2026 State of Physical Security Report highlights modernization priorities across the healthcare sector

African governments, investors, and companies should focus on talent development and flexible technology as they pursue smart city and major infrastructure projects, according to Andy Mackay, marketing director for Genetec across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

To support Data Protection Day, Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, is sharing best practices to help organizations protect sensitive physical security data while maintaining effective security operations.

Recommendations help organizations safeguard sensitive data while maintaining effective security operations

Greg Barker, Regional Marketing Manager for Oceania at Genetec, warns against the increasing over-reliance many businesses now place on getting their marketing content from generative AI platforms.

Genetec Inc., a pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third year in a row.

Genetec Inc., a global company in enterprise physical security software, has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third consecutive year.

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced that it has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third consecutive year.

Once regarded simply as a way to lock doors and monitor foot traffic, access control has evolved into a far more valuable business tool.

Recognition highlights learning, mentorship, and strong connections with local universities

In the midst of Intersec 2026, Daniel Shepherd, Editor for CPI Media Group, sat down with Andrew Elvish, Vice President of Marketing at Genetec Inc., to discuss the company’s strategic focus for the region.

The relationship between end users and the channel is undergoing a fundamental shift. Distributors, resellers and integrators who once competed primarily on price and availability are being asked to deliver something more substantial - strategic value.

In the midst of Intersec 2026, Daniel Shepherd, Editor for CPI Media Group, sat down with Andrew Elvish, Vice President of Marketing at Genetec Inc., to discuss the company’s strategic focus for the region.

Elvish looks back at the past year in the security industry and ahead to what changes could be coming in 2026 and beyond.

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, will demonstrate the latest innovations in unified physical security at Intersec 2026, taking place 12 to 14 January 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).

Physical security is shifting from a narrow focus on protection towards a broader strategic role inside organisations, according to a new global survey from software provider Genetec.

Physical security is shifting from a narrow focus on protection towards a broader strategic role inside organisations, according to a new global survey from software provider Genetec.

Survey of more than 7,300 professionals reveals: · Physical security has evolved into a strategic business function, strengthening IT collaboration and decision-making Interest in adopting AI more than doubled among end users since last year Organizations want flexibility to deploy workloads on ...

Fresh data from Genetec shows how modernization, hybrid-cloud adoption and AI readiness are reshaping project priorities for security integrators.

Genetec survey of more than 7,300 people reveals the evolution of physical security, the growth of AI and the importance of flexibility.

Genetec has released Cloudrunner Mobile, an application designed to give law enforcement and security professionals immediate access to vehicle data and alerts while operating in the field.

Jemena has implemented Genetec Security Centre across its critical infrastructure sites in Australia, replacing its previous video surveillance and physical security systems. The deployment aims to enhance security, support compliance with regulatory standards, and increase operational efficiency fo...

New app extends Cloudrunner capabilities to the field, giving law enforcement and security professionals faster access to data and alerts wherever they are.

Compared to other regions around the globe, APAC is no doubt the most complex one. Despite being grouped together, the APAC region is not uniform and this requires vendors to navigate market complexity with agility.

Security technology company Genetec forecasts several significant trends for the physical security sector in 2026, with an emphasis on flexibility in cloud adoption, responsible use of artificial intelligence, and the convergence of connected systems.

Genetec has shared its top predictions for the impending new year, highlighting a shift towards hybrid cloud models, outcome-driven AI, and deeply connected security ecosystems.

Organizations will focus on flexibility, responsible AI, and unified connected systems to strengthen security and operational performance

Organizations will focus on flexibility, responsible AI, and unified connected systems to strengthen security and operational performance

As cyber and physical threats converge, IT managers are urged to prioritise unified security strategies

Recent years have seen data centres come into their own, in this country and around the world. Australia is home to an estimated 250 to 300 of them and their numbers are expected to increase significantly over the next decade, off the back of hyperscale cloud growth and the rapid adoption of AI.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been discussed in the physical security industry for years and offers strong potential for retail security automation and management. It may be surprising to discover that many retailers already use some form of AI in their security technologies. Analytics engines pr...

Modern prisons are among the most challenging of facilities to manage and secure. They are dynamic, high-risk settings where tensions can escalate quickly and where the consequences of even a minor lapse in security can be serious. At the heart of this challenge lies the question of how to keep pri...

Genetec has announced that The SAFE Alliance, a Central Texas nonprofit dedicated to supporting survivors of violence and abuse, has deployed Genetec Security Center to unify and modernize its security operations. The new platform is helping SAFE address daily security challenges, operate more effic...

Stephen Homrighaus of Genetec sat down with ASIS International to discuss the upcoming exclusive webinar exploring access control.

Cyber Daily chats with Genetec’s chief security officer and vice president of product engineering about artificial intelligence, the role of AI in physical security, and not boiling the ocean just for productivity gains.

