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Doordeck, a cloud-based access control software company, has joined the Board of the PSIA. The company has an innovative product that enables smartphone NFC keyless entry for buildings, regardless of which access control system is installed. The company, based in London, England, was established in 2015, and its products and services have been integrated into buildings throughout the world. It is a subsidiary of Sentry Interactive of Austin, Texas. “Our company is very excited to be joining the PSIA, considering its objective to put interoperability first,” said Marwan Kathayer, Head of Product & Co-Founder of Doordeck. “This aligns perfectly with our mission to provide mobile access software that is easy to integrate into disparate security ecosystems.” PSIA’s PKOC specification Doordeck’s SDK and open APIs allow for interoperability with major access control system works Doordeck’s SDK and open APIs allow for interoperability with major access control system manufacturers, third-party building management and tenant experience applications. The Doordeck software also has the capability to bridge disparate systems within a building or across a portfolio under the one centralised platform. David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Director, shared, “Doordeck is part of a growing number of companies looking to disrupt the access control industry. They recognise that the PSIA’s PKOC specification, with its asymmetric encryption, is superior to many legacy products which continue to rely on symmetric encryption technology. PKOC also offers an NFC card option to support applications where this technology continues to be utilised.” Understanding of PKOC Smart cards, featuring this specification are already available in commercial products The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) and a number of its partner companies will be present at the GSX show in September of 2024. For a better understanding of PKOC, the PSIA has added an Explainer Video to its site. This video is less than a minute and demonstrates how the PSIA’s PKOC specification works and will disrupt the access control market. The PSIA approved its PKOC NFC Card Specification in December of 2023. Smart cards, featuring this specification are already available in commercial products. PKOC is featured in products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, INID, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), Sentry Enterprises, and Taglio Demand for PACS interoperability The PSIA has been active in developing and promoting open specifications that support interoperability in the physical and logical security industries. Industry publication, Security Technology Executive, declares interoperability “The Next Great Phase of Physical Access Control.” SecurityInfoWatch.com expounds on the predicted demand for PACS interoperability by saying, “Open protocols, standards and industry-accepted conformant products that focus on unbridled interoperability between manufacturers and vendors will be critical as advanced technology, such as analytics and ancillary devices, enter the realm of physical security and access control.”
SwiftConnect, a pioneer in connected access enablement, and Wavelynx, a provider of interoperable and secure access solutions, announced that Stream Realty Partners’ RiverSouth has launched the use of company badges across all major digital wallets for seamless NFC access at the smartest building in Austin, Texas. RiverSouth employees and tenants can now add their company badges to Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet and use their iPhone, Apple Watch, Android device, and Galaxy Phone to conveniently and securely access the building’s parking garage, elevator destination dispatch kiosks, smart lockers, and amenities, including the gym. Digital-first lifestyles “We aim to give the people at RiverSouth the most appealing experiences that enrich their digital-first lifestyles, while delivering the ‘cool factor’ of using a smartphone or smartwatch to access our building with remarkable ease,” said Eric Herron, Managing Director of Development and Construction at RiverSouth. “Making NFC access available in digital wallets from all of the major providers is an innovation that will change the way everyone can navigate our corporate building and spaces.” Alternative for access management Mobile credentials in digital wallets also remove the need and burden for employees and tenants Mobile credentials are provisioned to digital wallets using RiverSouth’s App available for download from the App Store and Google Play. The use of an iPhone, Apple Watch, Android device, or Galaxy Phone enables access transactions that are safe, convenient, and secure. Mobile credentials in digital wallets also remove the need and burden for employees and tenants to carry and use a plastic ID card, which can easily be lost, stolen, or spoofed. RiverSouth can issue mobile credentials remotely to a user’s device, eliminating the need to print physical cards for a more cost-effective and environmentally sustainable alternative for access management. SwiftConnect’s AccessCloud platform “Our connected access capabilities provide RiverSouth with the ability to seamlessly integrate all of the business systems used for physical access to