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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  • Milestone's Mexico Business Examined on Jul 26, 2021
    ... Specifically, Milestone competes against Genetec, ISS, FLIR, and Avigilon in the high end of the market, with IPVM estimating that Milestone is...
  • Avigilon Adds "Smart Assurance Plan" Annual Software Fees on Jul 26, 2021
    For years, Avigilon has emphasized the benefits of not charging annual fees, unlike Genetec and Milestone. Now Avigilon is adding a 'Smart Assurance Plan" that does charge annual fees. How...
  • Uniview "ColorHunter" White Light Cameras Tested on Jul 22, 2021
    ...Additionally, analytic event integration has improved significantly since our past tests, now working in Exacq, Genetec, and Milestone, but not Avigilon or NxWitness. Finally, bitrates (ranging from ~2.5-4 Mb/s)...
  • Best And Worst ISC West 2021 on Jul 21, 2021
    ...AM Monday with OpenEye's booth being quite empty and Axis nowhere near as busy as it is normally: Genetec moved into the center of the show floor though its traffic was light at 10:40 AM Monday: On...
  • Eagle Eye's Mexico Business Examined on Jul 16, 2021
    ...Niche Player Locally Background: Entered Mexico/Latin America in 2019 Competitors: Verkada, OpenEye, Genetec Stratocast Public Safety and Quick-Service Restaurants Key Verticals Mexico City Mi Calle...
  • Motorola Solutions Acquires Openpath on Jul 13, 2021
    ... Motorola recently discussed the updates and changes during our June 2021 Access Show: Versus Genetec Like Motorola, Genetec offers both on-premise and cloud versions of access, but unlike...
  • Axis License Plate Verifier Tested 2021 on Jul 09, 2021
    ... Other VMS Integrations Limited In our tests, Genetec and Nx Witness integrated License Plate Verifier events, but this integration was limited to...
  • ISS SecurOS Auto LPR And Car Make/Model Recognition Tested on Jul 07, 2021
    ...make/model be identified in heavy rain? Are colors accurately detected? How SecurOS Auto compares to Genetec, Axis, and Flock Safety Summary In over a week of testing, ISS SecurOS Auto offered strong...
  • Eagle Eye Is Winding Down 'Partnership' With Hikvision on Jul 01, 2021
    ... Over the past few years, Eagle Eye rivals including Genetec (Genetec Drops Support for Dahua and Hikvision) and Milestone (Milestone Drops Hikvision From...
  • Ranking Manufacturer Favorability 2021 on Jun 30, 2021
    ...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,...
  • Vehicle Make/Model Detection: Who Offers It? on Jun 29, 2021
    ... Who else offers this? Genetec AutoVu offered make detection in our testing, as did Flock, but not model.
  • Hanwha's Mexico Business Examined on Jun 29, 2021
    ...Libre, Pepsi, and Wal-Mart Among End-Users Stable Peso Has Helped Business NDAA Impact in Mexico Genetec Partnership Major Challenge: Branding 7 Other Challenges Missed Out on Fever Camera...
  • PE Firm Invests Into BCD on Jun 29, 2021
    ...they have aggressively grown in-house integration and software services, reporting on-staff experienced Genetec and Milestone programmers as key to this expansion. They look to help integrators that need...
  • Access Control Show 2021 - 39 Videos On-Demand on Jun 24, 2021
    ...Panel Brivo, Product Manager, Mark Chandler Cloudvue, Senior Product Manager, Scott Humphreys Genetec, Access Product Manager, Francois Brouillet RS2, VP Sales, Jeff Bransfield Channel...
  • Upgrade Access Control To Genetec on Jun 23, 2021
    ... Our VMS is Genetec and we are committed to that. We would like to upgrade our access control system from Keri...
  • Mass P2P Video Surveillance Vulnerability Impacts Millions (ThroughTek) on Jun 21, 2021
    P2P has become a major alternative to the insecurity of port forwarding but one of the most...
  • Axis Deep Learning Radar Tested (D2110-VE) on Jun 17, 2021
    ... Genetec RSA Plugin Integration In addition to the standard integration, the D2110-VE is integrated to...
  • PRC Enacts "Anti-Foreign Sanctions" Law, Targeting Families on Jun 11, 2021
    The PRC has enacted an 'anti-foreign sanctions' law that creates countermeasures on those who...
  • SenSen Video Analytics Company Profile on Jun 10, 2021
    ... External Interface Integrations SenSen says they can integrate with "Milestone, Genetec (partial), Hikvision, Avigilon and a few other [VMSs]", casino management tools, parking tools,...
  • Tech Support Phone For Genetec on Jun 02, 2021
    I’m trying to find a phone number for Genetec to purchase a tech support session.. apparently it’s a well kept secret
  • IPVM VSaaS 2021 Show - 28 Videos On-Demand on May 20, 2021
    ...Eagle Eye Networks, VP of Operations & Biz Dev, Hans Kahler Hosted vs Managed VSaaS Panel Genetec, Product Line Manager, Stratocast, Oktay Yildiz Morphean, VP Sales and Marketing, Martyn...
