In 1997, Pierre Racz founded Genetec with a vision to transform how organizations approach physical security. Working from Montreal, he saw that traditional security systems were fragmented - video surveillance, access control, and license plate recognition operated as isolated islands, making it difficult for organizations to get a complete picture of their security posture. This insight led to the creation of Security Center, a truly unified platform that would seamlessly blend these critical security functions into one cohesive system.
Today, Genetec stands as a global leader in unified physical security software, serving enterprise and government organizations across more than 80 countries through an integrated network of resellers and integrators. The company has evolved beyond its founding vision to offer cloud-based services, hardware solutions, and open-platform software that goes beyond traditional security to deliver actionable operational insights. With over 2,000 employees worldwide, Genetec remains true to its founding principle of innovation, continuously pushing the boundaries of what unified security platforms can achieve in protecting the everyday.
