ABLOY USA Critical Infrastructure has announced the recent integration of the CLIQ™ Plugin within Security Center from Genetec Inc.
"Genetec is recognized as the global industry leader in IP-based security solutions," said Jerry Burhans, managing director of ABLOY USA Critical Infrastructure, a division of Global Solutions ASSA ABLOY. "Great partnerships create better solutions which allow clients to do more. With that in mind, we look forward to working with Genetec and its channel partners in the critical infrastructure space to provide best-in-class solutions for customers around the globe."
Integration of the CLIQ Plugin allows operators using Genetec Security Center 5.7 and up to have greater control. They can assign access rules of cardholders granting access to CLIQ locks, in addition to allowing programming of CLIQ intelligent keys with proper access rules. The CLIQ system itself removes the expense of physically rekeying locks and replacing keys since rekeying is done electronically.
"Intelligent keys give customers the ability to expand their access control and management beyond the physical network, while maintaining the Genetec unified experience and auditing capabilities," said Jordan Burnsed, business development manager at Genetec. "With the growing importance of management and protection of our critical infrastructure, support for intelligent keys and locks like CLIQ give Genetec users the ability to extend their influence over infrastructure right to the edge."
CLIQ itself is a security locking system featuring high-end microelectronics, programmable keys, cylinders and padlocks. It offers a variety of mechanical and electronic system combinations to match different security and flexible access needs. Available globally, CLIQ provides flexible access and key management solutions for various locking applications.
The software simplifies the ability to manage access rights, enable and disable keys, and customize access schedules, on site or remotely. A wire-free system, which each key can be programmed and updated individually, grants access to specific areas, all with Audit Trail capability. A long-term battery inside the programmable CLIQ key serves as its power source.