  • Genetec Security Center And HTTP Request Actions? on May 18, 2021
    Can anyone tell me if Genetec has 'send http request' commands as part of their events/actions engine?
  • Syscom Mexican Distributor Profile on May 17, 2021
    ...Syscom sells Digifort, ISS, and Milestone, according to its 2021 catalog: Syscom formerly sold Genetec until around 2017, the year that it notoriously ran a Hikvision/Genetec promotion. ADI...
  • IFSEC 2021 Cancelled on May 17, 2021
    ... And, 2 months before the Pandemic started in 2020, Axis and Genetec both dropped the show. Plus, IFSEC has a local direct competitor, "The Security Event" which is...
  • Directory of 70+ VSaaS / Cloud Video Surveillance Providers on May 17, 2021
    ... Genetec - Open, but limited cameras supported. Cloud or local recording, local recording requires...
  • NtechLab Facial Recognition / Analytics Provider Profile on May 11, 2021
    ... So far we've implemented several projects with Genetec and Axxon Next. NtechLab says most customers use servers and that they are optimized for...
  • Lee Odess Calls Out "Blogs" On Manufacturers Selling Direct on May 10, 2021
    ...Police Body Cams After Hikvision Complaints Avigilon Shifts To 'Channel' (End User) Sales Executives Genetec Reorganizes Sales, Eliminates US RSMs Verkada Speaks On Disrupting Security Sales Channel I was...
  • Visitor Management System Suppliers Guide on May 10, 2021
    ...Access Integrations: The platform lists 15 integrations including AMAG, Avigilon, Brivo, C-Cure, Genea, Genetec, Kisi, LenelS2, Openpath, Honeywell ProWatch, Proxy, and Swiftlane. Background checks: Envoy...
  • 64 Video Surveillance Startups Directory 2021 on May 07, 2021
    ...Report, Arcules Cloud VMS Tested, VSaaS State Of The Market 2021 - Avigilon, Arcules, Eagle Eye, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Openeye, Qumulex, Verkada) Ava (formerly Vaion) - Founded in 2018, Ava is lead by...
  • Video Analytics Manufacturer Performance Guide on May 04, 2021
    ... Smart Motion Detection events are integrated with Milestone XProtect, Genetec Security Center, and Vivotek's own VAST2 VMS, but are not supported by other 3rd-party...
  • IFSEC Show Struggles With Just 32 Exhibitors on May 03, 2021
    ... And, 2 months before the Pandemic started in 2020, Axis and Genetec both dropped the show. Plus, IFSEC has a local direct competitor, "The Security Event" which is...
  • Motorola Solutions Wins Georgia State Security Open Contract on Apr 26, 2021
    Motorola Solutions was awarded an open contract from the state of Georgia to provide security...
  • Quanergy AI LIDAR Tested on Apr 22, 2021
    ... Integrating Quanergy to Genetec and Milestone was also complex and error-prone, adding additional complexity aside from basic...
  • Genetec Reorganizes Sales, Eliminates US RSMs on Apr 22, 2021
    Genetec has reorganized the US sales organization in the Canadian company's largest region, including...
  • Avigilon Struggles in Brazil on Apr 22, 2021
    ... For previous coverage, see: Axis's Brazil Business Examined Genetec's Brazil Business Examined Digifort's Brazil Business Examined ISS's Brazil Business...
  • Kantech EntraPass Tested on Apr 21, 2021
    ...: Brivo, Genetec, Feenics, Verkada). Instead, individual events must be selected first, and then video review...
  • New Genetec Channel Partner Model – Integrators Lost In The Shuffle on Apr 20, 2021
    In late December early January Genetec announced their new Sales Transformation to their channel partners, indicating the shift would...
  • Milestone Favorability Statistics 2021 on Apr 19, 2021
    ...don't think a true cloud platform is needed but something in the way of cloud central management like Genetec with Directory as a service is very important." "Milestone is my go to VMS platform for the...
  • AxxonSoft Russia Business and International Expansion Examined on Apr 15, 2021
    ... Advantage: Lower Cost VMS AxxonSoft offers lower pricing for its VMS than do Genetec and Milestone. One possible factor behind this is that roughly half of AxxonSoft employees on...
  • New Products April 2021 - 47 Videos On-Demand on Apr 15, 2021
    ... Genea: Presents Safe Workplace, a safety feature built on top of Genea’s Access Control platform Genetec: Omnicast Cloud storage, a hybrid cloud video surveillance archiving service that is part of...
  • Mobotix Favorability Statistics 2021 on Apr 14, 2021
    ...first ONVIF conformant models, a new 7th generation line, and working with third-party partners like Genetec and Milestone. But has it impacted integrator opinion? Inside, we examine statistics and...
  • 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 Releases Unified VMS / ACS - Secure Entry 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...