Larry Reed

Altronix and ZKTeco USA have recently teamed up to deliver a new access control and power integration solution that simplifies board layout and wire management, greatly reducing installation and labor costs. Designed and manufactured to seamlessly integrate with ZKAccess C3 and inBio access control panels, Trove2Z2 provides the versatility and flexibility to easily configure and install access systems.  Easy system installation “Our collaboration with ZKTeco USA provides system designers and installers with a highly efficient access control integration solution that makes installations faster, easier and ultimately more profitable,” said Alan Forman, President, Altronix Corporation.Thanks to this integration, our customers can now consolidate all their wiring that results in dramatic reductions in both installation time and materials" Trove2Z2 is scalable to accommodate up to 32 doors. The removable backplane allows you to assemble and test your system prior to installation, saving time onsite, and reducing overall costs. Reduced installation time with Trove2Z2 As noted by Larry Reed, CEO of ZKTeco USA, “Our ongoing goal at ZKTeco is providing customers with innovative yet simple ways to help further reduce the total cost of ownership when installing access control systems. Prior to Trove2Z2, manually running individual wire for large multi-door projects could be a challenge." "However, thanks to this integration, our customers can now consolidate all their wiring that results in dramatic reductions in both installation time and materials. We greatly value our strategic partnership with Altronix and thank them for helping our customers.” The Trove2Z2 Access Control and Power Integration Solution includes an enclosure, backplane, tamper switch, mounting hardware, and cam lock, along with ample room to accommodate back-up batteries.

ZKAccess, a provider of biometric, RFID and access control solutions, launches the security industry’s first MULTI-BIOMETRIC access control device with SilkID technology - the ProBio-ID. ProBio-ID It offers the highest level of both security and convenience, all in a single, easily-installed stand-alone device.  ProBio-ID connects directly to door locks (or panels) no differently than a common keypad or RFID card reader. "ProBio-ID has the unique ability to read faces, fingerprints, RFID cards, PIN codes or any combination of these four credentials," notes Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. It’s face recognition camera provides true hands-free access control. ProBio-ID also includes ZKAccess' next-generation SilkID fingerprint sensor which provides superior accuracy and speed matching. This hands-free access control device provides highly secure yet simple and affordable door access control for all types of customers.

ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and a provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, has introduced the LR-UHF-12, an outdoor IP66-rated long-range 125 kHz proximity card reader designed specifically for ZKAccess cards and stickers. LR-UHF-12 features Capable of up to a 40 feet read-range, the LR-UHF-12 provides users convenient RFID authentication for many applications including door access, vehicular gate access and any application in which the user no longer needs to have their RFID credential held in close range to the RFID reader. It is equipped with a built-in Wiegand-Out port which can be connected to most any access control panel (including ZKAccess C3 and InBio door controllers). "The LR-UHF-12 offers users increased convenience because it allows them to open doors and parking gates from their vehicle without having to open their window or stop," notes Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "This new reader is ideal for both residential communities as well as businesses that want to combine gate, parking, and door access control on a single card credential."

ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is committed to educating and supporting its dealer network so they can better compete in the security market. As part of this commitment, ZKAccess has recently created three new "dealer-focused" positions. ZKAccess new positions The new Training & Course Development Manager, Delmar Dossantos, is developing and conducting Access Control training courses in ZKAccess distributors’ learning centres all across the country. The goal is to help ZKAccess dealers become self-sufficient regarding the installation of ZKAccess products, as well as enhance their overall access control knowledge to help grow their business and careers. ZKAccess' new Customer Satisfaction Representative JoAnna Montelbano ensures that all ZKAccess dealers’ technical support inquiries are addressed and resolved quickly. In addition to dispatching tech support inquiries to the Help Desk, the rep also follows up with dealers afterwards to ensure their technical issues were fully resolved. ZKAccess' new Sales Engineer, Joe Fryd, develops meaningful relationships with dealers by understanding their business goals and ensuring they are fully knowledgeable and capable of effectively leveraging the entire ZKAccess comprehensive product line which will ensure their success. "Joe literally 'owns' our dealer channel," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "With a well-educated, well-supported network of ZKAccess dealers, our distributors have their hands full responding to all the procurement needs of our growing dealer channel!"

