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November 21, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

Beyond PSTN: The ripple effects of telecommunication changes on the Alarm Monitoring landscape

Sweeping changes are on the horizon for telecommunications in the UK, as the Public Switch Telephone Network (PSTN) is set to become obsolete. Many security connections between Alarm Receive Centres (ARCs) and other premises rely on these analogue, copper cables. However, by December 2025, Openreach will no longer support PSTN due to the country’s ever-increasing...
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November 9, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

GeminiSense partners with M2M Services to offer post-PSTN 5G-ready digital solutions for Alarm Monitoring Centres 

November 9, 2023 London, England – Today, leading alarm monitoring solution provider, GeminiSense, proudly announces its strategic partnership with M2M Services, in response to the forthcoming PSTN shut-off affecting countless alarm monitoring centres across the UK and Europe. This cutting-edge collaboration aims to provide a seamless transition for GeminiSense customers by retrofitting M2M’s advanced 5G-ready, dual-SIM...
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October 25, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

  Modern Alarm Monitoring Software in the Era of Smart Cities

Explore the role of alarm monitoring in the era of smart cities. Enhancing safety and efficiency through IoT integration....
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October 22, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

Announcement – RX Gateway 6.402 & Gemini version 4.0.0 released

Exciting News from GeminiSense We’re pleased to announce the latest advancement in our commitment to revolutionising alarm monitoring solutions. Introducing RX Gateway version 6.402, a powerful update designed to enhance your experience with GeminiSense. Key Features of RX Gateway 6.402: GeminiSense Evolution: Introducing Gemini Version 4.0.0 GeminiSense continues to evolve, and we’re proud to present...
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October 16, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

  Integration of Biometrics in Alarm Monitoring: A Safer or More Invasive Future?

Exploring biometrics in alarm monitoring: the benefits, risks, and the quest for security. Is biometrics the future of safety?...
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September 27, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

  The Climate Crisis: How Alarm Monitoring is Adapting to Extreme Weather Patterns

Adapting alarm monitoring to the climate crisis: safeguarding against extreme weather threats with advanced security systems....
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September 6, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

Announcement: Introducing RX Gateway 6.402 & Gemini Version 3.22 Updates from GeminiSense

We are pleased to announce significant advancements in our alarm monitoring solutions with the release of RX Gateway version 6.402, an update aimed at optimising your interaction with GeminiSense. Features of RX Gateway 6.402 include: In addition to these innovations, we are also proud to unveil enhancements to Gemini version 3.22: We at GeminiSense remains steadfast...
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August 24, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

GeminiSense: your computerised colleague giving small teams the power of large ones

In a busy Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), small teams often face the daunting challenge of juggling multiple tasks while striving to maintain exceptional performance. The constant need to be vigilant and responsive can be overwhelming, tiring staff out towards the end of their shifts, increasing their propensity for errors.  Enter GeminiSense – the UK’s leading alarm...
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August 10, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

Crime Trends and How Alarm Monitoring Needs to Adapt

Discover how GeminiSense's advanced incident management software tackles evolving crime trends and security challenges. Stay ahead with cloud-based solutions, CCTV integration, and more. Book a demo now....
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July 25, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

Increased Risk of Fire and Burglary in the Summer – What This Means for Alarm Monitoring 

Did you know that the summertime is when properties are most likely to get burgled? Apart from another peak at around Christmas, when guards are down and high-value items are left on display, burglaries are highest during the summer months.  In 2022, a government survey found that 28% of all business premises had been a victim of...
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July 12, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

How GeminiSense Alarm Monitoring Software Improves Public Safety

For more than 30 years, GeminiSense has been serving organisations in numerous sectors – many of which are directly responsible for ensuring public safety. This includes universities, hospitals, police, fire and rescue, defence, airports, local authorities, and commercial and residential premises. Despite budget constraints, these types of institutions still need to deliver the same standard...
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June 22, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

From Chaos to Control: The Game Changing Impact of Alarm Monitoring Software for Operators

