Genetec Unveils AI-Powered Investigation Tools for Security Center SaaS
Genetec, a global heavyweight in physical security software, has just announced a game-changing update to its Security Center SaaS platform. The new intelligent automation (IA)-powered investigation capabilities promise to dramatically accelerate how security teams locate video evidence, understand the context of events, and ultimately, close cases faster. The unveiling will take place at GSX at booth #1561.
For many organizations, investigations are still a tedious slog of manually reviewing footage and juggling multiple systems. Genetec’s new features streamline this process, consolidating investigation workflows into a user-friendly interface. Operators can now use natural language and advanced filters to search for people or vehicles in live or recorded video.
The real magic lies in the system’s ability to automatically enrich search results with contextual insights. Imagine quickly seeing related activity, understanding what led up to an incident, or easily locating individuals with similar characteristics. Instead of wasting precious time hunting for the right camera feed or switching between different tools, operators can now focus on what matters most: understanding the situation and taking action.
Built on an open architecture, Security Center SaaS works seamlessly with a vast ecosystem of cameras and devices. This means organizations aren’t locked into a single vendor and can choose the hardware that best fits their needs. By leveraging the rich metadata generated by various camera models, operators can tap into the system’s advanced search capabilities to uncover more accurate and contextual information.
“Security professionals are often under pressure to quickly analyze large volumes of video and data, especially following critical incidents,” explains Jonathan Doyon, Senior Product Group Director at Genetec Inc. “Our new intelligent search gives investigation teams a faster, more intuitive way to find relevant evidence, piece together timelines, and securely share results, all from a single, unified interface. With the new investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS, we’re delivering a unified, context-aware investigation experience where operators can quickly understand what happened and act with confidence. This is the kind of innovation security teams have been asking for, and this is only the beginning.”
Key features of the new investigations experience
Intelligent search: Operators can now launch IA-powered investigations directly from the video player by simply selecting a person, vehicle, or object. The system intelligently adapts to the operator’s selection and initiates the appropriate search workflow, eliminating guesswork and making investigations faster and more intuitive.
Nearby activity: Quickly uncover the events leading up to or following an incident by identifying people or vehicles detected near a scene within a specific timeframe. This is invaluable for understanding the context of suspicious events or verifying movements related to a forensic reference image.
Entry and exit detection: Pinpoint the precise moment a person, vehicle, or object enters or exits a scene. This allows for instant scene review and provides investigators with clear, concise information for incident analysis and reporting.
Similar people: Locate individuals with similar appearances across multiple cameras using advanced similarity detection. The system generates a unique digital profile for each person based on visual data and intelligently identifies people with similar characteristics, even across multi-site and multi-vendor deployments.
Available September 29th to all Security Center Saas users, these new investigation capabilities promise to empower operators to search, review, and export evidence more efficiently, while maintaining full traceability and privacy protection.