ASSA ABLOY integrates Aperio wireless technology with Rhombus

“With this integration, customers can now extend the power of Rhombus into doors and areas where wired access control simply isn’t practical,” said Brandon Salzberg, chief technology officer at Rhombus.

Salzberg continued: “Pairing ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio wireless locks with the Rhombus cloud platform realises a flexible, scalable and truly unified approach to security. From schools to hospitals and manufacturers to enterprises, this partnership is further enabling organisations to manage access, video, sensors and Artificial Intelligence-driven intelligence through a single, cloud-based experience. No on-premises servers or complex deployments are required.”

The Aperio integration offers Rhombus customers an easy way in which to connect additional openings to both new and existing access control installations. Aperio is a global wireless platform that works with extensive locking hardware options from ASSA ABLOY Group brands, offering the flexibility to address a variety of applications throughout any facility.

The platform uses wireless communication (IEEE 802.15.4) between the lock and an Aperio hub to provide real-time communication with the access control system, thereby simplifying installations and reducing costs.

Enterprise solution

The Rhombus access control suite is a sophisticated enterprise solution that pairs seamlessly with Rhombus cameras, sensors and alarms to create a complete ecosystem for managing building security, in turn helping to drive faster and smarter investigations and increase security visibility, while at the same time reducing threats.

Rhombus Console then becomes the central nervous system of the end user’s physical security: a user-friendly cloud video management system designed to unify and streamline camera, access control and live monitoring applications, all of which is easily scaled to unlimited cameras, doors, users, devices and locations.

“Rhombus brings a modern, cloud-native approach that makes it easier for organisations to unify and manage security across their entire environment,” explained Angelo Faenza, head of access control solutions at ASSA ABLOY. “Through this integration, customers can experience the flexibility of Aperio locks alongside the simplicity and scalability of the Rhombus platform, in turn removing the barriers of traditional access control and enabling smarter and more connected facilities.”

Smart security solutions

Thousands of organisations worldwide trust Rhombus to drive operational excellence, improve safety and streamline workflows through a comprehensive suite of smart security solutions and 50-plus integrations with leading business systems.

Rhombus is backed by NightDragon, Bluestone Equity Partners, Cota Capital, Caden Capital, Tru Arrow Partners and Uncorrelated Ventures. The company’s mission is to make the world safer thanks to the delivery of simple, smart and powerful physical security solutions.

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