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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  • 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...
  • Industry Recognized VMS Tiers? Genetec Tier 1? Milestone Tier 2? on Jun 02, 2015
    In this forum it appears that both Genetec and Milestone are both highly regarded VMSes However, I've also read that Genetec is...
  • Integration Between Nedap AEOS And Genetec Security Center on May 28, 2015
    We are an integrator working on a big tender where Genetec SC and NEDAP AEOS must be integrated. AEOS works as the master and SC is the slave. In short...
  • Eagle Eye Cloud VMS Tested 2015 on May 28, 2015
    Genetec has added cloud VMS, Exacq is releasing theirs in a few months, DVTel's is planned for the end...
  • School Video Surveillance Guide 2015 on May 26, 2015
    ... Mainstream brands like Milestone, Exacq, Genetec, Avigilon are big, but no pronounced preference for any. Surprisingly, 'school-centric' brands...
  • Genetec Adds Free Cloud Cameras / Storage on May 19, 2015
    ... That is the new offer that Genetec is adding for their many of their most loyal customers. In this note, we examine how this...
  • Winners Losers Spring 2015 on May 18, 2015
    ...(1:50) Axis (4:45) Avigilon (7:30) Arecont (10:18) Hikvision (12:07) Dahua (12:38) Samsung (14:20) Genetec (16:30) Milestone (18:22) Exacq (19:40) Pelco (21:25) Panasonic (22:46) Sony (24:19) Bosch...
  • Testing Dahua HDCVI Encoder With VMSes on May 14, 2015
    ...four channel model, with multiple fixed and PTZ cameras, attempting to integrate with Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec and Milestone VMSes: Did all HDCVI cameras, 720p, 1080p, from multiple manufacturers, work...
  • Hikvision Hires Ex-Genetec Manager on May 07, 2015
    One of Genetec's longest tenured employees has joined Hikvision, as Hikvision gears up its own VMS software...
  • Uniview Starlight Camera Tested on Apr 28, 2015
    ... Problematic VMS integration via ONVIF Profile S, with some VMSes (Genetec, Exacq) working fine, and others connecting but not streaming (Avigilon, Milestone). RTSP...
  • Genetec Ends SMC, Replaces with Cloud Link on Apr 23, 2015
    Genetec is ending the main platform it uses to integrate most access control, the Synergis Master...
  • Product / Tech Roundup ISC West 2015 on Apr 20, 2015
    ...archived video where a tracked subject exits, which brings up the associated adjacent camera, similar to Genetec's Visual Tracking feature, though created without manual configuration. A clip may also be...
  • H.265 Cameras at ISC West 2015 on Apr 17, 2015
    ...265 Genetec press release, though Genetec clarified to us, "Genetec is not announcing H.265 support, we are...
  • ISC West 2015 Show Full Report on Apr 14, 2015
    ...floor walk through (1 hour) and booth videos of 30 manufacturers, including Axis, Avigilon, Hikvision, Genetec, Milestone, Sony and many more. Plus we have images, videos and commentary for a number of key...
  • Testing Axis Zipstream on Apr 13, 2015
    ... No VMS integration issues across all Zipstream settings with Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec and Milestone. Market Impact Zipstream is a legitimate improvement and may have a significant...
  • New Products Spring 2015 on Apr 12, 2015
    ...Launches 'Hardware as a Service' First Surveillance SD Cards Released (SanDisk) Fluidmesh Ponte Wireless Genetec Cloud LPR Examined Genetec Advanced Analytics LPR Hikvision Launching Smart H.264 and...
  • Genetec Cloud LPR Examined on Apr 10, 2015
    ... Now, Genetec is trying a different approach, trying to simplify LPR using the cloud. In this note, we...
  • Genetec's ALPR On Cloud on Apr 08, 2015
    Observed this week that Genetec launched ALPR on cloud. Any additional information on the delivery of it? Is it a delivered as...
  • Testing Messoa 3MP LPC Camera on Apr 02, 2015
    ... No issues connecting and streaming via ONVIF to Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec Security Center, and Milestone XProtect Corporate. Pricing The LPR606 sells for about $1,000...
  • Milestone LPR Tested on Mar 31, 2015
    ...should you expect? What issues caused missed plates and improper recognition? How does it compare to Genetec's AutoVu LPR? Here are our key findings from this test: Overall Recognition...
  • Get Your Free Exacq Licenses on Mar 31, 2015
    ...of this program and how it will impact the competitive positioning of Tyco, Arecont, Avigilon, Axis, Genetec and Milestone. The Program Tyco / Exacq is offering free Exacq licenses with 'Pro' Illustra...
