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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  • New Products Show - 47 Companies Presenting Starts Today on Apr 13, 2021
    ...Camio, Hans Kaler of Eagle Eye, Alan Ataev of Axxonsoft, Tony Luce of Network Optix, Franis Lachance of Genetec, and Brian Karas of Airship. 12:30pm BCD: Presents Harmonize Bridge, providing an unlimited...
  • Genetec Favorability Statistics 2021 on Mar 24, 2021
    With over 1,000 employees Genetec is one of the biggest independent players in physical security but its high-end features and...
  • Genetec LinkedIn Post #WIN Or #FAIL? on Mar 22, 2021
    Sign Up | LinkedIn Why did Genetec post this video? You can't make out any faces, it appears to be a Hikvision camera, and it is...
  • Bosch MIC Inteox 7100i Cameras Tested on Mar 17, 2021
    ...VMS platforms which previously worked in our tests, with events and bounding boxes displayed only in Genetec Security Center. Bosch says that integration should be improved in new releases, with Milestone...
  • Camera Analytics Shootout 2021 - Ava, Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua,... on Mar 15, 2021
    ... Bosch's analytic metadata may be used for more specific alerts as well as search in Genetec and Milestone (see our report Bosch / Milestone Forensic Search Tested), demonstrated in this...
  • Exacq Favorability Statistics 2021 on Mar 11, 2021
    Exacq was once an integrator-favorite VMS, but their positioning has declined since Tyco's...
  • Genetec Valcri Criminal Investigation Software on Mar 09, 2021
    In 2019, Genetec quietly acquired Valcri from a UK University. Recently, Wired wrote about Valcri in an...
  • Axis's Brazil Business Examined on Mar 08, 2021
    ... For previous coverage, see: Genetec's Brazil Business Examined Digifort's Brazil Business Examined ISS's Brazil Business...
  • Milestone Announces XProtect Cloud, Says Not Competing With Arcules on Mar 08, 2021
    ...Milestone compares to sibling Arcules and its conventional competitors such as Avigilon, Exacq, and Genetec. XProtect Cloud VMS Milestone describes Cloud VMS as a cloud-managed platform, which will be...
  • Genetec's Brazil Business Examined on Feb 24, 2021
    Genetec is strong in its home North American market but how well can Genetec do in Brazil? In...
  • Axis 20MP Multi Imager Tested (Q6100-E) on Feb 24, 2021
    ...consumption of the imagers / camera? How well does it integrate with third-party VMSes (Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, and NxWitness)? How many VMS licenses does it use across VMSes? What we would...
  • Axis P3715-PLVE In Genetec - Can't See "Dual View" on Feb 23, 2021
    The Axis P3715-PLVE is a dual-lens camera for looking both directions in a hallway (for example)....
  • Digifort's Brazil Business Examined on Feb 22, 2021
    ...Bonilha, has been present in the Brazilian market for 18 years, longer than its competitors such as ISS, Genetec, Milestone, etc. As mentioned in our ISS and Milestone reports as well as in our 2018 Digifort...
  • Arcules Favorability Statistics 2021 on Feb 19, 2021
    ... For more, see VSaaS State Of The Market 2021 - Avigilon, Arcules, Eagle Eye, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Openeye, Qumulex, Verkada.
  • Axis Releasing Unified VMS / ACS on Feb 18, 2021
    ...impact will it have? We examine the new release inside, based on Axis feedback, and compare it to Genetec, Milestone, and Verkada unified offerings. Unified Access & Video Camera Station Axis' VMS...
  • ISS's Brazil Business Examined on Feb 16, 2021
    ... Behind Digifort and ISS, Genetec and Milestone, respectively, round out the Brazilian enterprise VMS market. Example of...
  • Provision-ISR IP Cameras Tested on Feb 15, 2021
    ...265 with Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, and Nx Witness, with camera side motion integrated to all but Exacq. Finally, note...
  • Openpath Favorability Statistics 2021 on Feb 15, 2021
    Openpath has raised more than $60 million and teamed up with Meraki as it attempts to disrupt the...
