Genetec
Genetec, a Montreal company founded in 1997, makes Security Center, software that unifies video surveillance, access control and other security systems in one platform.
With 1,001 to 5,000 staff, it also sells Mission Control for handling security events and AutoVu automatic number-plate recognition for landside and perimeter roads. Its video platform also supplies footage to other suppliers' analytics, such as Assaia's turnaround tracking. The register holds no named, dated airport deployment and has not verified its performance claims.
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Products & Solutions
3 productsSecurity Center
Security Center is Genetec's on-premises, open, unified physical security platform that blends video surveillance (Omnicast), access control (Synergis), automatic license plate recognition (AutoVu), communications (Sipelia), and intrusion management into a single interface.
Eliminates siloed security systems at airports by providing a single unified platform for video, access control, ALPR, intrusion, and operational data - enabling faster incident response, streamlined airport operations, and regulatory compliance.
- Unified platform combining video surveillance, access control, ALPR, intrusion, and communications
- Airport Operations Module (AOM) - integrates with Airport Operational Database (AODB) and Flight Information Display System (FIDS)
- Flight Business Logic - automates gate management and security operations based on real-time aircraft movement
- Boarding Route Management - segregates embarking and disembarking passengers, enforces border control at shared gates
8 more features
- Restricted Area Security Surveillance (RSA) - detects intruders and drones using radar, LiDAR, fence intrusion detection, and video analytics; validates against ADS-B aircraft position data
- Passenger Analytics - measures and visualizes passenger counting, queue times, and occupancy
- Airport Badging Solution - automates employee background checks, TSA and FAA regulatory compliance, integrates with AAAE clearinghouses
- Open architecture with 900+ compatible integrations
- Federation architecture for multi-site and multi-organization data sharing
- Rules and correlation engine to reduce nuisance alarms
- Role-based access and customized dashboards for different stakeholder groups
- On-premises, cloud (SaaS), or hybrid deployment options
Technical specifications (7)
- Supports edge-based and server-based video analytics
- H.264 and other major video compression formats
- SDK available for custom integrations
- Connects to AODB, FIDS, ADS-B data feeds
- Supports radar, LiDAR, and fence intrusion detection hardware
- Automatic failover and redundancy built in
- Scales from small regional airports to large international hubs
- TSA compliance support (Airport Badging Solution)
- FAA regulatory compliance support (Airport Badging Solution)
- AAAE clearinghouse integration for employee background checks
AutoVu
AutoVu is Genetec's automatic license plate recognition (ALPR/ANPR) system. Available as fixed (AutoVu SharpV) and mobile (AutoVu SharpZ3) hardware devices, it reads vehicle license plates in real time and cross-references them against watchlists.
Automates vehicle identification and monitoring at airport landside and perimeter areas, replacing manual checks and enabling real-time alerts for unauthorized or wanted vehicles without requiring operator attention.
- Real-time license plate reads in all conditions (day, night, rain, high-speed)
- Fixed and mobile ALPR device options (SharpV fixed, SharpZ3 mobile)
- Machine learning engine for high accuracy and advanced vehicle analytics
- Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) - creates virtual geolocated barriers and alerts for route deviations or speed violations
6 more features
- Estimates vehicle travel speed, classifies vehicle types, detects color
- Identifies third-sensor embossed lettering and digital plates (SharpZ3)
- Onboard analytics and processing to minimize bandwidth requirements (SharpV)
- Fully unified with Security Center for combined ALPR, video, and access control investigations
- AutoVu ALPR Analysis Reports plugin - cohort analysis and time/speed analysis for forensic investigations
- AutoVu Cloudrunner - vehicle-centric investigation system
Technical specifications (5)
- SharpV: fixed ALPR device with onboard analytics, streams video within Security Center
- SharpZ3: mobile ALPR device with third optical sensor for embossed/digital plates, machine-learning engine
- Reads plates at speeds up to 140 mph (225 km/h)
- Operates day and night, rain or shine
- Integration via Genetec Security Center unified platform
Genetec Mission Control
Genetec Mission Control is a collaborative decision management and incident management system that connects to Genetec Security Center.
Airports generate high volumes of security events and alarms that overwhelm operators. Mission Control triages incidents by correlating data across sensors, filters background noise, automates routine tasks, and guides operators through structured response procedures - reducing response times and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Pattern-based event correlation to detect complex incidents from multiple sensor inputs
- Automated triage distinguishing real threats (e.g., attempted break-ins into secure areas) from nuisance events (e.g., accidentally forced doors)
- Interactive SOPs guiding operators through response steps for each incident type
- Automated dispatch of routine maintenance tasks without distracting operators
6 more features
- Role-based incident assignment and collaborative response coordination within and outside the organization
- Compliance auditing - records operator actions and verifies adherence to procedures
- Drag-and-drop interface to create triggers and SOPs without developers
- Integration with public address systems, drone systems, and building management via 900+ integrations
- Escalation of unaddressed situations
- Performance analytics for post-incident review and continuous improvement
Technical specifications (3)
- Connects to Security Center unified platform for sensor data access
- Supports over 900 integrations including building management, PA systems, automated drone systems
- No-code SOP builder using drag-and-drop interface
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