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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  • ...examine in this post, including: ADI / Resideo Axis Brivo DW / Digital Watchdog Evolv Hanwha Genetec IDIS IPVideo Corp Motorola + Pelco JCI Verkada Uniview China, Korean and Taiwan Pavilions...
  • ... We have already covered Axis new low-cost A12 access door controllers and Axis / Genetec new access partnership. Now, Axis is discontinuing its Entry Manager software. In this report,...
  • ...PLATELOGIQ 3:30pm: Plate Recognizer - CEO, Kyle Tang Day 3 - April 20th - Access Control 10:00am: Genetec - Senior Commercial Manager, Despina Stamatelos 10:30am: Openpath 11:00am:...
  • ...0 Genetec: 5.10.3.0/5.11.1.0 (1105.14) Milestone- 22.3b build 52 Network Optix: 5.0.0.35745
  • ...testing, including: AVA Avigilon Axis Plate Verifier (See Previous Test) Flock (See Previous Test) Genetec AutoVu Cloudrunner (See Coverage) Hanwha Road AI Hikvision Motorola L6Q (See Coverage) Verkada ...
  • AMAG Technology is a 50+-year-old company that recently has a new President, David Sullivan, and...
  • ... Examples of platforms using this method include Genetec Stratocast (Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, i-Pro, Mobotix, Vivotek) and YourSix (Axis cameras only, see...
  • Pelco On-Edge Analytics on Mar 14, 2023
    I found that Pelco on-edge analytics can be supported by Genetec VMS (Pelco enhanced 3 and next generations), what about the old series (IME 229 / IBE 229 / IME...
  • ..." "The cameras themselves do seem to act up in Genetec. Nothing too bad to say." "It has some glitches. especially 3rd party cameras and PWS." In...
  • Verkada aims to expand into enterprise physical security but many of those organizations use Genetec. How does Verkada deal with that? In this note, we examine how Verkada pitched a city, plus...
  • ... For more, see VSaaS Shootout 2023 - Ava, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Meraki, Rhombus, Verkada, YourSix and The Strategic Importance of Direct-to-Cloud...
  • With 1,800+ employees, Genetec is one of the biggest independent players in physical security, but their high-end focus makes...
  • Axis and Genetec have teamed up to combine Genetec's access control software with Axis's newest access control...
  • ... In comparison, Genetec streaming did not work for either H.264 /H.265. Pelco states that this is a known issue and that...
  • ... I think they're going to have challenges now that both Motorola and Genetec have similar offerings that will be integrated into their respective platforms." "I know very...
  • ... We will add OpenEye to our VSaaS Shootout 2023 - Ava, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Meraki, Rhombus, Verkada, YourSix in March 2023. Executive Summary In our testing, IPVM found...
  • ... Genetec expelled Hikvision in 2016 and dropped support for Dahua and Hikvision in 2020 over national and...
  • ...innovation: "Their User Interface is outdated and new features are lacking compared to a Milestone or Genetec. Axis Camera Station and Hanwha Wave are more comparable." "We have over 25 years base of...
  • Uniview is a prolific supplier of tailored mass surveillance and "social governance" technology...
  • Genetec has defeated a patent infringement lawsuit filed against it by one of the security industry's...
  • Axis Weaknesses Tested on Feb 14, 2023
    ...advanced forensic searches, such as Avigilon Appearance Search, Bosch's Milestone integration, or Hanwha's Genetec and NX Witness/Wisenet Wave forensic search. Additionally, AOA had false alert issues on small...
  • ...years? For more on Eagle Eye, see our Research including VSaaS Shootout 2023 - Ava, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Meraki, Rhombus, Verkada, YourSix, Eagle Eye Networks "Smart Video Search" Tested, and Eagle...
  • ...identify the theat or intrusion, and have the Axis PTZ be driven to that point automatically, through the Genetec VMS. Thanks. JS
  • ...Briefcam, Hikvision, IronYun, Oosto, Rhombus, Turing, Verkada VSaaS Shootout 2023 - Ava, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Meraki, Rhombus, Verkada, YourSix Camera Analytics Shootout 2023 - 24 Manufacturers, 35...
  • ...cost" High performing dedicated LPR cameras typically sell for thousands of dollars each, such as Genetec's Sharp line or Motorola's L5F. Lower speed/lower performance models may be found from Hikua and...