  • Milestone's Brazil Business Examined on Feb 10, 2021
    ... Specifically, Milestone competes against Genetec and ISS in the high end of the market, while ISS also competes in the low end of the VMS market...
  • Avigilon 61MP H5 Pro Camera Tested on Feb 08, 2021
    ...enabling ONVIF, the camera streams at a reduced 32MP resolution, which functioned properly in tested VMSes (Genetec, Milestone, and NX Witness). The full 61MP stream is available online in Avigilon Control...
  • Mercury Security Favorability Statistics 2021 on Feb 01, 2021
    ..." "We are very Mercury-centric with Open Options, Avigilon, Genetec, Honeywell, etc. We're extremely familiar with it and have great relationships/support from the...
  • Getting Started With Your IPVM Membership on Feb 01, 2021
    ...Me: Looking For a "Pretty Looking" REX Here is an example of how we help solve manufacturer problems: Genetec Not Really Recording Quizzes Members can quiz themselves any time on a variety of topics from...
  • Biden Orders Made In America on Jan 28, 2021
    ... Manufacturer Feedback - Avigilon and Genetec Asked about Biden's executive order, Avigilon simply responded: Motorola Solutions is...
  • Axis AI-Based Object Analytics Tested on Jan 28, 2021
    ... Object Analytic events integrated with Genetec, Milestone, and Nx Witness in our tests, but did not work in Avigilon Control Center or...
  • Hikvision's Brazil Business Examined on Jan 26, 2021
    ...perception of vulnerability within Brazil: Hikvision and Dahua are unfairly portrayed by Axis and Genetec as having backdoors. Axis and Genetec hammer this into end-users’ heads: Hikvision/Dahua/Uniview...
  • The IFSEC "Global Influencers" Is A Joke on Jan 19, 2021
    IFSEC, best known for its struggling UK trade show, is expanding its 'influencer' rankings....
  • Ava Cameras Tested on Jan 18, 2021
    ...testing, these RTSP streams worked without issue in Exacq and NxWitness, but did not stream in Avigilon, Genetec, or Milestone. Ava says they have plans for RTSP improvements in Q1/Q2 this year, and we will...
  • Do I Need Cals (Client Access Licences) For IP Cameras On A VMS? on Jan 18, 2021
    Hi, I have Genetec installed on a Windows Server Standard 2019 (Genetec Directory server) and a Archiving server...
  • VA Replaces Genetec with Avigilon on Jan 14, 2021
    IPVM found a filing from the US Department of Veterans Affairs that replaced Genetec with Avigilon. In this note, we examine the VA's approval process and the impact of this...
  • VSaaS State Of The Market 2021 - Avigilon, Arcules, Eagle Eye, Exacq,... on Jan 11, 2021
    ...com/OpenEye, Arcules, Avigilon, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Hanwha, Hikvision, Milestone, Verkada, Qumulex, Tyco Exacq, The outlook for 2021 Executive...
  • Looking For Universal Decoder Recommendations. on Jan 07, 2021
    ...have a recommendation on universal decoders that work for all types of IP camera manufacturers? We use Genetec as our VMS. We purchased two Bosch decoders (VJD-3000) and monitors to install in a security...
  • Brazil's Intelbras Factory/HQ Visit on Jan 06, 2021
    ...IPVM Visits Brazilian Guard Company/Integrator Cameras for $20: IPVM Tours São Paulo’s “CCTV” Street Genetec and Dahua-Backed Intelbras Split Examined Brazil's Biggest Domestic Surveillance Company...
  • Exacq NVRs Examined on Dec 21, 2020
    ... However, 128 max camera significantly lower than the top throughput servers from Avigilon, Genetec, and Milestone, and could significantly increase Exacq's hardware cost compared to others in...
  • Brazil's Multilaser Factory/HQ Visit & Expansion Plans on Dec 18, 2020
    IPVM visited the HQ and factory of Multilaser, Brazil's second largest domestic CCTV...