ZKAccess recently announced its new all-in-one web-based security platform software—ZKBioSecurity3.0. The software, which supports the ZKAccess Pro Series of panels and readers, contains four integrated modules: access control, video integration, elevator control, and visitor management. Equipped with an optimised system architecture designed for high level biometric identification and a modern user-friendly UI, ZKBioSecurity3.0 provides an advanced solution for a whole new user experience. Advanced access control functions ZKBioSecurity3.0 supports up to 8,000 doors (multi-server) and 2,000 doors (single-server) and advanced access control functions include zone control and global anti-passback and linkage. It allows for video software integration with C2P (Milestone, OnSSI, Mirasys) and Arteco, as well as video camera integration with Hikvision and Dahua. Other capabilities include automatic data backup, alarms/events email notifications, and system log monitoring. "We're pleased to introduce this new advanced security software platform to market," says ZKAccess CEO Larry Reed. "We’ve really taken access control to the next level.”

Esteban Pastor and Joe Fryd will strive to deliver highest level of technical support and service ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome Esteban Pastor to its Tech Support team and Joe Fryd to its Sales Support team. Previous work experience Pastor has a diverse background in communication and technology. After working in broadcasting, he later joined a worldwide electronics company where he provided technical support for both employees and customers. He also speaks fluent Spanish which will greatly benefit ZKAccess' growing number of Latin American customers. Providing technical support and service Fryd's background is in both sales and technology.  While working in sales at a national company, he pursued a degree in Management Information Systems. Shortly after he graduated, he also completed a web development immersive program becoming knowledgeable in programming languages. "We are very pleased to welcome both Esteban and Joe to the ZKAccess team," says Larry Reed, CEO. "They look forward to providing our customers with the highest level of technical support and service."

ZKAccess and AMAG Technology have cooperatively tested and certified the integration ZKAccess is proud to announce that it is now officially an AMAG Technology Symmetry preferred partner and member of the Symmetry Preferred Partner Programme. Symmetry access control system The ZKAccess OP-200 fingerprint reader interfaces with the Symmetry  Access Control system to provide biometric capabilities without needing additional middleware. ZKAccess and AMAG Technology cooperatively tested and certified the integration. “ZKAccess has completed the required AMAG Certification of their product integration with AMAG’s Symmetry security management platform," said AMAG Technology, Vice President of Product & Partner Programmes, Dave Ella. "The ZKAccess OP-200 fingerprint reader will provide end users with a highly secure fingerprint reader, when a biometric is the preferred option or in combination with a smart card. Many organisations are looking to add biometrics to their Symmetry system as an additional layer of security,” he added. "We are proud to offer the OP-200 fingerprint readers to our joint customers and look forward to a long partnership with ZKAccess.” Opera biometric readers As noted by ZKAccess CEO Larry Reed: "Unlike our competitors, who need to develop and sell expensive supporting middleware, our affordable Opera biometric readers communicate directly to the Symmetry Access Control system without needing any middleware whatsoever. This translates into tremendous cost savings in both material and labor for AMAG installers and end-users.” "OP-200 is just one model in our new Opera series of biometric readers designed to integrate with Symmetry," added Manish Dalal, ZKAccess COO and Product Manager.

The combined ZKAccess and C2P solution has many other useful features including User-defined Real-time Event alerts ZKAccess a division of ZKTeco and a provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, announces the integration of its ZKBioSecurity software with C2P (ConvergenceTP), a leading global provider of video event integration. With the C2P integration, customers using a single interface can now search and report upon ZKBioSecurity access events which are time synchronised with VMS surveillance video. Currently supported VMS integrations include OnSSI, Milestone and Mirasys, with more to follow later this year. ZKAccess and C2P solution features The combined ZKAccess and C2P solution has many other useful features including User-defined Real-time Event alerts, a powerful Text–to-Video Search engine that includes a choice of Video or Excel export capability of the search results. As noted by ZKAccess CEO Larry Reed, system integration is the key in improving organisational efficiencies and thereby lowering operational costs. "By providing our customers a single user interface in which they can search for time-synchronised door access and video events, we can reduce our customers’ valuable time spent analysing security breaches. The simplicity of our ZKBioSecurity platform is that after customers complete its setup, they seldom need to touch our software again. If the customer later wishes to analyse a suspected security breach, the C2P database contains all the customer’s door access time stamps and video recording. Our customers will find using C2P to be a huge time-saver, simple to use and extremely cost-effective."

