Genetec Overview

Genetec offers IP video surveillance software (Omnicast), an LPR camera system and an IP access control system (Synergis). Genetec is one of the largest IP Video surveillance software providers with greatest strengths in large scale surveillance/security deployments. Read our test results of Genetec's Security Center Software. Genetec's largest competitor is Milestone Systems.
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  • Surveillance Search Shootout on Oct 14, 2013
    ... In this report, we share our test results of using search capabilities for Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix/DW and VideoInsight, as highlighted in the image below: Key...
  • Software House Vs Lenel Vs Genetec on Oct 04, 2013
    ...good product comparison chart that shows the main capabilities for SWH c-cure 9000 vs Lenel On Guard vs Genetec Synergis?
  • Axis and Milestone Enter Access Control on Sep 24, 2013
    ...Additionally, Axis controller offers an open API and integration with 6 third parties including both Genetec and Milestone. Milestone Access Control Separately, Milestone is introducing their Access...
  • New Products Directory ASIS 2013 on Sep 24, 2013
    ... Genetec / Bosch Encoder Promo OnSSI Improved Mobile and Web Clients - adds "High Definition...
  • VMS Health Monitoring Shootout on Sep 18, 2013
    ... We tested Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, Network Optix / Digital Watchdog, and Video Insight VMSes. 11 Key...
  • Genetec And Milestone NOT Good For Central Monitoring? on Sep 14, 2013
    ... I have no experience using Genetec or Milestones which are regularily covered on IPVM which may explain the reason for my...
  • Milestone Launches Professional NVRs (Husky) on Sep 12, 2013
    ... Genetec: Genetec has two small camera count appliances, but the new Milestone line is significantly...
  • VMS Camera Connection Comparison on Sep 09, 2013
    ... We tested adding 10 different cameras to Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, Network Optix and Video Insight VMSes. Key Differentiators Examined We...
  • Latest Version Of Genetec Omnicast? on Sep 03, 2013
    Could someone tell me what the latest version of Genetec Omnicast is? Someone told me they were up to version 5.2 but I can not find any information on...
  • Frustrated Genetec Security Center User on Aug 29, 2013
    ... It makes me question our choice of using Genetec at all. Did not have these problems with their old Omnicast program, but Security Desk just does...
  • VMS Installation Comparison on Aug 28, 2013
    ... In this report, we share our test findings of installing Milestone, Genetec, Avigilon, Exacq, Network Optix and Video Insight VMSes. Key questions answered: What is...
  • Genetec Partners With Access Giant on Aug 27, 2013
    Over the last few years, Genetec has expanded from simply being a VMS to offering access control, and now increasingly being a...
  • VMS Remote Monitoring Tested on Aug 21, 2013
    ...5Mb/s: "Good" bandwidth for remote monitoring We then tested the following VMSes: Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix/Digital Watchdog and VideoInsight. We started with thick clients and...
  • VMS Live Video Shootout 2013 on Aug 06, 2013
    ... We evaluated Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix/Digital Watchdog, OnSSI and Video Insight to understand those...
  • Genetec Security Center Quote/Pricing on Jul 25, 2013
    ...a 30 camera Milestone and 6 swipe HID system at one of our buildings, but we're looking to switch to Genetec security center for a new building. I've tried to find resellers on Genetec's website, but...
  • Long Term Investigation Reporting Tool - Case / Investigation Management? on Jul 21, 2013
    ... We are currentely using Genetec but should migrate to Milestone in the next year. What I need is to keep track of people,...
  • VMS Multistreaming Comparison on Jul 11, 2013
    ... Genetec offers the most customization here. Digital zoom with multistreaming When a low quality stream...
  • Avigilon 5.0 Upgrade Plan and Costs Reviewed on Jul 02, 2013
    ... In this note, we dig into the details and compare to Milestone, Genetec and Exacq approaches. Upgrade Approach A few important logistical points for upgrading users,...
  • List Of Open Access Control Manufacturers on Jun 14, 2013
    ...and HID options?) Keri Systems (I can find news/press releases - but not product listing on webpage) Genetec Stanley/Best Identicard Imron (?) HID Based: Automated Management Technologies Averics CBORD...
  • Genetec VMS Ranking Distortion on Jun 03, 2013
    Genetec is known for its overly technical, often 'boring' marketing. By contrast, its rival Milestone...
  • Stop Saying 'It Depends on the Application' on May 15, 2013
    ...264 or MJPEG?", "Should I use IP or analog?", "What's better - Genetec or Milestone?", "PTZs or Panoramics?", "Day/Night vs IR Cameras," "Static vs Dynamic IP...
