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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  • Favorite Access Control Manufacturers 2016 on Oct 25, 2016
    ... However, the group of 'top tier' brands cited most often included Genetec Synergis, Software House CCure, S2 NetBox, Paxton, and Avigilon ACM. Color commentary from...
  • Mobile VMS Top Integrator Problems on Oct 24, 2016
    ...manufacturers do a good job of segregating their mobile servers to minimize the damage, and some like Genetec do support SSLs and other cybersecurity features but in general I think few manufacturers do a...
  • Mobotix Founder Out, Company Embracing Open Platform on Oct 13, 2016
    ... Milestone and Genetec, for example, have had support for various Mobotix cameras for several years, but the majority...
  • IndigoVision Profile - Going Head-To-Head Against Milestone, Genetec on Oct 12, 2016
    Cameras are commodities, the money is in VMS. This is the new philosophy of IndigoVision, long...
  • VMS Installer Sizes Getting Out of Control on Oct 11, 2016
    ... In this note, we examine file sizes for seven VMSes (including Axxon, Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, NxWitness, Milestone and OnSSI), and the issues involved. VMS Installer Sizes Installer sizes...
  • Would You Take A Job At Genetec? on Oct 04, 2016
    Would you work at Genetec? What's your opinion of Genetec as an employer? [Poll added by IPVM]
  • Axis Zipstream 2 Tested on Oct 03, 2016
    ... Zipstream with Dynamic FPS worked properly in Genetec Security Center, Milestone XProtect, Axxon Next, and Network Optix, with no live, playback, or...
  • Allegion NDE Wireless Lock Profile on Sep 29, 2016
    ...available] Vanderbilt [link no longer available] While platforms like Lenel, Software House, and Genetec do not integrate with NDE, Allegion tells us that several 'major' platforms members are...
  • Milestone VMS Adds H.265, SVQR, RAM Video Optimization on Sep 09, 2016
    ... Milestone joins Genetec and Axxon as the 3 open VMSes we know that support H.265, though Genetec and Axxon support H.265...
  • Pelco Optera 270° Camera Tested on Sep 06, 2016
    ...Panomersive SDK integration simplified monitoring when using supported platforms (Milestone XProtect and Genetec Security Center), with immersive controls throughout the 270 FOV, plus only a single tile was...
  • Genetec Access Control Security Center 5.5 Release on Aug 26, 2016
    Inside, we examine Genetec's new Access Control features in Security Center 5.5. Enhanced AD and 'Universal...
  • Axxon Next VMS 4.0 Tested on Aug 24, 2016
    ...0 to see how well it performed vs Exacq / Genetec / Milestone, examining: Live Monitoring Layouts Live Monitoring Information Panels System...
  • Genetec Visual Tracking on Aug 23, 2016
    Does anyone here have any experience using Genetec's Visual Tracking feature?  Thanks. 
  • HD Analog DVRs With Exacq, Milestone and Genetec VMSes Tested on Aug 23, 2016
    ...share results of integrating Dahua and Hikvision HD Analog DVRs with VMS software from Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec and Milestone. Essentially, we made the DVRs act as encoders feeding video into the VMSes. Some...
  • Hikvision Hires Trade Magazine Editor on Aug 17, 2016
    ...previously VP at Samsung and Panasonic Hikvision VMS Product Manager Steve Bocking, former manager with Genetec Hikvision Director Forest Liu , previously Director at ACTi and manager at Samsung Hikvision...
  • Pelco Optera 180° Camera Tested on Aug 02, 2016
    ..., Genetec and Milestone). Summary Pelco's Optera offers significantly better image quality than...
  • Genetec Not Really Recording on Jul 27, 2016
    We're running Genetec 5.4 SR3 and after doing an upgrade a month ago noticed that some cameras are not recording....
  • IPVM Site Goes All HTTP Secure, Largest 3 Manufacturers Do Not [Axis,... on Jul 12, 2016
    ...HTTPS: (NO) Arecont Vision (NO) Avigilon (NO) Axis (NO) Dahua [link no longer available] (NO) Genetec (NO) Hikvision This includes the 3 biggest manufacturers in the world, companies one would...
