Verkada launches video security on AWS GovCloud

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announces its new connectivity solution, the GC31 Cellular Gateway, that will enable device deployment in hard-to-wire or remote locations, a new set of government-grade solutions, including Command for video security and visitor management hosted on AWS GovCloud, an updated mobile app for iOS and Android, as well as a range of feature updates that expand and improve upon Verkada's Command platform.

• GC31 Cellular Gateway, a new connectivity solution for hard-to-wire or remote locations.
• Verkada Command on AWS GovCloud for video security and visitor management, building on Verkada's commitment to develop secure solutions for government customers.
• Refreshed Verkada Command mobile app experience for iOS and Android, aligning the interface with the web version of Command.
• Improved investigation and incident management in Verkada Command, giving customers more tools to identify potential threats and respond in real time.
• Enhanced tools to manage access control at enterprise scale, designed for Verkada's large public sector and commercial customers.

Powerful platform for physical security

"As we protect more people and places than ever before, we're continuing to improve and expand the capabilities of Verkada's powerful platform for physical security," said Brandon Davito, SVP of Product and Operations, adding "Our newest products and features, including our new GC31 Cellular Gateway and government offering, demonstrate our commitment to providing our customers a best-in-class cloud-managed security platform."

The lack of connectivity in locations such as parking lots, construction sites, or remote areas, has been a longstanding challenge for organisations across every industry. Verkada's GC31 Cellular Gateway now enables customers to deploy up to two Verkada devices in previously hard-to-wire areas as long as there is available power and cell signal. Native integration into Verkada's platform enables faster setup, remote troubleshooting, and more efficient data usage for customers.

Government-grade solutions

Additional FIPS-validated cameras and government certifications are on the product roadmap

To support government agencies and contractors, Verkada Command is now available in AWS GovCloud. It will initially support two product lines: Video Security and Guest, Verkada's visitor management solution.

In addition, the offering includes four new models of FIPS-validated cameras. Additional FIPS-validated cameras and government certifications are on the product roadmap.

Verkada's new mobile app

Verkada's new mobile app provides a more consistent experience for customers across web and mobile versions of Command. Within Command, Verkada will also roll out two new alert types, loitering and line crossing, as well as upgrades to real-time POI detection to enable users to detect and respond to incidents even faster. In addition, a new feature, Shortcuts, allows users to more easily follow a subject from one camera to the next in real time. 

Finally, Verkada launched a range of Access Control and Intercom features purpose-built to power organisations operating across hundreds of locations and managing thousands of doors. Verkada customers will have access to these new features and functionalities on February 22, 2024. Hardware ship dates vary by device.