create a delightful user journey, improve operational efficiency through remote and centralised management, and enhance security,” said Matt Kopel, co-CEO of SwiftConnect. “The beauty of SwiftConnect’s AccessCloud platform is that it integrates with a building’s existing readers, access control systems, and identity technologies to bring on-demand and self-service mobile access experiences to employees and tenants of trophy buildings and major corporations worldwide.” RiverSouth’s access control system Wavelynx and SwiftConnect united with a broad ecosystem of mates to ensure 100% mobile use Wavelynx and SwiftConnect collaborated with a broad ecosystem of partners to ensure 100% mobile use case support throughout RiverSouth. The parking garage is equipped with credential readers from rf IDEAS, interior and exterior doors are controlled with Wavelynx readers, and the RiverSouth locker room is outfitted with state-of-the-art smart lockers by Vecos. SwiftConnect integrated all the hardware and solutions to work seamlessly with RiverSouth’s access control system and Wavelynx credentials. Introduction of corporate badges “We’re proud to be a part of the first deployment of all major digital wallets to provide a great experience for users at RiverSouth,” said Rob Lydic, President of Wavelynx. “The deployment leverages NXP’s MIFARE technology to deliver an intuitive, private, and secure access transaction when a user presents their smartphone or smartwatch to a Wavelynx or supported device. This is a perfect example of the type of interoperability and choice that Wavelynx provides via our reliable readers, versatile credentials, and extensive partnerships.” The introduction of corporate badges in the RiverSouth mobile app is part of Stream Realty Partners’ and QuadReal’s dedication to optimise cost, improving the building environment, and creating unparalleled user experiences.
Taglio, the globally renowned independent provider of smart card technologies, has announced that it has joined the PSIA. The company, based in Austin, Texas, was established in 2012, and its products and services have been integrated with many millions of smart cards, devices, and mobile phones worldwide. Physical access “Working with our OEM partners, Taglio’s products are deployed in identity and logical access projects, both large and small,” said GW Habraken, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Taglio. GW Habraken adds, “Physical Access is the next frontier. Our customers want a single credential that can be used for both logical and physical access. The PSIA’s introduction of a card version of its Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification will be a perfect complement to this objective. Taglio looks forward to joining the PKOC/SCI working group and supporting its initiatives going forward.” Asymmetric encryption PKOC can provide customers with a migration path, allowing a planned transition" David Bunzel, PSIA Executive Director, shared, “Taglio has recognised that PKOC and more specifically the new PKOC on a Card specification will support a critical market need – a bridge from cards to mobile credentials." David Bunzel adds, "While mobile offers exciting opportunities for the future, there will be a gradual transition away from cards. In the meantime, PKOC can provide customers with a migration path, allowing a planned transition in technologies. In addition, PKOC will drive further acceptance of asymmetric encryption in physical access control.” PKOC-enabled cards Taglio has already successfully demonstrated PKOC-enabled cards on a wide range of readers supporting the PKOC specification. The company has recently announced the commercial availability of PKOC-enabled cards. The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) and a number of its partner companies will be present at ISC West in Las Vegas in April of 2024. Taglio will be part of a growing list of PKOC card and reader partners who will be showing products supporting this exciting technology. Explainer video PKOC is featured in products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, INID, JCI, Last Lock For a better understanding of PKOC, the PSIA has added an Explainer Video to its site. This video is less than a minute and demonstrates how the PSIA’s PKOC specification works and will disrupt the access control market. The PSIA approved its PKOC NFC Card Specification in December of 2023. As noted above, it is already available in commercial products. PKOC is featured in products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, INID, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), Sentry Enterprises, and Taglio. Physical security and access control The PSIA has been active in developing and promoting open specifications that support interoperability in the physical and logical security industries. Industry publication, Security Technology Executive, declares interoperability 'The Next Great Phase of Physical Access Control'. SecurityInfoWatch.com expounds on the predicted demand for PACS interoperability by saying, “Open protocols, standards, and industry-accepted conformant products that focus on unbridled interoperability between manufacturers and vendors will be critical as advanced technology, such as analytics and ancillary devices, enter the realm of physical security and access control.”