New Frontier software release adds increased functionality

Matrix Systems makes a point of listening to customers and developing products and enhancements to meet their requirements. As a result, Frontier release 5.7.4 adds the capabilities you have been requesting to enhance your access control and management implementation.

Five major areas of new capabilities are standard with the 5.7.4 release:

• Extended door access and ajar times are now available to comply with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) access requirements.
• Specified badge holders can now gain access when the reader is locked — especially important in emergency situations.
• Easy-to-define Macros simplify setup and control of outputs, doors, alarms, and zones.
• New logon policies provide additional options for defining passwords and inactivity options, allowing for better management.

In addition to the standard features, there are several optional features:

• Primary and backup building controllers for Matrix Subsystem Gateways to keep the security system fully operational during network outages and component failures.
• Flexible guard tour function that allows both fixed and random tours.
• DES-3 encryption on the network between the server, building controllers and Matrix Subsystem Gateway(s) provide an additional layer of security.
• Interface with Easy Lobby and STOPware, the industries leading visitor management solutions.
• Online functionality with Omnilock, a leading provider of wireless mesh locks.

If you have an active Frontier software service agreement you will not need to pay an additional license fee. Implementation and training fees still apply as do 3rd party licensing fees.

These capabilities are only a glimpse of all of the new features. To learn more about Frontier release 5.7.4 and how it can help your organization, register for the customer webcast “Strengthening Your Access Control System.”

Date: May 24 2007

Time: 11:00 EST

Power over Ethernet access control saves 33% over traditional installations

Power over Ethernet (PoE) is an emerging security system technology that transmits electrical power and data to remote devices over an existing standard Ethernet network’s twisted-pair cables. This technology is now offered as an option on Matrix’s renowned door controller, the Reader Control Module III (RCM III).

The RCM III enables new and retrofit sites the cost-cutting alternative of supplying power to new door readers, door controllers, and door strikes via the building’s Ethernet infrastructure. It can eliminate up to 33 percent of installation and labor costs associated with running individual AC power supplies to new entryway access control hardware.

In fully wired Ethernet buildings, the RCM III is also a cost-cutting alternative to wireless hardware solutions, which can range up to 25 percent more in equipment costs. The RCM III is compliant with IEEE 802.af standards and is designed to operate with new and existing Matrix Systems’ software and hardware access control and security products.

To read more about PoE:
http://www.matrixsys.com/PRESS/media_press_PoE.htm

Customer Spotlight: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) services 17 million passengers annually and has been consistently ranked as one of the top-rated airports in the world for the past 15 years. With over 7,000 acres to secure, CVG had the opportunity to build the best access control and management system it could to protect the airport.

Because aviation is a highly regulated industry, new requirements seem to spring up overnight, and implementation is demanded almost just as fast. Several departments feed into airport security, thereby driving difficult-to-manage complexity into daily operations. CVG decided to partner with Matrix Systems as its one-stop supplier to meet the security access control and closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera requirements.

Today, CVG has over 12,000 security identification display area (SIDA) badges, and monitors 250 doors and 300 CCTV cameras. All of the equipment is managed by Matrix Systems access control and monitoring solutions. Matrix Frontier software is at the heart of the solution. It is a comprehensive security solution that provides real-time monitoring and control of access doors and alarm points for local and remote installations.

CVG also deploys the Matrix MX2 Magnetic Stripe Card Reader. The MX2 can control and monitor doors, gates, turnstiles, and elevators. CVG has completed a pilot program using biometric readers as well and plans to pursue this technology. To complete the access control and monitoring system, CVG uses the Matrix Frontier ImageWorks credential production system. ImageWorks integrates with biometrics, human resource (HR) systems, and camera surveillance systems, helping to manage staff and visitors.

The Matrix Systems Frontier solution helps CVG mitigate risk within its security system. Since the entire system is supplied and supported from Matrix Systems, all components are tightly integrated, eliminating issues that could arise with disparate systems.

To read the full story on CVG:
http://www.matrixsys.com/TESTIMONIALS/media_testimonials_CVG.htm

Visitor Management partnerships provide smooth integration

Matrix Systems has teamed up with EasyLobby® and STOPware™, both leaders in visitor management solutions, to provide an integrated access control and visitor management system. The partnerships expand the Matrix Systems solution suite to encompass not only real-time monitoring and control of access doors and alarm points, but also streamlined visitor processing.

Organizations can choose either EasyLobby or STOPware visitor management systems and benefit from one fully integrated system that can capture visitor information, print name badges, and provide customized card access — providing an additional layer of security for their building or campus. The system provides an uncompromised security solution to firms of all sizes.

For additional STOPware information,
please go to:
http://www.matrixsys.com/STOPware.pdf

For additional EasyLobby information,
please go to:
http://www.matrixsys.com/EasyLobby.htm