  • Best and Worst ISC West 2013 on Apr 14, 2013
    ... Spam - Longse The Most Difficult to Find Major Booth - Genetec We're Not on the Show Floor - Verint We're Everywhere - Ambarella We Are Everything to All...
  • Should I Use Genetec Or Exacq? on Apr 08, 2013
    ...looking for some professional opinions on which of the following two IP VMS solutions i should use, Genetec or ExacQ. Some specifics of my origanization and my requirements are as follows: 100 sites; I...
  • The First Windows Based IP Camera - Genius or Crazy? on Mar 28, 2013
    ... [UPDATE: Genetec's LPR system / camera also runs Windows.] Why? ISD claims 3 main benefits of using...
  • Manufacturer Discussion Forums - Good And Bad Ones on Feb 12, 2013
    I am a regular on both the Genetec and Axis user forums and those hit both end of the spectrum types of forums. Genetec is slower...
  • Profiting from School Shootings on Dec 27, 2012
    ... To that end, a US integrator has an amazing video showing how a Genetec system can avert school shooters. It needs to be seen to be believed: The video was posted on...
  • Security Conglomerates are Dying on Dec 11, 2012
    ... None of the top tier VMS nor IP camera companies have been acquired - not Milestone, not Genetec, not Exacq, not Avigilon, not Axis, not Mobotix, not Arecont, etc., etc. Why Acquisitions Have...
  • Genetec's Strong Edge Storage Expansion on Nov 28, 2012
    ... However, over the last year, Genetec has quietly but rapidly expanded their support to 9 manufacturers and over 200 models. As edge...
  • Top 5 Moves November 2012 on Nov 28, 2012
    ...listed in alphabetical order: Avigilon Huge Growth Continues Axis Doubles Edge Storage Size Supported Genetec Announces Cloud Offering Intransa in Trouble ObjectVideo Settles with Bosch and Pelco...
  • Executive Monthly Meeting - November on Nov 17, 2012
    ... Topics on the November call include: Genetec's cloud announcement, the OV lawsuit resolution, Intransa's downfall, Axis edge storage...
  • Genetec Stratocast - Cloud Gambit on Nov 13, 2012
    Genetec is making a big bet on the cloud. Indeed, it is the biggest bet any VMS vendor has yet made for...
  • License Plate Recognition (LPR) Providers Overview on Oct 09, 2012
    ... Genetec: As part of their AutoVu LPR line, Genetec offers multiple models of camera, which they call the...
  • Genetec Access Control - What Happened to the SMC? on Sep 30, 2012
    While most view Genetec as a VMS company, they have offered an electronic access control platform, named Synergis for...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2012 on Sep 25, 2012
    ...(or lack thereof) of the following companies: Axis 3VR Arecont Vision Avigilon Bosch Cisco Genetec March Microsoft Milestone Systems Mobotix Samsung Sony In the last 6 months,...
  • Milestone HTML5 Web Client on Sep 06, 2012
    ... Compared to Genetec's Unified Web Client Earlier in 2012, VMS rival Genetec released a unified web client. There...
  • New Surveillance Products Fall 2012 on Sep 04, 2012
    ...vertical rods Dotworkz Solar Surveillance Kits - Aims to provide turnkey kits to simplify using solar Genetec Transcoding (Wink Forge) Gigapixel Camera (Earthcam) - An inexpensive 1000MP camera not really...
  • Milestone vs Genetec - Who Will Win? on Aug 26, 2012
    Recently, many investors has asked us about Milestone vs Genetec: Who is better? Who will be bigger? Who will win? In this note, we analyze these questions...
  • Recorders Integrating with Other Recorders on Aug 23, 2012
    ... Genetec and Milestone both support some with Genetec likely having more. However, even these companies...
  • Genetec Transcoding (Wink Forge) Reviewed on Jul 11, 2012
    ... Recently, Genetec announced integration with a transcoding solution, raising questions of how the two matched up...
  • Genetec & Milestone vs Avigilon & Exacq on Jun 26, 2012
    ...years, the two most frequently cited names cited for professional VMS systems have been Milestone and Genetec. As two of the first pure IP recording solutions, over the past decade, they established their...
  • Exacq Surging Revenue and Financials Reviewed on Jun 21, 2012
    ...these gains, how does Exacq now compare to older and more established players such as Milestone and Genetec? In this note, we dig into Exacq's financial details and compare. Background Just 3 years ago,...
