THE READER

News for the Access Control Professional

JUNE 2018

Ranger Long-Ranger Identification Solution

Long-Range Readers Go Beyond the Parking Gate

Farpointe’s Ranger® Opens New Opportunities


By Tom Piston
East Coast Sales Manager

If you’re an integrator installing electronic access controls (EAC), then it’s more than likely you’ve had requests for a long-range identification solution. In parking gate applications traditional access readers mounted to a goose neck may very well work, but they’re inconvenient, prone to damage and can be troublesome to install.

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Farpointe's 2018 MVP Award

Conekt™ Receives 2018 MVP Award

Now in its fourth year, Security Sales & Integration’s Most Valuable Product (MVP) Awards program zeroes in on which innovative new devices and technologies are likely to have the most significant impact on the effectiveness and success of security dealer, integration and monitoring companies.

Farpointe was honored to receive an MVP Award for its NEW Conekt Mobile Smartphone Access Control Solution, which consists of smartphone-based mobile access credentials and multi-technology readers.

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Perimeter Security

3 Trends in Perimeter Security

New dangers and improving technologies are bringingabout changes to perimeter security

By Tim Scally
Associate Editor,
SDM Magazine

As seen in SDM Magazine

End users are expecting more trust at the perimeter, and with improving technologies that are able to pull together video, analytics, access control and wireless communication, companies know that individuals are at the perimeter sooner and who those individuals are as they continue closer to a facility. This allows end users to grant access to trusted individuals and alerts them of possible threats, helping them to tighten their perimeter security.

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NEW WRT-2M Mini 2-Button Transmitter

Spotlight: Farpointe Introduces NEW Ranger® Mini Two-Button Transmitter

The affordability and convenience of the smaller WRT-2M Mini Long-Range Transmitter will be an attractive addition to any integrator's product offering. The WRT-2M has a powerful 150-ft read range, and can be fitted with a proximity disc tag adhered to the back (sold separately), which also allows it to be used as a close-range presentation-style access credential.

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MAY - The Role of Bluetooth in Mobile Access Control

APR - Farpointe's Conekt™ Product Launch Generated Significant Buzz at ISC West 2018

MAR - The Growing Popularity of Smartphones as Access Control Credentials

FEB - More Than Just Readers and Credentials, a True RFID Partner Delivers Value to EAC Systems Manufacturers

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