Access control events from ZKBioSecurity software are presented in the Arteco VEMS interface in real time ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, announced the integration of its access control platform with Arteco, a provider of video event management solutions. The integration of access control and video surveillance is of growing interest to end users in a wide variety of markets, which propelled both companies to seek a partnership to provide customers with the ability to combine data into a single management platform. Arteco Video Event Management Software Arteco Video Event Management Software (VEMS) is now integrated with ZKBioSecurity management software platform through Arteco’s Open Connector, an integration platform that streamlines interoperability between third-party systems and the Arteco VEMS platform. Access control events from ZKBioSecurity software are presented in the Arteco VEMS interface in real time, allowing joint customers to gain greater insight to make more informed decisions and facilitate faster response. “ZKAccess is a provider of biometric, RFID, and access control solutions with significant reach across the globe. When seeking an integration partner in the video surveillance segment, we wanted to partner with an organisation with the same global footprint because the demand for access control and video integration is not unique to the U.S. market,” said Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. “Arteco is an ideal partner because of its event-based, open video technologies and its focus on ensuring customers have access to the most important information to make informed decisions at any given time.” Maximising business efficiencies “At Arteco, our mission is to enable our customers to gain insight to the most important events across their infrastructure to increase safety and maximise business efficiencies,” said Steve Birkmeier, Vice President, Sales and Business Development, Arteco. “ZKAccess is a leader in the access control market for its ability to provide robust, cost-effective solutions that help reduce risk. Working together, our customers can realise the benefits of video and access integration to ensure a more informed, proactive security posture.”

The walk-through metal detector automatically counts people and alarms, allowing only authorised personnel to access the control panel for secure operation ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the introduction of three new metal detectors. Ideal for locations vulnerable to the risk of public shootings and stabbings, such as schools, concert halls, nightclubs, theatres, shopping malls, etc., these new metal detectors enhance safety and detect hidden metal weapons including guns and knives. HMD100 handheld metal detector The HMD100 handheld metal detector is lightweight and portable. It's equipped with programmable alarm settings, so the user can choose from either a sound and light alarm, or vibration and light alarm. WMD118 walk-through metal detector The WMD118 walk-through metal detector features six over-lapping detection zones with multiple alarms. Sensitivity for each zone is adjustable in increments 0-100. Sound & LED alarms located on both sides clearly indicate precisely where metal is detected. The WMD118 also automatically counts people and alarms and, for secure operation, only authorised personnel can access the control panel. WMD218 walk-through metal detector The WMD218 walk-through metal detector features 18 overlapping detection zones with multiple alarms. Sensitivity for each zone is adjustable in increments 0-255. It features a 3.7 inch (94 mm) LCD screen and sound & LED alarms located on both sides clearly indicate precisely where metal is detected. Like the WMD118, it also automatically counts people and alarms and only authorised personnel can access the control panel. “The marked increase in the number of public shootings in recent years is a very concerning issue," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "Our new metal detectors can serve as a strong deterrent while enhancing public safety and security." Save

ISM Southeast has over 75 years of experience in representing manufacturers ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturers' representative firm ISM Southeast, a professional manufacturer sales, marketing, and consulting firm, to service the Southeast, U.S. region. Headquartered in Central Florida, ISM Southeast is a dedicated representative firm with over 75 combined years of sales, marketing, and technical experience representing manufacturers. Representation in Southeast market “ZKAccess looks forward to partnering with ISM Southeast to bring our RFID and Biometric fingerprint, facial, and finger-vein readers to the Southeast market," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "Customer service is at the core of ZKAccess mission and it begins with responsive, knowledgeable and friendly sales representatives. Complementing ZKAccess’ talented internal sales resources, the ZKAccess outside field sales force is comprised of some of the very best manufacturers' representative (MR) firms available in the security industry today." ZKAccess' extensive network of field sales personnel complements its internal sales department and helps customers learn, specify, and support the sale of ZKAccess’ flexible and affordable security solutions.

