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May 2024

Access control security

Building Tomorrow’s Access Control Infrastructure Today With OSDP

Discover how OSDP is modernizing access control systems, from overcoming installation challenges to maximizing security and efficiency, paving the way for more secure and streamlined implementations.

By Rodney Bosch
SDM Senior Editor

As seen on SDM

The transition from traditional Wiegand communication protocols to the more advanced Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) represents a critical step forward for security integrators and end-user organizations alike. Wiegand, a longstanding access control standard in the industry, has served its purpose admirably over the years but is increasingly being surpassed by the capabilities offered by OSDP.

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Farpointe is proud to sponsor TEC 2024

Rich Whitlock, Western Regional Sales Manager, Farpointe Data

Rich Whitlock
Western Regional Sales Manager, Farpointe Data

Q&A with Western Regional Sales Manager, Rich Whitlock

Recently celebrating his seven-month mark with Farpointe Data, Rich Whitlock, Western Regional Sales Manager, sat down with The Reader to share some insight on his background, experiences, and interests.

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Private label readers and credentials

Product Spotlight: OSDP Verified Readers

Farpointe's mobile, contactless smartcard and proximity readers have earned the Security Industry Association's (SIA's) OSDP Verified mark.

OSDP—an IEC global standard—brings enhanced security, interoperability, and reliability to modern access control systems.

According to SIA, the OSDP Verified mark boosts confidence in devices that have been tested and verified to meet stringent SIA OSDP standards.

Download a copy of our OSDP Guide for details on why integrators should be implementing OSDP now.

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