Genetec has revealed that it hosted its inaugural security symposium in Nairobi, Kenya.
The company says that the symposium is part of its regional strategy to consolidate its partners’ network and streamline access to unified, intelligent and sector-specific security solutions across East Africa.
Held in Nairobi, the forum brought together key channel partners from Africa to explore emerging physical security challenges and demonstrate how integrated security can ultimately power safer, smarter and more resilient organisations and public spaces, the company adds.
Commitment
The company themed the forum as: “Unified security is more than security.”
Genetec states that the symposium reinforced the commitment by the company to support East Africa’s economic growth through technology that protects and enables operational efficiency and long-term scalability.
“Insight, flexibility and built-in resilience”
Quintin Roberts, Regional Sales Manager (Africa), Genetec commented: “Security is no longer a passive function — it’s a strategic enabler.
“Whether you’re securing a power plant or a university, organisations need real-time insight, flexibility and built-in resilience.
“By working closely with our customers and partners, we’re delivering data-driven solutions that meet sector-specific challenges across the region,” Roberts concluded.
Managing threats
From its flagship Security Center as a Service platform to advanced video surveillance, Genetec says that it has demonstrated how its unified architecture helps organisations manage physical and cyber-threats in a single ecosystem.
The company highlights that this is an approach that’s resonating across sectors in the region where fragmented legacy systems can no longer match the pace or complexity of modern risk environments.
Key focus sectors
Genetec highlights that its key focus sectors included:
- Airports are increasingly seeking integrated monitoring capabilities to boost situational awareness and passenger safety
- Banks need encrypted and centralised video management to cement customer trust and meet regulatory needs
- Schools and universities need flexible and scalable tools to manage campus access and protect learning environments
- Retailers benefit from smart analytics that reduce shrinkage
- Energy and utilities need to safeguard high-risk assets with perimeter protection and real-time alerts