  • Software Tools Show 12 Company Recordings On-Demand on Dec 18, 2020
    This report includes 5+ hours of video from 12 manufacturers showcasing their latest video...
  • Storage Show 2020 - 21 Videos On-Demand on Dec 17, 2020
    ... Companies Presented Arxys BCDVideo Bosch Cozaint DDN Dell Dragonfruit Genetec GeoVision NetApp Rasilient Proactive Razberi Scale...
  • Video Surveillance History on Dec 15, 2020
    ...West (Dahua and Hikvision were mostly unknown) and notable companies today like Axis, Milestone, and Genetec still relative 'startups' (indeed, Avigilon only started selling commercially in 2007). 2008 -...
  • Intelbras IPO Filing and Financials Analyzed on Dec 08, 2020
    ... For previous posts about Intelbras, see: Cameras for $20: IPVM Tours São Paulo's "CCTV" Street Genetec and Dahua-Backed Intelbras Split Examined Brazil's Biggest Domestic Surveillance Company...
  • Top Manufacturers Gaining and Losing 2020 on Dec 07, 2020
    ...compliant cameras and Hanwha is just good over all" "Hanwha, due to fallout with US Govt vs Hik/Dahua Genetec, due to change in our agreements" "Hanwha - We stopped buying Hikvision and this has been a...
  • Most Respected Manufacturers on Nov 30, 2020
    ... Genetec was fifth and the only other manufacturer to received significant net positive...
  • Can I Use Someone's C-Cure / Genetec Demo System? on Nov 30, 2020
    I know this is way out there, but does anyone have a C-Cure 9000 or Genetec demo system I could have access to for a few hours? I need to shake the rust off to prep for a...
  • Non-PRC Manufacturers Block Dahua From Chile Event on Nov 30, 2020
    When Dahua registered for an industry event in Chile, several non-PRC manufacturers, led by Genetec, delivered an ultimatum to the organizer—kick out Dahua, or lose us. IPVM spoke with the...
  • IPVM Visits Brazilian Guard Company / Integrator on Nov 24, 2020
    ...Report Multilaser / Giga Security Brazil Company Profile Hikvision Sues Over Brazilian Airport Loss Genetec and Dahua-Backed Intelbras Split Examined Brazil's Biggest Domestic Surveillance Company...
  • Genetec & Mr62e Reader Latency Issue on Nov 24, 2020
    ... We have tried all the below and this has been escalated with Genetec Tech Support. - Controller power on both POE and 12VDC - Readers powered from controller &...
  • LPR / ANPR Fall 2020 24 On-Demand Recordings + Key Themes on Nov 19, 2020
    ... Genetec presented AutoVu LPR featuring machine learning cameras with vehicle behavior...
  • Hanwha Gets H.265 HEVC License, Hikvision Refuses on Nov 12, 2020
    ...265 cameras for 4 years and the fact that major players ranging from Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Genetec, Milestone, and even Longse and TVT licensed HEVC from Access Advance. Hanwha Becomes...
  • Milestone Denies Dahua "Joint Value Proposition" on Nov 11, 2020
    ... 'Partner Problems' Dahua has been dropped by Genetec, Milestone's top rival and fellow major provider, Genetec, and has been suspended from ONVIF,...
  • Flock Safety Raises $47 Million on Nov 03, 2020
    ... These analytics are similar to offerings from Genetec, Platesmart, Vigilant, and other LPR specialists, and are very challenging to perform...
  • Hikvision AcuSense G2 Camera Test on Oct 29, 2020
    ...series cameras integrated events into Exacqvision, Milestone, and NX Witness but did not integrate with Genetec or Avigilon. Unknown SoC The Acusense G2 uses a SoC with no branding, seen...
  • Security And Safety Things (S&ST) Tested on Oct 22, 2020
    ... This is in contrast to many other VSaaS / cloud platforms, such as Eagle Eye Networks or Genetec Statocast which lock end users to specific integrators and do not allow direct purchases from...