Ciprianna will be providing pre and post-sales support, order and shipping status with billing assistance ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome Ciprianna Shockley as Customer Satisfaction Representative. Ciprianna, who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, brings to ZKAccess and its customers 10+ years of Customer Service, Finance & Operations experience. In her new role, she will field customer phone requests and provide pre- and post-sales support, order and shipping status and billing assistance. Prioritising customer service "We are very pleased to welcome Ciprianna to the ZKAccess team," says Larry Reed, CEO. "Providing our customers with the highest level of service is a top priority. Ciprianna looks forward to working closely with our customers and ensuring their complete satisfaction." Save

AES President Bret Bachman presented with a ZKAccess authorised partner plaque ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to welcome Associated Engineering Systems, Inc. (AES) as an authorised partner. A comprehensive security systems integration company, AES is a PSA Security Network member, as is ZKAccess.ZKAccess manufacturer's representative Roy Kennedy recently presented AES Sales Manager Bret Bachman with an authorised partner plaque."We are very pleased to welcome AES as an authorised partner and appreciate their support of ZKAccess products and technologies," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess.

ZKAccess and Smart Contactless support the military and appreciate their selfless service ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, was proud to lend its sponsorship support to help raise funds for the Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Foundation of America. The Foundation held its first annual Greystar Charity Golf Event August 18th at the Monarch Point golf Links in Dana Point, California. In conjunction with distribution partner Smart Contactless, ZKAccess also participated in the tradeshow portion of the event and donated an ML10 fingerprint reader as a giveaway. "The PTSD Foundation of America does very important work with our military veterans, helping them and their families adjust back to civilian life," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess.   PTSD Foundation Core to the PTSD Foundation's mission is giving back to those who have given of themselves so selflessly. As stated on its website, the PTSD Foundation of America is a non-profit organisation "dedicated to mentoring to our combat veterans and their families with post traumatic stress. Many warriors are coming home with visible wounds; countless others are coming home with scars we cannot see, wounded souls from witnessing the horrors of war over and over again – PTSD. We feel it is our duty as Americans to help these mighty warriors and their families adjust and find their new normal. " Successful event"The Greystar Charity Golf Event was a tremendous success and raised a lot of much needed money in support of this very worthy cause," adds Robert Gailing, owner and VP of Sales & Marketing, Smart Contactless. "Both ZKAccess and Smart Contactless support our military and appreciate their selfless service. We were proud to be part of this important fundraising event." Save

Its small mullion size makes KR500H the ideal card access solution for all metal doors with thin frames or any security device that has a narrow mounting surface ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to introduce its KR500H multi-technology proximity card reader. An outdoor IP67-rated tamper-resistant multi-technology proximity card reader, it's capable of reading HID, ZKAccess and Pyramid 125 kHz 26-bit proximity cards. KR500H features Its small mullion size makes KR500H the ideal card access solution for all metal doors with thin frames, as well as parking gates, fences, turnstiles and any other security device that has a narrow mounting surface. KR500H is equipped with a built-in Wiegand-Out port which can be connected to most any access control panel, including ZKAccess C3 and InBio door controllers. "We are very pleased to introduce the KR500H to market," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "Its compactness makes it a perfect, highly reliable, and easy to install solution for so many access control applications."

