Galaxy Control Systems News

The System Galaxy software supports all legacy hardware and infrastructure Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, introduced System Galaxy v10.5 at ISC West 2017. New features include integration capability with KONE elevator products and ASSA ABLOY DSR IP-enabled locks as well as updated support for OnSSI’s Ocularis SDK. “Collaboration with these and other manufacturers has emerged as a significant way for Galaxy t...

Cloud Concierge offers monitoring centres to easily add access control to their portfolio of monitored services Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, will unveil its new Galaxy Cloud Concierge solution at ISC West 2017. More than just a hosted access control solution, Galaxy Cloud Concierge is a complete turnkey, cloud-based, fully hosted and managed access control and monitoring solution that includes professional 24/7 managem...

The Internet of Things (IoT) raises many new issues for security professionals. Attendees who register for ‘The Pros and Cons of the Internet of Things’ seminar at ISC West 2017 will come away with insights on new developments in networked solutions for the security industry and how they are impacting today’s systems. The assembled panel of thought leaders, representing nearly every category within the industry, will discuss the ins and outs of networking technologies and cybe...

System Galaxy has the capability to integrate with video, time and attendance, identity management  other data sources At Intersec 2017, Galaxy Control Systems is showcasing their advanced access control solution in interactive demonstrations that represent real-life applications. Visitors to the booth (Sheikh Saeed Hall 3, Stand E40) will see System Galaxy integrated with optical turnstile and door management solutions; time and attendance products; visitor management sy...

Predicting where or how security access trends would develop in 2016 was an educated guess at best. We did, however, forecast continued growth in the areas of wireless readers; smartphone usage as a credential; and more migration to web-based software/hardware solutions.In hindsight, we were not so far off the mark. Wireless security systems proved to be a growing option for extending an access control system and a practical solution for retrofits. Smart phone credentials gained popularity by fr...

The security and safety industry has seen tremendous advances in cloud-based access control recently as cloud computing has opened up a world of possibilities for security and access control. Whether controlling access for a single door or for an entire enterprise spread out over multiple locations, cloud-based hosted or managed solutions allow security dealers and monitoring companies to provide end users with cost-effective, fully-functional turnkey solutions. The benefits are m...

 Part 11 of our Security in Healthcare series The Joint Commission’s mission is to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders Compliance with Joint Commission accreditation can impact hospital and healthcare safety and security decisions, and can even drive security system improvements at healthcare facilities. An independent, not-for-profit organisation, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies nearly 21...

Galaxy's access control solution improves organisational security and operational efficiency Galaxy Control Systems’ exhibit at ASIS 2016 (booth # 2527) is proving why they are a leading provider of integrated access control and security solutions. From mobile apps that provide users with greater control to advanced port filtering that helps busy networks manage the growing surge of traffic; and from traditional thick client to web-based thin client operation, their Syst...

 Part 10 of our Security in Healthcare series Ensuring the safety of patients, staff and visitors is no easy task Security integration is more than a buzzword in the hospital and healthcare vertical. Increasingly, it’s a necessity. When creating a safe and secure healthcare environment, end users should look for solutions that not only drive new levels of security and business intelligence but can provide long-term value in the future. Specifically, Kevin...

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) in the United States fosters health insurance coverage for workers and their families, and requires national standards for electronic health care transactions.   The law’s privacy provisions include protection of information related to any individual’s health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care. There are also additional health privacy laws specific to California. Inter...

Part 8 of our healthcare series Hospitals are challenging environments. A hospital requires oversight 24 hours a day, seven days a week Access control in particular has advanced significantly to offer healthcare facilities the ability to control access remotely, through mobile applications, confirm identity quickly and easily and program varying levels of access for visitors, patients, doctors and staff. Hospitals are challenging environments. A hospital requires ov...

CES approval allows Galaxy to submit instructor-led courses, which will be featured on AIA’s online list  Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, has announced that they have received approval from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as a provider of education classes under the organisation’s Continuing Education System (CES). Additionally, AIA has also approved the first of Galaxy’s courses, which...

Part 5 of our Security in Healthcare series It’s difficult for hospital security directors to provide a quantified ROI in an updated security system Several forces are working in favour of greater adoption of hospital security and video surveillance technologies in the healthcare market. “Healthcare facilities and campuses are growing at a rapid rate to accommodate an aging population and the research and development of pharmacology and many different type...

 Part 2 of our Security in Healthcare series The future is digital, and analogue systems are a thing of the past – or are they? The fact is, in the healthcare vertical at least, we may still have a way to go before the full potential of IP-based systems is realised. Obstacles include a lack of funding and the challenge of sharing IP bandwidth with other healthcare technologies. Bandwidth competition While many hospitals have invested significantly in IP syst...

Customers can experience broader IOM Tablet capabilities that can improve access control security increase operational efficiencies SRI Identity™, an SRI International line of business, and Galaxy Control Systems announce that the SRI IOM Access Control Tablet now supports integration with System Galaxy Access Control software. The SRIIOM Access Control Tablet will also now be available through the System Galaxy network of dealers. The integrated capabilities of the IOM...

