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Large Australian bulk liquid terminalling company opts for Genetec's advanced access control solution to protect hazardous petrochemical site

Located in Melbourne, Australia, Coode Island is one of Victoria's major bulk liquid storage facilities. Supplying over 400,000 tons of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals yearly, Terminals Pty. Ltd. (Terminals) is Australia's largest independent bulk liquid terminalling company, receiving liquid products by pipeline from ships, and storing them in the approximately 70 tanks throughout the premises. Terminals shares Coode Island with other bulk liquid storage facilities. The business challeng...

Sea-Tac Airport upgrades its video security system using Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance solution

Genetec announced that the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has selected and has recently completed installation of Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance as part of a major video system upgrade. With over 30 million passengers travelling through the airport each year, Sea-Tac, a division of the Port of Seattle, was looking to upgrade its six disparate and analogue-based video surveillance systems with one fully merged IP-based solution. Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies, an Indiana-bas...

Genetec's security solution on Mahwah’s campuses keep students safe

Mahwah Township Public Schools The city of Mahwah lies on the northern border of New Jersey and spans 26.5 square miles that are home to a diverse community, currently experiencing growth in both population and development. Mahwah's school district - Mahwah Township Public Schools - is home to six schools currently overseeing a total of 3450 children. The district is spread out over seven locations - one high school (with two auxiliary buildings), one middle school, four elementary schools and...

Genetec’s Omnicast certified as Approved Product for US Homeland Security

Genetec's Omnicast, certified as an "Approved Product for Homeland Security" Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that their video surveillance system, Omnicast, has received both a designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology and certification as an Approved Product for Homeland Security from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Both the designation and the certificat...

Genetec’s Omnicast exceeded expectations at one of Florida’s busiest airports

Renowned for its beaches and amusement parks, Florida has become a hotbed of tourist activity. It is no wonder then, that the Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB), known as Central Florida's Gateway to the Sun, is one of the busiest Airports in the United States. Established in 1968, the Orlando Sanford International Airport is perpetually frequented with heavy traffic, large operations, and almost two million passengers each year.The business challenge In an airport of such capacity, re...

IP security solutions provider Genetec wins Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 award for its GTAP online portal

Genetec has won the Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 for its Technical Assistance Portal (GTAP)Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce the recent win for Ten Best Web Support Sites 2011 for its Technical Assistance Portal (GTAP) awarded by the Association of Support Professionals (ASP). The GTAP is an online portal that was designed as an extension to Genetec's Technical Assistance Center to provide customers w...

Genetec's Security Center 5.0 supports Bosch G Series Control Panels

  Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that Security Center 5.0, the latest version of their unified security platform, now supports Bosch G Series Control Panels for intrusion detection. With the aim of expanding the unification capabilities of the platform, Security Center 5.0 was released with native support of third-party intrusion panels; Bosch's GV2 and GV3 models are among the first systems supported.Ultim...

Sanford deploys Genetec Security Center to protect fire and police headquarters

The City of Sanford upgrades their five utility facilities and City Hall with Genetec's Security Center Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce that the City of Sanford, Florida, has installed Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Center, for both access control and video surveillance in their new Public Safety Complex. The City of Sanford also chose Security Center to upgr...

Secutech 2011 to serve as a platform for electronic and information security

  Secutech 2011 will showcase IP related products and intelligent security solutions in Taiwan this year Secutech, the international exhibition and conference for the electronic and information security, and fire and safety industries is expected to attract more than 3,000 IP related products and intelligent security solutions at its 2011 show to be held from 20 - 22 April at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center, Taiwan. More than 25,000 professional buyers are expected...

Genetec releases latest version of its unified security platform, Security Center 5.0

Genetec, a leader in innovative IP security and public safety solutions, announces the release of the latest version of its unified security platform, Security Center 5.0. With this latest release, the Security Center now supports an embedded video recording and streaming engine. Additional features include, among others, an enhanced architecture that facilitates the installation and maintenance of the platform, third-party intrusion integration of alarm panels and perimeter detection devices, a...

