Ubicquia and Genetec Collaborate to Simplify Smart City Deployments with Streetlight-Integrated Safety Solutions | PR Newswire [Video]

Streetlight-mounted smart video technology is a powerful force multiplier for law enforcement

, /PRNewswire/ — Ubicquia, Inc., a leader in intelligent infrastructure, today announced a collaboration with Genetec, a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions. This will accelerate the deployment of public safety cameras and Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technologies through existing streetlight networks.

“By eliminating costly infrastructure barriers, we’re enabling communities of all sizes to enhance public safety more efficiently and sustainably than ever before.” Rick Taylor, National Director, Public Sector, Genetec

The collaboration leverages Ubicquia’s UbiHub® platform, compatible with 360 million streetlights worldwide, to streamline ALPR deployments by eliminating the need for expensive permitting, construction, and connecting power for new poles. By using the existing streetlight as a power source, cities can reduce ALPR deployment costs by up to 70%, shorten installation times, and minimize regulatory hurdles, while preserving city aesthetics.

The joint solution features the Ubicquia …