FEATURE: GENETEC ability to act before small irregularities escalate into costly losses. And because the platform consolidates thousands of cameras, doors, intrusion sensors, radar devices and intercoms into a unified view, security teams can investigate faster, enforce policies consistently and uncover operational insights that improve standard operating procedures and reduce costs. In regulated environments, this means teams spend less time searching for information and more time addressing what matters: protecting people, assets and continuity.
Beyond security, how are the intelligent automation and analytics of Genetec used in African airports to optimise passenger flow and operational efficiency?
Airports represent one of our most significant vertical markets. environments such as pharmacies, labs and patient wards. The result is a seamless and safer environment, reduced administrative burden and a more human experience; where doctors and nurses spend less time managing access and more time focusing on care.
THE OVERARCHING GOAL IS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, SELF-MANAGED SECURITY
ECOSYSTEM WITHIN THE REGION; ONE THAT IS
ROBUSTLY EMPOWERED BY LOCAL PARTNERS.
Consider the security department, for example: they can leverage intelligent analytics to manage the flow of people and detect congestion. This allows them to dynamically optimise staff deployment in direct response to bottlenecks. Furthermore, our analytics can detect crowd formation in specific areas, which is vital since the risk profile can shift rapidly within an airport environment. This capability significantly improves safety while simultaneously enhancing the overall passenger experience within the terminals.
Feedback from airports deploying our Security Centre platform is compelling: they are reporting faster passenger throughput, reduced queue times and marked improvements in overall customer satisfaction and experience.
How does the unified identity management and advanced biometric integrations of Genetec enhance both security and visitor / staff experience in African financial or hospital environments?
In African hospitals and financial institutions, for instance, Genetec’ s unified identity management approach centralises authentication, access rights and user movement, elevating security while improving everyday experience. With biometric integrations, staff, contractors and approved visitors move smoothly through secure areas without delays, badges confusion, or manual checks.
In healthcare, this shift goes beyond unlocking doors. Hospitals are using access control to streamline workflows, automate compliance and protect sensitive
Which emerging technology will have the largest transformative impact on the African security market in the next five years and how is Genetec preparing?
Edge AI and analytics
A major driver will be Edge AI and Edge analytics. This involves the intelligent devices connected to our platform, where the processing is done locally to convert raw data into actionable information. By effectively decentralising the heavy compute power away from large, central servers and distributing it to these Edge devices, we achieve superior efficiency.
IoT security frameworks
The Internet of Things( IoT) will play an increasingly pivotal role. We are developing a robust IoT security framework that incorporates a multi-engine approach, including gesture recognition, which will add substantial operational benefits. Ultimately, this means a security platform you invest in delivers comprehensive safety, security and operational benefits across your organisation.
Cloud native platforms
Finally, cloud native platforms are set to be a huge driver. As Africa’ s digital infrastructure improves, we anticipate a significant migration from traditional on-premise systems to the cloud – perhaps a hybrid model initially, but eventually leading to fully cloudhosted solutions. These shifts represent the next major revolution in African cybersecurity. p
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