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Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces that the Fort Lee Police Department (FLPD) in New Jersey has modernised its city-wide public safety operations using Genetec™ Security Center, including video management, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), and Clearance™ digital evidence management. Located at the foot of the George Washington Bridge, the borough of Fort Lee sees more than 300,000 vehicles cross into and out of Manhattan each day....

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, today released public safety-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report, based on a survey of physical security end users, channel partners, systems integrators, and consultants worldwide. Responses from North American public safety professionals show a strong focus on officer safety, increased situational awareness, and faster response times, as agencies work to address rising demands with limited staffi...

False alarms are the security industry's oldest and most persistent challenge. Industry estimates suggest that as many as 95% to 98% of security system activations are non-emergencies. The high rate stems from a combination of human behavior, environmental triggers, and technical limitations. However, newer technologies are finally addressing the challenge of false alarms. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the new solutions to security's oldest challenge, reducing false alarms?

Genetec Inc, the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces its plans for The Security Event, taking place from 28-30 April 2026 at the NEC in Birmingham. Alongside strategic partners, it will demonstrate how emerging technologies, including cloud, AI, unified platforms, and modern system architectures, are reshaping the security landscape. Genetec will host visitors on Stand 5/J10, where it will be presenting its unified platform, cloud-enabled architecture, and a rapidly expa...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces that Lincoln County Schools (LCS) in North Carolina has modernised its district-wide security infrastructure using Genetec™ Security Center, unifying video surveillance, access control, and intrusion systems across its schools and support facilities. Lincoln County Schools serves over 11,000 students across 23 schools, including 13 elementary schools, four middle schools, four high schools, a technology s...

The security landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, as evidenced by the innovations showcased at the ISC West Expo 2026. From dismantling of silos between physical and digital security to the ongoing transition to cloud and hybrid platforms, much of the discussion on the show floor was familiar, if somehow more urgent than ever. Clearly the industry is moving toward unified, cloud-native, and highly automated ecosystems. In a series of deep-dive meetings and demonstrations at the re...

In recognition of World Cloud Security Day on April 3, Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, is highlighting a disconnect between cloud adoption models in physical security and the governance and operational demands of large enterprises. Large organizations need to approach cloud adoption through the lens of governance, risk management, and operational requirements. Most enterprise environments span hundreds of sites, face strict regu...

Genetec Inc, the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, is urging organizations across the Middle East to integrate physical security systems into their broader IT network strategies as digital transformation accelerates and cyber threats grow more sophisticated. Across the Middle East, governments and enterprises are investing heavily in smart cities, critical infrastructure, transportation, energy, and large-scale developments. As these environments become increasingly conne...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces that World of Volvo, a 22,000 m² brand experience centre in Gothenburg, Sweden, has deployed Genetec™ Security Center to help protect the venue, its visitors, and the vehicles on display. The facility, which is a joint initiative of Volvo Group and Volvo Cars hosts permanent and temporary exhibitions of historical, contemporary, and future Volvo vehicles, as well as external events. More than 2,500 v...

Modernising a legacy physical security system requires a transition from isolated, hardware-dependent silos to an integrated, data-driven ecosystem. This transition involves shifting toward open architecture and encrypted communication to ensure long-term scalability and resilience. Other elements to facilitate upgrading a legacy system include leveraging cloud and hybrid topologies and ultimately moving toward more predictive analytics. Our Expert Panelists offer plenty of ideas for making the...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces new access control enhancements to Security Center SaaS. The updates simplify day-to-day operations for security teams and give organizations more flexibility and control as they modernise. They include a new front desk experience, faster access to core security tasks, expanded intrusion panel support, and optional biometric capabilities—without requiring disruptive infrastructure changes. Optional biometric ca...

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, the 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year and one of North America’s fastest-growing security and life safety integrators, is honored to announce that it has been awarded the Genetec 2025 Channel Partner Award for USA East Region Partner. This award recognises top regional sales performance, year-over-year growth, and outstanding service across the Genetec portfolio. Through strong engagement with the Genetec ecosystem, including active use of the G...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, will exhibit its latest technologies on Stand D108 of Security & Policing,  which is taking place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from 10th to 12th March. Security & Policing Hosted by the UK Home Office, Security & Policing is the UK’s official government event for the national security sector, bringing together law enforcement, public sector leaders, and se...

Genetec Inc, the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced Genetec Cloudlink™ 2210. Designed for complex, enterprise-scale deployments, the new cloud-managed appliance addresses the practical challenges enterprises face when adopting a cloud-managed model at scale, including cloud storage costs, support for existing devices that do not enable direct-to-cloud connectivity, and the need to maintain local operation during connectivity disruptions.  About the C...