  • Top Read / Commented Discussions 2016 on Jul 07, 2016
    ...Pretend To Be An Expert? Join Eagle Eye! Milestone Corporate And Third Party Access Control Versus Genetec Unified VMS And Access Control Choosing A VMS: Exacq Milestone Or Avigilon NUUO Falling Apart?...
  • Feenics Hosted Access Control Tested 2016 on Jul 07, 2016
    In the access market, new entrants are uncommon. Because of that, newcomer hosted access vendor...
  • Milestone ONVIF Bridge Tested on Jul 06, 2016
    ...video could make one of the bigger players more open and spur their rivals like Avigilon, Exacq and Genetec to do the same. But does it work? We tested the Milestone ONVIF Bridge with 5 VMSes including...
  • IFSEC Sales Director More Influential Than CEOs of Axis, Avigilon,... on Jul 05, 2016
    The CEO of Axis is not influential, nor the CEOs of Avigilon, Genetec or Milestone. The Top 50 The (IFSEC 'Global') Top 50 Most Influential People in Security and...
  • Briefcam Video Synopsis Examined on Jun 27, 2016
    ...the VMS integration, users may be able to work wholly within the VMS client, such as for Milestone and Genetec, or may have to use BriefCams external client to initiate the synopsis and interact with the...
  • Toughest Manufacturer Competitors 2016 on Jun 27, 2016
    ... City Dominance - Example Genetec While no VMS only provider had a sizable presence on the list, with integrators mostly focusing...
  • How To Evaluate/Select From 10 Vmses? on Jun 26, 2016
    ... Between other responsibilities, I've demoed and read up on Exacq, Genetec, Avigilon and the rest, with Milestone currently sitting at the top due to the super easy to use...
  • Which Access Control Systems Integrate With Sargent Profile Series V.S1... on Jun 21, 2016
    ...S1 stand-alone locksets? I found an old post on this site that indicated that Genetec does. The Sargent site states, "Facilitates integration with any access control system". Are...
  • IP Vs Analog Intercoms on Jun 20, 2016
    ...integrating individual call stations is the typical approach, even to the point that some VMSes (for example: Genetec) have added centralized management of SIP-based intercom units, similar to cameras or access...
  • Poorly Written College Town Camera RFP Examined on May 25, 2016
    ...Specifications Too Vague Other than noting that preference will be given to proposals that utilize Genetec, no specific product requirements are listed in the RFP. The preference for Genetec is most...
  • Ranking Video Analytic Architectures on May 13, 2016
    ... What companies are examples of this? Genetec Cloud LPR, Camio, Nest Cam Embedded Camera Analytics What is it? One manufacturer develops and...
  • Open vs End-to-End Solutions: Integrator Statistics 2016 on May 12, 2016
    ...was the clear top choice in the "end-to-end" category Milestone was the most preferred open system, Genetec and Exacq had good showings, no other VMS had notable mentions Axis was the most preferred...
  • Genetec Specialist Wanted For Contract Position In ATL on May 10, 2016
    ... A contract placement agency is looking for someone with Genetec Security Center for a 15 month job in the Atlanta area. From the job posting: CTG has an...
  • Manufacturer Sales Compensation 2016 Report on May 09, 2016
    ...asked "Which kind of product would you most want be head of sales for, an established brand like Axis or Genetec, a consumer brand like Ring or Nest, or a startup commercial product?". Startups, even though...
  • CBC Calls Genetec A "Facial Recognition Tech Company" on May 03, 2016
    Proof :) John, as you can see, even Genetec now is not a VMS manufacturer but a "facial recognition tech company". Here is the link to the...
  • BCDVideo Company Profile 2016 on May 03, 2016
    ...  They stated, for example, the differences in disk I/O between Milestone and Genetec, where Genetec performance was improved through SQL server optimizations using multiple roles,...
