Barco and Genetec integrate control room technology to enhance network visualization in emergency operations centers

In an emergency operations center (EOC) where seconds can be critical to survival, Barco's TransForm N with Control Room Management Suite (CMS) software speeds decision-making by enabling multiple operators working on an incident to quickly pull visual information from numerous sources to form a common operational picture. This single perspective can be pushed to an overview display wall or to any display on the network, conveying the “big picture” to promote greater understanding and facilitate collaboration between various agencies in the event of a large-scale emergency.

Now, with the established interface between CMS and Omnicast, public agencies can deliver IP video streams to the EOC in a secure, controlled way, permitting the EOC access to only those sources allowed, and centrally logging each activity to ensure the security of the information. Operators can capture information from more sources and easily manipulate and view camera streams, dragging and dropping them into various views using the CMS' familiar graphic user interface. By gaining greater access and control of any type of IP video stream, operators can amass an abundance of crucial information and organize it in a meaningful way, enhancing up-to-the-minute situational awareness to ensure prompt action.

“Genetec and Barco have partnered for many years to bring the best security and surveillance tools to the market,” commented Francis Lachance, Product Manager for Genetec. “Our Omnicast Video Management System (VMS) integrates extremely well with Barco's TransForm N platform, allowing us to demonstrate our integration capabilities with manufacturers.”

“Thanks to their system flexibility and open architecture, we can easily integrate our visualization platform with Genetec's VMS to produce a solution that enables EOCs to manage crises in the most efficient and responsive way,” commented Peter Bussens, Market Director Control Rooms and Simulation.

Barco and Genetec are exhibiting at the ASIS International 57th Annual Seminar and Exhibits in Orlando, Fla. from September 19-22, 2011. To learn more, visit their respective booths – Barco #3659 and Genetec #846.

About Genetec
Genetec is a pioneer in the physical security and public safety industry and a global provider of world-class IP video surveillance, access control and license plate recognition (LPR) 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. Genetec's 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. For more information, visit www.genetec.com.

About Barco
Barco, a global technology company, designs and develops visualization products for a variety of selected professional markets. Barco has its own facilities for Sales & Marketing, Customer Support, R&D and Manufacturing in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Barco (NYSE Euronext Brussels: BAR) is active in more than 90 countries with about 3,500 employees worldwide. Barco posted sales of 897 million euro in 2010.

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