  • Axis Introduces... An IP Horn? on Mar 27, 2015
    ... The platforms include Genetec, Milestone, and Aimetis, but additional modules or plug-ins- may need to be purchased. (For...
  • How to Blow $200,000 On A Booth (IDIS) on Mar 26, 2015
    ...bought one of the 10 biggest booths at ISC West 2015, next to Axis, Bosch, Dahua and twice the size of Genetec, as shown in the floor map below: IDIS has a 2800sqft booth (35' x 80'). By contrast, a...
  • Axis vs Hikvision vs Sony Encoder Test on Mar 18, 2015
    ... Avigilon Control Center and Genetec Security Center required four VMS licenses for all encoders, while Exacq and Milestone required...
  • Should I Use Multicast Or Unicast For A Large Genetec System? on Mar 12, 2015
    ... The platform of choice is Genetec. Now the multicast query -- I am told it is best to setup my cameras to multicast oppose to...
  • TCP vs UDP for Video Surveillance on Mar 11, 2015
    ...significantly in what configuration or control they support for TCP or UDP (details on Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec and Milestone inside). Impact On Video Quality In the examples below, we show the difference...
  • Would You Choose Exacq With Arecont, Genetec With Axis Or Video Insight... on Mar 04, 2015
    ... It's not a matter of the cost, is it worth paying the costs for Exacq or Genetec over Video Insight? Thanks
  • Super Low Cost Chinese Camera Shootout on Feb 25, 2015
    ... Only Genetec Security Center was able to connect and stream properly at all, and only using the Cantonk...
  • Genetec AutoVu LPR Camera Tested 2015 on Feb 23, 2015
    ...Plate Camera Tested License Plate Recognition (LPR) Axis App Tested Now, we are adding a new test on Genetec's AutoVu, consisting of their Sharp XGA camera integrated with Security Center. AutoVu claims...
  • Worst Access Products 2015 on Feb 18, 2015
    ... Isn't that why they left Software House?" "Genetec SC. The issues from this product on a programming standpoint makes it very difficult to...
  • Axis and Milestone To Remain Independent, Canon Declares on Feb 17, 2015
    ... For instance, why should a sales person at Sony or Genetec bring in Milestone or Axis respectively at this point? And if they have any sway in the deal,...
  • What Independent VMS Will Be Bought Next? on Feb 11, 2015
    ...would make a good fit: Aimetis (Canada) AxxonSoft (Russia) Digifort (Brazil) ipConfigure (USA) Genetec (Canada) Lensec (USA) Network Optix (USA) NUUO (Taiwan) OnSSI (USA) Salient (USA) ...
  • Canon Acquires Axis Communications on Feb 10, 2015
    ... And poor Genetec, now the last major independent surveillance manufacturer. One has to think they are the #1...
  • Genetec's Position on Axis / Canon Deal on Feb 10, 2015
    With one independent IP video company being devoured by conglomerates after another, Genetec is now the last large independent left. We asked Genetec about their reaction to Canon's deal...
  • Pelco's New VMS - VideoXpert on Feb 02, 2015
    ...Milestone Corporate is a separate and newer codebase than the original Milestone Enterprise software, Genetec, which started with Omnicast VMS now has Security Center, ipConfigure recently released Orchid,...
  • Favorite Enterprise Access Control For Genetec Security Center VMS? on Jan 21, 2015
    ... The scenario is an existing 200 door installation with proprietary non-Genetec integrating ACS. Thanks!
  • Bosch 4K Tested on Jan 21, 2015
    ... 12 MP stream worked without issue in Genetec Security Center. No issue maintaining 30 FPS 4K stream. 12 MP stream dropped frames above 5...
  • Largest New Video Surveillance Projects 2015 on Jan 19, 2015
    ... They are using Genetec Security Center as VMS and Microsoft D.A.S. (or "Detecta", the Brazilian name) as...
  • Axis VMD3.0 Analytics Vs Avigilon Tested on Jan 12, 2015
    ... VMS Integration Axis VMD 3 is integrated only with Axis Camera Station and Genetec Security Center according to Axis. [[Update: Exacq now supports VMD 2.1/3 as an analytic in...
  • Genetec AutoVu Advanced Vehicle / LPR Analytics 2015 on Jan 12, 2015
    Genetec has enhanced their AutoVu LPR platform with a new suite of "Advanced Vehicle Analytics",...
  • Surveillance End User Spending Outlook 2015 on Dec 30, 2014
    ... We are converting from legacy analog CCTV to Genetec Omnicast. We are also going to roll out Gentec Synergis access control displacing an aging Lenel...
