Outsight and Genetec Announce Full Integration of Their Solutions

Frequently Asked Questions

• What does Genetec Security Center actually do with LiDAR data from Outsight?

  Genetec Security Center is a unified security management platform that consolidates event monitoring, security policy enforcement, and incident investigation into a single interface. With the Outsight integration, operators can ingest processed 3D LiDAR streams alongside camera feeds, radar, and access-control logs within that same interface. The spatial events surfaced in Security Center are generated by Outsight's SHIFT platform, which delivers a real-time, anonymous 3D representation of how people and vehicles move through a site, with an end-to-end pipeline latency under 50 milliseconds. The practical effect is that a security operator watching a fence line or terminal concourse does not need a separate LiDAR-specific console: detections and spatial alerts surface directly inside the workflow they already use.

• How does LiDAR reduce false alarms compared to PIR or video motion detection?

  Passive infrared (PIR) detectors trigger on any heat differential, including animals, HVAC drafts, and sunlight shifts, while 2D video motion detection reacts to pixel changes caused by lighting, shadows, and compression artifacts. LiDAR measures precise 3D geometry and velocity on every frame, so the system can distinguish a person-shaped object moving at walking speed from a swaying branch or a passing vehicle. The depth and size data allow behavioral filters (loitering duration, trajectory across a boundary) that 2D sensors cannot apply reliably. This is the structural reason false-positive rates drop. Outsight's integration with Genetec builds on exactly this principle: the SHIFT platform processes LiDAR point clouds in real time, extracting shape, size, and motion vectors to feed security systems with high-confidence, anonymous alerts rather than raw pixel-change events.

• Can a security integrator mix LiDAR sensors from different manufacturers in one Genetec deployment?

  Yes. The Outsight software layer abstracts the differences between sensor models and manufacturers before data reaches Genetec Security Center, so the platform receives a standardized stream regardless of which physical sensor produced it. This matters operationally because large sites often require sensors with different range profiles or form factors across zones, and procurement flexibility allows cost optimization without forcing a single-vendor choice throughout the site. Outsight's SHIFT platform is compatible with more than 210 LiDAR sensor models, spanning hardware from Hesai, RoboSense, Ouster, Velodyne, and Seyond, making multi-vendor deployments straightforward for security integrators working across complex or multi-zone facilities.

• Does LiDAR-based intrusion detection meet GDPR requirements without extra configuration?

  LiDAR sensors emit laser pulses and measure surface geometry: the resulting point cloud contains position, shape, and velocity data but no pixel images, faces, or license plates. Personal data in the GDPR sense is never recorded in the first place, so no anonymization step is required after capture. This is distinct from camera-based analytics, where an image is recorded and then processed to blur faces. With LiDAR, the privacy property is a physical characteristic of the sensor type, not a post-processing choice. Outsight describes this as "anonymous by definition" across its deployments, including airports and train stations, because the Motional Digital Twin captures motion and geometry while remaining structurally incapable of recording biometric identifiers.

• What security use cases work better with LiDAR than with cameras in outdoor perimeter monitoring?

  Outdoor perimeter monitoring exposes several camera weaknesses: lighting changes between day and night require IR illuminators, fog and rain reduce image quality, and sun angles create glare that blinds entire camera sectors. LiDAR is an active sensor that generates its own signal and is largely unaffected by ambient light or typical weather at the distances used in perimeter coverage. It also measures the exact 3D position of an intruder relative to a boundary line, enabling sub-meter accuracy on breach-point detection that pixel-based systems cannot match without stereo rigs. Outsight's infrastructure-based approach extends these advantages further: because LiDAR captures shape and motion rather than faces or license plates, perimeter data is anonymous by definition, which simplifies compliance in regulated environments. The SHIFT platform applies this same sensor layer to security-sensitive facilities such as datacenters, where reliable all-condition detection is a baseline requirement.

• How does a unified LiDAR-plus-camera security setup handle post-incident investigation?

  In a multi-modal deployment, the LiDAR layer provides the spatial record: where each entity was, its trajectory, and when it crossed defined boundaries, all stored with timestamps and anonymous IDs. Outsight's SHIFT platform contributes exactly this layer, generating a real-time Motional Digital Twin of the site while remaining anonymous by definition, since LiDAR captures shape and motion rather than faces or biometric data. Camera footage, held in a separate video management layer such as Genetec Security Center, provides visual context for investigators who need to identify a specific individual after an incident under appropriate legal authorization. The two layers are complementary: spatial tracking gives the searchable operational record, while video provides the evidential detail that spatial data deliberately does not capture.

• When was the full integration of the LiDAR perception and Genetec security solutions announced?

  Outsight and Genetec announced the full integration of their solutions in October 2023. With this integration, the Genetec Security Center platform seamlessly integrates data processed by Outsight, regardless of which LiDAR device produced it. Current and prospective Genetec users can therefore access Spatial Intelligence built on 3D LiDAR within the platform they already use for security. Both companies presented the collaboration as a milestone in the history of LiDAR technology adoption.

