Axis Communications and Genetec Partner on New Enterprise Access System
The 'all-in-one solution' offers 'easy deployment, maintenance and scalability.'
Axis Communications and Genetec announced a partnership to deliver a new physical security system for businesses.
Called Axis Powered by Genetec, it “combines Axis network door controllers and Genetec access control software into an all-in-one solution that offers easy deployment, maintenance and scalability along with enhanced cybersecurity for end users and system integrators alike.”
Axis is a networking technology company with offerings in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems. The company has such products as card readers, access control management software, and network door controllers.
Genetec provides a broader approach to security, with such things as a center to integrate all security applications, access control, license plate and vehicle recognition, and access rights management.
By combining unifying Axis network door controllers with Genetec Synergis access control, customers “also attain enterprise-level control features, immediate access to hardware and software enhancements, and cybersecurity updates from both Axis and Genetec directly through Genetec Synergis,” says a press release from the companies. The door controllers also incorporate “real-time monitoring of events and alarms, advanced cardholder and access management and comprehensive reporting.”
“The partnership between Axis and Genetec provides a flexible, user-friendly solution that allows integrators to benefit from easy-to-deploy high-quality hardware pre-loaded with one of the industry’s most innovative access control software, removing friction associated with traditional software/hardware integrations,” the companies claim. “Moreover, users will benefit from continuous delivery of product and firmware improvements, new features, and important cybersecurity updates – all from two of the industry’s leading innovators. Together, the Axis – Genetec partnership offers the ability to expand a system easily, economically and step-by-step—helping end users scale as their physical security needs evolve.”
Genetec works with its set of channel partners, so independent companies that can provide installation, configuration, and other services. The arrangement is a longstanding type, as even large product companies generally don’t have the resources to directly service all potential customers.
The offering will be available starting April 2023 and will be on display at both the Axis and Genetec booths at ISC West in Las Vegas at the end of March.