Dr. Anil Jain received a host of awards for contributions to pattern recognition and biometrics ZKAccess, a division of ZKTeco and leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, was pleased to host Dr. Anil Jain at its headquarters in Shenzhen, China on June 15, 2016. Dr. Jain is one of the leading pioneers and scientists in the field of biometrics and also serves as a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Michigan State University. Biometric and pattern recognition research His research interests include pattern recognition, computer vision and biometric recognition and has received Guggenheim fellowship, Humboldt Research award, Fulbright fellowship, IEEE Computer Society Technical Achievement award, IEEE W. Wallace McDowell award, IAPR King-Sun Fu Prize, IEEE ICDM Research Contribution Award, IAPR Senior Biometric Investigator Award, and the MSU Withrow Teaching Excellence Award for contributions to pattern recognition and biometrics. He is also a member of the United States National Academy of Engineering. Biometric presentation While at ZKTeco, Dr. Jain gave a presentation that summarised the history of biometrics, and current and emerging applications. Approximately 200 ZKTeco and ZKAccess staff attended the presentation, including the sales teams and scientists & engineers in the R&D department. Past partnerships Dr. Jain has partnered with ZKAccess in the past. He tested and subsequently employed ZKAccess technology solutions for fingerprint recognition for infants and toddlers for the purpose of identification and recording their immunization histories. Additional collaborations are in the planning stages, following Dr. Jain's recent visit to the company's headquarters in China, where he had an opportunity to hear about ZKTeco's R&D efforts. "We at ZKAccess are so honoured to have hosted Dr. Jain at our corporate headquarters in China," says Manish Dalal, COO, ZKAccess. "His dedication and contributions to the field of biometrics are beyond impressive." "ZKAccess looks forward to our continued collaboration with Dr. Jain," adds Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "The union of his impressive research capabilities and technological advancements and ZKTeco's extensive manufacturing capabilities and global reach can be instrumental in bringing affordable and advanced biometric solutions to the masses."

ZKAccess COO Manish Dalal and CEO Larry Reed participating at PSA-TEC 2016 ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, recently returned from another successful appearance at PSA-TEC. Physical security education Presented by the PSA Security Network,  TEC is the premier education and networking event that is open to everyone in the physical security industry. TEC hosts representatives from physical security integrators, manufacturers, and other industry associations every year. TEC 2016 featured three core days (May 10th-12th) of quality education and certification programs, networking, and dedicated exhibit hours designed to advance the skills and expertise of security industry professionals. Advanced biometric access control Each year, ZKAccess proudly conducts at PSA their highly attended Advanced Biometric Access Control CEU class which is accredited by the ESA, BICSI, State of NJ and the State of Florida. The class walks students through the evolution of access control, providing a clear understanding of why each new technology succeeded its predecessor. Topics covered include why PIN code locks succeeded metal key ‘n lock systems, why barcode and mag stripe readers succeeded PIN code readers, what prompted the introduction of today’s common RFID systems, and, now, why biometric security is becoming more relevant and within customers’ budgets  and technical expertise.    Essential information and networking The ZKAccess course was one of 50 courses offered by PSA and ZKAccess was one of over 100 leading security vendors who participated at TEC. "We are both pleased and honored to be invited by PSA to participate in TEC each year," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "Participating at TEC not only allows us to introduce essential access control information to attending students, but also provides us an opportunity to network with some of the brightest talented leaders in the security industry from whom we learn where to focus our R&D to best serve our customers."

Harnessing the convenience of wireless communication, the Wireless Bridgesaves the installer material cost and valuable time ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce the availability of its Wireless Bridge kit for ZKAccess RFID and Biometric door controllers. The kit provides customers the absolute fastest, easiest, least expensive way to install and manage their ZKAccess door access control systems. Wireless Bridge is a compact 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi kit designed to allow individual ZKAccess C3 and InBio door controllers to connect with wireless access points up to 300 feet away when the door controllers are installed outdoors. Typical Wi-Fi ranges up to 150 feet can be expected when ZKAccess door controllers are installed indoors. Range boosters are available upon request. The Wireless Bridge kit includes a PCB board, mounting plate, external antenna and connecting wires. The kit can be quickly and easily installed inside the ZKAccess door controller’s metal enclosure. Operates seamlessly with ZKAccess traditional wired door controllers Harnessing the convenience of wireless communication, the Wireless Bridge saves the installer material cost and valuable time since the installer no longer needs to run CAT5e/6 cable when connecting ZKAccess door access controllers to the network. And, unlike competing vendors whose wireless door controllers all require expensive wireless transmitters (using mesh network design), ZKAccess wireless door controllers operate seamlessly with ZKAccess traditional wired door controllers. "We are very pleased to bring our Wireless Bridge to market," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "Today, customers mostly care about installation cost/time. Prior to our Wireless Bridge, customers had less than a handful of wireless access control vendors to choose from, which allowed for inflated purchase prices. Now with our Wireless Bridge, ZKAccess dealers currently pay less than $950 for a complete 4-door wireless card access system which also includes the readers, REXs, 50 prox cards and software. Now that's a real cost-savings."

