How Cloud-Enabled Security Is Transforming Public Safety for Schools and Municipalities

Public safety today demands more than just cameras and connectivity — it requires real-time intelligence, collaboration across departments, and the ability to respond faster when every second counts.

For police departments, city IT teams, and school districts, the challenge has always been the same:

• Multiple facilities spread across wide areas

• Limited budgets for infrastructure upgrades

• Unreliable connectivity between remote sites

• Growing demands for secure access to video evidence

That’s where Genetec Security Center SaaS changes the game.

1️⃣ Unified Security, Simplified Deployment

Genetec SaaS brings together video surveillance, access control, and cloud connectivity in one secure platform. Whether you manage a police headquarters, city hall, or a K-12 campus, you can view and manage all sites from a single pane of glass.

No more juggling multiple logins or complex VPNs. The cloud-native design allows agencies and schools to deploy new locations or add devices without building expensive local servers — making it faster, simpler, and more cost-effective to scale.

2️⃣ Resilience When Connectivity Fails

Public safety can’t stop when the internet drops.
Genetec SaaS — combined with Genetec Cloudlink appliances — keeps video and data recording operational even when the connection to the cloud is lost.

This hybrid approach ensures:

• Local recording continuity during outages

• Automatic synchronization once connectivity is restored

• No compromise between video quality and bandwidth

For police departments and schools in rural areas or with unreliable networks, that’s true peace of mind.

3️⃣ Secure, Compliant, and Always Up to Date

Cyber threats don’t take days off — and neither does Genetec SaaS.
Built on Microsoft Azure and backed by Genetec’s rigorous cybersecurity framework, the system ensures:

• Encrypted communications end-to-end

• Multi-factor authentication and access controls

• Automatic updates and patch management

This helps agencies and schools meet compliance standards without relying on already-stretched IT resources.

4️⃣ Scalable for Every Budget and Mission

Whether you’re protecting a small district police department or a large municipal network, Genetec SaaS adapts to your needs.
Start with a few cameras or doors — and expand seamlessly as funding or priorities evolve.

The subscription model eliminates large upfront costs and simplifies budgeting, making it easier for public agencies to modernize their systems while staying within procurement guidelines (like the Texas DIR Contract DIR-CPO-5287, available through Teksys).

5️⃣ Faster Evidence Sharing and Collaboration

When incidents occur, speed and coordination are critical.
Genetec SaaS enables secure, web-based sharing of video evidence with investigators, school administrators, or emergency response teams — from anywhere, on any device.

No more downloading large files or couriering USB drives — authorized personnel can access what they need instantly, improving both investigation time and inter-agency cooperation.

The Future of Public Safety Is Connected — and It’s Here

As cities and schools face increasing safety and connectivity challenges, Genetec SaaS delivers a smarter, more resilient way forward. It unites surveillance, access control, and analytics in the cloud — empowering your teams to act faster, work smarter, and keep your community safe.

Ready to Modernize Your Public Safety Infrastructure?

At Teksys, we help Texas municipalities, police departments, and schools design and deploy scalable, cloud-ready Genetec solutions that enhance safety and simplify operations.

👉 Learn more or schedule a consultation at www.teksys.com/contact-us