Genetec: Synergis Master Controller, hardware freedom at the door

The Synergis Master Controller (SMC) is an intelligent IP door controller engineered to allow organizations to modernize their security operations and migrate to an IP-based access control solution, while leveraging their networking infrastructure and existing equipment and wiring.

Due to its open architecture, the SMC provides native support of widely-deployed and non-proprietary security hardware from leading access control hardware vendors including HID Global and Mercury Security. The solution ensures the investment in technology with an open option that will provide greater flexibility for the lifetime of the system.

The SMC is different from similar products because it offers open access control. This means that the software is non-proprietary and can be used with hardware from other vendors. Other software companies require that their software is only used with their own hardware. Having an open system allows clients to leverage hardware that they already own thereby reducing the overall costs. Another unique benefit of the SMC is its ability to be integrated with Omnicast, Genetec's IP video surveillance system. Having access control and video surveillance tied together allows clients to adopt a unified approach to physical security.