Systems integrators play a unique role in the engineering and implementing of enterprise-level access control systems — projects that are not without their frustrations.
Across the industry, manufacturers are being pushed by end users to be more open, Reich says. “We are major advocates of driving the open communication standards and embracing them both from the standpoint of our technology and helping as an industry drive the maturity of the standards so they do provide the value to integrators and end users.
RS2 Technologies LLC, a provider of access control systems, announced it has been recognized as one of the 2014 Indiana Companies to Watch, an awards program presented by the Indiana Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship (OSBE), its Indiana Small Business Development Center, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and endorsed by the Edward Lowe Foundation.
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Gallagher Security, a provider of integrated access control, intruder alarms management and perimeter protection, announced that its security management platform is now approved for sale in the United States.
The Hand-E-Wave from Essex Electronics is a rugged, touchless switch with advanced microwave technology, ideal for use in sterile environments such as hospitals, food processing plants and clean rooms.
July 15, 2014
Audiovisual feedback occurs when motion is detected within the detection zone. It comes in both single-gang and mullion versions.
Software House announced the C•CURE 9000 SiteServer, a compact network device that provides a full-featured, low-cost access control solution for small sites
July 15, 2014
C•CURE 9000 SiteServer is a complete single-box access control solution, enabling everything from designing and printing badges for new employees, to monitoring day-to-day personnel activity via the Web interface.
Keyscan released Keyscan Aurora, a new generation of access control management software.
July 15, 2014
Keyscan Aurora features optional licenses and add-on modules for enhanced integration and overall system functionality which include Web client, Active Directory, CCTV integration, intrusion alarm integration and much more.
For years, the most common integration method has been for one manufacturer to get another’s application programming interface (API) or software development kit (SDK) and make the two systems talk.
The process of introducing these technologies to end users and implementing them in real-world projects are where many integrators find themselves today.
Almost all integrators and manufacturers agree that standards are and will continue to be a good thing for the industry. When it comes to integration between access control and video, two of the main standards bodies are ONVIF and PSIA (Physical Security Interoperability Alliance).