Complete access control

Security Center Synergis is an IP access control

system that heightens your organization’s security,
introduces you to non-proprietary hardware choices,
and lets you go about your day knowing that your
team is equipped to respond to any threat.
Key benefits

Respond with confidence Choose your hardware

through unification based on your needs
When you unify Synergis with video surveillance, Unlike proprietary systems, Synergis allows you
intercom, and intrusion systems, you make to choose the best access control hardware. From
a clearer, more timely decision compared to leading manufacturers of IP door controllers to
standalone systems. wireless and PoE locks – the choice is yours.

Centrally manage the lifecycle of your Advanced cybersecurity

access control system at every level of your system
Synergis centrally manages the lifecycle of your Advanced encryption and claims-based
system for identities, credentials, passwords, authentication ensures secure communications,
firmware, and certificates. protects your cardholders’ identities, and keeps
the integrity of your system.

Move to a single card Maintain less infrastructure and

Centrally manage all your cardholders and reduce your total cost of ownership
credentials, even between multiple independent Deploy Synergis Cloud Link appliances at all sites
systems. Automatically synchronize changes and establish real-time connectivity to your main
from one system to another. server, whether it resides on your premises
or in the cloud.
Security that revolves around you
From single-building installations to complex multi-site deployments, Synergis is
engineered to handle the needs of growing organizations. It efficiently addresses a
wide range of functionalities, including managing cardholders and visitors, printing
badges, and running investigations. Built-in failover options, such as peer-to-peer
communications, let you go about your day-to-day operations uninterrupted and
with the confidence of knowing that your people and assets are protected during
critical situations.

Identity management
(synchronize cardholders with
external sources)

Threat level Federation

management (centralized monitoring
and reporting across
multiple sites)

Global cardholder Mobile apps

management and web client
(across multiple sites)

Microsoft active Flexible credential

directory integration options ( Mobile,
(synchronize users Biometrics, Seos, and
and cardholders) DESFire)

Unification with video,

Badge design
intercom, elevator dispatch,
and printing
and intrusion system

Dynamic Real-time area

interactive maps presence tracking

Designed to scale All your needs in one Connect anywhere, any time
Whether you need to secure Get a full-featured solution No matter their location,
a multi-site facility or a small with embedded badge personnel can lock or unlock
location, Synergis has the design, cardholder and visitor doors, review access control
flexibility needed to adapt to management, advanced visual events, and change threat levels
your security environment. reporting, and more. through a suite of mobile and
web apps.
Start your day with confidence
As part of the Security Center unified platform, Synergis allows you to heighten
efficiency and security by unifying your access control system with other security
and business systems. Operators will have the tools to make informed and timely
security and operation decisions with a unified approach to your security. Move
away from independent systems never designed to work together
and take advantage of a unified view of all your security information.

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Security Desk Dashboard

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1 Multi-task view 3 Dynamic interactive maps

Keep multiple tasks open at the same time, Efficiently monitor and manage all your sites
allowing operators to see and do more. with interactive maps that provide a dynamic
Monitor video, search archives, and pull view of all security devices, alarms, and
reports, all at the same time. system statuses.

2 Cardholder video verification 4 Visual reporting

Verify cardholder pictures against live or Capture timely insights into your day-to-day
recorded video associated to access control operations and view the flow of people within
events for every door within any monitoring your premises without the need for heavy
or reporting task. spreadsheets.
Choose your deployment and purchase options
Select how you own, deploy and maintain your access control system

Whether your system is deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or somewhere in between,

Synergis delivers a steady flow of innovation that provides ongoing value to help you focus
on your business. You choose whether you pay upfront or on a termed basis bringing
flexibility to your budget with Synergis SaaS edition.

Fully hosted Hybrid

The Synergis SaaS edition is an Access Control as If you’re not ready to fully transition to the
a Service (ACaaS) that lets you move your system cloud, the Synergis SaaS edition lets you deploy
entirely to the cloud, simplifying the deployment some or all of your system on-premises and
and maintenance of an enterprise-class system. enhances your security with value-added
Choose between monthly or yearly payments and services in the cloud.
reduce your infrastructure management.

On-premises An appliance for either option

For many years, Synergis has been deployed The Synergis Cloud Link appliance reliably and
on-premises. With all your infrastructure in your securely connects your existing on-premises
possession, you can either subscribe to the controllers, modules, and electronic locks to
service or pay entirely in advance. either the cloud or to your main access control
server on-premises.
Synergis key features
Complete access control features for your day-to-day operations