  • VMS Labor Standards on Dec 11, 2014
    ... "5 hours based on Genetec." "2 for Genetec. There's a lot of up front configuration to make everything fall in line...
  • Major Moves - Security Manufacturers 2014 / 2015 on Dec 08, 2014
    ... Genetec No major moves for Genetec. Hikvision Hikvision has been the biggest aggressor of the year,...
  • Access Control Lines Gaining and Losing Ground on Dec 04, 2014
    ..." "The Axis A1001 is a nice fit for Genetec or other systems if needed." "Imron - largely hardware agnostic - works with approximately 75%...
  • What Do You Think Of Genetec's SV-32 Appliance? on Dec 03, 2014
    With it using a I7 machine, isn't that quite high for 32 channels?
  • Manufacturer Sales Pitches Revealed on Dec 02, 2014
    ...Manufacturers Covered We 'secret shopped' 12 manufacturers including: Avigilon Axis Bosch Canon Exacq Genetec Milestone Mobotix Vivotek Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony Note: Acti, Arecont and...
  • Avigilon Vs Genetec on Nov 25, 2014
    UPDATE: Genetec: We Do NOT Support Avigilon A member asked: "At least 5 major customers looking to do major...
  • Genetec Hybrid Cloud Examined on Nov 19, 2014
    Mass market VSaaS is a tough play, as shown in Genetec's Canadian Chinese buffet win. Now, Genetec's newest cloud release, a Hybrid Cloud Archiving...
  • Which Security/Surveillance Manufacturers Are Dealer Only? on Oct 23, 2014
    ... Here is the list in progress: Dealer Video Lines: Avigilon Genetec Geutebruck IndigoVision March Networks NICE Verint DVTel 3xLogic Dealer Access Control Lines: ...
  • Winners Losers Fall 2014 on Oct 13, 2014
    ...losing among a number of notable manufacturers, including: Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua Exacq FLIR Genetec Hikvision Milestone Pelco Pivot3 Samsung Sony Tyco Vicon / IQinVision Also, we review...
  • ASIS 2014 - 17 Manufacturer Tech Review on Sep 30, 2014
    ...including: Thermal Radar, HID 'Twist and Go', Axis NVRs, Milestone DVRs, Axis Multi-Imager Panoramic, Genetec's 'Unified' Appliance, NICE Suspect Search, Axis Card Reader, Video Insight Free Access...
  • Genetec's New 'Unified' Appliance on Sep 24, 2014
    Genetec has announced a 'unified security appliance', touting the ability to deploy video and...
  • Video Insight Gives Away Access Control Free on Sep 24, 2014
    Genetec has offered unified access and video for years and Milestone added its own integrated access...
  • Fall 2014 New Products Directory on Sep 23, 2014
    ...Camera Improvements NICE's Suspect Search Vanderbilt Lite Blue Access Control Milestone Launches DVRs Genetec Adds IP Telephony (Sipelia) ExacqVision version 6.4 Exacq E-Series Encoders Honeywell ASIS...
  • Genetec Adds IP Telephony (Sipelia) on Sep 19, 2014
    Why would one of the biggest VMSes get into Voice over IP? That is the big question as Genetec has announced Sipelia, a "communications management" module for their Security Center platform,...
  • Testing Avigilon ACC 5 VMS on Sep 10, 2014
    ...Contrast to other recent IPVM tests of integrator favorite VMSes, including: ExacqVision VMS Tested  Genetec Security Center Tested Milestone XProtect Enterpris Tested Avigilon has three VMS versions:...
  • Genetec Trumps Milestone for ONVIF Edge Support on Sep 10, 2014
    ... Now, Genetec has responded highlighting their own more complete support. In this note, we contrast how both...
  • Access Control Server Guide on Sep 09, 2014
    ...possible Often, these types of software are bundled in non-enterprise versions running on appliances: Genetec's SV16 Milestone Husky SoftwareHouse C*CURE 9000 Site Server While 'software-only' versions...
  • License Plate Recognition (LPR) Axis App Tested on Sep 08, 2014
    ... Genetec AutoVu: The MSRP of Genetec's SharpX camera plus processing unit totals ~$7,000, plus another...
  • Milestone Releases 'ONVIF Edge Storage' on Sep 05, 2014
    ... Milestone previously only had 2; Exacq lists 4; Genetec, probably has the most, and even for them, it is about a dozen, far less than the hundred plus...
  • Milestone XProtect 2014 Tested on Sep 03, 2014
    ... We cover this in detail in our Genetec and Milestone Access Test. The video below covers the basics of live monitoring: Camera...
  • Avigilon Employee Reviews on Aug 29, 2014
    [Updated March 2015 and January 2015, December 2015, May 2016] Avigilon employees say the best...
