AMAG Symmetry Scoop – March 2023

Symmetry Access Control V9.4.51 Released

AMAG has released the latest version of Symmetry Access Control onto the Partner Site. The updates include XML Module, Symmetry API and Symmetry installer.

 

Contact AMAG Professional Services at proservices@amag.com to assist you with planning and implementation of the upgrade.

 

Visit AMAG at ISC West

ISC West 2023 AMAG booth information

Stop by the AMAG booth 14089 at ISC West at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, March 29-31 to see what’s new with Symmetry:

  • Symmetry CompleteView VMS 7.1 – New Storage Pools offer flexible storage management; predictive analytics helps manage retention policies and it supports over 100 additional camera models.

  • NEW Symmetry Access Control integration with SAFR SCAN facial recognition reader READ MORE

  • Countless new enhancements in Symmetry CONNECT Identity Management and Symmetry GUEST Visitor Management

  • Symmetry Mobile credential management platform – reduce costs when you go mobile.

Contact our team to schedule a meeting.

 

AMAG Technology Announces Integration with RealNetworks

Symmetry Access Control integrates with SAFR SCAN facial authentication reader

SAFR SCAN

 

AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal® Company, announces its Symmetry™ Access Control software now integrates with RealNetworks, LLC SAFR SCAN™ facial authentication reader to provide seamless and frictionless access to doors.

 

The touchless facial reader, integrated with Symmetry, quickly scans faces to determine if an individual is allowed access to a door and authenticates up to 30 people per minute. SAFR SCAN’s facial detection technology is 99.9 percent accurate and uses anti-spoofing technology to ensure accurate identification. The integration provides a secure and reliable solution that is ideal for both indoors and outdoors in any lighting and environment.

Read more.

 

Reader Obsolence of 848 and 849 Readers

The manufacture of these readers has now ceased due to component obsolescence. These readers remain available to buy while stocks last. Based on normal sales of these models, we estimate all remaining stock will be consumed by the end of 2024.

 

Contact your sales representative with any questions.

 

AMAG ProServices Supports End of Life for Windows Server 2012/R2

Windows Server 2012 End of Life; AMAG Technology Professional Services Can Help

Need to upgrade from Windows Server 2012 or 2012 R2? AMAG can help! Our Professional Services team is equipped to help you upgrade your server quickly and efficiently. AMAG ProServices will:

  • Upgrade your Operating System

  • Upgrade Symmetry and all Clients

  • Migrate your system to a new server(s)

  • Deliver a plan and oversight to execute your project from beginning to end

  • Provide implementation and post-implementation support

Don’t wait! Windows Server 2012 / 2012 R2 support ends October 10, 2023.

 

Contact ProServices today for a quote on how we can help at proservices@amag.com.

 
 

Microsoft® Security Updates & Symmetry Systems Requirements

The Microsoft® Security Update statements are available on the Partner website. Go to Technical Bulletins/Microsoft Security Updates and look for the February 2023 versions.

 

Microsoft Security Updates are available for:

v8.x

v9.x

Hosted Systems

 

These updates document the Microsoft patches that have been evaluated against supported Windows and Server platforms for Symmetry versions v8.x, v9.x and hosted systems. We are no longer updating the V7.0.1 patch testing due to Microsoft withdrawing free OS support.

 

Holidays 2023

 

UK Office

April 7, Good Friday

April 10, Easter Monday

May 1, Bank Holiday

May 8, King’s Coronation

May 29, Bank Holiday

August 28, Bank Holiday

December 25, Christmas Day

December 26, Boxing Day

 

US Office

May 29, Memorial Day

July 4, Independence Day

September 4, Labor Day

November 23, Thanksgiving

November 24, Day after Thanksgiving

December 25, Christmas Day

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