Tina D’Agostin

National systems integrator, IES Communications, LLC, a subsidiary of IES Holdings, Inc., has added the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control solution to its security technology portfolio. IES Communications has selected the Alcatraz Rock to leverage the latest in biometrics – facial authentication – which is more secure and more hygienic, as it reduces touchpoints. “IES is always striving to bring safe new ways to utilize cutting-edge security solutions to its customers. With the implementation of Alcatraz Biometrics products, IES continues to design solutions for your environment that will secure your peace of mind,” said IES Vice President of Sales and Marketing Gilbert Romo. Delivering autonomous access control Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, with 21 locations throughout the United States, IES Communications is a leading national technology infrastructure architect that delivers a comprehensive approach with a strong emphasis on client relationships and continuous innovation. “Alcatraz is excited to partner with IES Communications to deliver autonomous access control. IES has a great reputation for delivering comprehensive and reliable security solutions, and we know that the Rock will be an important addition to their portfolio,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin. Touchless and physical access control solution Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control solution that works with any access control system. The Rock replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence - to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. The Rock uses machine learning for increased security and accurate tailgating detection while intelligently enrolling employees as they are badging in, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional onboarding. A mask detection feature – the Mask Enforcer – provides a mask detection mode to help businesses comply with government-mandated facemasks.

Alcatraz, the developer of secure frictionless access control products, has added Three Factor Authentication (3FA) to the Rock facial authentication platform to deliver the ultimate in protection for high security areas and zero trust environments. “Three Factor Authentication using a biometric like facial authentication in the Alcatraz Rock platform is really one of the most secure ways to control access,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer Tina D’Agostin. “At Alcatraz, we have worked to leverage the Rock to work as that third authentication factor so that data centers, government entities, nuclear plants, the military, and similar organizations can provide the secure protection they are required to deliver.” Authenticates authorized users The Rock can be used for one, two, or three factor authentication. In one-factor authentication, the Rock is the primary access control device and facially authenticates authorized users. In two-factor authentication, the Rock is used in combination with a badge reader to grant access. In three-factor authentication, the Rock is used along with two additional access control devices, like a badge reader and a PIN reader to verify employees' identities. Alcatraz Rock offers a touchless physical access control solution that works with an access control system In this scenario, the user needs to enter personal data, like a PIN or password, utilize a physical pass, like an ID badge, and provide biometric identification, like the facial authentication conducted by the Alcatraz Rock. It is the combination of these three distinct criteria that delivers 3FA, which is the ultimate in access control. The Alcatraz Rock offers a touchless and secure physical access control solution that works with any access control system. Autonomous access control It replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. The Rock uses machine learning for increased security and accurate tailgating detection, while intelligently enrolling employees as they are badging in, which eliminates the headaches associated with traditional onboarding. “The addition of 3FA is an exciting enrichment to the Alcatraz Rock platform as it is our goal to deliver autonomous access control that offers security that is unrivaled and is more affordable than security guards or turnstiles,” said D’Agostin. Renowned system integrators A number of renowned system integrators and security organizations - including Johnson Controls, PSA Security Network, SAGE Integration, and TRL Systems - have incorporated the Alcatraz Rock into their solutions portfolio. To learn more about how Alcatraz Rock can provide multi-factor authentication for an organization, one can sign up for a demo on the company’s official website.

PACE Security, a Southern California-based security integration and systems design firm, has announced that it has added the Alcatraz Rock autonomous access control platform to its solutions portfolio. “We are excited to have PACE embrace the Alcatraz Rock and its ability to deliver access control via facial authentication,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin. Alcatraz Rock added to portfolio Tina adds, “PACE has already successfully delivered autonomous access control solutions to its clients with the Rock platform, including an installation they have already done for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Hospital in Los Angeles.” Based in Southern California, PACE Security has been delivering innovative approaches to security integration for 25 years. PACE provides complete solutions from engineering to the implementation and installation of equipment and complete customer training for seamless integration of access control, closed circuit television, and security. Two-factor authentication Adding the Alcatraz Rock to access control projects allows delivering customers a ‘level 10’ in access control security PACE Security Owner and President, Raymond (Ray) Downs said, “Adding the Alcatraz Rock to access control projects allows them to deliver customers a ‘level 10’ in access control security. Because the Rock can be used in a two-factor authentication where individuals badge in and also have to use facial authentication along with the badge that is as secure as you can get.” He adds, “It can’t be compromised if someone loses an ID badge or if it falls into the wrong hands. They also like the fact that they are not technology restricted by the Alcatraz Rock, since it works with any access control platform. The Alcatraz Rock integrates easily into nearly all access control platforms and can be used on any element at any system at any time. It’s an impressive product and we have a lot of enthusiasm about it.” Touchless and secure physical access control Alcatraz Rock offers a touchless and secure physical access control platform that works with any access control system. It replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. The Rock uses passive 3D sensing, machine learning for increased security, and accurate tailgating detection, while intelligently enrolling employees as they are badging in, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional onboarding. A newly added feature provides a mask detection mode, the Mask Enforcer, to help businesses comply with post-COVID-19 government-mandated facemasks.

