Galaxy Control Systems demonstrates Cloud Concierge access control solution at ISC East 2017

Galaxy Control Systems, a provider of integrated access control and security solutions, is showcasing the unrivaled versatility and efficiency of its cloud-based, fully hosted and managed Cloud Concierge access control and monitoring solution at ISC East in New York City. The turnkey solution, on display in booth # 829, includes professional 24/7 management and supports industry standard access technologies.

“Cloud Concierge is changing the way access control systems are deployed and used,” said Rick Caruthers, Executive Vice President, Galaxy Control Systems. “Our cloud solution reduces the complexity of implementing an integrated access control and security system, making it simpler, easier, and more cost effective for security professionals.”

Cloud Concierge configurations

Recognising that dealers and integrators have customers with a wide variety of budgets and needs, Galaxy Control Systems offers Cloud Concierge in three configurations:

• On-site, user-managed, cloud-based system - The customer purchases (or leases) the equipment from an authorised reseller/integrator who installs the system and provides training.
• Remote cloud-based, user-managed integrated system - Equipment is purchased (or leased) from an authorised reseller/integrator who installs the hardware and provides training. The reseller hosts the integrated system with Galaxy System tools, including the mobile apps, and the user manages the activity.
• Remote cloud-based, reseller/integrator managed integrated system - Equipment can be existing or new, and the reseller both hosts the system and manages the activity.

Launchpoint cloud client

Cloud Concierge includes AES encryption to secure data, and multi-layered filtering/partitioning allows the end user to access only their information (cardholders, access groups, hardware, etc.), while the service provider can have full access to all customers. The Launchpoint cloud client is the user interface for the Cloud Concierge system.

Mr. Caruthers notes that services such as Cloud Concierge present significant RMR opportunities for integrators looking to grow their business with high-value, end-to-end service offerings that target access control challenges. It also offers a significant competitive advantage for monitoring centers, as they can easily add access control to their portfolio of monitored services.