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Genetec unveils new Sydney office and state-of-the-art Experience Center

New Experience Center supports the company ’ s expanding footprint in the ANZ region .

Genetec has unveiled its new office and state-of-the-art Experience Center in Sydney .

Named SYXC , the new Experience Center is located within Sydney ’ s Tech Central precinct and features innovative solutions from Genetec and its large ecosystem of industryleading technology partners .
The new facility will serve as a hub for Genetec partners and customers located in the ANZ region .
SYXC is the latest addition to the company ’ s existing Experience Centers in Montreal , Paris , London , Mexico City , Washington DC , Dubai and Singapore .
Genetec has just launched its Security Center SaaS concept , offered as a massively scalable , open and unified software as a service solution ( SaaS ) and pitched as ‘ redefining the possibilities for cloud-based physical security ’.
Anoulack Chanthivong , New South Wales Minister for Industry and Trade joined Genetec President Pierre Racz , Michel Chalouhi , Genetec Vice President of Global Sales , Andrew Elvish , Genetec Vice President of Marketing , Daniel Lee , Genetec Managing Director of APAC and George Moawad , Genetec Country Manager of Australia and New Zealand , along with Invest Quebec and other dignitaries for the unveiling .
Genetec partners at the launch included Convergint Technologies , Fortis and ACG Integration .
Chanthivong congratulated Genetec on the opening of SYXC and for choosing Tech Central as the base for its Oceania headquarters .
He said : “ This is another vote of confidence in NSW as the premier destination in Australia for global businesses to invest and grow . Tech Central is Australia ’ s largest technology and innovation hub and we welcome Genetec to its growing community of members .
“ Fostering innovation growth through international collaboration , partnerships , and cutting-edge technology is critical to future proofing the state . We welcome the Genetec commitment to creating jobs and investing in NSW and look forward to working with them to lock in future growth .”
“ Genetec is investing significantly and playing a lead role in supporting Australian and New Zealand private sector organisations and government agencies to strengthen and bolster their physical security operations ,” said Daniel Lee , Managing Director , APAC , Genetec .
“ With the opening of SYXC , Genetec is continuing to expand its global footprint to
Genetec President Pierre Racz
give channel partners , technology partners and end users an opportunity to experience first-hand the innovative technology and solutions that Genetec has to offer .”
State-of-the-art SYXC will operate as a fully functioning Security Operations Center and include an IoT wall – providing an immersive experience for customers in any industry to see how Genetec solutions can directly enhance their security and operations .
Other features include a training center and a modern workspace to accommodate the fast-growing Genetec ANZ team .
“ Genetec will showcase video management , access control , license plate recognition , security and communications management and secure cloud services to protect people and places .
“ We encourage organisations interested in viewing the innovative physical security technology and solutions in action to contact us for a personalised tour ,” said George Moawad , Country Manager , ANZ , Genetec . p
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