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Security built
for choice

Open and flexible security solutions
that adapt to your organization

Security that meets your needs, today and tomorrow

Security requirements don’t stand still. Risks evolve, organizations grow, and priorities shift. When physical security systems force early decisions or rigid paths, they create constraints that are hard and expensive to undo.

At Genetec, we believe organizations should stay in control as their needs change. That’s why we build open security solutions designed for choice. As your security strategy and environment evolves, your system can adapt without getting locked into a single approach.

Choice ensures your system can evolve as your needs change.

Solutions built to support change

Flexible deployment
options that adapt as
requirements change

Open architecture that
helps you avoid vendor
lock-in

Scalable platform
capabilities that grow
with your organization

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Deploy your security your way

Not every site has the same requirements, risks, or operational constraints. Some locations need local control, others benefit from cloud-based management, and many organizations run a hybrid mix of on‑prem and cloud across sites. Genetec supports this reality with flexible hybrid deployments that work across environments. Use new or existing hardware, tailor each site’s setup, and move between cloud and on‑prem without rebuilding your system.

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Unify your security systems

Manage video, access control, intercom, and other security functions from a single platform. Genetec Security Center brings multiple technologies into a single unified experience, helping organizations reduce system sprawl and simplify daily operations. Modules, plugins, and automation tools can be added to extend capabilities and support evolving operational needs without increasing complexity.

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Transition to the cloud without limiting future choice

For organizations considering cloud adoption, Genetec offers cloud-managed appliances that connect devices to the cloud while maintaining local control where needed. Record locally at some sites and leverage cloud capabilities at others, all while keeping centralized management and control over your data. This approach supports cloud adoption without requiring an all-or-nothing move today, or in the future.

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Truly unified security, the way you want it.

Deploy in the cloud, on-premises, or a mix of both

Security Center SaaS

Designed for organizations that want cloud‑managed security that can evolve and adapt over time.

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Security Center

Designed for organizations that require on-prem control, hybrid flexibility, or complex multi-site environments.

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Frequently asked questions

What deployment options does Genetec support?

Genetec offers on-premises and cloud solutions that are designed to work seamlessly together, enabling a hybrid setup. This allows customers to select the right solution across all sites, whether cloud, on-prem, or both, without ever being locked into a single model. They can also pivot between cloud and on-prem solutions as priorities shift without re-architecting their environment or starting from scratch.

Can I mix deployment models across different sites?

Yes, Genetec customers can choose on-prem, cloud, or a mix of both deployment models wherever they work best. This can look like installing an on-prem system at your headquarters and deploying cloud solutions at smaller, remote sites. Your team can easily manage all on-prem and cloud systems from one connected experience.

What is vendor lock-in and why is it a concern?

Vendor lock-in is when providers only offer organizations cloud solutions or closed software and hardware ecosystems. While these proprietary systems may seem easier to deploy and maintain at first, they ultimately restrict IT and physical security teams’ decision-making power over their systems, data, devices, and customizations. Non-proprietary and flexible solutions keep control in their hands as system requirements change.

Can I use my existing hardware?

Yes, since Genetec offers non-proprietary, open-architecture physical security solutions, you can keep your existing cameras and door hardware and upgrade them to newer technologies later on. At any time, you can choose your preferred vendors and products to accommodate specific applications or keep costs within budget. It’s the antithesis of vendor lock-in, helping you build and customize security on your own terms.

How can unification reduce IT workload?

Unification helps reduce IT workload by delivering one security platform to manage, maintain, and harden. With all systems running on a single-vendor platform, IT teams can handle updates, standardize privacy and cybersecurity across systems and sites, consolidate audit logs and reporting, and gain a clearer view of all security data from a single pane of glass. This reduces system complexity and risks, streamlines workflows, and frees IT teams to focus on other important tasks.