Binghamton University Boosts Campus Safety with Unified Security System

Genetec, a global frontrunner in enterprise physical security software, recently announced that Binghamton University, a nationally esteemed research institution and a cornerstone of the State University of New York system (SUNY), has successfully implemented the Genetec Security Center platform. This move unifies the university’s security systems, streamlines operations, and bolsters the safety of its growing campus community.

Spanning 930 acres with over 120 buildings across four locations, Binghamton University grappled with the increasing complexities of its legacy security infrastructure. This infrastructure comprised siloed video, access control, intrusion detection, and mass notification systems. These disconnected technologies hindered real-time incident response, created security vulnerabilities, and necessitated cumbersome manual processes to overcome system limitations.

To address these challenges, Binghamton University selected the Genetec Security Center platform, incorporating Synergis (access control), Omnicast (video management), AutoVu (automatic license plate recognition (ALPR)), Sipelia (intercom), and Genetec Clearance (digital evidence management), to centralize its security operations.

Immediate results

With over 4,800 access control readers and 1,635 surveillance cameras now integrated into a single interface, the university has experienced immediate improvements in both efficiency and incident response.

“With Genetec, we’ve eliminated the inefficiencies of siloed systems and gained the tools to respond faster, work smarter, and plan for the future,” said Dave Martin, Assistant Director of Security Infrastructure and Support at Binghamton University. “Our teams are now equipped with real-time video analytics that enable operators to monitor unplanned gatherings and assess if the situation is a permitted activity or needs to be addressed. Most importantly, we’ve created a safer environment for our students and staff.”

Looking ahead, Binghamton University plans to further enhance its security measures. These plans include replacing nearly 3,000 residential hall locks with Wi-Fi-enabled, mobile-ready readers and expanding mobile credential adoption for students. The university is also exploring drone-based emergency response, audio analytics for early threat detection, and space utilization insights enabled by video analytics.