  • Mexico Video Surveillance Market Overview 2020 on Oct 20, 2020
    ... Hikvision cameras are most commonly bought, while Genetec solutions are present in safe city/state implementations in a majority of Mexican federal units...
  • Panasonic Presents i-PRO Cameras and Video Analytics on Oct 19, 2020
    ... Additionally, Panasonic said at launch Genetec's VMS supports i-PRO's older i-VMD analytics, including loitering and line crossing, but not new...
  • Intel Presents Edge-to-Cloud Ecosystem for Video Analytics on Oct 16, 2020
    ...processors: Intel said an example of an video surveillance company using these products is Genetec Streamvault, using Xeon processors for and OpenVINO in their RetailSense and TrafficSense...
  • Best Manufacturer Technical Support 2020 on Oct 16, 2020
    ...positive responses outside the US as the next closest, and only slightly less than the top US response, Genetec. Genetec received strong positives again in 2020 and was in a second-tier with rival Avigilon....
  • Access Control and Video Integration Statistics 2020 on Oct 08, 2020
    ... If it was cheaper it would be easier to sell but are a Genetec dealer and AXIS doesn't offer this." "Maybe 15%. We deal with a lot of legacy customers and...
  • FaceFirst Problems And Layoff on Oct 01, 2020
    ... They announced an integration with Genetec in September 2018, along with announcing Sentinel-IQ, a retail security offering. Employees As...
  • Kiosk Window Intercom System on Oct 01, 2020
    Hi - we are using a Genetec NVR (V5.9) and I am wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a kiosk window intercom system?...
  • Ava / Vaion Releases Cloud Connected IP Cameras, Verkada Competitor on Oct 01, 2020
    ... Genetec, Exacq), offer them in different platforms, Genetec Security Center VSaaS and Genetec...
  • New Products Show Fall 2020 - 25+ Manufacturers On-Demand Recordings on Sep 30, 2020
    ...Solution) Axis Bosch D-Link Deep Sentinel Eyelock Fever Inspect FLIR Genetec Geovision Hanwha Hanwha (Temperature Solution) Infiniti...
  • Worst Access Control Manufacturers 2020 on Sep 30, 2020
    ... Currently evaluating options, leaning toward Genetec and Indentiv/Hirsch strategically." Many Dishonorable Mentions Many integrators mentioned...
  • Hanwha AI Object Detection Tested on Sep 28, 2020
    ...recall and enter complex syntax to search for object types, colors, or other specific information, while Genetec and Milestone integrations allowed users to click to choose these options. Vs Avigilon...
  • Favorite Access Control Manufacturers 2020 on Sep 28, 2020
    ...] Top Favorites The overall favorite: Genetec - the company's access platform Synergis repeated in the top spot from 2018, with more than...
  • Hikvision Sues Over Brazilian Airport Loss on Sep 24, 2020
    ... Hikvision sued the airport's operator but has lost with a Bosch / Genetec / Dell solution being installed instead. Inside this note, we examine: The Airport...
  • Milestone XProtect on AWS Tested on Sep 21, 2020
    ...video streaming performance? How is the system secured? How much does it cost? How does it compare to Genetec and Avigilon cloud? What types of customers should consider XProtect on AWS? Plus a 7-minute...
  • Hanwha 8K / 33MP Camera Tested on Sep 14, 2020
    ...the full resolution stream as well as a 1080p secondary stream as two separate cameras, shown below in Genetec as an example. The secondary stream can be deleted after adding and both streams used only one...
  • Video Analytics Online Show 2020 - 35+ Manufacturer On-Demand Recordings on Sep 04, 2020
    ...Axxon Bosch Boulder AI Briefcam Camio Currux Vision CVEDIA Davantis FLIR Genetec Gorilla Hanwha Ipsotek Intel IntelliVision i-Pro IronYun Intelligent...
  • JCI / Tyco Drops Dahua on Sep 03, 2020
    ... This is a recent trend with Dahua, as Genetec dropped support for Dahua (and Hikvision), Bosch is dropping Dahua, and Salesforce dropped Dahua...
