CARMEL, Ind., May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion US™, a
leading provider of security products and solutions, and Open
Options, a global access control solutions company, integrated the
ENGAGE™ IP Gateway with DNA Fusion software to expand their
offering of scalable security solutions.
Open Options is a longstanding Allegion software alliance member
and is committed to offering the most up-to-date technology
available. The integration of the ENGAGE IP Gateway with Open
Options' DNA Fusion access control platform offers users another
cost-effective option in their access control solution.
The ENGAGE Gateway provides the ability to leverage existing
IP-based infrastructure for maximum efficiency. Ethernet
connectivity provides the ability to connect to the network for
real-time access control directly from an in- or out-of-network
host to an edge device. To further simplify installation, the
Gateway can be powered over ethernet (PoE), removing the need for
separate power supplies or wiring. The ENGAGE Gateway performs
regular, frequent communication between the Gateway and linked
ENGAGE enabled devices. The Gateway is able to send commands such
as lock, unlock and lock down from an IP host in real-time.
Commands are executed in less than five seconds. As an Internet of
Things (IoT) device, the Gateway leverages network security
practices, including AES-256 bit and TLS encryption to provide
customers with secure, dependable experiences.
These secure communication protocols, in addition to real-time
communication between devices, help to ensure the end user's
facility security is constantly monitored and allows access events
to be addressed immediately. This solution also minimizes
traditional hardware infrastructure, which provides the end user a
smaller security footprint and cost savings.
"Open Options is dedicated to providing open platform solutions,
which is why we continually work with leading security providers to
develop integrations that give end users a choice in their access
control products," said Ben Vestal,
vice president of sales and business development at Open Options.
"We're excited to join with Allegion in offering our end users an
opportunity to further enhance their security by utilizing
real-time connectivity between their electronic lock and access
control solution."
DNA Fusion, Open Options' award-winning open architecture access
control software, seamlessly integrates with leading security
systems like Schlage's electronic locks, readers and credentials.
Developed by experts with years of industry experience, DNA Fusion
is designed with valuable customer input to ensure it delivers a
user-friendly and open access control platform. Other supporting
products—visitor management, photo ID and more—work together to
provide a complete security solution.
Numerous Allegion products have a deep integration developed by
Open Options. The integration between DNA Fusion and the ENGAGE IP
Gateway is the result of requests for additional solutions by the
end user. It can leverage an existing IP infrastructure to enable
networked access control to doors traditionally ignored.
"What's great about Open Option's DNA Fusion software is that it
offers a full-scale access control solution that can be tailored to
fit each customer's unique security needs," said Dewey VanVoorhis, electronics product manager at
Allegion. "This integration offers end users yet another solution
to expand security and convenience to more of their doors."
For more information, visit us.allegion.com.
About Allegion US
Allegion (NYSE: ALLE) is a global pioneer in safety and
security, with leading brands like CISA®,
Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®,
SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Focusing on
security around the door and adjacent areas, Allegion produces a
range of solutions for homes, businesses, schools and other
institutions. Allegion is a $2.4
billion company, with products sold in almost 130 countries.
For more, visit us.allegion.com.
About Open Options
Since its founding in 1997, Open Options has been a pioneer in
the open platform community. Today, the company continues to be a
leading provider of innovative access control solutions with the
best service and support teams in the industry. Open Options'
flagship access control platform, DNA Fusion, seamlessly connects
with leading security technologies — including video, biometrics,
wireless locks, critical communication, and more — to provide
customers with a best-of-breed security solution. Our open business
culture and dedication to customer service is what sets us apart;
when you do business with Open Options, you're doing business with
real people who care about your experience. To learn more about
Open Options and our solutions, visit www.ooaccess.com.
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