  • ...vehicles? How easy is map calibration compared to measurement? How well does map view integrate into Genetec? For more on analytics, see our Camera Analytics Shootout 2023 - 24 Manufacturers, 35...
  • ... Executive Summary Genetec was a strong favorite overall, with the largest contingent of positive mentions and no worst...
  • LPR/ANPR Usage Examined on Jan 30, 2023
    ... We are a Genetec dealer and AutoVu is an amazing product but out of reach for some customers based on...
  • ...integrate into VMSes via RTSP streaming, though it was spotty, with the stream not connecting in Avigilon, Genetec, or Milestone, it worked without issues in Exacq and Network Optix. Additionally, Dahua only...
  • ...new distributor in the physical security market While Francis Lachance, Product Group Director of Genetec, said that whether integrators accept VSaaS or not, it is not a complete technology shift, and...
  • What do you think of this type of attack? Genetec's CEO Pierre Racz was discussing AI and cybersecurity at a security event in Stockholm, and...
  • ... Related, see: VSaaS Shootout 2023 - Ava, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Meraki, Rhombus, Verkada, YourSix (Research), The Strategic Importance of Direct-to-Cloud...
  • ... Key Themes Solid/Reliable Product Good Support/Service OEM Partners: Avigilon, BCD, Genetec Mixed Views On Pricing Other Negatives: Lead Times/Sales Rep Turnover Solid/Reliable...
  • ...that cities are looking to install Axis cameras, third-party environmental sensors, and Milestone or Genetec VMS to gain more data about the city. The cities will benefit from this data as it would help...
  • ..." Day 2 - January 18th 10:00am: Genetec - Senior Product Marketing Manager, Laurent Villeneuve & Product Line Manager, Video,...
  • ... Genetec has 1,850 employees listed on LinkedIn, just moderately more than Verkada's 1,600 today....
  • ... [emphasis added] Genetec - No Offering In a statement to IPVM, Genetec stated they do not offer national search...
  • ... Genetec AutoVu Cloudrunner: IPVM has purchased it and plans on including it in our LPR Shootout, to...
  • ... Yesterday, we released VSaaS Shootout 2023 - Ava, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Meraki, Rhombus, Verkada, YourSix, and tomorrow we are releasing now we have released the Dual...
  • ... Genetec Clearance), though cloud drive usage (e.g. Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, etc.) has...
  • ... Genetec's Stratocast is one of the oldest VSaaS in the shootout, but was weak in seven criteria, with...
  • ... 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...
  • ... Genetec offers Cloud Storage as a Service, but this is strictly a Genetec cloud storage option and is...
  • ...Bosch, Briefcam, Brivo, CDW, Dahua, Dell, Digital Watchdog, DMP, Eagle Eye, Exacq, FLIR, Flock Safety, Genetec, Hanwha, HID, Hikvision, Honeywell, Huawei, Kantech, Knightscope, LenelS2, March Networks,...
  • ... Genetec told IPVM that though they did not apply for any ASTORS awards, they still won in the category...
  • Video Surveillance History on Dec 08, 2022
    ...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 -...
  • Genetec's former commercial head was charged with hacking his ex-girlfriend's Ring camera earlier this...
  • Carrier, the parent company of LenelS2, and Genetec have acknowledged a critical vulnerability, with a 9.8 CVSS score, impacting software solutions...
  • ...this note, we examine the expansion proposal and, based on feedback from Avigilon, Axis, BCD, Hanwha, Genetec, and assess how it will affect the surveillance market. Overview On November 8, 2022, Senate...
  • ...they join a long list of companies wanting to disassociate themselves with Hikvision, starting with Genetec back in 2016, Eagle Eye last year, Milestone earlier in 2022, etc. Some companies continue with...
  • ... Genetec was solidly positive, though half the responses as Uniview and Digital Watchdog. The top...
  • ... Genetec: "Very Positive Move" Genetec's marketing VP Andrew Elvish posted that it is a "very positive...
  • ...integrate into VMSes via RTSP streaming, it was spotty, with the stream not connecting in Avigilon, Genetec, or Milestone. It worked without issues in Exacq and Network Optix. H.265 Streaming and...
