SAFR, a RealNetworks company and a pioneer in AI-powered computer vision for physical security and access control, announced a new cloud integration of its industry-pioneering SAFR SCAN Face authentication devices with Genetec™ Security Centre SaaS (SC SaaS).
The integration delivers an end-to-end, cloud-connected access and video solution requiring no on-premises servers or local software—dramatically reducing hardware needs, lowering total cost of ownership, while elevating the user experience and security.
With this launch, organisations can leverage Security Centre SaaS for streamlined employee enrolment while activating SAFR SCAN devices to enable fast, privacy-centric facial authentication, ONVIF-compatible video camera, and built-in door control via RIO protocol—all managed from the cloud.
Key benefits
- Zero local infrastructure: No on-prem servers or software required; deploy and manage entirely from the cloud.
- Unified identity and access: Direct integration with Security Centre SaaS automates employee enrolment and lifecycle management.
- Advanced authentication at the edge: SAFR SCAN devices provide touchless, rapid facial authentication for secure, convenient entry.
- Standards-based video: ONVIF video ensures broad compatibility within existing VMS ecosystems.
- Built in door control: The Synergis™ Cloud Link’s RIO protocol enables direct, panel-free door control, reducing cost, complexity and points of failure.
- Lower cost, higher reliability: Fewer devices and simpler architecture reduce installation, maintenance, and downtime.
- Enhanced user experience: Faster throughput and intuitive user experience with onboard IP video and intercom capabilities improve security and safety.
A breakthrough in simplicity and security
SAFR–Genetec alliance modernises access control by moving core operations to the cloud
The SAFR–Genetec collaboration modernises access control by moving core operations to the cloud, eliminating legacy panel dependencies and local software provisioning.
Enrolment from Security Centre SaaS synchronises directly with SAFR, ensuring the right users have the right access at the right time, while SAFR SCAN devices perform on-device facial matching for speed and resilience.
SAFR’s edge AI and SCAN devices
“Enterprises are seeking simpler, more secure, and more scalable access solutions,” said John Cassise, Chief Product Officer at SAFR. “By combining Security Centre SaaS with SAFR’s edge AI and SCAN devices, customers can deploy a fully cloud-managed, standards-based system that reduces hardware, lowers cost, and elevates both security and user experience.”
“Through our close collaboration, SAFR SCAN hardware now connects to Security Centre SaaS via a single IP connection, delivering face authentication, IP video, and door control in one solution, meeting the expectations of cloud-driven organisations,” Kris Houle, Product Line Manager, Security Centre SaaS.
Ideal use cases
- Multi-site enterprises standardising on cloud-first security
- Manufacturing, education, and corporate campuses seeking frictionless, hygienic access
- Critical infrastructure and data centres prioritising resilience and identity assurance
- Facilities modernising legacy panels and servers to a lightweight, cloud architecture
- Retail chains enhancing secure, scalable access and loss prevention across distributed storefronts
Availability
The SAFR cloud integration for Security Centre SaaS is available in October 2026 through SAFR and authorised partners. Existing Genetec customers can add SAFR SCAN devices with door controller features or using legacy panels and enable the integration without deploying local servers.
This exclusive integration, and the full suite of SAFR Facial Recognition Solutions, will be on display at the GSX booth 1262 in New Orleans, September 29th – October 1st.
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