MAXPRO Cloud is a cloud-based security solution designed for multi-site small- to medium-sized businesses that provides effective and efficient security and safety, while minimizing IT costs and future-proofing investments, according to the company. The solution integrates access control and video into a user-friendly platform that can protect multi-site retail, franchises, multi-tenant commercial and residential properties, schools and churches. With features such as global credential management, automated reporting and remote management of doors and schedules, the system is a powerful business tool.

Michael Coniff, offering management lead at Honeywell Commercial Security, said that MPA1 and MPA2 were developed with integrators in mind.

“Our goal was to create a product that was easy for systems integrators to install and that can adapt to a customer’s existing IT infrastructure and methods,” Coniff said. “MPA1 and MPA2 feature a faster web interface, seamless integration with the MAXPRO Cloud solution and backwards compatibility to enable easy greenfield installation or the ability to work with existing access control products.”

MPA1, a single door PoE-powered controller, is easy to install, operate and maintain thanks to its edge installation design and its dedicated device utility app for fast and easy commissioning. It can either be mounted in a U.S. single gang junction box or in a specially designed compact enclosure with status LED diagnostics. In addition, the embedded web interface allows the MPA1 to operate in standalone mode in single and multi-panel solutions.

MPA2 is a cloud and standalone access control panel for two door access control. The MPA2 panel features enhanced security due to a 128-bit AES encrypted, bi-directional OSDP communication with access control readers. This combination of features — bolstered by an intuitive, browser-based user interface — gives customers an easy-to-use and secure site access system. Users can manage MPA2 securely using ethernet or internet connections.

“End users will benefit from faster product installation, the ability to add or upgrade their existing systems, an increased ease of operations and maintenance and a system that can grow as their needs adapt,” Coniff said. “We look forward to continuing to provide our dealers with the next generation of forward-thinking security products to help them support the small-to-medium business segment.”

For additional information on the MAXPRO Portfolio visit www.security.honeywell.com. — By Courtney Wolfe, SDM Managing Editor //

Much of the growth relating to the number of conformant products has happened within the past few years, as ONVIF surpassed 10,000 conformant products in 2018. Forthcoming ONVIF profiles — specifically the Profile M Release Candidate for metadata, which is to be finalized later this year — are expected to drive further growth in the number of conformant products to meet interoperability needs in new operational environments, such as in the cloud and with systems running advanced analytics powered by artificial intelligence.

ONVIF conformant products are produced only by ONVIF member companies and must support at least one ONVIF profile. Products must be registered under the ONVIF list of conformant products to be considered conformant.

Founded in 2008, ONVIF is an industry forum driving interoperability for IP-based physical security products. The organization has a global member base of established camera, video management system and access control companies and more than 20,000 profile conformant products. ONVIF offers Profile S for streaming video; Profile G for recording and storage; Profile C for physical access control; Profile Q for improved out-of-the-box functionality; Profile A for broader access control configuration and Profile T for advanced streaming. ONVIF continues to work with its members to expand the number of IP interoperability solutions ONVIF conformant products can provide.

More information about ONVIF conformant products, including member companies and their conformant models, is available at www.onvif.org. //

“The global pandemic has changed expectations for health and safety in the workplace,” said Jeff Stanek, president of LenelS2. “The BlueDiamond contact notification service empowers our customers with the tools they need to help address today’s challenges and provide greater confidence in a safe return to work.”

The contact notification service in the BlueDiamond mobile app identifies and communicates anonymized real-time COVID-19 risks and provides employees with a safer building experience, while providing building administrators with data to monitor and manage potential exposure risks in the workplace. Contact notification includes daily self-assessments for employees to report any symptoms or self-report their positive COVID-19 status. Based on the results from the daily assessment, employee mobile credentials can be automatically restricted for a configurable quarantine period from within the app as pre-defined by the administrator or company policy.