System Galaxy Software delivers greater control of systems and enhanced situational awareness Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is highlighting the many advanced features of its popular System Galaxy Software at ESX 2016. Among the capabilities the company is demonstrating in its booth are two mobile apps and a number of advanced integration capabilities designed to provide users with greater control, increased situational...

How mobile telephones have transformed into “smartphones” is one of the great technology stories of our time. What once was a single-function device now can do almost anything – display video, pay for groceries, monitor our health. The smartphones we carry in our pockets today have more computing power than the “super computers” of yesteryear, and that power has found many uses in a seemingly endless array of “apps.” Some of them are directly related to...

The Technology Xchange will handle sales and support activities for Galaxy’s integrated access control solutions in the Western US markets Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has partnered with The Technology Xchange to provide manufacturer’s rep services and handle sales and support activities in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. “When we evaluated manufacturer’s representatives...

Customer service is a vital part of any vendor’s business approach – from theplanning stages, to installation to maintenance of the access control system In today’s highly competitive and technology-rich security marketplace, an organisation’s customer service is as important as the product solution they offer. Let’s face it, you will always remember if the customer service was terrible – or if it was great. Do they go the extra mile or do t...

Coming into ISC West, many in the industry had expected a renewed push toward use of mobile credentials (contained on smartphones, for example) instead of cards for access control. HID Global didn’t disappoint. A highlight of the second day of the show was a press conference in which HID Global announced new elements of its initiative to lead the industry into use of mobile credentials. Uses of smart phone credentials for identity management HID already provides SEOS mobile credentials,...

By integrating with System Galaxy, customers can experience broader IOM Tablet capabilities SRI Identity™, an SRI International line of business, and Galaxy Control Systems announce that the SRI IOM Access Control Tablet now supports integration with System Galaxy Access Control software. The SRI IOM Access Control Tablet will also now be available through the System Galaxy network of dealers. The integrated capabilities of the IOM Access Control Tablet with System Gala...

Among capabilities, Galaxy  demonstrated DoorPoint & PersonPoint mobile apps Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is highlighting the many advanced features of its popular System Galaxy Software at ISC West. Among the capabilities the company is demonstrating in its booth (#5089) are new mobile apps that provide users with greater control and advanced port filtering that helps busy networks manage the growing...

Galaxy Control will revisit key topics periodically based on input from dealers and technicians to provide helpful and up-to-date support in future Galaxy Control Systems is developing an online Video Learning Library, a collection of videos to provide its dealer partners with convenient access to information they need to provide their customers with the best experience with Galaxy’s integrated access control, video and security solutions when and where they need it most...

TaylorLong & Associates has the needed synergy for success in winning complex access control projects Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, has appointed TaylorLong & Associates as its representatives for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Alaska.   Strong relationships with integrators and consultants “TaylorLong & Associates is a dynamic force in the Northwest, with top-tier co...

The seminar will deliver insights and ideas on seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems Attendees who register for the End to End Best Practices in System Integration seminar at ISC West 2016 are sure to come away with new insights and ideas on how they can better ensure delivery of seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems. Impact of the Internet of Things The seminar panel, composed of some of the industry’s best...

Topics for discussion will include cloud solutions, Mobile apps, POE controllers and remote DRM configuration etc. Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions, recently announced the schedule for their upcoming 2016 USA Roadshows. Starting in Frederick, MD in April, and ending in Seattle, WA in November, the free technical event will showcase Galaxy Control Systems’ newest services and applications in a full day w...

Galaxy Control Systems has released two new mobile apps that enhance the unique capabilities of the company’s powerful System Galaxy access control software solution. Each app is designed to provide users with greater control capabilities for common functions related to facilities and people from anywhere and at any time.   Convenient, mobile access control management “Given the growth of mobile technologies, users expect to be able to control their facilities and people from...

New enhancements provide System Galaxy users with ability to initiate lockdown in emergency situation Galaxy Control Systems, a leading provider of integrated access control, video and security solutions recently completed a successful exhibition at Intersec 2016, during which the company introduced a number of significant software enhancements and a new distribution partnership. Anixter distribution partnership Intersec attendees had the opportunity to see demonstrations of...

In continuing to deliver higher performance and added value to customers, OnSSI announces that the System Galaxy access control solution from Galaxy Control Systems fully integrates and supports the Company’s Ocularis 5 Video Management Software (VMS). The integration of these industry- leading VMS and access control solutions provides users with greatly enhanced real-time situational awareness and significantly streamlines the post-event investigation process.   VMS-access cont...

Galaxy Control Systems, a leading manufacturer of integrated access control, video and security solutions, announces that it has enhanced the level of integration between its industry-leading System Galaxy Access Control and Management Software and AD-400 Series Networked Wireless Electronic Locks from Allegion, a leading global security products and solutions provider. These enhancements include System Galaxy’s Crisis Mode feature, which has recently been enhanced to provide users with gr...