TDSi has announced the launch of GARDiS Software Version 3. This substantial software update provides a raft of new features and functionality, along with several new integrations with popular security platforms from leading providers, all designed to meet the latest and most prominent needs of security operators.
GARDiS 3 introduces a range of powerful enhancements designed to make access control management even more intuitive and efficient and is packed with features designed to streamline operations and save valuable time. The latest version also includes advanced reporting and setup tools, providing deeper insights into access events and security trends. Additionally, expanded third-party integrations ensure seamless compatibility with a wider range of security and building management systems. With these enhancements, GARDiS 3 makes it easier than ever to deploy, manage, and scale sophisticated access control solutions.
GARDiS 3 also features a new streamlined licensing process which is designed to automatically appear within the TDSi Product Registration Site, allowing for quicker, more secure license activation.
There have been improvements to many areas of system setup such as Streamlined Controller Addition, Improved Door Access Configuration and Conditional Output Configuration, all of which are designed to make GARDiS easier to use and faster to deploy. There is also now the option to add a Multifactor Authentication license module to further enhance system sign-on security.
Elsewhere, feedback from Installers and End Users has helped refine many aspects of the user interface, for example it is now possible to automatically import and update people via scheduled uploads, and bulk upload credentials for the first time, along with allowing additional user info fields to be added.
There has been a significant improvement to reporting within GARDiS, the Cause & Effect engine has been improved to allow the use of equipment effects when creating custom reports, it is also now possible to send instant reports via CSV, Text, or email.
Software Development Manager Tina Baker commented, “GARDiS version 3 is the biggest software upgrade to our popular secure access platform so far and we are delighted to unveil the full set of new exciting features, which are based on a considerable amount of customer and installer feedback, along with in-depth research and development. We believe these new features add considerable additional flexibility, usability, and value to our customers in meeting the evolving demands of their security needs.”
New Integrations in GARDiS 3
GARDiS 3 also adds integration with a number of popular security and CCTV platforms from Braxos, Dahua, Hikvision, Panasonic and Vanderbilt.
Integration with the Braxos Building Management platform adds a host of business system options. Braxos acts as a middleware connector which offers over 200 connection options via the Braxos Bridge, including Lift Control, Visitor Management and other Business Systems for PropTech.
New CCTV Integrations with Panasonic, Dahua and Hikvision’s HikCentral CCTV platforms add Video Integration with Liveview, Video Playback and Video Verification. Additionally, the Panasonic integration also adds PTZ functionality.
Vanderbilt Intruder Alarm System Integration enables the operator to add an intruder panel within GARDiS, along with user zones (single PIR or sensor) and groups (multiple defined PIR/Sensors), Arm/Disarm Group, Inhibit individual zones/sensors, and to add all groups and zones to site plans within GARDiS, for easy intruder topography and monitoring.
