13 Jan 2016

At INTERSEC Expo (Stand S1–J38, Dubai World Trade Center, January 17th-19th 2016), Genetec™, a manufacturer of unified IP security solutions will present the latest version of Security Center (version 5.4), its flagship open-platform IP security system that seamlessly combines video management systems (VMS), access control and automated number plate readers (ANPR) into a unified user interface. Visitors to the Genetec booth will also be able to meet the growing sales, service and marketing team for expert guidance and advice when evaluating the company's full product portfolio of security solutions, supported hardware and software partners from the company’s vast ecosystem of solutions partners.

Video management solution: Security Center 5.4

For the first time in the Middle East region, Genetec will demonstrate the new features in the recently available Security Center 5.4. With a focus on the ‘Security-of-Security’, this latest version of Security Center introduces new video encryption and authentication enhancements, reduced bandwidth consumption through H.265 support and a redesigned interactive map-based command and control module.

The new security threat countermeasures in Security Center 5.4 include authentication and encryption methods to ensure that only authorised personnel can access the security system. To mitigate the risk of cyber-threats, such as man-in-the-middle attacks, organisations will be able to implement digital certificates to guarantee trust within the system and implement new levels of encrypted communications between all Security Center components. By establishing a secure and trusted connection, Security Center is able to authenticate communications within the system, validating and ensuring that data and video are not exchanged with outside sources. This latest release also allows organisations to leverage specialised third-party claims services, including Active Directory Federation Services, to authenticate and manage Security Center user credentials.

Access control: Synergis Cloud Link

With a focus on the ‘Security-of-
Security’, this latest version of
Security Center introduces new
video encryption and authentication
enhancements

INTERSEC visitors will be able to get a demonstration of Synergis Cloud Link, an intelligent Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) enabled appliance, engineered to provide greater flexibility within a Synergis access control system, offering a higher level of security for personnel and assets. Synergis Cloud Link was designed to address longstanding customer demand for non-proprietary access control solutions, with native support of door modules or locks from HID Global, Mercury Security, ASSA ABLOY, Salto, and AXIS Communications.

Genetec SV-Line and BCDVideo network security appliances

Genetec will also showcase its SV network security appliances and partner BCDVideo integrated server and storage hardware, offering a range of turnkey solutions with Security Center pre-installed so customers can rapidly deploy or extend their video surveillance and access control systems. The Genetec™ SV appliances and BCDVideo partner solutions offer both small and large installations a federated approach for centralised security and access control management and administration.

Genetec™ AutoVu - automatic number plate recognition

Genetec™ AutoVu automates number plate reading and identification, making it easier for law enforcement, municipal, and commercial organisations to locate vehicles of interest and enforce parking restrictions. AutoVu is designed for both fixed and mobile installations in a variety of applications.

Genetec™ introduces new Regional Sales Managers and support staff in the growing Middle East region

With flagship customers like the Dubai International Airport and many citywide, retail and government installations throughout the Middle East, Genetec™ has recently expanded its sales and marketing organisation with new sales team appointments to meet the aggressive growth in the region.

“As Genetec continues to grow its presence in the Middle East, offering world-class unified IP security solutions across this diverse region—we are delighted to welcome new sales support and marketing employees in our Dubai office, and new regional sales managers dedicated to serve Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Oman,” said Firas Jadalla, Genetec™ Regional Director, Middle East. “Our ever-growing team will be at INTERSEC this year to meet and engage with end-users, security integrators and consultants,” added Jadalla.

Genetec™ partners at INTERSEC

Genetec™ will feature many of its hardware and software ecosystem partners at the INTERSEC stand, including:

  • Camera partners: Axis Communications, Bosch, Sony, Samsung, Arecont, Vivotek, Oncam, FLIR, Videotec;
  • Access Control partners: ASSA ABLOY, HID, Mercury;
  • Infrastructure partner: BCDVideo;
  • Analytics Systems Partner: Kiwi Security;
  • Body-worn cameras partner: Bcam, Zepcam and GoPro;
  • Intercom partners: Commend and Vingtor /Zenitel.