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  • Aperio wireless locks integrate with Rhombus, expanding cloud-managed security solutions.
  • Integration simplifies access control by connecting Aperio locks with Rhombus' platform.
  • Rhombus' cloud-native solution unifies camera, access control, and monitoring applications.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions has announced the successful integration of its Aperio® wireless lock technology with Rhombus's advanced access control system.

Rhombus's platform combines security cameras, access controls, sensors, alarm monitoring, and software integrations into a unified, cloud-managed interface, enhancing security management for various organizations.

Aperio Wireless Locks Integration

The integration of Aperio wireless locks with the Rhombus platform enables customers to enhance security in areas where wired solutions are impractical.

Rhombus platform enables clients to enhance security in areas where wired solutions are impractical

According to Brandon Salzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Rhombus, "With this integration, customers can now extend the power of Rhombus into doors and areas where wired access control simply isn’t practical. Pairing ASSA ABLOY’s industry-pioneering Aperio wireless locks with the Rhombus cloud platform gives a flexible, scalable, and truly unified approach to security."

This innovative solution supports environments ranging from schools and hospitals to manufacturing facilities and enterprises, allowing management of access, video, sensors, and AI-driven insights through a singular cloud-based interface without the need for on-premise servers or complex setups.

Enhanced Access Control for New and Existing Installations

The combined solution offers an efficient means for Rhombus users to connect additional entry points in both new and existing setups.

Aperio is a versatile platform that employs wireless communication (IEEE 802.15.4) to link locking hardware from ASSA ABLOY Group brands with Rhombus's access control system. This setup facilitates real-time communication while reducing installation complexity and costs.

Rhombus Access Control System

The Rhombus access control suite provides an integrated enterprise security solution

The Rhombus access control suite provides an integrated enterprise security solution. It seamlessly operates with Rhombus's cameras, sensors, and alarms to form a complete ecosystem for building security management. The suite accelerates investigations, enhances security awareness, and mitigates risks.

The Rhombus Console acts as the central management hub, a cloud-based video management system that coordinates camera systems, access control, and live monitoring. It supports scale to an unlimited number of cameras, doors, users, devices, and locations.

Cloud-Native Security Management

Angelo Faenza, Head of Access Control Solutions at ASSA ABLOY, stated, “Rhombus brings a modern, cloud-native approach that makes it easier for organizations to unify and manage security across their entire environment.”

By integrating Aperio locks with Rhombus's platform, customers benefit from both flexibility and scalability, breaking down the traditional barriers of access control for smarter, more interconnected facilities.

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