Genetec develops open-platform software, hardware, and cloud-based services for the physical security and public safety industry. Alcatraz AI’s flagship product the Rock presents a simple, secure facial authentication solution that fits seamlessly into any existing access control system. Together they offer an easy-to-use, innovative, unified system that creates a path to better security.

“The vision of Genetec to revolutionise physical security by empowering users is greatly aligned with our vision of autonomous access control that reduces the administrative and management burden of physical security teams and creates a frictionless and secure experience for end users space,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO at Alcatraz AI. “By creating a connected solution between Alcatraz AI’s powerful artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics framework with Genetec’s access control system, we go beyond security to deliver operational insights through a single pane of glass. Together we allow enterprises to improve business and create a frictionless environment that is safer and more secure. The technology integration will be great for businesses around the globe.”

With this new partnership, Alcatraz AI’s the Rock will now integrate and interact natively with Synergis, providing new levels of analytics, reporting, and alerting to meet specific requirements of Genetec customers. Together the Rock and Genetec access control systems aim to help lower security costs for organisations, reduce complexity, provide business insights, and increase the overall security posture.

This new collaboration offers seamless integration to reduce touchpoints, providing video at the door via an Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) camera that can be incorporated into the Genetec video management system; live tailgating detection alerts coupled with door-level video, helping to prevent the industry’s most difficult breach to detect; automated enrollment for all authorised users without storing any personally identifiable information (PII); and, enterprise-grade networking and security, with end-to-end encryption and customizable hosting options.

“Alcatraz AI is advancing access control in a completely innovative way that supports our technology vision of delivering capabilities that address security and business requirements of today and in the future,” added Francois Brouillet, Commercial Manager, Access Control for Genetec. “Our customers and global network of partners can now take advantage of key Alcatraz AI features — like tailgate alerts and door-level video — directly in the Genetec platform to deliver operational insights and strengthen security. Together, we are reducing the administrative burden of access control systems by simplifying enrollment and system management, protecting privacy, and ultimately optimising the overall experience with frictionless access and actionable data.”