  • Software House Access Control Company Profile on May 02, 2016
    ...specific door) in a tight manner not seen in many other platforms with the exception of systems like Genetec. No Cloud Offering Software House does not offer a native hosted version of C-Cure, instead...
  • Ubiquiti Cloud Video Tested on Apr 29, 2016
    ...On the other hand, the most commonly used VMSes for IPVM integrators (alphabetically Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec and Milestone) have made only limited steps to offer cloud access (with Genetec certainly the...
  • Cyber Security For Video Surveillance Study 2016 on Apr 27, 2016
    ... Genetec: "We are using Genetec and Bosch mostly, they have advanced security features, stream...
  • Exacq Adds On-Site Hardware Repair on Apr 18, 2016
    ...same-day or next-day service options for their S10 NVRs Milestone offers this on their Husky NVR's Genetec provides on-site repair for their higher-end recorders/archivers, with some up to 5 year...
  • Best in Show 2016 - Lynx TIGER on Apr 12, 2016
    ...TruWitness in 2012, and Milestone offers live push capabilities [link no longer available], as does Genetec, but many other VMSes do not have a native solution for mobile to VMS streaming. VMS-native...
  • Milestone Corporate And Third Party Access Control Versus Genetec... on Apr 11, 2016
    ...sites) between using Milestone Corporate VMS and one of their third party access control options and Genetec with their Unified platform. The thought is to use a common solution over an enterprise, with...
  • 700 Camera Server / Storage Sizing Question on Apr 09, 2016
    [Note: Originally posted as a comment in the Genetec and Milestone 500 Camera Recorders Announced report, moved here] Evaluating the throughput...
  • ISC West 2016 Best and Worst on Apr 07, 2016
    ... Booth Video Overviews Below are 25 booth videos, including Axis, Avigilon, Hanwha / Samsung, Genetec, Hikvision, Milestone, Sony and many more: Best - Attendace Clearly, one of the best parts...
  • Genetec and Milestone 500 Camera Recorders Announced on Apr 05, 2016
    The megaserver era has arrived? VMS manufacturers Genetec and Milestone have both announced new hardware claiming support for 500 cameras or more, huge...
  • New Products Directory - ISC West 2016 on Apr 01, 2016
    ...Ex-Avigilon Exec Backs Netwiork Outage Prediction Startup (Optigo) Exacq Launches Una All-In-One NVR Genetec Launches Subscription VMS Hanwha / Samsung Launches Analog HD+ Hikvision Launches 5MP Analog...
  • Avigilon's "Revolutionary" H4ES Announcement on Apr 01, 2016
    ...details of the lineup, looking at key applications and contrasting it to offerings from Axis, Exacq, Genetec and Mobotix. VideoIQ iCVR VideoIQ, who Avigilon purchased in 2013, had a similar offering. The...
  • Genetec Launches Subscription VMS on Mar 30, 2016
    Are the days of paying $50, $150, $300 up front per camera from VMSes soon to end? Genetec is pushing forward with an additional subscription pricing model including an all new...
  • Exacq Launches Una All-In-One NVR on Mar 23, 2016
    ... However, two of the most prominent Western VMS manufacturers, Milestone and Genetec do not. This area may be simply less important for Genetec as they focus more on large scale...
  • SaaS LPR Startup OpenALPR Examined on Mar 22, 2016
    ...based on an interview with their founder, examining tech details, 3rd party integration and contrast to Genetec cloud LPR. Computer Vision Origins Founder Matthew Hill [link no longer...
  • VSaaS Usage Statistics 2016 - Still A Long Way From "The Next Big Thing" on Mar 14, 2016
    ..." "Very few customers are willing to pay the monthly fees (we would utilize Genetec web hosting) when recording on-site pays itself back within a year/year and a half based on cost...
  • Rugged Open High PoE NVR Examined (Razberi) on Mar 08, 2016
    ...other Razberi NVRs, the recording platform can be specified from 12 different brands, including Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, and Axis. The additional VMS base and camera licensing is a separate cost, but...