  • Choosing Pre-Loaded VMS Appliances / NVR on May 31, 2012
    ... For example, in the last 18 months software stalwarts, Milestone and Genetec have both released NVR appliances - Milestone Essential NVR and Genetec SV-16 and SV PRO. That...
  • Milestone as a VSaaS on May 22, 2012
    ... Prime competitor Genetec also recently began positioning themselves as an alternative to VSaaS, using Security Center and...
  • Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide 2012 on May 05, 2012
    ... Exacq Edge: Exacq joins Genetec as the only two major VMS providers to offer support for long term 3rd party edge recording (See...
  • Genetec As a VSaaS? on Apr 30, 2012
    ... Capitalizing on this, Genetec has begun to position themselves as an alternative to VSaaS, allowing users to set up their own...
  • Top Trend - Edge Storage Test on Apr 24, 2012
    ...Now, with a major boost by Axis plus new support from Exacq and Aimetis joining existing offerings from Genetec and Milestone, broader acceptance is increasing. Potential for edge storage is clearly...
  • Bosch Edge Recording Reviewed on Mar 26, 2012
    ...will overview Bosch's approach, its features and compare to other edge recording options from Axis, Genetec, and Exacq. Overview Key technical details of Bosch's edge recording support: Edge storage...
  • Aimetis Edge Recording Reviewed on Mar 25, 2012
    ...In this note, we will overview this feature and compare to other edge storage options from Milestone, Genetec, and Exacq. Overview Key technical details of Aimetis' edge recording support: Edge storage...
  • ExacqVision Edge Recording Reviewed / Tested on Mar 24, 2012
    ...at its features and pricing, comparing it to Axis ACC and existing edge storage offerings from rivas Genetec and Milestone. [Updated to include test results at the end of the review.] Overview Key...
  • LPR App to Run on Axis Cameras on Mar 24, 2012
    ... In this note, we examine the features, pricing and performance of ipConfigure's offering to Genetec and Milestone. Here are the key facts and operational details of ipConfigure's LPR...
  • Video Surveillance / Access Control Integration Guide on Mar 12, 2012
    ... A few vendors, like Genetec, NLSS and S2 are integrating both into a single software application but that is a distinct...
  • Genetec Criticizes Milestone on Feb 26, 2012
    Genetec and Milestone are fierce rivals in the VMS market, continuously competing for similar large...
  • Genetec's Expanded Hardware Examined (SV-PRO) on Feb 19, 2012
    Historically, VMS provider Genetec has been a software only, hardware agnostic provider. This has made small and mid-sized...
  • Sentry 360 Panoramic Cameras on Feb 14, 2012
    ...Integration The FullSight line is currently integrated into a number of VMS platforms, most recently Genetec Security Center 5.1., NICE, VideoInsight, Axxon, and others also appear on this list, with...
  • Milestone Spring 2012 New Releases on Feb 12, 2012
    ...In this note, we examine each of changes and assess its competitive impact versus other VMSes such as Genetec and OnSSI. [Watch the complete video and presentaton deck [link no longer available]] XProtect...
  • S2 Enters Surveillance Market on Feb 02, 2012
    ... Moreover, major VMS provider Genetec, has focused its efforts into seamlessly combining access and video in their Security...
  • Razberi M16 NVR Examined on Jan 17, 2012
    ... In this update, we examine the new series and contrast to current NVR models from Exacq, Genetec, Vivotek, etc. Product Overview The Razberi M16 [link no longer available] is a single rack...
  • Top 5 Disruptive Surveillance Companies 2012 on Dec 15, 2011
    ... Genetec, with their rapidly expanding Security Center, is the other company who we believe has potential...
  • Intransa's Low End Product Line Changes on Nov 14, 2011
    ...often use either pre-packaged NVRs from the manufacturer (such as Exacq EL [link no longer available], Genetec's SV-16 or the Milestone Essential NVR), or less expensive desktop hardware with storage...
  • PSIM Deployment Statistics on Nov 14, 2011
    ..." Genetec as a PSIM? Multiple integrators cited Genetec as an alternative to PSIM, with the following...
  • Axis to Enter Access Control Market on Nov 08, 2011
    ...and HID, as mentioned, with numerous providers OEMing or reselling these products, including Lenel, Genetec, and NLSS. However, a number of other proprietary contollers exist, from most of the major...