Genetec offers Plan Manager with next-generation map-based command and control feature

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced the general availability of their map-based command and control feature, Plan Manager. With Plan Manager, Genetec extends the concept of traditional graphical maps and provides operators with an interactive and efficient tool to help manage their security environment. Plan Manager is offered to Genetec customers as an add-on module within Omnicast, Genetec's video surveillance syst...

UK's body of constables depends on the heart of Genetec's surveillance system - Omnicast

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that Hertfordshire Constabulary in the UK has selected Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance for a county-wide video system expansion and upgrade. Upon completion of the expansion which is currently underway, the new Omnicast system will manage a total of almost 100 cameras, helping officers police 632 square miles and protect over a million residents. "The user-friendliness of...

Genetec receives Montreal’s 2011 Top Employers award for the 6th consecutive time

 Genetec was selected as one of the Montreal's Top Employers of 2011 Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that it has been selected for the 6th time in a row as one of Montreal's Top Employers. This special designation pays tribute to select Montreal-area employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work.Organisations that enter this competition are evaluated by the editors of Canada's T...

European IP technology seminars to be hosted by Pivot3®, Arecont Vision and Genetec

 Pivot3® collaborated with Arecont Vision and Genetec to host a series of one-day educational events Pivot3®, Inc., the leading supplier of IP SAN products to the physical security market, has joined together with Arecont Vision and Genetec to host a series of one-day educational events throughout Europe. Arecont Vision is a leading developer of megapixel network cameras and Genetec develops innovative networked security solutions. The combination of these technologies with the Pivo...

Genetec acquires Sipelia to expand its custom solutions development capabilities

 Genetec's IP video surveillance system, Omnicast, which has an Omnicast software development kit (SDK) Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced the expansion of its custom solutions development team with the acquisition of Sipelia. Sipelia is a privately-held software company based in Paris, France, that specializes in the development of custom software solutions. Sipelia's co-founders will play pivotal roles in Gen...

Grambling State University addresses campus safety with wide-scale integrated campus-wide security system

Founded in 1901 by local African-American farmers, Grambling State University (GSU) is located in the heart of Lincoln Parish, in northern Louisiana. With a selection of over 800 courses and 68 degree programs, this historical black university boasts an enrolment of 5200 students and 250 faculty members each year. On a daily basis, students, teachers, guests and an array of other staff members roam the beautiful 375-acre campus grounds and numerous buildings. The business challenge  With...

IP security solutions provider Genetec Wins Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2010 Award

  Genetec was chosen out of 276 nominated organizationsGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, has been named a regional winner of the Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures of 2010 Program.  Genetec was chosen out of 276 eligible nominated organizations in 2010 and 98 finalists.Since 2005, this popular program has been recognizing organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance their performanc...

Genetec is 425th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte’s 2010 Technology Fast 500™

Technology Fast 500™ recognises innovative companies that have broken down barriers to successGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that it ranked number 425 on Technology Fast 500™, Deloitte's ranking of 500 of the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and clean technology companies in North America. Rankings are based on percentage of fiscal year revenue growth during the pe...

West Edmonton Mall takes on major access control upgrade with Synergis

Genetec had the opportunity to work with West Edmonton Mall on a major access control system upgrade with their Synergis solution. The West Edmonton mall is one of North America's largest shopping and entertainment centres and is Alberta's number one tourist attraction. It is home to over 800 stores and services, 100 eating establishments and nine amusement parks and attractions.With the completion of the initial phase of the upgrade, the security staff at WEM use Synergis to protect over 70 doo...

Genetec appoints Bill Nash as Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Nash joins Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry, as COO Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce that Bill Nash has joined Genetec in the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Mr. Nash will augment Genetec's existing executive team with his experience in successfully mentoring fast-growing high tech companies and he will help formulate policies and procedures needed to proactively manage th...

Genetec’s surveillance software improves school security for Paramus Public Schools

Genetec's Security Center provides one interface for both video surveillance and access controlGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that New Jersey's Paramus Public Schools has installed Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Center, at all eight of its school campuses. It was important to Paramus to select an all-in-one system like Genetec's Security Center, which provides one interface for both video surv...