Alcatraz, developer of secure touchless access control products, has partnered with Clear Cloud Solutions Inc. to sell and market Alcatraz’s innovative facial authentication platform in targeted physical security verticals. Marketing Alcatraz Rock Platform “Clear Cloud Solutions Inc. has earned a great reputation for specializing in protecting critical assets in many sectors, particularly the utilities vertical,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin. She adds, “We’re excited to partner with Clear Cloud Solutions because we believe our Alcatraz Rock facial authentication platform will enrich their access control offerings and the ability to provide comprehensive one- and two-factor authentication protection on the edge.” Physical security integration expert Based in Southern California, Clear Cloud Solutions Inc. is a physical security integration company that designs, installs, services, and protects critical infrastructure. They provide companies with security systems that help minimize and avoid threats, prevent future threats, and a quick response in the event of an incident. Clear Cloud Solutions Inc.’s Vice President of Sales and Business Development, Greg Sippell, RCDD, said, “The firm chose to incorporate the Alcatraz Rock platform into their solutions portfolio because it incorporates the latest in technology to address a much-needed element in access control: facial authentication.” Touchless and secure access control solutions Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control platform that works with any access control system “We believe it is important to have technology in our portfolio that facilitates getting employees back to work safely and secures the workplace,” stated Greg Sippell, adding “We’ve been impressed with the Alcatraz team, the tools they provide, and their collaborative nature with the channel.” Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control platform that works with any access control system. It replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. Passive 3D sensing, machine learning for enhanced security The Rock uses passive 3D sensing, machine learning for increased security, and accurate tailgating detection, while intelligently enroling employees as they are badging in, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional on-boarding. A newly added feature provides a mask detection mode, the Mask Enforcer, to help businesses comply with post-COVID government-mandated face masks.

Alcatraz, globally renowned developer of secure touchless access control products, has partnered with New York Security Solutions, Inc. (NYSS) to sell and market the Alcatraz Rock platform, in the US East Coast market. Touchless access control solutions “At New York Security Solutions, Inc., we take pride in the effort we put into choosing a security product to recommend to our clients and as technology geeks, we have been very impressed with the Alcatraz Rock platform and its ability to deliver touchless access control, using artificial intelligence, 3D, and machine learning,” said NYSS Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Cody Flood. “The touchless aspect is particularly relevant in a post-COVID society – we need to be able to deliver a reliable access control product that at the very least minimizes touchpoints.” Alcatraz Rock platform Alcatraz is grateful that high quality integrators like NYSS are embracing the Rock platform" Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer, Tina D’Agostin said “Alcatraz is grateful that high quality integrators like NYSS are embracing the Rock platform and adding it to their solution portfolios.” She adds, “NYSS has an excellent reputation for delivering comprehensive security solutions and we’re excited to be able to provide them with the Alcatraz Rock platform which we know will enrich their access control offerings and add value.” Managed Security Technology Provider Headquartered in New York City, New York Security Solutions, Inc. (NYSS) designs and develops comprehensive security solutions for a variety of clients in the New York area and beyond. They have installed more than 20,000 access-controlled points and 60,000 video devices for more than 100 organizations. New York Security Solutions, Inc. is a Managed Security Technology Provider (MSTP), which demonstrates their commitment to emphasizing only the best technology is included in their product offerings. Featuring passive 3D sensing, machine learning technologies Alcatraz offers a touchless and secure physical access control platform that works with any access control system. It replaces or augments badging as a credential with facial recognition, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and frictionless entry into physical locations. The Alcatraz Rock uses passive 3D sensing, machine learning for increased security, and accurate tailgating detection, while intelligently enroling employees as they are badging in, eliminating the headaches associated with traditional on-boarding. Mask Enforcer feature A newly added feature provides a mask detection mode, the Mask Enforcer, to help businesses comply with government-mandated face masks.

Alcatraz, developer of autonomous access control products, has been added to the lineup of sponsors for PSA Security Network’s ADAPT 2020 virtual managerial conference for system integrators. PSA Network’s virtual event, held Oct. 6-8, 2020, will include sessions on topics ranging from industry, emerging technologies, physical security, operation improvements, managed services, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to network with other PSA Network members and vendors and gain access to additional tools and resources to help them reinvent their businesses in the post-COVID-19 economy. The event also includes a virtual trade show for sponsors to foster networking and engagement throughout the event and beyond. Mask enforcement solutions As a recently-added member to the PSA Security Network, we are thrilled to sponsor and participate in the ADAPT 2020" Alcatraz was just recently added to the PSA Security Network of partners, bringing facial authentication and mask enforcement solutions to the renowned product consortium for system integrators. “As a recently-added member to the PSA Security Network, we are thrilled to sponsor and participate in the ADAPT 2020 virtual conference,” said Alcatraz Chief Revenue Officer Tina D’Agostin. “We have some great information to share in this virtual format to those seeking post-COVID touchless and frictionless access control solutions.” Access control system Alcatraz offers a secure facial authentication platform that works with any access control system. It replaces or augments ID badging as a credential with facial authentication, 3D sensing, and artificial intelligence to enable highly secure and touchless entry into physical locations. An added feature that was designed specifically to address existing and potential future government-mandated face masks delivers face mask detection to ensure users are in compliance.