Genetec, a provider of open architecture security and public safety solutions announced it has added STid, a French developer of RFID door controllers to its growing ecosystem of supported access control partners. Through this agreement, the STid Architect series of ergonomic and highly secure RFID readers, which is supported by the Genetec Synergis access control system in Genetec Security Center—will be available through Genetec and its certified global network of resellers.

Genetec Synergis access control system

Thanks to the Genetec open-architecture strategy, Synergis end-users now have even more choice for their access control management with the addition of the STid Architect series of ergonomic and highly secure RFID readers. By easing complex ordering processes and reader configurations, Genetec customers can choose the modular, vandal-proof, and highly configurable access control hardware from STid—with a simplified ordering, installation, and maintenance process.

“With STid as an active technology partner in our expanding ecosystem of access control partners, Genetec is able to provide customers total control and choice over the security of credential data from readers to the Synergis access control system,” said Derek Arcuri, Product Marketing Manager at Genetec.

STid Architect series

"STid is in a great position to grow its presence in the North American market with strategic partners like Genetec"

The STid Architect series offers secure end-to-end control of an organisation's access control data, from reader to controller, using stringent encryption and authentication methods. With STid readers, customers can manage their own secret keys to read Desfire EV1 cards. The STid readers are available with a standard Wiegand interface or with a secured communication channel that mitigates the risk associated with credentials tapping or man-in-the-middle attacks. This is particularly interesting for compliance reasons in instances where keys cannot be stored on the reader itself.

“STid is in a great position to grow its presence in the North American market with strategic partners like Genetec,” said Vincent Dupart, Chief Executive Officer at STid. “Customers are looking for secure, open, and user-friendly solutions—three key success factors that give STid and Genetec solutions stand-out options in their respective markets,” added Dupart.

Download PDF version Download PDF version

In case you missed it

Alamo enhances security with Alcatel-Lucent solutions
Alamo enhances security with Alcatel-Lucent solutions

Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, Texas supports more than 65,000 students and 7,000 staff. It's five campuses and smaller regional learning centres connect students and staff, expan...

When choosing an access solution, make total cost of ownership a key part of the calculation
When choosing an access solution, make total cost of ownership a key part of the calculation

Digital access control has well-known benefits over traditional security, of course, but also costs attached to each stage of its lifetime. However, these costs are not fixed. Many...

The Camp: Enhance security with ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks
The Camp: Enhance security with ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless locks

As a provider of future-oriented business education, The Camp sought an access control solution as forward-thinking as their courses. Their campus site near Aix-en-Provence is div...

Quick poll
What's the primary benefit of integrating access control with video surveillance?