Threat level management Failover and redundancy

Quickly change the behavior of your security Count on the availability of your access control
system in response to changing security conditions system to run reports or make access changes
and potential threats. Pre-built threat levels can be whenever you need them. Get ease of mind with
built based on your corporate security policies. built-in failover and redundancy mechanisms
that protect against hardware failure or network
Global cardholder management interruptions.
Synchronize cardholders, cardholder groups,
credentials, and badge templates across multiple Microsoft Active Directory (AD) sync
independent Synergis systems through multi- Synchronize your Windows users with Security
server synchronization. Center users and cardholders. Adding Windows
users in AD will automatically create Security
Visitor management Center users and cardholders along with their
Modernize your approach to visitor management groups, credentials, and custom fields.
and become more efficient by enrolling visitors
in Synergis, assigning physical access rights, Elevator destination dispatch
and tracking their movements with ease. Effectively manage elevator traffic based on
cardholder’s assigned access and schedules
Badge design and issuance in Synergis. Optimize your building operations
Issue cardholder and visitor ID badges so that through orderly travel of cardholders.
your staff can quickly identify those who should
and should not have access to your facilities. With Federation
advanced card request workflow, you determine Facilitate centralized monitoring, reporting, and
who can create, view, and print badges. alarm management across multiple independent
sites by synchronizing door entities and related
Dynamic interactive maps events and alarms between sites in real time.
Better visualize and manage your security
environment by dynamically navigating through End-to-end data security and privacy
facilities and managing a greater number of Ensure that your servers, communications, and
doors, cameras, intrusion areas, and other devices are secured with the latest cryptographic
security devices. protocols so that your access control system is
protected against emerging cyber threats.
Comprehensive feature list
Core access control functions User interface
Cardholder management with advanced filtering options to Unified access control and video in one software package
quickly locate and assign minimum security clearances State of the art task-based interface
Cardholder synchronization from external systems Cardholder verification and additional info in display tile
Badge issuance workflow and activity trails to issue credentials, Unified alarm management (access, video, intrusion)
request badge screening, and more
Visitor Management with check-in/out process, print badge or Advanced reporting
paper credentials, and visitor escort mode Embedded reporting engine
Elevator control without PLCs View access control events and alarms through graphs
(Destination dispatch integrations available) and charts
Mobile credentials supported: Issue or revoke Customize reports without any third party tools
mobile credentials Activity, audit, and configuration reports
Resend or cancel email invitations Export reports to CSV, EXCEL, and PDF
View the status of your HID Origo mobile credential Automatically email reports to specific users
subscription and license count Time and attendance and area presence reporting
License plate as a credential
People counting for mustering Multi-site management
Advanced distributed architecture to manage multiple sites
Advanced access control measures reducing total cost of ownership (TCO)
Antipassback (Soft, hard, on schedule, forgive APB) Centralized cardholder management and syncs between
Threat level management independent sites
First-Person-In rule for triggering unlock schedules Global reporting and monitoring of independent sites through
First-Person-In rule for activating access rights Federation™
Two-Person rule Security measures
Visitor Escort mode Configurable user-access privileges
Duress PIN support Central unit certificate lifecycle management
Double-badge activation System partitioning
Door interlocks without requiring PLCs to ensure only one door Secure remote access capabilities
can be open at any given time in a secure area
Secure protocols and communications
Maximum occupancy from card to software
Evacuation Assistant to account for personnel during routine Password protected export
and emergency evacuations
Authenticated user logins
Supported hardware Centralized password vault and lifecycle management
Synergis Cloud Link supporting: Certificate authentication
·   HID VertX interface modules: V100, V200, V300 View communication protocol encryption
·   Mercury EP, LP, PW6000, and PW7000 controllers Security score widget
·   Assa Abloy WiFi, PoE, and Aperio locks (AH30, AH40)
·   Wireless locks (SVN plugin available) Failover and redundancy
·   Allegion Schlage AD-Series, Legacy LE, and NDE Locks Native Access Manager and Directory failover
(through Mercury EP and LP Panels) Failover and redundant archiving (hot standby
·   BEST Wi-Q locks (through Mercury LP4502) to minimize downtime)
·   Allegion Schlage NDE, LE, and Control locks (through
ENGAGE Gateway) Virtualization support
·   SimonsVoss SmartIntego Locks Distributed architecture
(through Mercury EP and LP Panels) Peer-to-peer communications across Synergis Cloud Link
·   Axis A1001 and A1601 Network Door Controllers appliances for Global IO linking and antipassback
·   OSDP-enabled readers over RS-485
Axis A1610 & A1210 Powered by Genetec System configuration
HID Vertx and Edge EVO controllers supported Available for deployment on-premises, SaaS, and hybrid
IDEMIA, Suprema, Invixium, Real Network SAFR, Alcatraz AI, Copy configuration
Precise, and many more biometric readers Silent installation for mass deployment and upgrades
Auto-discovery of access control devices
Bulk Import of cardholders, credentials, and custom fields
Centralized multi-device firmware upgrade
Security Center Synergis editions
Synergis access control software is available in a variety of packages designed
to fit the size and needs of your security applications. You can easily modify your
package with a simple license update as your requirements evolve.

Package overview Standard Pro Enterprise SaaS

Maximum number of readers 64 256 Unrestricted Unrestricted
Maximum number of monitoring
5 10 Unrestricted Unrestricted
clients (5 included)
Number of access managers 1 2 Unrestricted Unrestricted

Badge designer and custom fields ● ● ● ●

Alarm management ● ● ● ●

Dynamic graphical maps ● ● ● ●

Custom reports and email notifications ● ● ● ●

Virtualization support ● ● ● ●

Mobile credential management ● ● ● ●

Built-in Access Manager failover ●

Visitor management ● ● ● ●

Threat level management ● ● ● ●

Import tool ● ● ● ●

ClearID ○ ○ ○ ○

Evacuation assistant ○ ○

Microsoft Active Directory ○ ○ ●**

– cardholders and users
Global cardholder management ○ ●
and Federation*

● Included or supported ○ Optional * Main site must be Enterprise. Remote site software can be any package.
** Azure AD for cardholders. ADFS for users

UPDATED:05-JUN-23

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