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Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced a new integration with SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks at its VerkadaOne London conference. An extension of its flagship conference in the United States, VerkadaOne London convened more than 400 IT and physical security pioneers to connect and learn about new solutions from Verkada that are empowering physical security pioneers to be more proactive and efficient than ever. Partnership with SimonsVoss "I'm proud to showcase the breadth and depth of our product offering here in Europe at VerkadaOne London," said Ardon Anderson, Verkada's Vice President of EMEA. "Our new partnership with SimonsVoss will unlock new potential for us as our Access Control offering continues to grow, and help make it even easier to deploy seamless, enterprise-grade solutions at scale." Verkada's platform controls Verkada's platform controls access for more than 3.7 million users and checks in 1.5 million visitors Verkada's platform controls access for more than 3.7 million users and checks in more than 1.5 million visitors every month.  The company's partnership with SimonsVoss expands its existing network of wireless lock integrations and will make it even easier for organizations across Europe to adopt Verkada's enterprise-scale access control solution without the need for rewiring. Integration with Verkada's video security products Like Verkada's other wireless lock integrations, SimonsVoss and Verkada together allow customers to remotely unlock doors, see live door events, manage door schedules and access, trigger a lockdown, monitor battery levels, and more. Native integration with Verkada's video security products also provides customers with unique visibility into door events and user activity, making it easy to detect, for example, if someone tailgates in behind an authorized user, or has picked up another person's keycard. Expansions of Verkada's cloud-based software platform This new integration also builds on recent improvements and expansions of Verkada's cloud-based software platform that have been focused on entry experience and access control, including: Deeper integration between Verkada Guest and Access Control, allowing customers to issue temporary visitor credentials via mobile link or physical badge. Support for third-party OSDP door readers for greater flexibility and interoperability. Door Exceptions and Access Level APIs to automate access control operations.

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer - TDSi has hosted another of its popular Security Technology Showcase events in Riyadh and Dammam in Saudi Arabia. In addition to TDSi, attendees also enjoyed presentations and hands-on advice from UK security manufacturers such as integrated perimeter security specialist - Harper Chalice Group (presented by Building Defense Systems), secure industrial transmission and power solutions provider - KBC Networks, CCTV surveillance camera and control solutions manufacturer - 360 Vision Technology Ltd, Control Room furniture manufacturer - LundHalsey, specialized server technology provider - Secure Logiq, AI-driven video analytics specialist - VCA Technology, and integrated security application platform provider - Veracity. Latest Security Technology Showcase events   The latest Security Technology Showcase events were organized and presented by TDSi’s International Business Development Director Phil Tennent, along with his team Hassan Ahmed and Sebastien Botella.  Security Technology Showcase events were organized and shown by Phil Tennent along with his team  Phil commented, “We were excited to take our showcase to Saudi Arabia, a vibrant market that is very receptive to the best of British security technology and services. We were also delighted to share the stage with a number of other specialist providers to deliver a really informative and varied schedule for attendees.”  Both the Riyadh and Dammam events were attended by over 50 security professionals each and featured a morning of Security Technology Presentations followed by a Product Showcase afternoon, which provided the opportunity to speak directly with the manufacturers, to find out more about their products, and to see their solutions up close.  TDSi’s latest Access Control Solutions As part of TDSi's Security Technology Showcase event week, Phil also attended a UK Department of International Trade event focusing on Security Technology and had the opportunity to talk to many companies about their Vision 2030 projects in Saudi Arabia, along with their security and access control requirements to support these new infrastructure plans. The Latest Saudi Arabia Security Technology Showcase events follow on from similar events in Dubai and Bahrain last October, which featured a free interactive hands-on session exploring TDSi’s latest Access Control Solutions and featured presentations from its technology partners KBC Networks and SimonsVoss.

Genetec Inc., a globally renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has announced the immediate availability of a new generation of its Synergis Cloud Link PoE-enabled IoT gateway for access control. Synergis Cloud Link Manufactured in North America to mitigate supply chain delays, Synergis Cloud Link addresses increasing demand for non-proprietary access control solutions and provides a safe and secure gateway to a Cloud or hybrid deployment. When modernizing an existing security system, Synergis Cloud Link’s open architecture allows organizations to leverage their current access control infrastructure and easily upgrade to a secure IP-based solution. Efficient approach to multi-site deployments Synergis Cloud Link provides a more efficient approach to multi-site deployments and replaces the need for servers, reducing the cost of ownership. The Synergis Cloud Link IoT gateway has embedded functionalities that keep an organization’s access control running, even when connection to the server is down. The new generation of Synergis Cloud Link provides more features, enhanced cyber security, and helps future-proof security installations. Synergis Cloud Link features enhanced cyber security, such as encrypted user data, Secure Boot, and an EAL6+ industry gold standard Secure Element that stores cryptographic elements. Growing need for non-proprietary access control solutions The need for non-proprietary access control solutions has never been greater" “The need for non-proprietary access control solutions has never been greater,” said Thibault Louvet, Access Control Product Group Director, Genetec Inc, adding “Our new generation Synergis Cloud Link enables us to provide organizations with a powerful, secure and intelligent gateway to the latest technology, while allowing them to easily connect to hybrid or cloud access control environments, and keep their existing security investment, including hardware, wiring, and infrastructure.” The device is compatible with non-proprietary access control modules from the industry’s most established manufacturers, including HID Global, Axis Communications, ASSA ABLOY, Mercury Security, Allegion, SimonsVoss, STid, and others. New firmware design and enhanced reliability A single Synergis Cloud Link device can support up to 256 readers and electronic locks, 600,000 card holders, 150,000 offline events, as well as monitor hundreds of zones and alarms. Synergis Cloud Link features a new firmware design, improving reliability and lifecycle management, and updates management. It also opens the door to containerized approach for operating software on the device, expanding its future capabilities.