The BlueDiamond contact notification service utilizes mobile-to-mobile Bluetooth technology to help enforce social distancing in the workplace, and provides real-time app notifications to employees who violate distancing guidelines. Leveraging an administration console, building administrators can configure contact notification parameters and proactively monitor trends in the workplace. Beyond initial provisioning requirements, contact notification is hardware independent and can be quickly implemented by LenelS2 customers.

The latest BlueDiamond app version also includes a variety of non-subscription-based updates to improve the access control and user experience. Two-factor authentication leveraging touch ID, face ID or a smartphone passcode can now be used as a method for validating a BlueDiamond mobile credential user. In-app tutorials provide users with an easy way to use other currently available app features.

For more information, visit www.LenelS2.com. //

dormakaba’s BlueSky mobile credentials for multifamily smart door locks are now integrated into the Carson app, enabling multifamily properties to operate as full-service buildings. With this integration, residents and property management staff have the ability to open doors and send mobile keys to residents, visitors and vendors, improving the resident living experience and providing convenience.

“Integrating with dormakaba was key to Carson’s mission of integrating best-in-class multifamily access, camera and intercom hardware,” said Guy Blachman, Carson founder and CEO. “Our solution enables residents to manage and securely control all of their daily service needs in one simple-to-use app. dormakaba’s multifamily solutions, which provide the most widely used, economical, secure and elegant looking smart locks is the clear market leader.”

Michael Kincaid, senior vice president and global business owner of lodging systems, dormakaba Americas, said, “We’re proud of our partnership with Carson. Through Carson, we can now provide a much-expanded platform to our multifamily customers and partners, with 24/7 remote doorman service, intercom integrations, live camera views, rent payment and remote door opening for guests and vendors through direct resident communication.”

For more information, visit www.dormakaba.us. //

Located at its Springfield, Mo. headquarters, DMP’s new virtual training suite makes it easier to present professional product demonstrations firsthand, directly from the manufacturer. Many of DMP’s customers are already taking advantage of this to get a closer look at DMP’s newly released X1 Series.

“When you’re meeting with a prospective customer who wants to hear more about the X1, this makes it very easy to bring us into the conversation,” said Jon Adams, DMP’s executive director of business development. “Showing a tight partnership with the system manufacturer adds value, and we’re always happy to support our dealers in selling DMP products.”

There’s been a tremendous amount of interest in the X1, according to Adams.

“For access only applications, the X1 is uniquely designed with combined features that customers can’t find anywhere else — having our studios has allowed us to give hands-on demonstrations and customize our presentation to each customer’s application,” Adams said.

Looking ahead, DMP has plans to offer customized webinar presentations on other DMP products, including Dealer Admin and Virtual Keypad. For now, X1 demonstrations are available daily with DMP’s X1 sales team.

To schedule a webinar, go to DMP.com/X1. From the “Schedule a Demo” link at the bottom of the page, you can select an available date and time.

“As soon as you schedule the date and time that works best for you and your customer, we’ll be ready,” Adams said. “We can be live within a matter of minutes.” //

“We are excited to take this program to the next level in 2021 as we continue to work across product sectors, other manufacturers and developers to ensure ideal integration between ELAN products and other distinguished brands,” said Richard Pugnier, vice president of marketing at Nortek Control. “This allows us to approve, track and share drivers that have been developed by our company as well as third-party companies and to further support our dealers in bringing compelling solutions to their customers.”

Larry Cramp, manager of the Nortek Control ELAN Integration Program, added, “This is an important, ever evolving program that responds to the needs of the market. As such, dealers and third-party vendors and developers will receive quarterly updates and will be able to soon access the wide variety of drivers directly through ELAN Management Cloud.”

One of the most requested drivers was for the Somfy TaHoma Gateway Hub. Brittany Mier y Terán, partnership and CI channel manager at Somfy, said, “The development experience between Control Concepts and Somfy to enable the fantastic ELAN system solution was extremely positive. We were in constant communication to create a thoughtful, well designed integration that will provide real value to the market.”

The Nortek Control development team is in progress on several additional integration drivers with security, lighting and irrigation manufacturers that are expected to be announced within the next quarter.

Learn more at www.elancontrolsystems.com. //