Integrated Access Control & Video Systems Come to Town

Editor's Note: To construct a comprehensive security system, it is not enough to rely on video surveillance solely. Users right now have started to understand how important access control information is and enjoy the overall benefits and convenience when access control and video are seamlessly integrated. The latest development of access control systems is now also heading toward an "open platform," depending on the partnership among companies and their R&D capability.

AMAG Symmetry Omnicast Plug-in (Integrated with Genetec VMS)

AMAG Technology's Symmetry 7.0.1 access control system integrates with Genetec Omnicast 4.8 IP Video Management System (VMS). The Symmetry Omnicast Plug-in enables video rendering on Symmetry SMS clients for live and archive sources, PTZ control of live cameras, event handling, video tagging for VMS alarms and events, and video search and playback control. End users can receive alarms and events generated by the Omnicast 4.8 IP VMS for use within Symmetry via event mapping.

Paxton Net2 Access Control System (Integrated with NUUO VMS)

Net2 now integrates with Crystal 2.0 and Mainsconsole 5.0 to offer a complete user experience with a range of sophisticated features. Integration with the NUUO VMS allows users to link Paxton events directly with surveillance video, define instant actions for each trigger and receive notifications of alarm events as they occur, as well as perform keyword searches across servers. This integration will provide users with a complete operating experience, reaping the benefits of both access control and VMS under a single interface.

Axis A1001 Network Door Controller (Integrated with Genetec, Imron,OnSSI)

Axis A1001 Network Door Controller comes with built-in software for basic access management. It is open for third-party software, allowing the unit to be integrated with solutions provided by Axis partners including Genetec Synergis, Imron IS2000, and OnSSI Ocularis.

The controller is an independent device that is installed by each door and data is automatically synchronized between the controllers in the system. It will continue its normal operation and buffer events locally if there is a network failure. Axis A1001 supports Power over Ethernet, which eliminates the need for separate power cables to door accessories and other proprietary data cables.The controller's color-coded connectors and the configuration wizard enable fail-safe and effective installations. The controller supports most reader types and is fitted with configurable input/output ports and controllable power outputs for external equipment such as door locks and positioning sensors.

Salto Plug-in Integration Software (Integrated with Milestone VMS)

The plug-in integrates Salto Systems directly into XProtect Smart Client and allows the user to control access and monitor video surveillance from one unified interface, eliminating the need to run two separate applications. The Salto plug-in integration enables the user to open doors while simultaneously viewing video footage of the doors. The Salto plug-in captures critical events from the Salto software and registers them as alarms in XProtect Smart Client. These alarms are automatically linked to relevant video footage from corresponding cameras.

IndigoVision Software house C•Cure 9000 Integration Module

The IndigoVision Software House C•CURE 9000 integration module allows events and alarms from C•CURE 9000 systems to be forwarded into IndigoVision's complete suite of management software. In addition, events and alarms from IndigoVision systems can be fed back into Software House systems. With the IndigoVision integration module, any C•CURE 9000 events can trigger a wide range of actions within the IndigoVision system. This includes starting recordings on an IndigoVision network video recorder, displaying live video from cameras on monitors and IndigoVision control center viewing panes, moving PTZ cameras to specific locations or sending notification emails.