FEATURE: PHYSICAL SECURITY, POWERED BY GENETEC
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system, but also being able to see data from
all related sensors in a single click, from
anywhere in the system. time configuring the system and only have
one manufacturer to contact – Genetec – with
any questions or issues.
A unified solution is developed from square
one to not only work together but to
purposefully intertwine functionality to offer
a powerful user experience that includes
built-in reporting and alarm management
functionalities. With unification, it’s Cybersecurity can be a problem when relying
on a variety of vendors and platforms in an
integrated system. But in a unified solution
like Security Centre, cybersecurity is applied
– and updated – across all physical security
components. Upgrades, which can wreak
A UNIFIED PHYSICAL SECURITY
PLATFORM IS A COMPREHENSIVE
SOFTWARE SOLUTION THAT MANAGES
THE DIFFERENT COMPONENTS OF A
SECURITY ENVIRONMENT.
Unification is about much more
than just security
possible to configure and manage video
cameras, access-controlled doors, print
badges, monitor intrusion panels and have
everything at the security person’s disposal
to ensure a high level of functionality from
within a single software platform.
For example, Security Centre, manufactured by
Genetec Inc, offers the only unified platform
built from the ground up and coded together
for seamless interaction and workflow right
out of the box. With a unified solution like
Security Centre, employees only have to get to
know and use one system. Administrators save
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havoc and make disparate integrated systems
incompatible, also apply to the entire solution
resulting in a seamless upgrade experience for
administrators and end-users.
It’s also important to note that a unified
system is by nature highly flexible and can
be expanded to meet customers’ changing
needs. It is not an all or nothing solution as
the platform allows them to start with just
the VMS functions for instance and enables
them to add access control, ALPR, analytics
and third-party applications etc. as their
business requirements evolve.
Advances in analytics and add-ons can also
be more quickly and easily incorporated
into unified security platforms yielding
strategic and actionable business
intelligence that can be used to improve
operations and increase ROI.
For example, a unified solution in an
airport can feed comprehensive security
data into associated analytics software
that can present a better understanding
of terminal usage and density, as well
as traveller and visitor flow, allowing
management to take action and eliminate
unnecessary waiting times.
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