New Genetec Security Centre available

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Genetec has announced the new release of an updated security suite known as the Genetec Security Centre.

The new security centre incorporates aspects of both the Synergis IP access control system and the Genetec Omnicast video surveillance system.

Senior Product Manager Jimmy Palatsoukas of Genetec said that the new Genetec Security Centre is an evolutionary product in the company’s range of security applications.

He also stated that with the new security suite users will be able to access all of their security needs from one platform, which will simplify the user interface while still providing plenty of features to meet their needs.

Features of the new suite include system partitioning, the Microsoft Active Directory integration for all users and cardholders to be synchronised and virtual system access that is provided both through the access control system and remotely.

The company also touts its new flexibility and the fact that it can be installed as a unified solution and a standalone access control system.

The entire security centre is based around a user interface called the Security Desk interface that allows multiple security systems to be monitored from one place at the same time.

The Synergis component of the security centre has recently been installed in Alberta, Canada at the West Edmonton Mall to protect the 70 entrances that are located around the mall, which is the largest mall in North America.

The VP of information technology at the Mall, Joseph Schuldhaus, said that the system allows the company to reduce the amount of administrative tasks that they need to complete on a daily basis.