The Port of Barcelona boosts security with Genetec solution
Eve Goode
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Genetec has revealed that the Port of Barcelona has successfully implemented its Genetec Security Center, to boost the port’s safety, efficiency and operational capabilities.
Port of Barcelona
The company reports that as one of the Mediterranean’s major logistics hubs, the Port of Barcelona has experienced continuous growth in recent years, leading to new operational and security challenges.
In response to this, the Port Authority launched a modernisation initiative focused on transforming the port into a safer, smarter and more sustainable environment.
Unified approach
Genetec says that while the port’s previous security system was effective, it lacked the flexibility and interoperability between devices made by different manufacturers required for current demands, hindering real-time decision-making, which is a critical factor when managing infrastructure of this scale.
To overcome these limitations, the Port Authority selected Genetec Security Center for its open, unified platform that integrates video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and other security technologies into a single interface.
Following a successful pilot using virtual servers, the port migrated its CCTV infrastructure which grew from 180 cameras to over 530, with plans to surpass 800 in the coming years, the company reports.
According to the port, alongside the expansion, it also integrated advanced technologies including access control, intercom systems, video analytics, forensic tools, fire detection and real-time occupancy analysis.
Tangible results
The company explains that the deployment of Genetec Security Center has produced immediate results.
Port operators can now manage all security systems through a single tool, streamlining workflows and significantly reducing response times to incidents.
Additionally, maintenance and operational efficiency have improved across the board, contributing to significant cost savings.
The system has proven especially valuable during high-traffic events like the America’s Cup and Nadal al Port, where it enhances crowd and vehicle management to ensure smooth and safe operations, Genetec highlights.
“Evolves with our needs”
Dídac Höflich, ICT Infrastructure Project Manager at the Port of Barcelona commented: “The flexibility and scalability of Security Center have allowed us to centralise all our systems, reduce response times and improve operations.
“Genetec has provided us with a long-term solution that evolves with our needs, while also giving us peace of mind, knowing we are prepared for any challenge,” Höflich added.
“Growth and innovation”
Jordi Charles Rodriguez, Account Executive, Genetec highlighted: “Working with the Port of Barcelona demonstrates how unified physical security can enhance not just safety but also efficiency and scalability for critical infrastructure.
“We’re proud to support the Port Authority’s long-term vision and help lay the technological foundation for the port’s continued growth and innovation,” Rodriguez concluded.
