Verkada and SimonsVoss: Advancing Cloud Security Standards
In a groundbreaking announcement at the VerkadaOne London conference, Verkada, known for its innovative cloud-based security solutions, revealed a strategic partnership with SimonsVoss to integrate SmartIntego wireless locks. This announcement marks a significant step towards enhancing access control capabilities for organizations across Europe.
VerkadaOne London brought together over 400 IT and security professionals from the EMEA region, signaling the event's prominence in the security industry. The integration aims to streamline access controls, allowing organizations to enhance their security frameworks without complicated wiring. This aligns with Verkada's dedication to simplifying security management through their cloud platform, which currently manages access for more than 3.7 million users and processes over 1.5 million visitor check-ins monthly.
The New Partnership
Verkada's Vice President for EMEA, Ardon Anderson, expressed pride in showcasing the extensive range of solutions now available through this collaboration. He highlighted that the partnership with SimonsVoss is intended to unleash new potentials within their Access Control systems, thus facilitating scalable, enterprise-level solutions for security leaders looking for efficiency in deployment.
The integration with SimonsVoss allows users to unlock doors remotely, monitor live events, manage door schedules, and even trigger lockdowns—all crucial features for maintaining safe environments. These capabilities are further enhanced by native integration with Verkada’s video security products, which provide insights into door events and user interactions. This means users can easily detect security breaches, such as unauthorized individuals following authorized users through secure doors.
Enhanced Access Control Features
This partnership comes on the heels of recent upgrades to Verkada’s software platform, focusing on improving entry experiences and overall access control efficacy. Key improvements include:
- - Deep Integration: Enhanced compatibility between Verkada Guest and Access Control systems allows for the issuance of temporary visitor credentials via mobile links or physical badges.
- - OSDP Support: Integration support for third-party OSDP door readers provides users with increased flexibility and interoperability.
- - APIs for Automation: The introduction of Door Exceptions and Access Level APIs enables organizations to automate various access control operations, streamlining management processes.
About Verkada
Verkada stands out in the security sector with six product lines that include video security cameras, environmental sensors, alarms, and intercoms—all managed through a unified, cloud-based platform. With over 30,000 organizations in 93 countries trusting Verkada for their security needs, the company continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering simple yet powerful solutions.
As security concerns continue to evolve, partnerships like that of Verkada and SimonsVoss show a promising direction toward enhanced safety measures. This integration not only provides practical security solutions but also underscores the trend toward cloud-based, user-friendly security systems that can adapt to modern requirements while simplifying management tasks for security personnel.
By promoting a proactive approach and integrating cutting-edge technology, Verkada and SimonsVoss are poised to lead the way in physical security advancements across Europe and beyond.