  • ...5 Billion, Flock Safety Falcon LPR Tested, Motorola Takes On Flock With L6Q Launch, Genetec Takes On Flock And Motorola With Quick Deploy LPR, etc. The Deloitte Fast Technology Fast 500...
  • ...make the list for "multi-service security management platform software": Hikvision has fought with Genetec (misspelled in Hikvision's survey) for years, e.g., Genetec Expels Hikvision, 'Dirty': Hikvision...
  • ISC East 2022 Show Report on Nov 16, 2022
    ...with VMS integration and said they currently support Milestone and Ocularis with plans to expand to Genetec and Salient. They said this is the first show where they have demonstrated their product. Their...
  • ...Integrations Oddity claims to be integrated with a number of widely used VMS, including Milestone, Genetec, Eagle Eye, Axis, Bosch, and IndigoVision, per the company's website. The video below shows...
  • ... Some notable NVIDIA Metropolis listed partners are Avigilon, Genetec, March Networks, Milestone, BriefCam, Oosto, Patriot One, Scylla, and Viisights. Jetson Orin...
  • ...integrator for the Edinburgh project, posted a photo of the new system on LinkedIn, confirming that Genetec is indeed the new VMS. "No Hikvision Cameras Present" During a city council meeting on October...
  • ...265 for Avigilon Control Center, ExacqVision, Genetec, and Milestone. However, only H.264 was supported in NxWitness. Bandwidth Consumption The...
  • ... 6 years ago, Milestone rival Genetec expelled Hikvision, commencing a rising level of scrutiny of PRC companies in this industry. And...
  • ...two hours of comparison videos, examining how seven different VSaaSes work, including Ava, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Meraki, Rhombus, Verkada, and YourSix. The video below overviews what is inside: The two...
  • ...265 streaming and configuration were supported in ExacqVision, Genetec, Milestone, and NxWitness. Bandwidth Consumption The Hanwha PNM-9084QZ1 consumed sub...
  • ..." Day 2 - October 19th - Analytics & VSaaS 10:00am: Genetec - Product Marketing Manager, Charles Pitman Security Center 5.11: "streamlined path to...
  • ... VMS Integration The Axis M3727-PLE streaming and configuration worked properly in Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, and Avigilon Control Center; however, there were issues integrating into...
  • ... VSaaS: Ava, Axis + Your Six, Eagle Eye, Genetec, Verkada, and Qumulex. Sessions Agenda: 9 am - Crisis for PRC China The PRC government...
  • ... YourSix, Genetec Stratocast, etc.) are effectively just using the camera storage as an extended storage location,...
  • ...responses highlighted trade show or conference expenses paid as perks: "I am split between Axis and Genetec - both host conferences at no expense to us and treat us well at trade shows as well as local"...
  • ...trend: "Not being rude, whatever is available tomorrow" Multiple brands like Avigilon, Axis, Exacq, Genetec, Hanwha, and Milestone are common, but no pronounced preference for any, as the school market is...
  • Genetec is infamous for being expensive and complicated to buy. Now, Genetec's newest 5.11 release...
  • ...264 streaming and client-side dewarping available in all VMSes tested (Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Nx Witness). Pricing The Digital Watchdog DWC-PVF9Di2TW sells for ~$930 USD...
  • H.265 / HEVC Codec Tutorial on Aug 19, 2022
    ... Genetec Security Center: Many manufacturers, including Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, FLIR, Hanwha, Panasonic,...
  • 2D Vs. 3D LiDAR Tutorial on Aug 18, 2022
    ...LiDAR automatically ques PTZ cameras to track a detected object and have integrations with Milestone, Genetec. AEye is also compatible with Milestone and soon will work with other VMS systems, including...
  • ...Generally, Imron UnityIS is 10%-20% less per door than premium dealer lines like Avigilon Openpath, Genetec, and LenelS2. For cloud service subscriptions, the cost per opening is $6 - $13 per month per...
  • ...cameras, but how well does it work? We enabled RTSP for our Verkada cameras and tested them with Genetec, Milestone, and Network Optix. In this report, IPVM examines Verkada's RTSP streaming and shares...
  • ...265 streams to third-party VMSes, including Exacqvision, Genetec, Milestone, and NX Witness without issues. Pricing The 5MP Digital Watchdog MEGApix White...
