Genetec Inc reports a technology partnership with SimonsVoss GmbH, the European manufacturer of electronic locks. Genetec will be able to integrate the SimonsVoss SmartIntego Digital Locking Cylinder, Smart Handle and Padlock Wireless Locks with Genetec Synergis, the IP-based access control system in Genetec Security Center, the company’s IP security platform.
Customers will be able to enroll SimonsVoss locks into their Synergis access control system with version 5.6 of Security Center, which is expected to be available in early second quarter of 2017 through the Genetec Channel Partner Program.
With the cost of hardwired access control installation increasing, due to infrastructure complexity and compliance requirements, the ease and speed of installation of a wireless access control solution saves customers money, the firms say. It also aids an organisation’s security for staff, visitors and property, physical and intellectual, the companies add.
For the installer, this integration will offer more wireless electronic locks. Overall system design and deployment will be simplified, allowing Genetec certified channel partners to use wireless locks and reduce installation time and labour costs associated with hardwired products, the firms say.
Derek Arcuri, Product Marketing Manager, Genetec Inc said: “We are thrilled to add the SimonsVoss brand to our expanding portfolio of supported locks. Both companies will now be able to offer end-users and systems integrators a greater choice in access control hardware, whether for designing a new physical security system or updating an existing one.”
And Bernhard Sommer, Managing Director at SimonsVoss GmbH said: “The integration of our SmartIntego locks with the enterprise-class Synergis access control software from Genetec, will enable a scalable access control solution that meets today’s needs as well as provide an easy pathway to future upgrades.”
When Synergis and SimonsVoss locks are deployed alongside Genetec video surveillance products, users will be able to view all of their lock events and activities linked with live or recorded video.
