Genetec brings “powerful new capabilities” to Security Center SaaS

Security Center SaaS combines video surveillance, access control, forensic search, intrusion monitoring, automation and other advanced capabilities in a single solution. Designed to run fully in the cloud or in a hybrid deployment that can include on-premises systems, it gives organisations the freedom to choose how they manage and scale their security infrastructure.

Specifically, the latest updates expand support for direct-to-cloud cameras, improve edge recording capabilities and introduce new third party analytics integrations, duly reinforcing the platform’s pace of innovation and commitment to customer choice.

Unlike proprietary SaaS solutions, Security Center SaaS enables security professionals and channel partners to choose the hardware that best fits their needs without being locked into a single vendor. Its open architecture supports a broad range of devices from Axis, Bosch and i-PRO, including direct-to-cloud, PTZ and fisheye cameras (now with automatic de-warping).

Organisations can connect their current ‘non-cloud ready’ access control devices, cameras and intrusion panels using Genetec appliances, in turn avoiding the costs of replacing existing hardware.

This flexibility further extends to deployment models. Security Center SaaS gives organisations full control over their cloud migration, supporting cloud-native, on-premises infrastructure or a combination of both.

Video can be stored at the edge or in the cloud, depending on bandwidth, policy or operational needs, with centralised management through web and mobile apps. New edge recording via SD cards enables local storage on the camera, while recording profiles make it easy to define how and where video is captured across multiple devices.

Support for WebRTC 

With built-in support for WebRTC, the platform also enables peer-to-peer video streaming directly from cameras to a web interface. This reduces video call-up time and bandwidth usage, making it ideal for live monitoring, spot checks and large-scale deployments without anyg additional configuration.

Security Center SaaS simplifies the management of multi-site environments across sectors such as retail, education, corporate campuses, banking, healthcare and city infrastructure. Operators can manage systems from a central Security Operations Center or remotely via web and mobile apps. Real-time alerts enable teams to respond quickly and consistently, while the open architecture makes it easy to integrate partner technology that further enhances these capabilities.

“Genetec is redefining what SaaS means for physical security,” said Christian Morin, vice-president of product engineering at Genetec. “It’s not just moving to the cloud. It’s about giving customers and integrators the flexibility to build, scale and evolve their systems. Security Center SaaS stands apart by unifying physical security functions on a single platform, continuously adding new cloud-native capabilities, while also supporting the hardware and deployment models upon which organisations rely.”

*Further information is available online at www.genetec.com