Access Control Software

Vanderbilt release BLE & Biometric readers with new ACT 2.10

The release of ACT Enterprise 2.10 has once again added customer-first focused features to the award-winning access control software. The new version of ACT Enterprise now works in conjunction with both Bluetooth Low Engery (BLE) readers and Biometric fingerprint readers.

Speaking on the release of the BLE readers to Vanderbilt’s vast access control portfolio, Ross Wilks, Head of Marketing Communications at the company, stated:

“The Vanderbilt’s BLE readers remove the need for a physical credential and replace it with a virtual credential for smartphone devices that will provide customers with a far and smoother user experience. Importantly, when it comes to putting customers at the front and center of what we do at Vanderbilt, these mobile credentials are time and cost-effective alternatives to managing physical credentials. This will allow Vanderbilt customers to save not only time, but also money too.

“Again, with a customer-first mindset, mobile credentials are also extensively secure and are protected with the same grade of data encryption used by banks and hospitals. Moreover, our BLE readers can also act as a traditional card reader, meaning users can continue using MIFARE cards and slowly migrate to the Bluetooth virtual credentials at their own pace,” Wilks explains.

A strong indicator of Vanderbilt’s dedicated customer-focused approach to releasing this progressive technology is, in comparison to other brands in this area, the company is offering a one-off license purchase as opposed to a subscription-based model that would include annual charges per virtual credential. Instead, Vanderbilt’s license models means its customers won’t have any hidden or extra costs and can make significant savings in the long-term.

As with the BLE readers, the Biometric readers integrate with Vanderbilt’s access control ACT Enterprise software, version 2.10 or later.

The ZKTeco Biometric readers that now integrate with Vanderbilt’s ACT Enterprise are the MA300, the SF420, and the SLK20R. These readers are renowned for their fast and accurate fingerprint algorithm, easy installation and connectivity, and smooth operation and management.

Speaking on the MA300 fingerprint reader, Paul McCarthy, Product Manager at Vanderbilt, explains, “the MA300 offers unparalleled performances by adopting an advanced ZK fingerprint algorithm for reliability, precision, and excellent matching speed. It comes in a metallic casing and is IP65 rated. This means it is resistant to water, dust, and other outside damages. As such, this makes the MA300 ideal for both internal and external mounting scenarios.”

Turning to the SF420, McCarthy states that the SF420, “brings the flexibility to be installed as a standalone or with any third-party panels that support 26-bit Wiegand.

“Both the SF420 and MA300,” McCarthy continues, “possess one-touch-a-second user recognition and can store 1,500 templates. But while the SF420 can host 5,000 cards and 80,000 transactions, the MA300 can take on an additional 5,000 cards more, and 20,000 additional transactions.”

Adding further weight to the advantages of the MA300, it also contains full access control features with anti-passback, an access control interface for third-party electric locks, a door sensor, an exit button, an alarm, and a doorbell. Moreover, it works with ACT Mifare Classic cards. The SF420 also works with ACT Mifare Classic cards, but only UID versions.

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