Gallagher’s latest release hits the market

Gallagher has just released the latest version of its world-class site management software, Command Centre, and according to the perimeter security and access control leader, the new offering looks set to simplify people’s lives like never before.

Gallagher’s Command Centre v8.10 introduces a range of features and enhancements that promise to simplify and improve both the operator and user experience.

Improvements to site plans reduce information overload for busy or complex sites by introducing progressive disclosure – the ability to zoom in to reveal more information. It is now easier to create a site plan that includes all floors in the building and easily navigate between them, while new site plan privileges provide greater control over the level of information operators are exposed to.

Integration with IDEMIA MorphoWave Compact allows users to be identified with a wave of their hand. This high-level biometric integration delivers faster, more secure biometric access while simplifying the collection and management of biometric data and access rights, and preventing duplication and synchronisation issues.

The readers offer seamless contact and contactless biometric enrolment with template management performed within Gallagher Command Centre. Command Centre can be used to update a user’s biometric credentials, schedule and access. Only the relevant biometric templates are sent to each reader, saving database space and cost.

Advanced encryption functionality includes multi-factor authentication, template privacy management, anti-passback, duress biometrics, dual authorization, zone counting, interlocking doors and controlled challenge is also supported.

With Command Centre v8.10, Gallagher’s Mobile Connect app can now be used to open both Gallagher and SALTO Bluetooth® doors. The SALTO credential has been combined with the Gallagher credential to retain a single mobile credential for each user in Command Centre. Using a single credential and app to open doors creates a simpler experience for users and is easier for operators to manage on a dayto-day basis.

Simplified security means safer premises.

The newest release introduces car park management, making it easy to manage and configure parking allocation. Site plan functionality provides detailed oversight, ensuring car park spaces are used efficiently.

The Car Park management System provides for a better security response. During a security breach or alarm activation, Command Centre operators can quickly and easily use car park location and occupancy information to understand where people and/or their vehicles are, for a better overall security response.

Improvements to the Inbound Events REST API allow Command Centre to receive external events from third party systems (such as Asset Management, Incident Management and Building Automation) to generate alarms, view alarm instructions, provide alarm indications on site plans, generate notifications.

The API can also be used to run reports in Command Centre to receive a full audit trail of both Gallagher events and those from third party systems.

This new release builds on Gallagher’s ongoing commitment to design and manufacture security technology that protects people, places, and assets across the world. As with all Gallagher version releases, a wide range of minor enhancements that improve existing functionality are included.

Gallagher offers a Software Maintenance programme which provides customers the opportunity to upgrade to every new version of Command Centre as it is released. Adopting the latest technology as it is released helps ensure customers stay ahead of emerging threats and new vulnerabilities – reducing their cyber risk, enhancing system performance, and guaranteeing continued compliance with government standards.