  • Upgrading A Genetec Campus Wide System? on Mar 03, 2016
    Our facility in Southern California has roughly 70 cameras running on a Genetec system. Most of the cameras are original to the initial installation 6+ years ago, when MJPEG...
  • Genetec Access Control Company Profile on Mar 02, 2016
    Genetec is certainly best known for its VMS capabilities, but they have had their own access control...
  • Avigilon Announces Solid Financials to End 2015 on Mar 01, 2016
    ... 150-200 people working in new US factory Analyst brings up Genetec CEO worry about Asian cybersecurity issues, Avigilon CEO argues that part of their valuation...
  • Genetec CEO Worried About "Unsafe Equipment Being Brought In From Asia" on Feb 28, 2016
    A pretty frank and damning answer from Genetec's CEO: "that is more worrisome is there is unsafe equipment being brought in from Asia and put...
  • 10 Surprising ISC West 2016 Booth Sizes on Feb 17, 2016
    ... Genetec 25% Smaller Bucking the trend, Genetec has a 25% smaller booth than in 2015: We think that's...
  • Favorite VMS Manufacturers 2016 on Feb 16, 2016
    ... Indeed, 3 manufacturers essentially 'tied' for 1st place, with Exacq, Genetec and Milestone neck and neck: Exacq, who was the clear #1 in 2014, lost support, with the most...
  • Directory Of IPVM Access Control Company Profiles on Feb 09, 2016
    ...profiles we have done: AMAG Profile Avigilon Profile Brivo Profile Dahua Tested DSX Profile Genetec Profile Hikvision Tested Honeywell NetAXS Profile Honeywell ProWatch Profile Keyscan...
  • Hikvision Video Analytics Tested 2016 on Feb 04, 2016
    ... Integration Analytic events integrated with Genetec Security Center, but not Avigilon Control Center, ExacqVision, or Milestone XProtect. No...
  • Network Ports for IP Video Surveillance Tutorial on Jan 20, 2016
    ...initial configuration process, with VMSes typically publishing a list of needed ports like this one from Genetec. NMAP Port Scanning Tools Because surveillance systems can open many ports, minimizing the...
  • H.265 IP Cameras Tested vs H.264 on Jan 18, 2016
    ...265 with Genetec but only the Vivotek model. Adding the Samsung 8081R to the VMS provides only H.264/MJPEG...
  • License Plate Capture 4K Test on Jan 11, 2016
    ...License Plate Capture Shootout License Plate Recognition (LPR) Axis App Tested Milestone LPR Tested Genetec AutoVu LPR Camera Tested With 4K becoming widespread, how does this impact LPR performance....
  • Exacq Adds Access and Intrusion Integration on Jan 07, 2016
    ... In this note, we look at Exacq's growing 'solution' and how it compares to Avigilon, Genetec, and Milestone. Access and Intrusion Overview Exacq has integrated two Tyco platforms: Kantech...
  • Top 5 Video Surveillance Product Advances Going Into 2016 on Dec 31, 2015
    ... On the VSaaS side, there is simply not much product development to consider, though Genetec remains the clear leader in building VSaaS for professional usage (see: Genetec Cloud Tested).
  • Milestone XProtect 2016 Released - Aims to Dominate The High End on Dec 16, 2015
    ... In this note, we examine the overall competitive positioning impact, especially versus Genetec, and explain the most notable additions. Related, see our Access 2016 and ONVIF 'Out' posts for...
  • Milestone XProtect Access 2016 Release - New Features, Major Price Drop on Dec 15, 2015
    ... We published a full test of the initial release in our Genetec and Milestone Access Tested report. With the exception of the freeware and entry level Go and...
  • FLIR Acquires DVTel on Nov 30, 2015
    ...direct from FLIR to us, and discuss how this impacts FLIR competitive positioning against Axis, Avigilon, Genetec, and Milestone. Price Paid FLIR is acquiring DVTel for approximately $92M USD in cash. DVTel's...
