Combining advanced technologies: Barco CMS Task in Genetec Security Center
The Genetec Security Center software (v5.2) interfaces with the Barco CMS environment through a Security Desk task, a feature of Security Center, called a CMS Task. This represents a dedicated “Barco workspace” and hosts the list of the CMS Displays (multiple Barco displays), Perspectives and Sources, a perspective being a grouping of (any type of) sources providing situational awareness. The operator can preview the particular perspective prior to launching it on the display wall, as well as edit the perspective on the fly, to easily tune the common operational picture on the video wall based on current events. Installation and integration time is minimized through easy set-up and automated database synchronization without any need for additional training.
A single, unified solution visually enhances situational awareness
With the Genetec Security Center, operators can manage common operational pictures on the Barco CMS-powered displays to achieve the ultimate in visual collaboration and boost situational awareness. The Genetec Security Center system takes full advantage of Barco’s TransForm N architecture underneath the CMS, optimizing the usage of large video wall pixel spaces in the most flexible way, as well as distributing IP security cameras via AV-over-IP signals over a large amount of displays. For example, within the trusted platform of the security operator, data that has typically been external to the security system can now be easily visually integrated, managed and escalated without the need for custom integration.
A complete write-up of the integration is available at http://goo.gl/0GK4BA
Partners in successful software integration
Barco and Genetec have a longstanding, proven history of cooperation and software integration in the security industry. Leveraging their latest software platforms, Genetec and Barco have once again developed a comprehensive solution that empowers control room operators with the knowledge and tools they need to perform at the highest level to protect public safety and security of property.
Barco will demonstrate the Genetec Security Center plugin technology at the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) on September 24 - 27 in Chicago (Barco booth #2063). Genetec will be giving demonstrations of its Security Center in booth #1914 at the show.