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New version of Genetec Sipelia turns mobile phones into powerful security communication devices
Integration of Sipelia communications management system with the Genetec Mobile app unifies communications between operators , intercoms , speakers and external intercom / phone systems .
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Genetec has announced that the latest version of its SIPbased Sipelia Communications Management system is now integrated within the Genetec Mobile app . This means that security staff can now quickly make and receive audio / video calls , broadcast messages on PA speakers and trigger standard operating procedures right from the Genetec app on their mobile phone .
The Sipelia Mobile Integration enhances an organisation ’ s security team ’ s awareness by unifying incoming calls with the rest of their security system . And when emergencies require swift action , it ensures that security teams can tap their entire communication infrastructure to coordinate response and inform staff , visitors and customers even when they are on the go .
“ Security operators seldom have time to think about what device to use to make a quick call during an incident ,” said Laurent Villeneuve , Senior Product Marketing Manager , Genetec . “ With Sipelia now integrated as part of our Genetec Mobile app , security staff can take the right action to address situations as they arise from a single interface on their mobile phone .”
With Sipelia Mobile , operators can easily call emergency services or reach team members and outside contacts via an audio / video call using the address book . They can also respond to incoming requests for assistance and use audio / video verification to grant or deny visitor access or open parking gates without having to leave the Genetec Mobile app .
Security teams can also automatically play a warning message through the organisation ’ s
Genetec is a global technology company that has been transforming the physical security industry for over 25 years .
The company develops solutions designed to improve security , intelligence , and operations for enterprises , governments and communities .
Its flagship product , Security Center , is an open-architecture platform that unifies IP-based video surveillance , access control , automatic license plate recognition ( ALPR ), communications , and analytics .
Founded in 1997 , and headquartered in Montreal , Canada , Genetec serves its customers via an extensive network of certified channel partners and consultants in over 159 countries .
PA system . Messages can be dynamic , scheduled or based on event-to-actions . When an event is triggered , such as an access denied alert or an alarm from an IoT sensor is set off , custom standard operating procedures can automatically play an announcement – or the operator can decide if one should be played .
For post-event investigation , Sipelia Mobile also enables operators to play back audio / video call recordings and messages or export the call recording for sharing purposes without requiring a third-party device or necessitating a complex setup . p
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