Unveiling a new look for Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry

The new logo of surveillance products maunfacturer, Genetec Inc.Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that its rapid growth and relentless commitment to delivering innovative solutions has led to more global expansion, new product development and the launch of its new corporate image and website. Genetec decided to refresh its visual identity to underscore all the ongoing initiatives that help drive new innovative idea...

Video surveillance encoders from Siqura B.V. safeguard possessions in parking lots

Integral to every IP-based CCTV surveillance system are the video servers CustomerEngineering Group Contractors (EGC) (Lebanon) TechnologyIP-based video surveillance networkChallengeProvide an IP-based video streaming solution that incorporates the legacy analogue camera network and a third-party VMS system.SolutionSiqura S-series encodersGoing where you want, when you wantBeing able to move about at any time of day or night is one of the benefits of modern society. Yet our in...

Axis' CCTV cameras are cautious spectators at the Choctaw Nation casinos

The casinos use AXIS 231D+ and 233D PTZ Dome Network Cameras for broader coverage of gaming areasMissionAs the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma began to expand its casino operations, tribal leaders realised that many of their facilities had outgrown the limitations of their existing analogue surveillance technology. In looking to modernise their security system, they sought an open IP-based solution that would provide secure, evidentiary-quality video recordings, operate at 30 frames per second a...

VIVOTEK joins the surveillance bandwagon at IFSEC 2010

VIVOTEK will showcase the latest high resolution 5-megapixel/1080p network camera, IP8171At this year's IFSEC in Hall 4, Stand F110, VIVOTEK will showcase its latest products, technologies, and surveillance solutions, as well as demonstrate a high level of integration with software partners and outstanding market performance through its distribution network.VIVOTEK's high resolution 5-megapixel/1080p network cameraVIVOTEK will showcase the latest high resolution 5-megapixel/1080p network camera...

BriefCam and Genetec form surveillance technology partnership

Users of Genetec's world-class IP video surveillance solutions will now benefit from BriefCam's VS technologyBriefCam Ltd., a developer and provider of Video Synopsis systems for reviewing, analysing and indexing of surveillance camera content, announced that it has added Genetec, a leader in innovative IP security and public safety solutions, as its newest technology partner.Users of Genetec's world-class IP video surveillance solutions will now benefit from BriefCam's Video Synopsis technology...

Choctaw Nation casinos bet on IQinVision's megapixel cameras - a huge payoff!

The IQinVision megapixel IP cameras include a mix of IQeye711s, Sentinels, and Alliance domesThe Choctaw Nation is the third largest Indian nation in the U.S. and is comprised of over 175,000 Choctaws with their tribal complex located in Durant, Oklahoma. The Choctaw are a sovereign nation that maintains a special relationship with the U.S. and Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation owns a large number of gaming casinos in Southeastern Oklahoma. The income from these casinos provides jobs, healthcare, edu...

Sony's latest line-up of HD and SD network cameras on display at INTERSEC Dubai 2010

 Sony will unveil its range of SD and HD technology for video software vendors at Intersec Dubai 2010Sony will reinforce its commitment to HD at INTERSEC Dubai 2010. With a stand displaying its growing range of HD video security technology, it will demonstrate how leading ISVs are taking advantage of its HD innovation. Two HD models and four SD models in Sony's PTZ line-up are already supported by several of the leading video management software vendors' products on the market. Those p...

Genetec IP solution chosen to secure Melbourne Cricket Grounds

Melbourne Cricket Ground deployed Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solutionGenetec announced recently that the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Australia has selected and successfully deployed Genetec's Omnicast IP video surveillance and Synergis IP access control solution to protect the historic sporting venue and the 100,000 sports enthusiasts who visit the stadium on a regular basis.With a circumference of 1.2 km, the MCG is considered the eighth l...

RCMP selects Genetec’s Omnicast IP video solution for 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

Genetec's Omnicast selected as the managing platform at Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter GamesGenetec announced recently that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) have selected Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance solution, as the managing platform for the perimeter intrusion detection system (PIDS) of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Omnicast is intended to be used in conjunction with other state-of-the-art security technology to secure...