Genetec Partners with Bosch to Offer Depth of Integration with Full Line of Products

Genetec and Bosch have been technology partners in physical security industry for years. Over time, both leaders have developed a business relationship that ensures all camera integrations are tested and certified, product roadmaps are strategically aligned and there is interoperability between firmware and software. This translates to offering joint-customers fully-supported and compatible solutions for a variety of security and public safety applications.

Although both partners are actively involved in ONVIF standardization efforts, the depth of integrations between the firmware and software go far beyond the support of standard features. Genetec certified integrations include the support for Bosch specific features like video quality settings, key frame interval configuration, multi-streaming, the ability to record multiple streams, multicasting directly from the camera, motion detection and edge analytics. Security Center and Omnicast also support Bosch PTZ controls, audio in/out, digital I/Os, firmware upgrades, edge recording and a unique feature enabled by both vendors technologies called Video Trickling.

Not every software vendor takes the necessary measures to get such depth of integration with Boschs full line of products, said Morgan Pasnon, Senior Technology Alliance Manager at Genetec. However, both of our organizations agree that we owe it to our customers to provide the best possible integrations so they can leverage the full functionalities of both the hardware and software. We ensure deepness of integration with Bosch solutions through strict testing and certifications, so ultimately it is our customers who benefit.

Omnicast is also currently the only video surveillance system that fully supports Boschs Video Recording Manager (VRM) technology. The VRM centrally manages direct-to-iSCSI recordings from Bosch IP cameras and encoders, distributing the load across the available storage devices. The integration enables the Omnicast Archive Player to request and playback video from a Bosch camera configured on a VRM server.

Rudolf Spielberger, Head of Technology Partner Program, Bosch Security Systems, IP Video, says Bosch and Genetec have had a strategic partnership for over 10 years and together, have witnessed the successful completion of many large global projects. This long-standing relationship contributes to a very unique difference in our joint offering unmatched deepness of integration that gives customers access to all the leading innovation from both hardware and software.

Genetec and Boschs joint offering show particular strength and popularity in the transportation market, where customers from countries all over the world have deployed their solutions. These customers appreciate the depth of integration which offers uninterrupted access to all innovations found both within the software and hardware components.

About Genetec

Genetec is a pioneer in the physical security and public safety industry and a global provider of world-class IP license plate recognition (LPR), video surveillance and access control solutions to markets such as transportation, education, retail, gaming, government and more. With sales offices and partnerships around the world, Genetec has established itself as the leader in innovative networked solutions by employing a high level of flexibility and forward-thinking principles into the development of its core technology and business solutions. Genetecs corporate culture is an extension of these very same principles, encouraging a dynamic and innovative workforce that is dedicated to the development of cutting-edge solutions and to exceptional customer care.