  • Favorite VMS Manufacturers 2011 on Nov 06, 2011
    ...that we will detail: 4 VMS manufacturers stood out to be integrator favorites: Milestone, Exacq, Genetec and Avigilon. Milestone and Genetec are likely to be no surprise to industry observers but Exacq...
  • Salient Systems VMS Overview on Nov 02, 2011
    ...end of the line is roughtly comparable in pricing to the high-end offerings of competitors, such as Genetec Enterprise ($250/channel) and Milestone Corporate ($300/channel). Unlike many competitors,...
  • Milestone Seeks Global VMS Market Dominance on Oct 30, 2011
    ... We believe this is a reference to Genetec. Why Milestone Cannot Achieve Such Market Share Three main reasons exist why Milestone...
  • Genetec's Financials and Competitiveness Examined on Oct 25, 2011
    Genetec is well known as one of the largest and most advanced VMS systems in the market, growing from...
  • Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) Overview 2011 on Oct 24, 2011
    ...their VMS offering, SecurOS, and their integrated suite of video analytics, comparing them to Aimetis, Genetec and Milestone. VMS Tier Overview ISS offers four versions of SecurOS, their VMS, which is sold...
  • Low Cost Professional IP Cameras Comparison on Oct 23, 2011
    ... Milestone and Genetec both have limited direct support for their cameras, along with a list of other VMS platforms....
  • Motion Boost Recording Test on Oct 11, 2011
    ... The 3 VMSes were ExacqVision, Genetec and Milestone Corporate The 3 cameras were from Axis, Panasonic and Sony The 2 approaches were...
  • Genetec's Verint Nextiva Support Examined on Oct 06, 2011
    ... That noted, in a rare move, Genetec has added support for connecting to Verint Nextiva VMS servers. In this update we will examine...
  • Audio for Surveillance Systems Tutorial on Oct 05, 2011
    ... Looking at Genetec's compatibility list, for example, we can see that some models don't support audio, some support...
  • VMS Buyer's Guide on Oct 03, 2011
    ...automatically, Bad Stuff: More expensive than average, not as many high end features as Milestone and Genetec Bottom Line: A very solid mid level VMS that security managers will find easy to...
  • Genetec's Immersive Mapping Feature Examined on Sep 29, 2011
    ... Genetec's new feature called Immersive Mapping is an attempt to overcome those barriers. In this note,...
  • Mistaking Surveillance Start-up Success on Sep 28, 2011
    ...3VR, Intransa and Pivot3 are in far worse shape and riskier than companies like Avigilon, Exacq and Genetec. Indeed, if you only looked at booth size, sales calls, ads, etc. (which is the easiest...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2011 on Sep 25, 2011
    ...in detail taking a look at the following companies: Avigilon Arecont Vision Axis Cisco D-Link DVTel Genetec ipConfigure Intransa Immervision IQinVision HDcctv...
  • Axis Edge Storage Enhancements Examined on Sep 22, 2011
    ... In this announcement, Axis cites edge storage support by Aimetis, Genetec, Milestone and Seetec which is a fairly significant segment of the market. Genetec already had...
  • New Surveillance Products Directory Fall 2011 on Sep 21, 2011
    ...  While not as full-featured as edge storage functions found in other VMS's (see Genetec, March Networks, Axis, or Mobotix), this support for edge storage is an improvement over many...
  • Cisco Surveillance Strategy Shift on Sep 19, 2011
    ...While they periodically release improvements, it does not come close to the rate of Milestone, Axis, Genetec, Sony, etc., etc. Because of that, it is very unlikely that they can be strong in the mid market...
  • Milestone XProtect Enterprise Version 8 Reviewed on Sep 14, 2011
    ...changes Enterprise positioning to Milestone's other VMSes and to third party VMSes such as Exacq and Genetec.SummaryEnterprise Version 8 consists mostly of features already existing in Milestone's highest...
  • Genetec: Security Center vs. Omnicast on Aug 29, 2011
    VMS developer Genetec now offers 2 fundamental options for video surveillance applications - Security Center and...
  • 3VR's Financial Results and Competitive Positioning Examined on Aug 21, 2011
    ...companies such as Object Video, Cernium and VideoIQ as well as video management companies such as Exacq, Genetec and Milestone. 3VR Financial Performance Let's start with a review of their financial...
  • AxxonSoft Revenue and Financial Progress Examined on Aug 20, 2011
    ... In comparison to Genetec and Milestone, the two biggest software only VMS providers, Axxon generates roughly half the...
