Bosch launches successor to its access control software

9 February 2012 Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions

With the release of Access Professional Edition (APE) 2.1 Bosch Security Systems enhances its widely-used access control solution for small and medium-sized companies. Thanks to new interfaces, an even larger number of devices and operating systems are now compatible.

Since its initial launch, the easy-to-use, scalable access control software APE meets a range of security requirements and assures an easy integration of access control with a variety of security functions, such as CCTV, intrusion or elevator management. In its updated version, APE features an optimised support of the most common operating systems, such as Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows XP. Furthermore it enables interconnectivity with HD cameras from Bosch and the midrange recorders Divar 400 and Divar 600.

With APE, Bosch offers a multifunctional, reliable yet flexible solution for a variety of small to mid-sized establishments such as office buildings, laboratories, schools or the likes. The system is capable of handling up to 10 000 card-holders. In total 128 readers and 128 cameras can be managed. The access modes ‘card’, ‘pin’ or ‘card and pin’ provide individual levels of security.

“APE is very popular with our clients, as it caters to all common security requirements and offers a number of additional, handy features”, says Patrick Looijmans at Bosch Security Systems. By displaying the database photo and a live image recorded at the door, as well as basic cardholder data with the time stamp of access request for example, the software helps the operator to instantly verify that card and cardholder are matching. Also a fast tracking of persons in the building is possible, which is particularly helpful in case of an emergency. Using the integrated card configuration function furthermore increases the security as badges can be designed according to corporate guidelines and persons can be identified throughout the entire premises.





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