  • Honeywell Pro Watch Vs. Lenel Onguard - Features & Benefits Comparison on Aug 31, 2020
    ...similar to what Brian Rhodes and Daryl Ricahrd started in a thread comparing Software House, Lenel & Genetec.Although our company has both systems, I am very familiar with Lenel but have almost no...
  • Startup Actuate Presents AI Threat Detection on Aug 18, 2020
    ...Integrations A webpage list of VMSes that support alert integrations includes Avigilon, Milestone, Genetec, Salient, Exacq, Axis, Cisco Meraki, and others. Pricing Actuate said the full analytics suite...
  • Taiwan Lilin NDAA Compliant Cameras Tested on Aug 13, 2020
    ...264 in Genetec. Exacq worked well for H.264 and H.265 streaming of the P2 and Z2 camera, although the P5...
  • Genetec & Axis 8105 Door Station Question on Aug 12, 2020
    ...and upon answering hit a certain button to release the door? While maintaining the video archiving on Genetec. Our staff is never sitting at their desk when the receiving door rings and delivery drivers are...
  • Genetec CEO Declares "We Don't Negotiate Payment With Patent Trolls" on Aug 11, 2020
    Are patent trolls like terrorists? Genetec's CEO is coming out strongly against 'patent trolls' celebrating a legal win. Will the...
  • False: Verkada: "If You Want To Remote View Your Cameras You Need To... on Jul 31, 2020
    ...Avigilon ACC Cloud Tested, Exacq Remote Cloud Access Tested, Network Optix / Hanwha Cloud Access Tested and Genetec Stratocast VSaaS Tested to name a few. No Lock-In, No Ongoing Charge Indeed, all of these...
  • Access Control Online Show July 2020 - On-Demand Recording of 45+... on Jul 30, 2020
    ... Bosch Brivo CIAS Ditek DMP Farpointe Data Feenics Galaxy Control Systems Genetec GeoVision Hartmann HID Idemia Identiv i-Pro Latch LifeSafetyPower Mat...
  • Face Detection Shootout - Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Uniview, Vivotek on Jul 30, 2020
    ...Integrations Hanwha face detection had the widest event integration, integrating with Exacqvision, Genetec, NX Witness, and Milestone. Hikvision face detection being the next most integrated, integrating...
  • Genetec and Dahua-Backed Intelbras Split Examined on Jul 29, 2020
    ... Security Center Intelbras Edition Partners No More Genetec Comment Intelbras Comment What's Next? Conclusion This post is part of IPVM's expanded...
  • Brazil's Biggest Domestic Surveillance Company Intelbras Profile on Jul 29, 2020
    ... Genetec / Intelbras In our next post in this series, we examine the recent split of Intelbras and...
  • Remote Network Access for Video Surveillance Guide on Jul 27, 2020
    ... Additionally, VMS incumbents such as Genetec and Milestone have released cloud VMS, as well (Genetec Stratocast and Milestone Arcus). Also...
  • 2020 Mid Year Video Surveillance Industry Guide on Jul 27, 2020
    ...Reprehensible" Email Leads To Boycott of CPI Security Dahua Sues Ex-North American President, Says Legal Typo Genetec Drops Support for Dahua and Hikvision IBM Video Analytics Reborn Sony Exits Branded Video...
  • Axis License Plate Verifier Tested on Jul 21, 2020
    ... Other VMS Integrations Limited In our tests, Genetec and Nx Witness integrated License Plate Verifier events, but this integration was limited to...
  • Genetec Security Center Upgrade 5.9 Issue on Jul 13, 2020
    After Upgrading to v.5.9 the video streams will come into the archiver for a limited amount of...
  • JCI Sues Genetec For Patent Infringement on Jul 13, 2020
    Surprisingly, security giant JCI has sued their partner, security software developer Genetec, for patent infringement. Inside this note, we: Share the court complaint Examine JCI's...
