Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has recently announced Security Center SaaS. Built with cybersecurity and privacy at its core, the new offering is a massively scalable, open, and unified software as a service solution (SaaS). Combining access control, video management, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation, and many other advanced security capabilities, Security Center SaaS ushers in a new chapter in the technology evolution of the physical security industry.
“The physical security industry in Australia and New Zealand and globally has not been able to get cloud or software as a service quite right, especially for enterprise customers,” said Christian Morin, Vice President of Product Engineering and CSO, Genetec Inc. “With Security Center SaaS, organisations are no longer beholden to proprietary or feature-poor as a service solutions that needlessly force a choice of either all on-prem or all cloud. The enterprise capabilities and open architecture of Security Center SaaS are designed to enable systems to handle complex workloads where they make the most sense to be deployed. This flexibility addresses a longstanding need of end users and fills an important gap in the market,” he said.
A hybrid SaaS solution built for channel partners
As deployments become increasingly sophisticated, end users rely on trusted security professionals to guide them through their transition to cloud and hybrid environments. To bring this new SaaS solution to the market, Genetec has transformed its entire approach to procurement, deployment, and maintenance without compromising the enterprise-grade capabilities for which its solutions are known.
George Moawad, Country Manager ANZ, Genetec Inc explains, “Current approaches to SaaS have undercut the role of channel partners, whom we see as central to customer and project success. Security Center SaaS represents an important opportunity for our systems integrators. It means better margins and long-term customer satisfaction, with no additional investment in time or resources on the part of partners.
With an automated quoting and ordering process, systems can be fully operational within minutes from when the order is placed. The brand-new Genetec Portal makes it easy to quote, order, deploy, and manage large deployments so that channel partners can continue growing their business and deliver the technology and ownership options that their end users demand.
Enterprise-grade experience in the cloud
With the ability to centralise the monitoring and management of multiple sites, Security Center SaaS is ideally suited to meet the needs of customers in Australia and New Zealand across a wide range of verticals, including retail, education, corporate campuses, banking, healthcare, and governments. It can serve low-density deployments with a handful of direct-to-cloud devices and scale up to thousands of sites and devices with hybrid storage and processing. Operators can manage operations from a SOC (Security Operation Center) or on the go through robust web and mobile applications.
A seamless evolution to the cloud
Security Center SaaS is a deployment-agnostic platform that supports a range of configurations. Based on a hybrid-SaaS architecture, the new solution allows organisations to move components and sites to the cloud based on their needs and requirements using a combination of cloud-native services and cloud-managed appliances, with storage and processing at the edge. Because of its open architecture, Security Center SaaS gives organisations the freedom to choose the devices, cameras, and door controllers that work best for their business.
Security Center SaaS can also connect seamlessly with existing on-premises security devices and infrastructure. Access control devices and cameras that are not cloud-ready can easily be connected to Security Center SaaS using Genetec edge appliances.
Availability
Available In Australia and New Zealand as well as globally in April 2024 from certified Genetec partners, Security Center SaaS is offered in tiered subscription plans based on the number of device connections needed.
It will be showcased for the first time at ISC West at booth #13062. For more information, please visit: https://www.genetec.com/a/security-center-saas-launch.
Sydney Experience Centre
In addition to the recent launch of Security Centre SAAS, Gentec yesterday officially opened their new office and state-of-the-art Experience Centre, located in Sydney, Australia.
Named SYXC, the new Experience Centre is located within Sydney’s Tech Central precinct at 477 Pitt Street and features innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industry-leading technology partners. The new facility will serve as a hub for Genetec partners and customers located in the ANZ region. SYXC is the latest addition to the company’s existing Experience Centres in Montreal, Paris, London, Mexico City, Washington D.C., Dubai, and Singapore.
The Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong, New South Wales Minister for Industry and Trade will join Pierre Racz, President, Genetec Inc., Michel Chalouhi, Genetec Vice President of Global Sales, Andrew Elvish, Genetec Vice President of Marketing, Daniel Lee, Genetec Managing Director of APAC, and George Moawad, Genetec Country Manager of Australia and New Zealand, along with Invest Quebec and other dignitaries for the unveiling. Genetec partners at the launch will include Convergint Technologies, Fortis, and ACG Integration.
Mr. Chanthivong congratulated Genetec on the opening of its new Experience Centre and for choosing Tech Central as the base for its Oceania headquarters.
“This is another vote of confidence in NSW as the premier destination in Australia for global businesses to invest and grow. Tech Central is Australia’s largest technology and innovation hub, and we welcome Genetec to its growing community of members.” Mr. Chanthivong said.
“Fostering innovation growth through international collaboration, partnerships, and cutting-edge technology is critical to future proofing the state. We welcome the Genetec commitment to creating jobs and investing in NSW and look forward to working with them to lock in future growth.”
“Genetec is investing significantly and playing a lead role in supporting Australian and New Zealand private sector organisations and government agencies to strengthen and bolster their physical security operations,” says Daniel Lee, Managing Director, APAC, Genetec Inc. “With the opening of the Sydney Experience Centre, Genetec is continuing to expand its global footprint to give channel partners, technology partners, and end users an opportunity to experience first-hand the innovative technology and solutions that Genetec has to offer.”
The state-of-the-art Experience Centre will operate as a fully functioning Security Operations Centre and include an Internet of Things (IoT) wall, providing an immersive experience for customers in any industry to see how Genetec solutions can directly enhance their security and operations. Other features include a training centre and a modern workspace to accommodate the fast-growing Genetec ANZ team.
“Genetec will showcase video management, access control, license plate recognition, security and communications management, and secure cloud services to protect people and places. We encourage organisations interested in viewing the innovative physical security technology and solutions in action to contact us for a personalised tour,” explains George Moawad, Country Manager, ANZ, Genetec Inc.
About Genetec
Genetec Inc. is a global technology company that has been transforming the physical security industry for over 25 years. Today, the company develops solutions designed to improve security, intelligence, and operations for enterprises, governments, and the communities in which we live. Its flagship product, Security Center, is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), communications, and analytics. Founded in 1997, and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Genetec serves its customers via an extensive network of certified channel partners and consultants in over 159 countries.
For more information about Genetec, visit: http://www.genetec.com
