracy.
Industry insights
Why large-scale organizations are migrating to the cloud
Check out this Q&A about how growing organizations can unify their security systems and simplify infrastructure management by migrating to the cloud.
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Security Center 5.9.3 is here
Do you already have Genetec Security Center version 5.9? Upgrade to our Minor release, 5.9.3, and get access to several new features. Read our blog post to learn more!
Public safety
See how New Orleans catches illegal dumping with Security Center
With the help of the Security Center platform, the City of New Orleans was able to spot illegal dumping. As soon as cameras detect motion in the area, investigators are alerted and receive a snapshot.
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Ways of exchanging video surveillance data
Unicast or multicast? Or a blend of both? Learn which way of exchanging video surveillance data is right for you.
Industry insights
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Security Center for airports workshop: 5 - module series
Security Center for airports workshop: 5 - module series for minimizing operational disruptions and boosting its performance
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Top 5 things to consider when choosing a video analytics solution
Sorting your video data quickly and efficiently is crucial to maintaining the security of your organization. Read our latest blog for the top 5 considerations to choose a video analytics solution.
Data protection
Genetec offers FICAM-compliant access control solutions
Any organization working with the US federal government will have to comply with the FICAM. Read the latest blog about Genetec Synergis FICAM-compliant access control solutions.
Industry insights
Technology can improve patient care and safety in hospitals
Learn how hospital facilities are making big changes from simply protecting people and assets to becoming more operationally efficient and enhancing the patient experience.
Industry insights
Why large-scale banks are moving video to the cloud
Find out how large-scale banks can reduce costs, improve security, streamline post-event investigations, and leverage their physical security data to increase operational efficiency.
Industry insights
Why large-scale retailers are moving video to the cloud
When working with a trusted vendor, migrating to a cloud-based VMS helps large-scale retailers improve security and reduce costs. Learn more in our Q&A with Rob Borsch, Genetec Leader for Retail.
Industry insights
Higher education security survey: Find out what the challenges are for 1,800 higher ed security expe
We surveyed over 1,800 higher education security professionals to gain their views on campus safety and the role that access control and video surveillance play. Check out the report in our new blog.
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Want to do more with your security systems? Check out these 3 unique applications.
Learn about 3 unique creative applications using Security Center and take a look inside the Genetec Bistro's innovative cash-out system.
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Learn about Genetec Security Center Minor release 5.9.2
Do you already have Genetec Security Center version 5.9? Upgrade to our Minor release, 5.9.2, and get access to several new features. Read our blog post to learn more!
Industry insights
How transit authorities can use technology to help fight COVID-19
Hear what Pierre Racz, CEO, Genetec Inc. had to say about how transit authorities can leverage technology to help fight COVID-19, on the Transit Unplugged podcast.
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Now is a great time to complete your Genetec training and certification courses
All Genetec physical security training and certification courses are available online. Find out more about how you can take classes remotely, what to expect from our training team, and more.
Privacy
California's new Consumer Privacy act: Are your ready?
Read the latest Genetec blog about what the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) means to organizations worldwide. Learn who has to comply and what the penalties are for non-compliance.
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Learn about Genetec Security Center minor release 5.9.1
The first Minor release for Security Center 5.9 is now available for download. It provides new layers to control who can share and export video and reinforces your system’s resilience.
Industry insights
How to strengthen the perimeter of electric utilities in compliance with the NERC
The NERC encourages individual utilities to tailor their solutions to their own specific needs. Learn about the 6 crucial steps for compliance with NERC’s defense-in-depth approach.
Industry insights
Edmonton Transit centralizes video management to ensure the security of its growing community
The Edmonton Transit Service provides greater security to operators and passengers by switching to an IP-based physical security system and centralizing video management.
Industry insights
Why transit needs to be treated as critical infrastructure
As the transit industry continues to evolve, cyber attacks pose a growing security threat. Find out how the industry can mitigate risks in the face of increasing potential risks.
Industry insights
Transaction Finder helps investigators quickly identify suspicious transactions
Security Center Transaction Finder unifies POS data, video cameras, and analytics to save valuable time as everything is done in one interface rather than with a variety of tools.
