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Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions and Mercury Security, a global leader of OEM access control hardware, recently announced a closer technology partnership geared to benefit both Genetec and Mercury customers with a broader, open-platform choice when moving to Genetec’s Synergis IP access control solution.  Genetec customers will be able to leverage Mercury’s complete line of door controllers and associated modules for both new and existing syste...

EMC announces an investment to expand its existing video surveillance interoperability and testing lab in the U.S. Protecting people, critical infrastructure and information from deliberate or accidental threats is serious business — and it’s a business that’s growing exponentially. Fueled by physical security investments, organisations require a shift to open, scalable “edge-to-core” architecture that reliably interoperates in both a distributed...

When deployed as a unified system, the SV-32 will offer users a consolidated view of video and access control activities Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced the evolution of its SV-32 appliance to provide native support for access control alongside video surveillance capabilities on a single turnkey solution. The SV-32 will come pre-installed with Genetec’s unified security platform, Security Center, to offer customers t...

Zenitel will become a preferred technology hardware supplier to Genetec end-users Zenitel, a global leader and supplier of the STENTOFON® and VINGTOR® brands of communication systems, recently announced a strategic technology partnership with Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions. In this relationship, Zenitel will become a preferred technology hardware supplier to Genetec end-users with its globally deployed intercom system, leveraging se...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced the upcoming release of Sipelia Communications Management, a new module of Security Center that enables unified SIP (Session Initiated Protocol)-based communications between operators and intercom devices deployed throughout an organisation. Seamlessly integrated in Security Center (v. 5.2 SR7), intercom communications can now be intricately linked to security systems over any IP network. With access controlle...

AMAG’s Symmetry SR product line offers end users an easy migration path to the Symmetry ecosystem AMAG Technology has announced that Casi Rusco users who migrate to the Symmetry SR Retrofit solution now have access to the powerful ecosystem of Symmetry products. Symmetry users can take advantage of a plethora of integrations and open options that were previously not available to them, providing a total security management system solution that meets or exceeds any re...

NBCPS uses Security Center to manage network cameras from Axis Communications and HID door readers Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced that North Bend Central School District (NBCPS) has chosen and installed the Genetec Security Center to better protect its elementary and junior high school students. North Bend Central School District serves a community of 1,200 residents in the southwest corner of Dodge County, Nebraska. Its...

AMAG Technology, part of G4S the world’s leading security solutions provider, has announced the release of Symmetry™ V8 Access Control software. Symmetry V8 is available in Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and adds support for Microsoft Windows Version 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and SQL 2012. Symmetry V8 delivers upgraded video and access control capabilities that improve performance and functionality, and supports current industry technologies and newly released Symmetry pr...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced a new integration between its unified security platform, Security Center and the Command Processor™ panels from Digital Monitoring Products (DMP). The first panels to be integrated will be the XR100N, XR500N and XR500E, with additional integrations expected in the future as this technical alliance evolves.  By centralising access control, video and intrusion systems into one unified platform, secur...

AMAG’s Symmetry access control system will integrate with Genetec’s video management system Hudson Yards, the largest private real estate development in the history of the United States, has announced its selected AMAG Technology part of G4S the world’s leading security solutions provider to secure Hudson Yards in New York City.  10 Hudson Yards, the first office tower under construction will be secured by Symmetry™ Enterprise v7.0.1 Access Control...

Genetec channel partners and integrators now have access to all BCDVideo Nova Series servers Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced a strategic partnership with BCDVideo giving Genetec exclusive rights to resell BCDVideo servers and storage equipment. Through this agreement, Genetec channel partners and integrators now have access to all BCDVideo Nova Series servers and storage arrays, which come pre-loaded with Genetec's industr...

Visitors will be able to see the integration of Security Center with select camera and hardware partners Genetec will attend ASIS 2014, booth #311 in Atlanta, Georgia to showcase Security Center, its flagship security platform that unifies video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis) and license plate recognition (AutoVu). With one of the most open, independent and flexible architectures in the security industry, Genetec will be demonstrating how the latest version...

VIVOTEK announces its latest intelligent technologies and next-generation products, now part of VIVOTEK’s self-developed smart, simple, and superior surveillance solutions. VIVOTEK's Executive Vice President, Steve Ma, asserts, "Social and economic development have led developed and developing countries to place focal attention on the building of smart cities. However, enhancing efficiency and improving quality of life are key prerequisites for realising a smart city. VIVOTEK has a high l...

Sony Electronics continues to expand its range of outdoor security applications with two new infrared (IR) bullet cameras, the SNC-EB632R and SNC-EB602R. Both IPELA ENGINE EX IP cameras come equipped with Sony’s Exmor® CMOS sensors for exceptional light sensitivity performance, and also feature Sony’s unique Wide Dynamic View-DR technology working together with built-in IR illuminators to capture objects clearly even under severe backlight or highlight conditions, and in very da...

Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions and Vidcie, a leading provider of mobile live video streaming services recently announced the integration of Vidcie Lookout wearable camera systems with the Genetec unified security platform, Security Center. Vidcie on-body cameras provide law enforcement officers and security personnel with on-demand, hands-free live streaming video that can be transmitted from the field over cellular or Wi-Fi networks. When connected to Security Cent...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, today announced it plans to support the ASSA ABLOY® Aperio wireless lock technology in its Synergis IP-based access control solution. With an expected general availability in calendar Q2 2014, this integration will allow the Synergis Master Controller (SMC)—the intelligent IP door controller of the Synergis solution—to manage Aperio-enabled locking hardware, offering customers wireless lock capabilities within a...