  • Milestone Vs Genetec on Aug 17, 2014
    Gentlemen: Do you have any technical comparison between Milestone and Genetec?
  • VMS Webinar Series on Aug 07, 2014
    Over the next month, each Monday at 11am EDT / 15:00 GMT, IPVM will be hosting a webinar on a...
  • Best Manufacturer Support 2014 on Jul 28, 2014
    ... The companies that stood out included Arecont Vision, Avigilon, Axis, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Lenel, Milestone, Pelco, Sony, S2 and Verint. But which ones were the worst and...
  • Testing Genetec Security Center 2014 on Jul 23, 2014
    ... [UPDATE 2019: New Genetec Security Center 5.8 Tested] We start with Genetec's Security Center. Here's a 50 second video...
  • What If Axis Acquired Genetec? on Jul 16, 2014
    ...two best known and largest of these independents left are, on the camera side, Axis, and the VMS side, Genetec. What if these two combined? In this note, we break down the fit, benefits, risks and...
  • Favorite Access Control Software 2014 on Jul 16, 2014
    ...it the elder incumbents like Honeywell, Lenel and Software House? Or can newer providers like Brivo, Genetec or S2 make a dent? Just like we did with favorite IP cameras and favorite VMS software, in this...
  • True Open Platform VMS Alternatives To Milestone on Jun 25, 2014
    Now that Milestone is the open platform child of a camera company, many are looking for...
  • Genetec Taunts Milestone on Jun 16, 2014
    ... June - Come see a truly independent VMS platform provider at stand #F1210 — Genetec (@genetec) June 16, 2014 With Canon acquiring Miletone, Genetec now has a very significant...
  • Milestone Acquired by Canon on Jun 13, 2014
    ...VMS Live Video Shootout Surveillance Search Shootout VMS Remote Monitoring Tested ONVIF Mega Test Genetec and Milestone Access Tested Winners and Losers More: Winner and Losers of the Milestone Deal
  • The $100 Fingerprint Reader Tested on Jun 11, 2014
    Want to add biometrics but avoid spending nearly $1,000 per door for it? When it comes to...
  • Hikvision IVMS 5200 - A Competitor To Genetec And Milestone? on May 28, 2014
    Has anybody tested this product and have any feedback for me?
  • Milestone Access Control 2014 Released on May 28, 2014
    ...  Competition Compared to examples from Lenel, S2, and Genetec, Xprotect Access 2014 lacks the basics of cardholder and door management. Those other options...
  • Industry News Roundup May 2014 on May 23, 2014
    ... Milestone has improved their access control software / integration [link no longer available] Genetec has a case study, using an infographic - it's certainly different and clearly shows low level...
  • Do You Want To Lead Genetec Cloud Sales Effort? on May 06, 2014
    ... Genetec is looking for a Business Development Manager for Cloud Services. On the downside, it's...
  • Genetec and Milestone Access Tested 2014 on Apr 23, 2014
    ... One of the first to do this was Genetec, who now has a long history in both video and access. Indeed, they market their Security Center...
  • Worst and Best - ISC West 2014 on Apr 07, 2014
    ...Inside, we have 20 manufacturer booth videos: ACTi Arecont Avigilon Axis Bosch Dahua FLIR Genetec Hikvision Milestone Mobotix OnSSI ONVIF Panasonic Pelco Samsung Sony Vivotek Plus,...
  • Product / Tech Roundup ISC West 2014 on Apr 04, 2014
    ...marketing or gimmicks and is a recap of information gathered from booth visits to: Arecont Bosch Genetec Hikvision OnSSI ONVIF Panasonic Schneider Electric This information will eventually find...
  • New VMS 'Orchid' Released on Apr 03, 2014
    ... Similarly, Genetec had Omnicast first and now Security Center. Though developing a new VMS certainly takes a...
  • 52 New Products Directory ISC West 2014 on Mar 30, 2014
    ...Optimized Router Brickcom Focus Easy With Sound Feedback FLIR $499 Mini Bullet thermal cameras Genetec Drops VSaaS Pricing Hikvision 'Super' NVR [link no longer available] Theia 16MP Fisheye...
  • Solution That Manages Both Milestone And Genetec? on Mar 27, 2014
    ...know if people have already used the hypervisor CCTV solution (eg a solution that manages milestone and Genetec) example of a hypervisor (prysm French solution)
  • Announcing News Monitoring Service on Mar 11, 2014
    ... Choose from 110+ companies including big names (like Axis, Sony, Panasonic, Genetec, Milestone, etc.), niche companies and organizations (e.g., ASIS, ONVIF, SIA). See all 110+...