Latin America. Among different improvements incorporated, the new version of Security Center (v 5.10) of Genetec allows more system components to run in the cloud reducing the gap between cloud and on-site security systems. It also facilitates the connection of external systems and the use of external data for use in dashboards, maps and research without relying on complex specialized integrations.
This new version of Security Center offers customers with large video surveillance systems new options to facilitate their migration to the cloud, as well as to support flexible hybrid cloud architectures. Taking another step towards unified and enterprise video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), the new version of Security Center Omnicast™ – Security Center's video management system – allows you to seamlessly use cloud and on-site storage to manage video recordings in the short and long term according to customer needs.
This recent release also offers configuration flexibility, reporting capability, and supports various scenarios for real-time or on-demand access to video streams stored in the cloud. Depending on how recent or critical the video is, it can be stored in the cloud in high-performance storage for quick access or in long-term storage to comply with regulations and have flexible cost options. To ensure maximum security, ingested video blocks are encrypted on site and then moved to the cloud using encrypted communication channels.
"Last year accelerated the digital transformation of organizations large and small, inside and outside the security industry," said Francis Lachance, Group Director of Video and Devices at Genetec, Inc. "Omnicast Cloud Storage is not just terabytes in the cloud. It's a comprehensive collection of multimedia services that offers the flexibility and sophistication enterprise customers need to successfully move to a hybrid cloud video surveillance architecture."
Sipelia™ Communications Management, the Security Center module that enables SIP-based communications between operators and intercom devices, has also been enhanced to support cloud deployments.
Genetec Record Fusion Service
Security Center 5.10 offers a new no-code solution for connecting external data sources to improve operator situational awareness. The new Record Fusion Service functionality offers a simple and fast route to integrate third-party data streams from private or partner platforms such as traffic, utility or weather data to name just a few. Users can define custom data types and consume data from a variety of sources, including KML, JSON, and CSV documents, or configure a REST application listener point to which these external services can send logs or data.
The Genetec Record Fusion Service can be used across the unified platform to improve knowledge and response, provide contextual information in dynamic maps, be visualized in operational dashboards, research reports or in the unified monitoring interface. The service supports a wide range of applications, from displaying filtered, user-defined information on a map with custom graphical elements, to combining multiple records from a wide variety of sources to create custom aggregate records that are useful for specific operators or roles. The Record Fusion Service increases agility, allows highly specific and relevant data to be quickly and easily added to the platform, and makes security operators more efficient at accessing timely contextual information.
Mobility features
Security Center 5.10 further leverages mobile devices to reinvent the way organizations perform routine tasks from anywhere. Genetec Mobile, a unified app that allows users to access cameras, doors and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) units from their smartphones, now supports Genetec Mission Control™ incidents and standard operating procedures. This allows users to activate or view active incidents on maps or in list format, and record on-site incidents to report to operations center colleagues.
Additionally, a new specialized functionality is also available to help customers manage regroupings during evacuations. The Evacuation Assistant connects to Security Center Synergis™ – Security Center's access control system – so that when an evacuation is triggered, the system automatically begins monitoring the security status of all staff and visitors. When people arrive at the security zone or meeting point, they can swipe their credential through a fixed or mobile reader, notify the meeting captain that they are safe, or inform them that someone might be in danger. If it is proven that someone has not been evacuated, the system will automatically trigger a response so that security personnel can act immediately.
