The Canadian manufacturer of IP security products, Genetec, announced the latest version of Security Center (5.3 SR1). It now supports the import and archiving of video content recorded from a variety of body wearable cameras, including B-CAM, GoPro, Vievue and Zepcam. A user can centralise archives and evidence within a single video management platform, the developers say.
By integrating body worn cameras as part of their security strategy, users can gain greater awareness and of events in the field, while using their existing IT infrastructure and Security Center to manage archives, retention policies, and access privileges. A user can import recorded video and audio in standard formats, including MP4 and MOV which are used by many body wearable cameras, and index them within Security Center, allowing operators to review and manage video footage taken outside of a traditional “connected” surveillance system.
Security Center also enables police officers or security staff to stream live video over a cellular or wireless network, from ZEPCAM devices, or from their smartphone using Security Center Mobile to provide a real-time view of events in the field.
By using Security Center as a common platform to manage all fixed, mobile and wearable devices, a user can lower their investment in IT infrastructure and reduce the maintenance of disparate software systems. Investigation and case fillings are also simplified, with the ability for operators to access all video archives and evidence in Security Center, and cross-reference footage from CCTV and body worn cameras when investigating incidents.
Jimmy Palatsoukas, senior product marketing manager, Genetec, Inc, said: “We see a growing number of law enforcement agencies and security departments integrating the use body wearable cameras to extend their surveillance operations. Thanks to the open architecture in Genetec Security Center, we are continually expanding our ecosystem of camera partners to provide our customers access to leading solutions. Law enforcement agencies, public safety, and corporate organizations can select their preferred body wearable technology, while continuing to leverage Genetec as their unified security platform to store and manage all video—regardless of how it was captured.”
Genetec will demonstrate this new version at IFSEC 2015 in London (June 16 to 18, 2015) in stand F550, and Security Center 5.3 SR1, is expected to be available to Genetec Channel Partners and customers in June 2015.