K-12 districts require a unified a approach to campus and school bus security that provides real-time monitoring, advanced video analytics, and seamless integration.

Company records strong organic market share gain worldwide, reflecting 20 years of access control innovation and rapid adoption of ACaaS solutions

Genetec has maintained its second position worldwide in the Omdia 2025 Access Global Report, demonstrating significant organic global market share gains in the access control software sector.

Company records strong organic market share gain worldwide, reflecting 20 years of access control innovation and rapid adoption of ACaaS solutions

Building on more than a decade of experience in delivering intercom and SIP-based audio solutions in its on-premises platform, Genetec is now bringing real-time voice capabilities to the same intuitive cloud-based interface that already unifies video, access control, and intrusion monitoring.

New feature integrates intercom support and SIP-based audio into unified platform to accelerate incident response and enhance situational awareness.

New feature integrates intercom support and SIP-based audio into unified platform to accelerate incident response and enhance situational awareness.

New intelligent automation-powered investigation capabilities enable operators to quickly locate video evidence, understand context, and close cases in minutes.

Genetec has introduced new investigation features in its Security Center SaaS platform that use intelligent automation to help operators cut down the time spent searching video evidence. The company will debut the capabilities at GSX 2025 in New Orleans, Booth 1561.

New intelligent automation-powered investigation capabilities enable operators to quickly locate video evidence, understand context, and close cases in minutes.

Michel Chalouhi, vice-president of global sales at Genetec, shared his company’s international expansion journey on Export Development Canada’s (EDC) recent Export Impact Podcast, offering valuable insights for Canadian companies looking to grow beyond traditional markets.

For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate. While they shared common goals and interests, they often worked in silos. Today, these practices are becoming more intertwined. Physical security depends on network security, and vice versa. The result is a...

As violent crime rates continue to dominate headlines, communities are looking for new ways to protect their homes, streets and businesses.

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, is pleased to announce that the 6th annual edition of its global State of Physical Security report is now open for contributions.

False alarms in the healthcare setting directly impact the efficiency of security resources and the patient and staff experience. A recent study published in Science Direct noted that approximately 80%–90% of alarms in the clinical setting are false. The same study found that 65% of ICU nurses agree...

For IT professionals tasked with securing both digital and physical environments, making informed technology choices is essential to safeguard people, sensitive data, and valuable assets.

In this episode, we sit down with Christian Morin, Chief Security Officer and Vice President of Product Engineering at Genetec, as he shares his insights on the critical importance of moving beyond a “checkbox” approach to incident response, emphasising the value of regular tabletop exercises and fo...

Providing rigorous protection for physical assets shouldn’t mean restricting yourself to products and platforms from just one supplier.

Genetec has announced that it continues to lead the global video surveillance software market, according to newly published reports from independent industry analyst firms, Omdia and Novaira Insights.

According to Omdia’s 2025 Video Surveillance & Analytics Database Report, Genetec retained its #1 position worldwide in video surveillance software, and is also ranked #1 globally in the broader category that combines video surveillance software and Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS).

Growing SaaS adoption and customer demand for flexible, open solutions strengthen company’s continued market leadership.

In the fourth episode of Legends of the Security Industry, Pierre Racz, founder and CEO of Genetec, is interviewed. Genetec’s platform, Security Center, integrates and manages video surveillance, access control, ANPR, and other security functions within an open architecture.

Twenty years ago, operators were focused on monitoring video feeds, locking and unlocking doors, and responding to alarms. However, security professionals today are doing more than monitoring feeds in a control room. They’re increasingly embedded in the core of organizational operations, playing a v...

Canada now joins a growing list of countries, including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand, where Cloudrunner is hosted locally.

Cloud-based vehicle investigation system enhances community-led policing initiatives with a reliable way to identify vehicles connected to crimes and solve cases faster, day and night

Here's how systems integrators can help their customers turn access control systems into a hub of business intelligence.

Over the past decade, machine learning has enabled transformative advances in physical security technology. We have seen some amazing progress in using machine learning algorithms to train computers to assess and improve computational processes. Although such tools are helpful for security and opera...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that the Port of Barcelona has successfully implemented Genetec™ Security Center, significantly improving the port’s safety, efficiency, and operational capabilities.

The port implements Genetec Security Center, integrating video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and other technologies into a unified platform

Gathering forensic information for investigations is key to fighting ORC. With a unified security system, retail loss prevention teams can easily gather evidence, spot theft patterns, identify suspicious activity, and share evidence from multiple sources.

Genetec said the global expansion, “…reflects its long-term strategy to align operations with customer expectations for constant innovation and to build a work environment that attracts and retains top talent.”

Genetec is expanding its Montreal headquarters and U.K. office “to meet rising customer demand, support continued innovation, and accommodate rapid workforce growth,” according to the company.