ISC West (International Security Conference & Exposition), March 25–27, 2026, at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, is widely regarded as the most important event in the security industry. The yearly exhibition serves as the primary launchpad for new technology and as the central meeting point for global security professionals. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the big topics of discussion at ISC West 2026?

IQSIGHT seeks to bring visual intelligence to environments where clarity, reliability, and trust matter the most, says CEO Sabrina Stainburn. Formerly Bosch Video Systems, IQSIGHT is an intelligence-first video security company, combining more than 60 years of engineering expertise with real-time intelligence to help organizations see clearly, act confidently, and improve outcomes in environments when every second matters. While the brand is new, the technology, reliability, and trust behind it...

Historically, physical security systems have protected retail companies’ assets, people, and profits. Security prevents theft (shrinkage), while maintaining order and ensuring a safe environment for customers and staff. Today’s retail business is changing by leaps and bounds, driven in large part by technology advances. Newer physical security systems are finding new ways to deter crime and provide operational data, in the process preserving brand reputation and ensuring the business...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, released its Saudi Arabia findings from the 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from more than 150 physical security professionals in Saudi Arabia, the findings show a market that is investing confidently in modern, connected security infrastructure, with strong momentum in cloud adoption and operational modernisation. Cloud adoption in Saudi Arabia The report reveals that Saudi Arabia has the hi...

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces new investigation capabilities in Genetec Security Center SaaS that help organizations resolve incidents faster and return to daily operations more quickly, even when investigations span multiple sites, systems, and camera vendors. Security incidents often span across facilities, campuses, and geographies. They rely on footage and data from dozens or even thousands of cameras and devices from different vendors....

Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etimad Holding, part of EDGE Group, to strengthen unified physical security capabilities in the United Arab Emirates. The MoU was formally signed between Firas Jadalla, Regional Director, META at Genetec and Saeed Juma Al Marashda, CEO at Etimad.   Partnership details The strategic partnership represents a significant step toward helping p...

AMG Systems of the United Kingdom and the USA has announced they have completed the Genetec certification process for the AMG Integration with Security Center and have been officially certified by Genetec.  Purpose of the integration Integrating AMG switches with the Genetec Security Center environment allows Genetec users to gain insights and control over their AMG industrial or commercial-grade switches. Now, the AMG570 and AMG510 series models are visible within the Genetec environment...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases healthcare-specific insights from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from physical security professionals worldwide, including those working in or with the healthcare sector, the report shows healthcare organizations continuing to favour hybrid-cloud deployments while increasing focus on access control, AI, and cross-department collaboration. Hybrid-cloud deployments Hybrid-cloud deployment...

For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate and often at cross-purposes. The departments often worked in silos, despite the fact that infrastructure needs were crucial in the security industry and network traffic and data were of interest to IT professionals. Today, these practices are no longer divided. Physical security depends on network security, and vice versa. For partners, this presents a new challenge – how to speak to both IT and s...

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. Physical security systems generate large volumes of information from video footage, access control records, and license plate information. As this data plays a growing role in daily operations and investigations, organizations are...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces that it has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People for the third consecutive year. The designation is part of an annual initiative organized by MediaCorp Canada that recognises employers offering strong workplace environments, learning opportunities, and career development programs for students and young professionals entering the workforce. Strong workplace environments Genetec continually...

Physical security innovation is accelerating due to the convergence of AI-driven automation and IoT connectivity. The trend makes you wonder: How far will physical security technologies evolve in the next decade? Already, modern systems are shifting from reactive recording to proactive prevention via real-time analytics. Additionally, the need for hybrid cloud scalability and integration with IT infrastructure is driving rapid hardware-to-software modernisation. We asked our Expert Panel Roundta...

Genetec Inc., the foremost 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). As organizations across the Middle East continue to modernize and scale security operations across expanding urban, commercial, and critical infrastructure environments, physical security is increasingly being treated as a strategic function, one that supports better...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlights how modern, data-driven access control is becoming a strategic business priority for organizations in the Middle East, as they look to improve security, efficiency, and return on investment. For many organizations in the Middle East and beyond, access control has long been viewed as a necessary layer of security, providing a means to lock and unlock doors, restrict entry, and track who comes and goes. But in recent y...

Dubai World Trade Center — Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand C43, January 12–14, 2026. Organizations of every size and type have discovered how connected digital access helps them implement smarter, more efficient operations. As a global pioneer in access solutions, ASSA ABLOY is at the forefront of these digitalization innovations. By digitalizing access, organizations streamline workloads, reduce costs, collaborate better, connect spaces with people more flexibly, and maximize productivi...

To serve various vertical markets and industries effectively, security professionals must recognize that each sector has unique assets, risks, compliance requirements, and operational needs. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all solution, security system providers must tailor their products, services, and integration strategies to address the distinct requirements of vertical markets. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: Which vertical markets have the greatest growth potential for physical s...