ZKAccess aims to bring its RFID, biometric fingerprint, facial and finger-vein readers to the Mid-Atlantic market ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is pleased to announce it has retained manufacturers' rep firm Marktek to service the Mid-Atlantic region. Marktek has over 30 years of experience in the Life Safety & Electronic Security Industry, and its President, Ted Leventhal, also serves as President of the Pennsylvania Regional Automatic Fire Alarm Association. Expansion of security solutions to Mid-Atlantic region  “As a technology partner, ZKAccess looks forward to working together with Marktek to bring our RFID and Biometric fingerprint, facial, and finger-vein readers to the Mid-Atlantic market," says Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "Customer service is the hallmark of ZKAccess and it all starts with responsive, knowledgeable and friendly sales representatives. Complementing ZKAccess’ talented internal sales resources, the ZKAccess outside field sales force is comprised of some of the very best manufacturers' representative (MR) firms available in the security industry today." They include F. M. Valenti (Northeast); Electronic System Products (Southeast); Coaxial Systems Associates (Florida); Innovative Systems Marketing (aka ISM West) (West Coast); Roy E. Kennedy Co. (Midwest); Structured Technologies Group (Illinois & Wisconsin); and, SelectCom Products (Ohio Valley). ZKAccess has well over 25 field sales personnel complementing its internal sales department to better help customers learn, specify and support the sale of ZKAccess flexible and affordable security solutions. All are knowledgeable on how technology from ZKAccess can uniquely help resellers drive revenue and profit margins, while improving upon the safety and well-being of their end-user customers.

ZKAccess teamed up with Lenel, AMAG, RS2, and Schneider-Electric to provide advanced integrated biometric solutions Technology partnerships and product integration are quickly reshaping the scope of security solutions in the marketplace. ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric and RFID security solutions, is forging numerous integration offerings and proving how powerful meaningful technology partnerships can be. ZKAccess has teamed up with several industry leaders, including Lenel, AMAG, RS2, and Schneider-Electric to provide advanced integrated biometric solutions. ZKAccess Integration offerings ZKAccess' ZKBioPack software now allows for the integration of ZKAccess biometric readers with RS2 Technologies' Access It! access control software. RS2 Technologies customers can launch the ZKBioPack software application from within their Access It! software interface and Schneider Electric customers can also launch the ZKBioPack software application from within their Continuum software interface when ZKAccess IP-based biometric readers are added. Supported ZKAccess biometric models for both the RS2 and Schneider Electric integrations include the F18 indoor fingerprint reader, the TF1700 & TF1600 outdoor fingerprint readers, and the MB700 multi-biometric fingerprint and face reader. ZKAccess biometric readers have the very same power, wiring and communication requirements as do any other third party readers, making ZKAccess hardware easy to install. With the introduction of ZKBioPack, enrolling users’ fingerprints is now equally simple. Additionally, the ZKAccess OP200 fingerprint-based access control reader was designed to integrate directly with Lenel OnGuard and AMAG Symmetry software without needing middleware. The integration enables very fast bi-directional communication with the OP200, and enrolling users' fingerprints is quick and easy. Demand for integrated, scalable physical security solutions "Enterprise integrators are demanding improved physical security solutions that are integrated, scalable, easy to use and affordable," states Larry Reed, CEO, ZKAccess. "There are so many vulnerable access points within buildings and parking lots and increasingly more customers are looking to the heightened security that only biometrics provides," he adds. "Our technology partnerships with industry leaders such as Schneider Electric, RS2, AMAG and Lenel allow us an unprecedented opportunity to bring affordable biometric security to their customers all over the world."