Genetec Introduces Cloud-Based Hosting Services in Canada
In a significant development, Genetec Inc. has announced the launch of its cloud-based vehicle investigation system, Cloudrunner, in Canada. The system is now hosted on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform, offering a secure, highly collaborative, and cost-efficient vehicle investigation platform.
Cloudrunner is designed to help law enforcement agencies make quick, informed decisions to stay ahead of criminal activity. It integrates with Genetec's Security Center system, enabling the sharing of automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) reads from fixed and mobile cameras. This integration enhances community collaboration and investigation efficiency, facilitating bi-directional unification for seamless sharing.
One of the key benefits of hosting Cloudrunner in Canada is compliance with Canadian data residency and privacy laws. By doing so, the system provides local data sovereignty, which is crucial for public safety and law enforcement agencies. This move is expected to strengthen the partnership between Genetec Inc. and Canadian law enforcement agencies.
Larry Legere, Commercial Director at Genetec Inc., stated that Cloudrunner will help law enforcement agencies solve cases faster and keep communities safe. Jeff Joyce, Manager, Parking Services, at the University of British Columbia, emphasised the importance of ensuring all collected data remains within Canadian borders. The hosting of Cloudrunner in Canada addresses regulatory requirements and reinforces the University of British Columbia's commitment to protecting sensitive information.
The local hosting of Cloudrunner in Canada also caters to agencies that require data to reside within national borders. By leveraging Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, video and vehicle data stored in Cloudrunner benefit from secure, redundant cloud storage with flexible capacity to adapt to changing needs, extended retention periods, and disaster recovery protection.
Cloudrunner video archives can be stored in performance tiers for quick access or in long-term tiers for lower-cost, prolonged retention. This tiered approach balances rapid accessibility with cost efficiency. Additionally, the system allows law enforcement to easily manage and share vehicle-based evidence through Genetec Clearance, a digital evidence management system (DEMS), streamlining investigations and case management.
The availability of Cloudrunner in Canada may encourage more Canadian law enforcement agencies to adopt the system. With this expansion, Cloudrunner joins a list of countries where it is available, including the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. The local hosting of Cloudrunner in Canada expands its global reach to more agencies, providing them with powerful, data-driven tools for efficient vehicle investigation.
For more information on Cloudrunner in Canada, please visit https://www.genetec.com/product-releases/genetec-cloudrunner-available-in-canadian-hosted-cloud.
[1] Genetec. (2021). Cloudrunner. Retrieved from https://www.genetec.com/product/cloudrunner [2] Microsoft Azure. (n.d.). Azure Security, Compliance, and Trust Centre. Retrieved from https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/overview/trusted-cloud/ [4] Genetec. (2021). Genetec Clearance. Retrieved from https://www.genetec.com/product/clearance
Technology plays a crucial role in the operation of Genetec's Cloudrunner, a cloud-based vehicle investigation system, with the system leveraging Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure for secure and efficient data storage. The system's integration with Genetec's Security Center system and Genetec Clearance, a digital evidence management system, facilitates bi-directional unification, enhancing community collaboration and investigation efficiency.