  • Avigilon ACC Cloud Tested on Jul 08, 2020
    ...client features are provided in the cloud or not? How does Avigilon's Cloud Service compare to Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, NetworkOptix and Verkada? What issues or problems did we find when...
  • Vintra Presents FulcrumAI on Jul 02, 2020
    ... It now offers full embedded API integrations with Genetec and Milestone into its VMS client. Additionally, Vintra integrates with SureView's Security...
  • Has There Ever Been A Classification Of VMS Into Tiers? on Jun 30, 2020
    ... High End / Enterprise Genetec Milestone (could be placed in any category due to many different trim lines) Verint (at least...
  • VSaaS Online Show June 2020 - On-Demand Recording of 25+ Manufacturers... on Jun 24, 2020
    ... 12:00pm Lunch Break 1:00pm Genetec: Presents Stratocast, an open, direct-to-cloud VSaaS system. 1:30pm iVideon: Hybrid cloud...
  • Verkada Falsely Claims "First Native Cloud-based Access Control and... on Jun 18, 2020
    ...However, cloud-based unified management systems have been previously offered by (at least) Arcules, Genetec, and Brivo. Moreover, Nest, Ring, Alarm.com, Wyze and others targeting residential and SMB also...
  • Genetec & AXIS P3717 License Confusion on Jun 05, 2020
    I am looking for a quick, clear, consise answer - how many Genetec camera licenses do i need for a P3717 - 1 or 4?
  • Genetec Drops Support for Dahua and Hikvision on Jun 01, 2020
    Genetec has dropped support for Dahua and Hikvision, citing US blacklisting and ONVIF conformance...
  • Axxon Presents VMS 4.4 and AI Behavior Analytics on May 20, 2020
    ...Axxon's analytics are more deeply integrated than 3rd party plugin analytics supported by Milestone, Genetec, others. Wide Range of Analytics: Axxon offers a wide range of AI analytics (face, pose, fire,...
  • Directory of 99 Video Surveillance Startups on May 20, 2020
    ...Bosch acquired a 9% stake in the company, and have recently hired multiple Sales Reps from Avigilon, Genetec, and other security industry manufacturers. (AI Startup Anyvision Raises $28 Million, Sales...
  • Avigilon Presents Cloud Connected ACC on May 13, 2020
    ...being merged, combining features of both (see the IPVM VMS Mobile App Shootout - Avigilon, Dahua, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Milestone). No Cost / Available For Any ACC Site Avigilon noted there is no cost...
  • End User Looking For Feedback On Genetec Security Center/Omnicast on May 11, 2020
    Looking for feedback from anyone that has used Genetec's Security Center/Omnicast solution. Please provide any pros/cons!!
  • Genetec Goes Virtual, Drops Essen and GSX, Skeleton Crew to ISC West 2020 on May 05, 2020
    Genetec is dropping Essen and GSX shows this year as well as planning to send a skeleton crew to ISC...
  • IPConfigure Presents Orchid Fusion VSaaS on Apr 30, 2020
    IPConfigure presented Orchid Fusion VSaaS at the April 2020 IPVM New Products show. Inside...
  • Genetec Presents Security Center for Airports on Apr 28, 2020
    Genetec presented its Security Center for Airports at the April 2020 IPVM New Products show. Inside...
  • New Products Online Show April 2020 - On-Demand Recording of 40+... on Apr 24, 2020
    All 40+ presentations can now be watched on-demand, with 20+ hours of recorded video inside this...
  • Favorite VSaaS Providers 2020 on Apr 17, 2020
    ... Eagle Eye was next with Genetec, OpenEye and Avigilon having notable responses: Eagle Eye was particularly strong in the US,...
  • Avigilon Open Analytics Tested on Apr 16, 2020
    ... We tested this new integration with Avigilon rivals Genetec and Milestone, examining: How well do Avigilon analytics work in Genetec and Milestone? What...
  • Vivotek LPR Camera Tested on Apr 15, 2020
    ... Other third party VMSes (Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Network Optix) and even Vivotek's own Vast 2 did not integrate. Vivotek says that they plan to...