Cloud Based Access Control (ACaaS)
Manage access from anywhere — no server required
Cloud access control eliminates on-site servers, simplifies multi-site management, and delivers automatic updates with zero downtime. JD Security engineers cloud access control across two enterprise-grade platforms to suit every scale and integration requirement.
The Case for Moving Access Control to the Cloud
Traditional on-premise access control systems require dedicated servers, manual software updates, and on-site visits for every configuration change. Cloud-native platforms shift that burden entirely — delivering enterprise-grade access management through a browser or mobile app, with infrastructure maintained automatically. For multi-site organisations, the operational difference is transformational.
Key Benefits:
No on-site server hardware
lower upfront cost, no server maintenance, and no single point of failure at each location
Manage any site from anywhere
issue credentials, revoke access, trigger lockdowns, and review audit logs from a browser or mobile app in real time
Instant credential management
mobile keys, guest passes, and access changes take effect immediately — no waiting for a system sync
Automatic security updates
firmware vulnerabilities are patched centrally and automatically — no manual update cycles or version management
Offline resilience
both platforms maintain access control locally at the door controller if connectivity is lost
Flexible deployment
deploy cloud-only, hybrid, or migrate from on-premise at your own pace without replacing existing hardware
Avigilon Alta Access (formerly Openpath)
A fully cloud-native access control platform built for organisations that want maximum simplicity and mobile-first entry. No servers, no thick-client software, no manual updates — managed entirely through the Alta Control Center web dashboard or mobile app. Alta’s patented Triple Unlock technology ensures sub-second unlock reliability, even during internet outages.
Key capabilities
- Wave to Unlock — completely touchless entry using Bluetooth and IR — no button press, no phone out of pocket
- Digital guest passes — issue time-limited visitor access via SMS or email instantly from the mobile app — no reception desk required
- Unified Alta dashboard — access control and Alta Video (cloud VMS) managed together — view footage of every access event across all sites in one place
- App Marketplace — connect to Slack, Microsoft 365, Okta, HR platforms, and dozens of other business tools via pre-built integrations
- Unlimited scale — add sites, doors, and users without licensing restrictions or server upgrades
Architecture: 100% cloud-native — zero on-site servers
Offline resilience: Triple Unlock™ — 99.9% reliability during outages
Credentials: Mobile (Wave to Unlock, app, Apple Watch), keycard, fob, PIN, digital guest passes
Management: Web dashboard + iOS/Android app — unlimited users, doors, sites
Video integration: Alta Video — unified cloud access + VMS dashboard
Lockdown: Emergency lockdown triggered from mobile or web
Hardware: Alta Smart Readers, Controllers, Wireless Locks, PoE
Integrations: App Marketplace — HR, identity providers, BMS, and more
Security: End-to-end encryption, tamper-resistant readers, auto firmware updates
Axis Powered by Genetec
Genetec’s enterprise Synergis access control software pre-loaded directly onto Axis network door controllers — eliminating a separate server or master controller at each door. Designed for organisations that need the full power of Genetec Security Center with flexible deployment: direct-to-cloud via Security Center SaaS, on-premise, or hybrid — at their own pace.
Key capabilities
- Pre-loaded Genetec software — factory-installed on Axis hardware means no manual software/hardware integration, faster deployment, and guaranteed compatibility
- Direct-to-cloud with Security Center SaaS — controllers connect directly to Genetec’s cloud without an on-site server — true ACaaS with enterprise capability
- Flexible migration path — existing Mercury-based Genetec installations can migrate to cloud using Synergis Cloud Link appliances — no hardware replacement required
- Unified Security Center platform — access control, video, LPR, and intercom all managed in the same Genetec interface whether cloud or on-premise
- Exclusive channel offering — available only through Genetec Certified Channel Partners; JD Security holds Genetec certified partner status
Deployment: Direct-to-cloud (SaaS), on-premise, or hybrid
Controllers: A1210 (1-door), A1610 (2-door), A1710 (4-door), A1810 (8-door)
Installation: By-the-door (plenum/barebone) or centralised rack
Offline mode: Full edge intelligence — operates independently during connectivity loss
Cardholder storage: 250,000 cardholders locally on device
Features: Peer-to-peer comms, global anti-passback, enterprise reporting
Hardware: Pre-loaded Genetec Synergis software — PoE, single cable
Cybersecurity: Secure Boot, EAL6+ Secure Element, continuous firmware delivery
Integration: Full Genetec Security Center — video, LPR, intrusion, intercom
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