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Recent Usability Improvements - November 2023

Recent Usability Improvements - November 2023

Customer Management Portal Event Rule Filter Options: Now event rule filters can be specified on-the-fly which will automatically create the associated Report when creating a new Event Rule. User Activation/Expiration: Now the user can be set with an activation and/or expiration date. Previously the system code had this capability but now the user can be set which can become global for all the user's codes and if the user doesn't have codes then the user record itself can follow the activation / expiration timing. User List Expanded: The User List report has been expanded to include deleted users, ...

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Task Integration for Guests, Visitors, or Anyone & More Enhancements

Task Integration for Guests, Visitors, or Anyone & More Enhancements

A new task integration web page link sent via email or SMS without requiring a user login. Task Rules are powerful actions which can combine just about any system command into a single button click. Now you can also provide these customized actions to any user via the Integration option found under the contact information, such as email or SMS address, and they will receive a PIN and URL link which will allow easy operation of these Tasks without requiring a login. This is a great option for guests and visitors since they do not need a login nor ...

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Camera Image Proxy Service & More Enhancements

Camera Image Proxy Service & More Enhancements

A new service for browser/application compatibility with IP Cameras. Browser and application requirements have become more stringent over the years which has caused viewing issues of certain camera devices, primarily direct IP cameras. The new Camera Image Proxy service alleviates these issues to allow direct IP cameras to be viewable in all Browsers and Apps. Camera images are acquired via Connect ONE servers and sent to the Browser/App for viewing. Customers may firewall connections to the camera(s)/NVR using the supplied IP/hostname(s) in the Dealer Manual. This service is optionally subscribed, at an additional ...

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QR Barcode Credentials & More Enhancements

QR Barcode Credentials & More Enhancements

Customer Management Portal QR Barcode Credentials: A new credential import option has been added to support QR codes. When a QR code credential is selected from Connect ONE the user can receive their QR code via email or SMS directly from Connect ONE. This makes QR codes a great option for visitors or other temporary uses since they can be emailed to the individual prior to their arrival. QR code readers onsite can scan the QR code, either printed or on-phone, for gaining access to the facility. Mobile Badge Scan Use Case: A recent use case was presented to ...

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Webhook Integration with Visitor Management Platforms

Webhook Integration with Visitor Management Platforms

Webhooks provide a universal method for integrating with other systems for entry and removal of users such as Visitor Management. The Webhooks are a part of the UserAPI and therefore the UserAPI service must be subscribed. Once configured, external systems can trigger incoming webhooks to Connect ONE to add a new user with system code including additional parameters such as activation and expiration dates. Another webhook may be triggered to deactivate a user. The integration was tested to be supported with Honeywell Sine Visitor Management. Webhook configuration is setup on the Utilities->API Integrations page.

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Hanwha Wisenet Integration, Report Enhancements & More

Hanwha Wisenet Integration, Report Enhancements & More

Customer Management Portal Reporting Filter Search: When there are many sites and users to filter within a report, the new search options will provide faster access to filter by site and users to assist in running reports effortlessly. Reporting->Pending System Codes Report: A new reporting filter option for System Code listing exists which will show all codes in a "Pending" status. Pending status includes, pre-activation and pre-expiration. Users->System Code Activity Audit Report: Now when viewing a user and their System Codes, a report option will appear labeled, "Activity Audit". This will run a report, screenshot below, on ...

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Single Sign-On (SSO)

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Method for single sign-on with a create/update user operation initiated from an external identity provider (IdP). Many organizations are using Identity Providers (IdP) to centralize their user directory database across multiple applications. Now your customer will be able to integrate with Identity Providers using SAML 2.0. This allows for users to be created and updated automatically from the external single sign-on process. This integration was developed for and verified with Okta however since it is based upon SAML 2.0 it should work for other Identity Providers such as Microsoft Azure AD. Single Sign-On configuration is setup on the Utilities->Settings page.

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Farpointe Conekt Bluetooth Mobile Credential Integration

Farpointe Conekt Bluetooth Mobile Credential Integration

A simplified approach to Bluetooth mobile credentials. A new integration has been completed with Mobile Credentials by Farpointe called Conekt. This integration allows for a seamless method to enroll these credentials in Connect ONE. When you order Farpointe Conekt Mobile Credentials from your vendor, you will be supplied a spreadsheet which will be imported into Connect ONE. An example import spreadsheet is below. The import screen is accessed via Utilities->Credentials. Once uploaded, the spreadsheet may be verified prior to import. After the import, the credential list may be managed, if necessary, however it is now ready for your ...

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Site Area Tracking Expanded

Site Area Tracking Expanded

The Site Area tracking options have been expanded to include an option to allow passback. This feature works in-conjunction with the user's login profile option for Virtual Anti-Passback. Now you can designate an area to ignore anti-passback violations. See below for a complete list of tracking options: Option of how track/record User's current area location via keypad/door usage when this area is accessed, the event activity will always be logged by area to the event log. If set to "Yes" then the user's last location will be updated and the access will be checked for virtual anti-passback ...

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Auto-Deactivate Inactivity Audit

Auto-Deactivate Inactivity Audit

A new option in the user's login profile may be set which checks for the lack of activity from a user and automatically issues the necessary commands to deactivate the user and their system code(s)/card(s) for all sites upon the expiration of the defined time period. The time period can be set anywhere from one day to one year.

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Time Rule: No User Activity Check

Time Rule: No User Activity Check

A new Interaction->Time Rule has been added to check for the lack of user activity. This option can be used to generate events when a user hasn't had expected activity after a defined time period, which may be set anywhere from one minute to twenty days.

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New Testing Feature with Temporary Device Signal Options

New Testing Feature with Temporary Device Signal Options

New temporary device signal options can be scheduled for a desired timeframe. Previously the signal choices were permanent and had to be manually restored after testing. Now you can set a temporary signal option for the testing period and it will automatically revert back after the desired date. Temporary options include: Process Only, Log & Process, Log Only (NEW), or Ignore. Generally during testing the recommended options are Log Only or Ignore. This ensures your customer isn't inundated with notifications from alarm conditions generated while testing.

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