  • ... Finally, Perimeter Defender integrated events and bounding boxes into Exacq, Genetec, NX Witness, and Milestone, but did not integrate to Avigilon. Compared To Axis Object...
  • ...analytics integrated events into four out of five VMSes including Exacqvision, NX Witness, Milestone, and Genetec though metadata search was only available on Exacqvision, Genetec, and Milestone. Compared To...
  • ...controllers are used in more than 25 partner access platforms, including ADC, Avigilon, Brivo, Feenics, Genetec, Honeywell, and LenelS2. Cons: In 2022, the biggest issue facing Mercury systems is the...
  • ... Network Optix's business model is substantially different than Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, and Milestone. They primarily sell through OEMs rather than direct branded sales, with no...
  • ...Other Integrations Besides Zeroeyes, Asylon also can be integrated with Bosch alarm panels, Milestone, Genetec, Amarok smart fences, Owl radar, per Quiroga. Limitations Asylon's platform has a number of...
  • ...monitoring, it is using built-in capabilities of the VMS, including DW Spectrum, Hanwha Wave, Avigilon ACS, Genetec, and others: "It's built into the VMS software. Allows us to start troubleshooting problems...
  • ...integration was solid, with streaming and VMD events integrated into all VMSes tested (Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, Network Optix). However, Wisenet A video analytics (IVA) only integrated with...
  • ... However, recently incumbents Genetec and Motorola have announced rival offerings. Spintly Spintly grew from 10 to 36 employees, a...
  • ...Cognyte, we examine the organization structure, go-to-market, key differentiators and comparison to Genetec. Cognyte Overview Cognyte was originally founded in 1998 in Israel, but reincorporated as...
  • ...Integration PDK does not integrate video events into its platform, unlike unified platforms like Brivo, Genetec, or Verkada. Rather, PDK says it is integrated into video parters and access events are...
  • ... Schedule & Agenda: Day 1 - June 14th 10:00am: Genetec 10:30am: Azure Access Technology 11:00am: Schlage / Allegion 11:30am: Farpointe...
  • ...examine the future and strategy of Eagle Eye, its similarities to Milestone, its sharp differences to Genetec, Drako's background, the 3 related company acquisitions, and the potential and risks we see for...
  • ...white-label hardware providers are at risk of companies working directly with Dell or other OEMs, as the BCD/Genetec breakup showed. Also while Velasea stressed their company's expertise in CPU/GPU specifications...
  • ... Integration Partners Hakimo says it has integrations with Avigilon, Genetec, Exacq, LenelS2, and Software House Moreover, the company plans to add more systems and...
  • ...with the cameras not working in Milestone and Network Optix (though supported in Avigilon, Exacq, and Genetec). For those seeking a basic, no-frills NDAA-compliant alternative to Hikua that is made in the...
  • ... Moreover, Axis multi-imagers can connect directly to cloud services from YourSix (IPVM Test), Genetec Stratocast (IPVM Test), and others, though onboard storage needs to be manually installed and...
  • Vicon, a New York-based video surveillance company that was once a major industry presence but...
  • ...companies that received considerable net positive responses, though at a much lower rate than the top 3; Genetec, Milestone, Bosch, and Digital Watchdog. Most Respected - Axis Axis was the top response,...
  • ..."mode", it is not listed as officially conformant and did not properly integrate to Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, Milestone, or Network Optix in our tests, with streams only working at lower resolutions...
  • AEye LiDAR Profile Post on May 18, 2022
    ...Background Financials Technology Products Pricing Market Approach Integrations with Milestone, Genetec Focus Applications in Security Disadvantages Outlook For related coverage, see Quanergy AI...
  • ... Indeed, 'unified' platforms like Genetec, Avigilon, and cloud-based systems like Verkada often offer such integration by default and...
  • ... Axis led overall responses with ~24% of responses Hanwha received ~13% Bosch at ~6% VMSes: Genetec and Milestone each received ~12% Exacq received ~5% No other companies received 5% or more...
  • ...alternative to Milestone? Why? Top Recommendations Four VMSes received more than 5% of responses: Genetec was the leader with ~23% of responses Avigilon and Network Optix (+ OEMs) were each at...
  • ... Dan Meyrick, Business Development Manager for Genetec (above right) said the industry should do more to curb the use of PRC-manufactured...