  • Axis 33MP Camera Tested (Q3709) on Nov 30, 2015
    ...compounded by its use of three IP addresses means three camera licenses are required by VMSes (aside from Genetec), further adding cost compared to Arecont's SurroundVideo, which typically uses only one...
  • Genetec Tweets Link To Abu Dhabi Police Video, Avigilon Dealer Demands... on Nov 22, 2015
    ... One member asked who else wouldn't do that and we pointed out Genetec who has a Paris office near the attacks and software powering many of the world's largest city...
  • Audio Analytics Aggression Tested on Nov 20, 2015
    ... VMS Integration Louroe's analytics did not integrate with any of the VMSes tested: Avigilon, Genetec, Exacq, and XProtect. Similar to other ACAP applications, they may be used to trigger TCP...
  • VMS Market Getting Tougher on Nov 19, 2015
    ... These NVRs software / features are clearly not in the same league as Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, etc. (see Hikvision iVMS-4200 Tested) but Hikvision is selling 16 channel NVRs in...
  • Differentiators vs Features - Stop Bad Pitches on Nov 06, 2015
    ...North America, for cameras, Axis and Hikvision are clearly two, for VMSes, Milestone and Exacq (plus Genetec for anyone targeting larger systems) are common and for 'solution sales' Avigilon). Real...
  • Avigilon Bad Financial Results Q3 2015 on Nov 04, 2015
    ...Enterprise vs SMB On the plus side, we believe Avigilon can continue to be competitive and challenge Axis, Genetec, Milestone, etc., for large scale projects. On the negative side, they will absolutely need to,...
  • Large Video Surveillance Systems Guide on Oct 29, 2015
    ...ACS integration is still the most common and is easily achieved when 90% of our video deployments are Genetec anyway." "Most of the time an integrated system is Access Control, Video surveillance,...
  • Sony 20MP / 4K Camera Tested on Oct 26, 2015
    ... Genetec Security Center 5.3 R1 was unable to connect to the camera but Genetec informed us that R2 and...
  • Genetec CEO: 'Young Engineers' 'Being Groomed To Take My Place' on Oct 23, 2015
    This is an interesting interview; the specific succession remark is made at ~3:50: Will Genetec still be independent years from now? Will there be any video surveillance manufacturers not...
  • Screen ONVIF Tested on Oct 23, 2015
    ... Screen ONVIF worked best with Avigilon Control Center and Genetec Security Center of the VMSes tested, with occasional stream droppage, but not nearly as severe...
  • Unlimited Enterprise VMS License for Just $32,000 on Oct 14, 2015
    ... In this note, we share details of this offering, assess its competitive impact to companies like Genetec and Milestone, and debate its value / effectiveness. Offer Overview As ipConfigure describes...
  • Milestone 'Free' Takeover of OnSSI Accounts on Oct 02, 2015
    ...  The overall VMS market has become relatively stagnant (save for Genetec's ambitious but still debatable cloud gambit), and without clear advances in technology, the VMS...
  • 33 New Products Directory - Fall 2015 on Sep 28, 2015
    ...2 Release Access Control Integration Genetec SV-16v3 Appliance Genetec Security Center 5.4 Release March HDR ATM Camera [link no longer...
  • Ralph Jensen Defends Lots of Gifts From Manufacturers on Sep 18, 2015
    ... But first, here is Jensen being wined and dined by his 'friends' at Genetec: [link no longer available] Earlier this year, Jensen wrote a defense of his addiction,...
  • Axis Digital Autotracking Tested on Sep 16, 2015
    ...  Integration/Configuration Autotracking stream was available in Exacq, Genetec, and Milestone, but not Avigilon Control Center. Integration with other VMSes may...
  • Google Breaks Surveillance Browser Support on Sep 09, 2015
    ...implementations still work and to what extent, covering Axis, Avigilon, Bosch, Dahua, Hikvision, Samsung, Exacq, Genetec and Milestone. History For those unfamiliar, the Netscape Plugin Application Programming...
