POOLE, U.K.—The integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi, has announced the launch of GARDiS Software Version 3.
The company says this substantial software update provides a raft of new features and functionality, along with several new integrations with popular security platforms from leading providers, all designed to meet the latest and most prominent needs of security operators.
TDSi boasts GARDiS 3 introduces a range of enhancements that are designed to make access control management more intuitive and efficient, and the company says the software is packed with features designed to streamline operations that save time. The latest version also includes advanced reporting and setup tools, providing deeper insights into access events and security trends. Additionally, the new software’s expanded third-party integrations help to ensure seamless compatibility with a wider range of security and building management systems.
“GARDiS version 3 is the biggest upgrade to our popular secure access platform so far and we are delighted to unveil the full set of exciting new features, which are based on a considerable amount of customer and installer feedback, along with in-depth research and development,” states Tina Baker, software development manager, TDSi.
“We believe these new features add considerable additional flexibility, usability, and value to our customers in meeting the evolving demands of their security needs.”
GARDiS 3 Makes System Setup Easier
Elaborating on more of the software features, TDSi points out the update includes a new streamlined licensing process that is designed to automatically appear within the TDSi Product Registration Site, allowing for quicker, more secure license activation. With these enhancements—GARDiS 3—the company asserts, makes it easier to deploy, manage, and scale sophisticated access control solutions.
The company notes there have been enhancements to many areas of system setup such as Streamlined Controller Addition, Improved Door Access Configuration and Conditional Output Configuration, all of which are designed to make GARDiS easier to use and faster to deploy. There is also now the option to add a Multifactor Authentication license module to further enhance system sign-on security.
Other improvements the company has made based on feedback from installers and end users has helped refine other aspects of the user interface. For example, with the software it is now possible to automatically import and update people via scheduled uploads, and bulk upload credentials for the first time, along with allowing additional user info fields to be added. Also driven by customer feedback, there are several additions to the existing highly customizable GARDiS reporting tools, the Cause & Effect engine now allows the use of equipment effects when creating custom reports and it is also now possible to send instant reports via CSV, Text, or email.
Software Provides More System Integration Options
According to the company, GARDiS 3 also adds integration with several popular security and CCTV platforms from Braxos, Dahua, Hikvision, Panasonic and Vanderbilt.
Integration with the Braxos Building Management platform adds a host of business system options. Braxos acts as a middleware connector which offers over 200 connection options via the Braxos Bridge, including Lift Control, Visitor Management and other Business Systems for PropTech.
New CCTV Integrations include Panasonic, Dahua and Hikvision’s HikCentral CCTV platforms to provide Video Integration with Liveview, Video Playback and Video Verification. Additionally, the Panasonic integration also adds PTZ functionality.
TDSi adds the Vanderbilt Intruder Alarm System Integration enables the operator to add an intruder panel within GARDiS, along with user zones (single PIR or sensor) and groups (multiple defined PIR/Sensors); Arm/Disarm Group, Inhibit individual zones/sensors—and dealers can add all groups and zones to site plans within GARDiS for easy intruder topography and monitoring.
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