Many industries today rely heavily on incident monitoring systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and productivity. Whether it’s from CCTV monitoring, sensor data or lone worker solutions, control rooms receive a large volume of alarms signals from a range of security systems and sensors.  This increasing complexity and volume of data means that operators face challenges...
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May 19, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

How Technology is Improving the Alarm Response Process

Technology is having a positive impact on public safety thanks to advancements in incident monitoring software. Traditional alarm and CCTV monitoring processes left organisations vulnerable to threats. For example, human operators can only monitor a limited number of security cameras at any given time, and there’s the risk of errors leading to false alarms or...
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May 2, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

Why having the right support package is crucial

Using a cloud based incident management system ensures you capture every critical event swiftly. However, to make your security and alarm monitoring operations even more robust, it’s important to invest in the right support package.  That’s why we want to let you know about the GeminiSense Premium Software Support Service. This services comes with many benefits, including...
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April 27, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

The Rising Physical Security Threats for Data Centres

The continuing adoption of big data is increasing the demand for data centres. Given that data centres house a large volume of critical and sensitive data and equipment – and the value that data has these days – they are a high-value target for both physical and cyber threats.  While cyber risks such as hacking,...
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April 13, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

  Will AI take over Alarm Monitoring industry?

The use of Artificial Intelligence in Alarm Receiving Centres (ARCs) is a growing trend. AI can analyse video footage and distinguish between true and false alarms, and carry out many other tasks with superior speed compared to a human operator – and whilst these systems are not 100% accurate yet, they are learning and improving all...
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March 31, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

The Risks of Outdated Alarm Monitoring Hardware

What’s the point of a security system that isn’t secure itself? Outdated alarm systems pose a significant risk but unfortunately, many organisations are still using equipment and software that belong in a museum.   It can be easy to overlook the importance of replacing old hardware when it appears to be working as it should....
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March 22, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

Choosing the Right Alarm Monitoring Software for Your Organisation

When choosing an alarm monitoring system, it’s important to be aware of the different features you need depending on the type of organisation you operate. One criterion that is important for any type of premises include real-time detection that alerts security personnel automatically, enabling a fast response to potential threats. Another vital factor is that...
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March 1, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

New Feature Launch – Gemini LiveView for ARCs

NEW FEATURE ALERT – Introducing Gemini LiveView for Alarm Monitoring  London, UK – 1st March 2023 – GeminiSense, a leading provider of commercial alarm monitoring solutions, today announced the launch of Gemini LiveView, a powerful platform for creating and sharing interactive dashboards, visualisations, and reports.  This new platform is specifically designed to meet the needs...
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February 15, 2023 Kevin Smith Comments: 0

More Things Are Monitorable Than Ever with Event Transmission

Introducing the applications and benefits of using event transmission in conjunction with alarm monitoring and other monitoring scenarios. ...
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Supported Systems

This list shows those CCTV products where at least minimum functionality is supported. As manufacturers improve their products and GeminiSense is continuously enhanced, the integration functionality is subject to change.

  • Adpro FastTrace 1
  • Adpro FastTrace 2
  • Apollo (Dahua)
  • Avigilon
  • Axis
  • Bosch Divar
  • Camect
  • CamDisc/CamTel
  • Control (Ganz)
  • Crow
  • Dahua
  • Davantis
  • Dedicated Micros
  • Genie
  • Geovision
  • Hanwha (Samsung)
  • Heitel (CamDisc/CamTel)
  • Hikvision
  • Honeywell Fusion/HRDP
  • Honeywell RapidEye
  • March Networks
  • Milestone
  • Mirasys
  • Panasonic
  • Pinetron
  • Rialto
  • Risco
  • RSI Videofied
  • Samsung
  • SmartTel
  • SystemQ Alien
  • Techwin
  • Videcon VXM,VXH, ITX, AHD, HD-IP, 960H
  • Video IQ
  • Videoswitch
  • Visonic PowerManage
  • Vista
  • Xtralis V3100