Chris Wilson

Paxton, the global brand of electronic access control and video intercom systems has announced that its cloud-based access control solution, Paxton BLU now integrates with Ivideon, a cloud-based video surveillance company. The integration between Paxton BLU and Ivideon allows dealers to provide their customers with a powerful and flexible security solution. The two combined offer centralized management, video verification of access events, and increased system functionality. Users can log into a single platform to view and manage video events through a smartphone, tablet, or PC with internet connection, enabling them to respond quickly to incidents that may occur. Paxton BLU is a cloud-based system that doesn’t require a server or IT supportQuick And Easy To Install Sites without a local server or network can be hindered by minimal security options; however, Paxton BLU is a cloud-based system that doesn’t require a server or IT support. It’s quick and easy to install, and dealers can expand their RMR customer base (Recurring Monthly Revenue). Paxton BLU’s CCTV integration feature is simple to set-up and manage, allowing users to assign cameras to doors for multiple sites, view past and current events, and share videos or snapshots via email or text directly from the Paxton BLU portal.  Chris Wilson, Paxton’s VP of Operations commented, “We are excited to announce the integration of CCTV within the Paxton BLU platform and are pleased to work with Ivideon as our first partner in this venture. Following customer feedback, we hope they will enjoy having access to video surveillance features from one platform as we continue to make Paxton BLU the dealer’s choice for cloud-based access control.”

Altronix announced it has added Paxton Access to its expanding portfolio of Trove Access and Power Integration Solutions, which simplify board layout and wire management, greatly reducing installation and labor costs. Altronix Trove2PX2 seamlessly accommodates Paxton controllers providing a scalable, cost effective access control solution. “Our collaboration with Paxton Access further simplifies the design and installation process for system integrators,” said Alan Forman, President, Altronix Corporation. “Trove facilitates a quicker and cleaner installation, which is ultimately more profitable.” Deliver World Class Solution The Trove2PX2 includes a removable backplane which accommodates up to 12 Paxton Net2 plus series controllers. This allows installers to test and configure the access system prior to installation. Trove TPX2 also includes a tamper switch, mounting hardware and cam lock, along with ample room for wiring and to accommodate back-up batteries. “We are excited to partner with Altronix and release the compatibility of Paxton controllers with their Trove2 series,” said Chris Wilson, VP of Operations, Paxton Access. “This partnership provides dealers with more options to meet the needs of each installation, catering to a variety of our controller options and Altronix power supplies and accessories. It also allows our dealers yet another way to deliver Paxton’s world class solution to their customers.”

The Paxton and Milestone integration associates cameras with doors and displays real-time video footage as video events and access alarms occur Paxton, provider of electronic IP access control and door entry solutions has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with Milestone Systems. The integration allows the user to display access control events and monitor video surveillance cameras from the, Milestone XProtect Smart Client. Paxton has developed a plugin using Milestone’s MIP SDK 2016, that can be added to the Milestone XProtect (VMS) linking Paxton Net2 access control information to the Milestone XProtect Smart Client interface. The integration associates cameras with doors and displays real-time video footage as video events and access alarms occur. The software can be configured so pop up notifications instantly gain the operator’s attention to an event of interest. Doors can be locked or unlocked directly from the XProtect Smart Client interface, where user information and events can be displayed to provide full visibility to the operator on who is accessing areas throughout a site. Combining Access Control With VMS Paxton provides industry-leading access control systems which meet the challenges and trends of the security market. With over 30 years’ experience, they offer engineering excellence, creating simple, yet intelligent and innovative products with simplicity designed in, ensuring they are straightforward to install, use and maintain. Net2 is their popular access control solution. The security system offers centralized administration and control of sites ranging from one to hundreds of doors, and thousands of users. Milestone Systems was founded in 1998 and is a global industry leader in open platform IP video management software. Its technology is easy to manage, reliable and provides flexible choices in network hardware and integrations with other systems. Integrated Security Solutions Reinier Tuinzing, Strategic Alliances Manager, Americas, at Milestone Systems, said, “We are very pleased to strengthen the long-term partnership between Paxton and Milestone. As mutual proponents of open platform software, this latest integration offers our customers the choice to operate their access control from the XProtect video client.” Chris Wilson, Paxton’s Product Manager, said, “We are pleased to work again with our long-standing partner, Milestone. Integrating with the XProtect Access 2016 plug-in will bring even more simplicity and convenience to our dealers and customers. With the robust platforms offered by both companies, dealers and end users alike can rest assured they have selected a great solution for their physical security needs.” Delivering Assured Quality Video And Access Control Solution The integration between Paxton Net2 with Milestone XProtect VMS using XProtect Access 2016 is a Milestone Certified Solution. This means that the interoperability has been fully tested and documented in four key areas: functionality, usability, performance and partner assessment. This provides the assurance that the integration will function and perform as a proven, certified solution, which delivers confidence to those specifying, implementing and operating the combined video and access control solution. Save