IHS published the estimates through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service Milestone Systems and Genetec remained the two largest suppliers of video management software (VMS) in 2013 in a market worth more 900 million dollars, according to recently published estimates from IHS Inc., through its Video Surveillance Intelligence Service. The global VMS market is forecast to grow to over $3 billion in 2018 with all four major world regions analysed (EMEA, Americas, China, an...

VIVOTEK to bring its visitors all-new experiences withits self-developed smart, simple, and superior surveillance solutions VIVOTEK is pleased to announce its participation in the 2014 IFSEC International, which shall take place from the 17th to the 19th of June at the ExCeL London. For decades, IFSEC International has been regarded as one of the grandest and largest events in the security industry. With an estimated attendance of over 24,000 security professionals from al...

Learn about using IP megapixel cameras to serve customers and build a stronger business Join Arecont Vision for an educational webinar and learn about using IP megapixel cameras to serve customers and build a stronger business. Attendees will also be entered in its monthly drawing for an IP megapixel camera AV10255AMIR ($1,900 value). On June 18, 2014 at 8:30 a.m. PST we will present: The latest security industry and company news. Innovative additions to our product line....

The new hires include central station operator, service technician, accounting manager and sales intern Security-Net, a global provider of security integration services is pleased to announce new hires in two of its 19 North American member companies. Following are recent announcements from systems integrators The Protection Bureau and Cam-Dex Security Corp. The new hire announcements include a Second Shift Central Station Operator, Service Technician, Accounting Manager and...

Genetec will demonstrate how Security Center integrates an ever-growing ecosystem of third-party technology partners At the annual IFSEC tradeshow (Stand #F1210), Genetec, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, will demonstrate the latest enhancements in Security Center, its unified security platform that blends video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis) and AutoVu its automated number plate recognition (ANPR). With an ongoing commitment to deliveri...

AILA was fitted with 100 IP8362 and 42 SD8362E cameras and La Isabela International Airport with 25 IP8362 and 5 SD8362E Background: higher level security is needed for combating crimes in airports Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, is the largest city in the Caribbean region. The city accommodates some of the largest and busiest international and domestic airports in the Caribbean, such as the Las Américas International Airport (AILA) and the La Isa...

Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions and Vidcie, a leading provider of mobile live video streaming services recently announced the integration of Vidcie Lookout wearable camera systems with the Genetec unified security platform, Security Center. Vidcie on-body cameras provide law enforcement officers and security personnel with on-demand, hands-free live streaming video that can be transmitted from the field over cellular or Wi-Fi networks. When connected to Securi...

Genetec™, a leading provider of parking enforcement and unified IP security solutions recently announced a new partnership with MacKay Meters, a leading Canadian manufacturer of parking pay stations. Together, Genetec and MacKay will offer streamlined integration between the MacKay Guardian™ Multi Elite pay station and Genetec AutoVu, the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system of the Genetec unified security platform, the Security Center. AutoVu is designed to automatical...

AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, announces that its Symmetry™ 7.0.1 access control system integrates with Genetec Omnicast 4.8 IP Video Management System (VMS). The Symmetry Omnicast Plug-in enables video rendering on Symmetry SMS clients for live and archive sources, PTZ control of live cameras, event handling, video tagging for VMS alarms and events, and video search and playback control. “The Symmetry integration to G...

Protecting critical infrastructure is essential to ensure public safety and the preservation of life, property and assets. Our nation’s reservoirs, once a destination for social gatherings, family picnics or just a daily jog, have been deemed “off limits” over the past few years as they are potential targets for terrorism. Despite monitoring systems put in place to detect chemical agents in our water system, the first line of defense is to keep individuals from entering reservo...

The partnership will offer streamlined integration between Genetec Synergis and Salto SALLIS wireless technology Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, recently announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with SALTO, a leading developer of wireless locking solutions, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering an open approach to access control. Through this partnership, Genetec and SALTO will offer a streamline...

Arecont Vision MegaVideo compact 10MP cameras are located inside the bowl to monitor exterior seating areas Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has been selected by MetLife Stadium’s security management team to provide comprehensive, undisrupted video coverage throughout every part of its venue. Arecont Vision megapixel cameras have been deployed to ensure wide area coverage with extreme detail and the ability to electronically zo...

The video archive feature in Genetec Security Center system captures and stores video feeds for multiple years Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions, announced recently that MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)—home of the New York Giants and the New York Jets—has installed the Genetec Security Center system in its 82,500 seat stadium. MetLife Stadium is one of the largest outdoor sports and entertainment venues in the US, and requir...

Sony will also showcase its latest range of IP solutions for every need and budget at Securex 2014 Recently at Securex, Sony is expanding its widely used E Series of IPELA ENGINE EX IP cameras with two new infrared (IR) bullet cameras. The SNC-EB632R and SNC-EB602R cameras both feature Sony’s Exmor® CMOS sensors, which provide exceptional light sensitivity. They also combine Sony’s wide dynamic View-DR technology and built-in IR illuminators. This helps ide...