Case Study: Florida State University achieves centralized, scalable, cost-effective campus security with Genetec Security Center SaaS edition

How a top Research University Upgraded Security With a Full-Service Subscription Option

Florida State University was struggling with a patchwork of legacy video recorders that forced operators to log into multiple systems, manage disparate maintenance agreements, and handle costly capital expenditures — all while PD and IT resources were at capacity. To centralize and simplify surveillance, FSU chose Genetec’s Security Center SaaS edition (deployed through integrator SiteSecure) to provide an enterprise video platform without adding in‑house server management.

SiteSecure implemented the Genetec Security Center SaaS edition as a bundled, pay‑as‑you‑go 5‑year subscription that included on‑site servers, licenses, support and maintenance, shifting costs to operational budgets and avoiding over $250,000 in upfront capital spend. The Genetec solution now centralizes over 350 cameras on four servers (scalable to 700), reduced the administrative burden on FSU PD and ITS, delivered predictable annual costs, and enabled ongoing, low‑risk campus expansion.

Florida State University

Colleen Thomas

Director, Campus Access & Security Services