Additions to GARDiS v2.3 include: universal decode/auto detect, support for RS485 readers, generation of FILO (First In Last Out) reports, an extended door lockdown feature, a data Fusion and Exporter function, support for Access Control Units (ACU) inconsistency, automated emailing of reports, bespoke badge design and printing, integration with GAMANET’s C4 platform, support for Gpoll 1.0.8, and a reset of password via email function.

The new features are the latest in the GARDiS software’s continual evolution which is designed to pre-empt the needs and demands of installers and security end users.

“This latest update is designed to make installing and using integrated systems even easier with GARDiS," says Tina Baker, Software Project Manager at TDSi. "With GARDiS as the central hub for security operations, end users are empowered to integrate their own choices of hardware, to generate detailed reports and gain detailed insights from their security data.”

Universal decode/auto detect
To ensure integrating security systems with the GARDiS software is even easier, v2.3 now includes a powerful universal decode and auto detect function, to assist faster and more straightforward installation of new or legacy systems as part of the security network.

Support for RS485 readers
The latest version of GARDiS adds support for popular RS485 readers, providing a broader range of choice for the integration of hardware.

Generation of FILO reports
The TDSi GARDiS software now offers the generation of First In Last Out reports to provide detailed information on the movement of authorised persons within the security zones of any monitored sites. GARDiS v2.3 generates a report that shows the first and last activity that day for each user, group of users, or all users on the system.

Extended door lockdown
For added flexibility during uncertain times, GARDiS v2.3 now supports an extended door lockdown function which enables the security operator to specify required high security access groups to continue gaining access through doors during a site lockdown.

Data Fusion and Exporter
To enable ever closer integration with other security systems, GARDiS v2.3 includes a new data fusion and exporter functionality which enables information to be easily but securely shared to and from the platform, to suit the broader requirements of the security operator and the network.

Access Control Units (ACU) inconsistency
To ensure the security operator is immediately aware of any potential issues with ACUs on the network, GARDiS v2.3 now provides an inconsistency alert to ensure this is flagged up for further direct investigation.

Automated Report Emailing
Enhancements within the Cause-and-Effect feature allow automated reports to be emailed to required personnel.

Bespoke badge design and printing
To support the rapid generation of new authentication badges, and to support corporate branding for easy visual recognition of authorised ID, GARDiS v2.3 enables the security operator to use personal image capture, photo ID badge design and print to aid visual verification.

Gamanet C4 Integration
GARDiS now features a third-party integration with Gamanet’s C4 Integration Security System.

Gpoll 1.0.8 support
GARDiS v2.3 supports Gpoll 1.0.8, with up to 150 IP channels on a single instance.

Reset of password via email feature
For the simple but secure reset of passwords.

Tina Baker, Software Project Manager at TDSi, concludes: “The latest raft of enhancements to GARDiS are again generated from close consultation with our installation partners and customers. Our development team firmly understands that new features must help to refine and improve real-world security operations, rather than being introduced simply because the technology is available. These new value-add features help to improve and refine secure access control operations and the user experience, benefitting both our customers and installation partners.”

The new features are available to download and install now through v2.3 of the GARDiS software.