Omnicast, which was launched ten years ago, has received both a designation as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology and certification as an Approved Product for Homeland Security from the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Both the designation and the certification were granted under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002, set up to aid the development and deployment of anti-terrorism technologies by creating systems of risk management and litigation management.
It is hoped that designation of Omnicast as a Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology may provide Genetec with limited liability for third-party claims arising out of the deployment of Omnicast with respect to an Act of Terrorism, as well as immunity from punitive damages. The move should protect all Genetec partners and persons in the manufacturing and distribution chains as Genetec becomes the sole liable entity for third-party injuries with respect to Omnicast in the case of an Act of Terrorism.
Genetec ‘could not be more proud’
Certification as an approved product for Homeland Security is the highest level of distinction and provides some additional protections. According to Genetec, Omnicast is the only video management system with this certification and listed under DHS’ approved product list.
A review of Omnicast looked at consistent positive results, reliability and availability as well as performance under specifications.
Also installation, use and maintenance procedures were looked at, including the following of documented processes, standards and quality assurance processes. As part of the certification process, DHS also collected feedback from numerous existing Omnicast customers who use and rely on the company’s video surveillance system daily.
“Omnicast was one of the first IP video surveillance systems released over 10 years ago, and now, the first to be recognised as an Approved Product for Homeland Security”, said Alain Cote, executive vice president at Genetec. “We could not be more proud of this accomplishment and recognise that this provides benefits beyond our organisation. This certification benefits all of our partners who continually support us in the development of our security technology, as well as in the growth of our organisation.”