  • VMS vs PSIM on Aug 04, 2011
    ...OnSSI is a PSIM, than what about Milestone? Is Vidsys a PSIM, a VMS, both or neither? And what about Genetec - are they a VMS vendor, an access control vendor, a PSIM vendor or something else? In this...
  • New Surveillance Products Review June 2011 on Jun 14, 2011
    ...  While not as full-featured as edge storage functions found in other VMS's (see Genetec, March Networks, Axis, or Mobotix), this support for edge storage is an improvement over many...
  • Vivotek's SVC Camera Support Examined on Jun 12, 2011
    ...264 but this is generally much more limited as pruning is limited to I frames (see a Genetec discussion [link no longer available] on such limits). The main alternative to achieving these...
  • Testing: Bosch Dinion IP (SD and 720p) on Apr 19, 2011
    ... Additionally, the Bosch 720p, through its support for on-board integrates with Genetec's edge recording solution (see our Genetec Trickling test results). Key Findings Here are our...
  • Winners and Losers Spring 2011 on Apr 12, 2011
    ...look at the following companies and segments: ACTi ADT Axis BRS Labs Entry Level VMS Providers Genetec Milestone Mobotix DVTel Exacq ObjectVideo OV Partners PSIM End Users VSaaS Market Our...
  • New Surveillance Products Spring 2011 Final on Apr 06, 2011
    ...available] / IPVM Review Canon MP Cameras: Announcement / IPVM Review Exacq Start VMS Series : IPVM Review Genetec Sharp X LPR Camera : Product Page / IPVM Review Genetec Edge Recording 'Trickling' : Product...
  • Aimetis NVR Appliance E3200 Examined on Mar 29, 2011
    ...appliance extends the trend of VMS software providers offering appliances - including Milestone and Genetec. We examine the key features and pricing of the E3200 and conclude with a comparison to...
  • Mobotix's 2011 Challenges and Future Plans Examined on Mar 20, 2011
    ...all Mobotix solution VMS support for on-board storage is growing with the best example coming from Genetec's recent trickling feature We find 3 key areas where Mobotix's advantages have remained or...
  • Genetec LPR + New SharpX Camera Examined on Mar 13, 2011
    In this note, we examine Genetec’s newest addition to its AutoVu license plate recognition offerings, the SharpX LPR camera. This...
  • Testing: Edge Recording (Genetec Trickling) on Mar 12, 2011
    ... Testing Genetec Genetec's 'trickling' feature is the first VMS offering to provide 3rd party IP camera storage...
  • Can Milestone's NVR Appliances Compete? on Mar 06, 2011
    ... Let's start with Genetec as they are Milestone's most direct competitor. In 2010, Genetec introduced the SV-16, a micro...
  • Testing Axxon's Smart VMS (16 Channel Free) on Jan 10, 2011
    ... The best structural comparable is Genetec's Pro and Enterprise versions. Like all VMS versions, the higher up you go (from Smart to...
  • Investments & Acquisitions Directory 2011 on Dec 26, 2010
    ...CognoVision (Acquired by Intel) Covi CSST Digiop Envysion (New Funding) ExtremeCCTV Firetide Flir Genetec (Acquired Company) ICx (Acquired by FLIR) Intransa (New...
  • Genetec's Sipelia Acquisition and Plan Manager Offering Examined on Dec 22, 2010
    In this note, we examine Genetec's December 2010 acquisition of Sipelia [link no longer available], a French software development...
  • 3VR Raises $17 Million on Dec 20, 2010
    ... Given the surveillance market's focus on software only (Genetec, Milestone, DvTel, etc.), relative to the industry, 3VR's approach is quite contrarian. 3VR's...
  • Examining NICE's NiceVision VMS on Dec 08, 2010
    ...We believe the two best comparisons for NICE's offering are Genetec and DvTel and recommend you compare this report to our Genetec test results and DvTel test...
  • Cisco's Video Management (VSM and Stream Manager) Examined on Dec 07, 2010
    ...Cisco's own) If you can accommodate these major divergences/deficiencies relative to VMS systems like Genetec, Milestone, DvTel, etc., then Cisco might be a fit. Also, and this goes almost without saying,...
  • Casino Video Surveillance Guide on Nov 30, 2010
    ...  Genetec, OnSSI, and Milestone, who all have large libraries, are not mainstays in this vertical and all...
  • Airport Upgrade RFP Reviewed on Nov 25, 2010
    ..., DvTel, Genetec, Nice, OnSSI, Verint), it's certainly limiting relative to the dozens of available surveillance...