Gigamedia has decided to launch an access control solution

Interview with Romain Dacquin, Gigamedia product manager.

Whay has Gigamedia decided to launch an access control solution ?

Because there is clear convergence between access control systems and video surveillance.

These two product ranges complement each other perfectly. Nowadays, multiple technologies are converging to use IP solutions (telephony, video surveillance, intrusion detection, connected TV and devices, etc...).

So with this IP convergence and intelligent building technologies, unified solutions are now available. Many customers are now requesting a common platform for access control and video surveillance.

It therefore seemed natural for GIGAMEDIA to propose the missing element to meet the increasing demand from our customers. We will even be able to propose a unified solution for small installations (i.e. 2 readers and a 4-camera recorder network).


 

What positioning for the GIGAMEDIA access control range?

Our access control offering will initially attempt to satisfy two requirements.

The first is to meet customer demand for standalone solutions to secure single access points, with products that are simple to install and use.

We will be able to offer fully secure access and provide all the constituent elements, from the standalone unit to accessories (electromagnetic door holders, electric strikes, exit buttons, cards and badges).

The standalone solution needs to be affordable and easy to install.

The second requirement is to propose a centralized solution that combines access control with CCTV video surveillance.

Initially, this solution will be available with our new GIGAMEDIA AHD recorder range and will be subsequently extended to offer compatibility with IP recorders in the GIGAMEDIA range. It is also possible to supervise an intrusion system on the same platform.

The central solution aims to be easy to adopt with intuitive software. The offering will be easy to upgrade, with extension modules to adapt to further requirements (from 2 to 840 readers).

What changes do you expect to see in the coming months?

Areas for growth are multiple and our path is already clear in our mind. However attentiveness to customer needs remains a priority for GIGAMEDIA. Other products will be given priority for development in partnership with installers.

Even though we are already orienting our efforts to multiply partnership agreements with manufacturers of intrusion systems. We plan to propose other solutions in line with market developments. I hope that our advice and support in technical and sales matters, which have already made our video surveillance offering a success, will have the same positive impact for our customers.