• Why has LiDAR become affordable enough for security projects like the Genetec integration?

  Substantial investment in the self-driving car market pushed dozens of manufacturers worldwide to develop LiDAR technology. That effort brought LiDAR to a stage where it is both affordable and efficient, which makes it available for applications such as security. The Outsight and Genetec integration builds on this maturity. Outsight's software turns raw data from any LiDAR into real-time, actionable insights, and Genetec Security Center makes those insights available to security operators.

• Which types of sites is the Genetec LiDAR security integration aimed at?

  The integration addresses sites where the need for sophisticated, reliable and integrated security measures is pressing. These include transportation hubs such as airports, rail stations and bus stations, as well as smart city networks and industrial sites. In all of these environments, Spatial Intelligence built on 3D LiDAR provides detailed depth, size and velocity detection. Through Genetec Security Center, operators can manage security policies, monitor events and investigate incidents using this data alongside their other sources.

• What detection capabilities does LiDAR bring to security systems such as Genetec Security Center?

  LiDAR offers depth, size and velocity detection, providing a high level of spatial detail and resolution. When processed by the right software, such as Outsight's, this precision drastically reduces false alarms. It also broadens the spectrum of detectable events that a security system can recognize. Outsight describes this as making LiDAR an effective alternative to traditional 2D technologies such as cameras, and the Genetec integration brings these capabilities into a unified security platform.

• Does LiDAR-based security monitoring work in total darkness or in glaring sunlight?

  Yes. One of the standout features of LiDAR highlighted in the Outsight and Genetec announcement is its adaptability to any lighting condition. Whether in pitch-black darkness or glaring sunlight, LiDAR performance remains consistent. This makes it well suited to both indoor and outdoor security operations. LiDAR data is also natively anonymous, which gives security teams an off-the-shelf privacy-compliant source of 3D information within Genetec Security Center.

• Why is integrating LiDAR into a security system difficult without dedicated processing software?

  The LiDAR market offers a myriad of hardware options and manufacturers, and each sensor is tailored to specific contexts. There is a lack of standardization among manufacturers, and 3D perception has nuances that differ from traditional 2D cameras. Together, these factors can be daunting for both end users and integrators. Outsight's software addresses this by transforming raw data from any LiDAR into real-time, actionable insights, which the Genetec Security Center platform can then use directly.

• What did Genetec's David Lenot say about 3D LiDAR and the perception software integration?

  David Lenot, Director of Critical Infrastructure Practice at Genetec, said Genetec believes 3D LiDAR technology is going to be a key enabler for many industries to address security and safety challenges and to improve operational efficiency. He highlighted that Outsight's perception software is compatible with any hardware vendor. According to him, this compatibility offers a wide range of possibilities to meet high customer demand. His comments accompanied the October 2023 announcement of the full integration.

• What did Raul Bravo say the Genetec integration offers customers choosing LiDAR hardware?

  Raul Bravo, President Founder of Outsight, said he was immensely proud of the integration with Genetec Security Center. He explained that it provides seamless access to 3D perception by LiDAR for most companies in any country. He also stressed the freedom it gives customers to select the best hardware and to combine sensors from various manufacturers. He described Genetec as a market leader acting as a catalyst for the mass adoption of the most advanced technologies.

• What awards had been received by the time of the Genetec integration announcement in 2023?

  By the time of the Genetec integration in October 2023, Outsight's leadership in the realm of LiDAR technology had garnered numerous accolades. It was named Edge AI Product of the Year by the Edge AI Vision Alliance and recognized as Spatial Intelligence Global Leader by Frost & Sullivan. Geo Week named it LiDAR Leader, and it received the CES Best of Innovation Award, among many others. Outsight's software transforms raw data from any LiDAR into real-time, actionable insights.

• Why is the Genetec integration considered a milestone for LiDAR adoption in security?

  The integration makes Spatial Intelligence built on 3D LiDAR available inside Genetec Security Center, a platform designed to unify security data, manage policies, monitor events and support investigations. Users can combine the LiDAR data with other sources, such as cameras and radar, for a comprehensive, multi-dimensional security solution. Because Outsight's software works with any LiDAR vendor, customers can adopt the technology with the hardware of their choice. The partners see this as the start of a new era in security and safety.

• Can LiDAR detection be integrated with my video management system?

  Yes. LiDAR-based detections and alarms can be sent to leading video management and security platforms so operators work in the tools they already use. Outsight's solution is fully integrated with Genetec Security Center, which ingests the data processed by Outsight regardless of the LiDAR device it comes from. This combines the reliable detection and anonymity of 3D LiDAR with the visual verification of cameras. Integration through a documented API is also available for other systems.