The new partnership delivers power solution enclosure with integral installation efficiencies LifeSafety Power, provider of Smarter Power Solutions and patented remote networking capabilities and Paxton Access, Inc., Greenville, S.C., designer and manufacturer of IP access control and intelligent solutions for smart buildings, have entered into an exciting new partnership. Now, systems integrators will have availability to the new FlexPower® PCLASS™ Unified Power Solutions for Paxton Access. FlexPower PCLASS The FlexPower PCLASS Paxton Access Control Power System is engineered to integrate operating power and a mechanical housing for Paxton AccessNet2 controller hardware. The seamless enclosure simplifies system design and is available in 4-, 8- and 16-door configurations in both single and dual voltage.  The FlexPower PCLASS Paxton Access Control Power System is engineered to integrate operating power and a mechanical housing for Paxton AccessNet2 controller hardware Net2 is a proprietary and secure networked access control system that yields the advantages of central control, event reporting and flexible functionality. Eight-door configurations yield up to a 40 percent space savings and 30 percent installation savings while 16-door units offer up to a 60 percent space savings and 40 percent installation savings. LifeSafety Power is a constant innovator in the power category, providing the latest networking technologies that yield a wide range of specification possibilities and the ability for integrators to remotely monitor, assess and service systems solutions. Superior Technology “It’s all about working with the right partners to continue our command of the category and bring proactive service to customers, including remote testing and servicing,” says Larry Ye, president of LifeSafety Power. “The exemplary capabilities of our Paxton Access Power Solutions give systems integrators superior technology to pass along to end-user customers while offering another category of managed services and recurring monthly revenue,” he says. “We’re pleased to be partnering with LifeSafety Power for their PCLASS power solution,” says Chris Wilson, product manager, Paxton Access. “With the new PCLASS, Paxton customers now have an easy option for more controller density in one location. The unified solution makes Net2 controller installations even simpler and cleaner.”

Paxton, the market leader in IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems, has announced the addition of HID™ functionality to its most popular readers. Easy Enrollment Paxton has expanded the technology in its P50M Reader, P75 Reader, Net2 PaxLock and Net2 Entry reader range by adding Genuine HID Technology™. Customers can now use existing HID 125kHz credentials already issued on any of these readers, including the company’s desktop enrollment reader. Wiegand communications have also been added and will be offered in addition to clock and data on the P50M and P75, making these readers highly versatile with Paxton solutions or third party panels. The initial phase includes: Added functionality reading of HID™ 125kHz Proximity tokens Added functionality of Wiegand output on the P50M and P75 readers Release of v5.03 SR3 software, containing the firmware for Net2 PaxLock US, required for use with HID™ 125kHz Proximity tokens Chris Wilson, Product Manager of Paxton Inc., says: “This is something that our customers have told us they want and we have listened. With the release of this technology, taking over an existing system is even easier. Simply enroll your HID™ 125kHz tokens in the Paxton system and continue to use them alongside Paxton tokens without changing any hardware. It doesn’t get simpler than that. As we continue to develop this product, our full reader line will be updated to offer this technology, enabling all of our readers to be used with Paxton and other Wiegand systems.”

Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with its Design Center services to offer reliable networks Vigitron Inc., the leading manufacturer of infrastructure solutions for analog, IP, and HD systems, is pleased to announce it has completed inter-operational testing for IP/PoE based products from Paxton Access Inc., market leader in IP access control, door entry and building intelligence systems. Vigitron will be able to provide Paxton's sales channel with our Design Center services in order to offer the most cost effective and reliable networks designed specifically for Paxton Access applications. Growing Migration Of Security To PoE Driven IP Networks "Adding Paxton to our growing list of partners is another indication of the growing migration of security to PoE driven IP networks," stated Neil Heller, Vigitron's Vice President of Business Development. "Access control is particularly well suited for IP transmission powered by PoE as it significantly reduces installation cost by reducing the amount of wiring." Heller continued, "The key element is Vigitron's ability to continuously monitor the network to assure communications are valid and affect unattended reconnections in the event communications are lost." Paxton Net2 Access Control - IP Based Solution Chris Wilson, Product Manager for Paxton, Inc. says: “The security market is rapidly adopting PoE technology to continue the exploitation of merging technologies and systems for greater efficiencies and convenience. Paxton provides Net2 Access Control, an IP based solution with an extensive hardware and software feature set.  We are pleased to work with Vigitron to offer our customers the ability to install our solution in those challenging infrastructure opportunities.”