  • DVTel Hires Avigilon and Genetec Sales Leaders on Aug 28, 2015
    ...to put that money to work, hiring sales leaders from two of their biggest competitors, Avigilon and Genetec. In this note, we examine the moves and their potential impact. Avigilon Hire [link no...
  • Panasonic's Video Insight Take Over VMS Plan - $29 Per Channel on Aug 25, 2015
    ...literally doubled down on their 'competitive upgrade program' and how this will impact rivals like Exacq, Genetec and Milestone. Slashed Offer Historically, Video Insight has offered a 'competitive upgrade...
  • Genetec: We Do NOT Support Avigilon on Aug 18, 2015
    ... A member asked about a problem integrating Avigilon cameras with Genetec's VMS. Inside this note, we examine Genetec's response and debate who is right or...
  • Avigilon Cameras Not Working In Genetec on Aug 17, 2015
    Dear IPVM members, at the moment we have Genetec VMS and existing Avigilon ONVIF cameras on site. We have some available channels in Genetec and...
  • Genetec Cloud Tested 2015 on Aug 12, 2015
    Not since Axis public and prolonged agony with AVHS, has a major manufacturer bet as heavily as Genetec is now doing on the cloud. Genetec started with Stratocast, which took a similar small camera...
  • Favorite Large Scale VMSes 2015 on Aug 10, 2015
    ...for recording? What is used for recording? This table shows the breakdown across manufacturers: Genetec, who was not among the top choices for SMB, takes the top spot clearly. Their rival, Milestone...
  • Avigilon Weak Profits Continue - Q2 2015 on Aug 03, 2015
    ... Key to Avigilon's revenue growth is taking the whole sale, not a small slice like Genetec does. Equally importantly, selling hardware enables Avigilon to waive ongoing VMS annual license...
  • Hospital Video Surveillance Guide on Jul 28, 2015
    ..." "Genetec and Exacq for Hi/Lo type of selections.  Both platforms are good in hospitals." "Milestone,...
  • Police Station Video Surveillance Guide on Jul 15, 2015
    ..." "Genetec for 95% of our applications because of the versatility for different network architectures and...
  • Panasonic Video Insight VMS Tested on Jul 06, 2015
    ... We tested Video Insight v6 to see how it compares to major VMSes such as Exacq, Avigilon, Genetec, and Milestone on these key questions and more: What features, if any, are lacking compared...
  • Avigilon Attack Artist on Jun 30, 2015
    Within the last year I posted a question regarding the major differences between Genetec and Avigilon. Now I want to know more and get feedback. Is anyone else experiencing the Genetec...
  • Airport Video Surveillance Guide on Jun 30, 2015
    ...generally stayed with well-know brands and did not reflect adoption of fringe or small players: "We use Genetec and Milestone." "Tier 1 manufacturers including Genetec, Milestone and OnSSI. The have the...
  • Camera Edge Storage / Recording Tutorial 2015 on Jun 29, 2015
    ... From what IPVM has seen, Genetec likely has the widest third party edge storage support but that is still a minority of all...
  • Avigilon Access Control Tested on Jun 22, 2015
    ... IPVM already has major access control reports on Lenel OnGuard Tested as well as Genetec and Milestone Access Tested. Now, IPVM bought Avigilon's Access Control Manager (ACM) [link no...
  • The $500 FLIR Thermal Camera Tested on Jun 19, 2015
    ... VMS Integration All of the tested VMSes (Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone) connected to and received VMD events from the T4325BN without issue. However, in...
  • City Video Surveillance Guide on Jun 08, 2015
    ...  Several of the larger incumbent VMS providers were mentioned: Genetec "All of our installations use Genetec Security Center because of the ALPR component. Having...
  • Bosch Person / Car / Bike / Truck Analytics Tested on Jun 05, 2015
    ... Bosch IVA events integrated with Genetec Security Center and Milestone XProtect, with distinct rules reported separately (e.g., people...
  • Corridor Mode Tested on Jun 03, 2015
    ... Genetec Genetec includes layouts that include tall, vertical view panes, as seen below. However, custom...