Company expands key locations worldwide to meet rising demand, accelerate innovation, and support a 65% increase in global headcount since 2020

Property managers must navigate a growing maze of regulations around privacy, accessibility, cyber security, and building safety

Genetec Inc. announced that CDW Corporation, a pioneering multi-brand provider of IT solutions in the U.S., U.K., and Canada, has deployed the Genetec™ Security Center platform to standardize and unify its physical security operations across over 50 global sites and distribution centers.

Unified platform improves safety, efficiency, and incident response across 50 sites and three distribution centers

How unified systems help convenience stores protect people and combat crime.

Retailers are turning to AI-powered intelligent automation to tackle loss, combat organized retail crime, streamline operations and improve the customer experience.

Nearly seven in 10 healthcare organizations are planning to move more of their physical security data to the cloud in the next 18 months.

Has your business seen an uptick in security incidents in recent times? If you answered in the affirmative, you’re not alone. Across Australia, security breaches, unauthorised access attempts and break and enters in commercial settings are relatively commonplace events.

Genetec Inc. hosted its inaugural security symposium as part of its regional strategy to consolidate its partners’ network and streamline access to unified, intelligent, and sector-specific security solutions across East Africa.

Flexible, open platform gives security professionals and integrators the freedom to deploy and scale physical security on their terms

Flexible, open platform gives security professionals and integrators the freedom to deploy and scale physical security on their terms.

Data centers have traditionally focused their physical security efforts on outer perimeters and secure room access. But with rising geopolitical tensions, insider threats, and the increasing use of colocation and edge data centers, experts say it’s time for the industry to rethink what lies at the h...

Genetec, a global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that it has received the First-Level Security Certification (CSPN) from the French National Cybersecurity Agency, ANSSI. This certification applies to the Genetec Security Center Synergis™ access control solution and the Sy...

Genetec will showcase Security Center SaaS and Cloudlink 210, along with a range of solutions designed to help retailers modernize security operations.

Genetec recognized by ANSSI for its cybersecurity expertise

The Device Map feature enables investigators to see all connected Cloudrunner cameras around an investigation site. If they don’t yet have access to a camera in a key location, they can easily initiate a third-party partnership request in the system.

Genetec announced the introduction of advanced mapping functionalities in Genetec Cloudrunner™, its vehicle-centric investigative system.

Public safety agencies are under growing pressure to respond quickly and effectively to increasingly complex challenges—from cyber threats and physical security incidents to natural disasters such as extreme weather events.

Powerful new visualization tools help law enforcement and security professionals analyze vehicle data with greater accuracy and efficiency.

“Attracting more diversity starts with acceptance and openness,” says Burnsed, senior manager for communication and marketing programs for Genetec. “It ultimately comes down to being a good human - be kind and open to others, regardless of background, race, gender, or other attributes. As more women...

The Asia-Pacific region is rapidly evolving, with cities embracing smart technologies to enhance public safety, streamline urban management, and improve quality of life. As urban populations grow, governments and businesses are investing in integrated systems, like video surveillance, access control...

How does a video surveillance or video management system (VMS) compare to video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), and why can a hybrid-cloud deployment be a good long-term choice? Genetec says choosing between a VMS and VSaaS depends on your organisation’s requirements and objectives.

Genetec has announced that Binghamton University, a nationally recognised research institution and one of the four university centres of the State University of New York system (SUNY), has successfully implemented the Genetec™ Security Center platform to unify its security systems, streamline operat...

In this episode of the Cyber Uncut podcast, host Liam Garman is joined by Lee Shelford, sales engineering manager and cloud lead at Genetec, to explore how the company uses cutting-edge technology to help law enforcement agencies combat crime and build safer communities.

Deploying unified security solutions can reduce the incidence of malicious damage, sabotage, and theft on mine sites.

Genetec announced that Texas A&M University is using Genetec AutoVu automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to modernize its parking enforcement system.

According to the companies, the initiative started out of the need for Hawaiian Department of Law Enforcement to strengthen situational awareness and inter-agency communications.

Developed with the Hawaii Department of Law Enforcement, this integration enables faster, more coordinated responses to incidents involving vehicles of interest

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced it has been assessed to align with the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s (ACSC) Essential Eight threat mitigation requirements, as verified by CyberCX.

Genetec has announced that it has been assessed to align with the Australian Cyber Security Centre's (ACSC) Essential Eight cybersecurity framework.

Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced the AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin, an advanced investigation tool that expands ALPR-based forensic search capabilities within Genetec Security Center.

Genetec has announced the release of its AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin, designed to enhance forensic search capabilities within the Genetec Security Center system.

Genetec has signed a five-year agreement with Western Sydney University to offer full-time students semester-long internships, providing them with practical skills in a fast-growing industry.