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How a smarter physical access management system makes the security operator’s job easier
A smarter physical access management system simplifies and automates these tasks. Instead of managing doors or cards, the operator can use the system to simplify, automate, and manage employee identities.
Industry insights
Top 10 security trends in the physical security industry 2020
Check out the top 10 trends that had the greatest impact on the Genetec business and our industry.
Cybersecurity
Tools to help implement a cybersecurity strategy
Looking for tools to help you implement and maintain a strong cybersecurity strategy? Check out these tips from Genetec.
Cybersecurity
What physical security professionals need to know about cybercrimes and cyber threats
Cybercrime can take many forms including, malware, phishing, identity theft, hacking and more. Learn about the impacts of cyber threats and how to protect your business.
Industry insights
Securing K-12 schools
Melissa Tebbenkamp and Travis Hux from Raytown Quality Schools discuss ways to improve school security and how they are able to keep over 9000 students safe with Genetec security solutions.
Industry insights
Biometrics use to secure the food and beverage industry
Shaun Oakes, Managing Director talks about how ievo and Genetec work together to secure the food and drink industry.
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Tools to help improve the maintenance operations of your VMS
Several tools exist to support your maintenance checks and automate your maintenance tasks. See how the System Availability Monitor and the KiwiVision Camera Integrity Monitor can help.
Life at Genetec
What it's like to intern at Genetec
Find out why interns choose Genetec for their internships. Learn more about Raimondo Alfano's experience as a Content Marketing Intern.
Industry insights
How biometrics help secure schools, colleges, and universities
Find out how modern biometric devices developed by Invixium, Canadian Manufacturer and Genetec have unique capabilities to resolve the challenges when securing higher education campuses.
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Helping security operators focus on what’s important
Genetec Mission Control helps operators in security operations centers (SOC) by reducing false and nuisance alarms, handling compliance regulations, and assisting in report generation.
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New health monitoring Security Score widget in Security Center 5.8
Learn about the new Security Score widget in Genetec Security Center 5.8. Track the security of your entire physical security system in real time. Visit us at ISC West 2019 for a demo.
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Get the full picture with the Genetec Mobile app
The new Genetec Mobile app being released with Security Center 5.8 and will be unveiled at ISC West 2019. The app empowers field officers by providing a clear picture of situations, and more.
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Genetec Security Center 5.8 – See what’s new
Learn about the latest features of Security Center 5.8 before the big unveil at ISC West 2019 Las Vegas. Get a sneak peek of customizable live dashboards, new mobile app, and more.
Public safety
Cost-effective crime center technology for your city
Reducing rates such as; crime, shooting, response time, and murder are all factors that have to be embraced when protecting a city. Find out how Genetec SDSC technology can help.
Data protection
Find our what ISO 27001 means for your security
It conducts tests for information security risks, designs, and implements solutions, and follows a strict data security management process. Learn more about ISO 27001 and why it's important.
Industry insights
Using IP video surveillance technology to secure trains and transit authorities
Learn how Genetec can help increase onboard surveillance by reading the Q&A with Shawn Enides, our mass transit security specialist.
Public safety
How the City of Detroit reduced crime by 50%
Find out how cities are improving responsiveness to their community needs with Strategic Decision Support Centers and Community Connect™.
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How can visual reporting help you
Preventing security vulnerabilities & reducing maintenance costs are some of the benefits of using visual reporting. Learn more about KiwiSecurity video analytics.
Industry insights
How to secure your stadium or mass venue
Working together, keeping eyes on the ground, and seeing it all from parking to seats are important steps in having a notably secure stadium or venue. Find out how Genetec can help.
Data protection
How to know if a security software is actually secure
There are certain tools such as encryption and authorization, which we use to make sure that we are secure at all times. Learn more about these tools and see how we are secure.
Data protection
Why is authorization important in the security world?
Giving limited access to the necessary people is one of the ways to keep your system secure. Learn more about how authorization can help reduce the risk of evidence being sent to unauthorized people.
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How to harden your Security Center system
Consult our hardening guide for tips and tricks on how to better secure your Genetec Security Center system.