Brian Sims
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TDSi brings new GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy reader to UK market

INTEGRATED SECURITY solutions developer TDSi has announced the launch of its new GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy reader, which enables the authentication of security credentials from a compatible mobile device. This provides convenient, fully secure, cost-effective and safer contactless access for security operators and users.

Research shows that 98% of security solution end users view access control delivered via a token or card as being something of a constraint on their daily routine, while 68% would like to use their mobile smart phone to grant access.

This statement underpinned the initial thinking behind the GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy reader, in fact, which itself uses the in-built security of a mobile device (which many people already use for highly secure transactions such as Internet banking and contactless payments) to grant approved access.

The use of a personal device for non-contact authentication has undoubtedly become even more popular since the introduction of social distancing mandated due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

John Davies, managing director of TDSi, explained: “People looking to lower the risk of cross-infection are finding this approach a welcome addition, but it also has benefits in terms of being eco-friendly as there are no cards/tokens to be produced or safely discarded at a later point in time. The enhanced end-to-end security of the user having to authenticate themselves using a pattern, PIN code, fingerprint or facial recognition to access the device for authentication is also a big plus-point.”

Davies continued: “Using a mobile device for access control authentication is a logical approach. People tend to be more careful with a mobile device than a token/card/fob. They’re less likely to lose them, forget about them or lend them to others. It also perfectly supports a dynamic and flexible centralised approach towards the remote management of authentication credentials, being easily enabled, updated or cancelled at a moment’s notice.”

Four key components

The GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy reader solution features four key components: the GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy mullion reader unit, the SECARD configuration and programming kit (for complete control over system configuration, security and settings), the mobile ID online portal (to create, manage, issue and revoke credentials) and the mobile ID app for the mobile device (featuring customisable credentials, including corporate branding and ID photographs).

The GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy reader is equally attractive to installers. Easily integrated, it can be fitted (or retrofitted) to a network and commissioned in the same way as any other TDSi reader. The end user purchases the readers and then virtual credits to add additional authorised users.

Davies added: “The new reader follows our company ethos that technology should be highly secure, but also simple to integrate and use. The GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy reader has been developed to achieve this aim, while at the same time providing peace of mind that access control and data security is never compromised.”

Patented technology allows the end user to interact with access points through card mode or five smart identification modes. This means that multiple GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy readers can be installed in the same area:

*Card Mode: Place the smart phone in front of the reader as a standard card

*Remote Mode: Press and enter. Activate remote control mode to remotely check for access points

*Slide Mode: A user’s hand becomes the card, without needing to take out the smart phone

*Hands-Free Mode: The user can just walk past the reader (there’s nothing else to do)

*Tap-Tap Mode: The door can be opened by tapping a smart phone twice

*Siri Mode: The user can use a Siri voice command on iOS to instruct the door to open

Solution for the ‘new normal’

The reader is highly cost-effective, according to TDSi, cutting the costs of issuing and managing plastic fobs/cards. It also features a low power mode for energy saving. Added to this, the reader boasts a single core and zero resin to aid recycling. It’s also exceptionally durable, featuring IK10 certification for shock and impact. The readers are IP65-rated, chemical resistant and self-extinguishing in the event of fire.

John Davies concluded: “The GARDiS Bluetooth Low Energy reader can be used with our own Track and Trace application.It features high security AES and EAL5+ encryption and easily allows secure temporary access for visitors. This is an access control solution that’s perfectly suited to the ‘new normal’ and today’s evolving security needs.”

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Unit 10 Concept Park
Innovation Clos
Poole
ABH12 4QT
UNITED KINGDOM

01202 723535

www.tdsi.co.uk

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