Omni Identity leverages customers' existing information systems and support with an ODBC compliant SQL-based database. The standardized database can interface easily with existing company database management systems such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server 7, and Sybase. This design easily accommodates importing and exporting for valuable information sharing. The database design limits the effort necessary for database backups and maintenance, and makes it possible for limited IS staff to support the system database.
The PC-to-controller connection can be established over a LAN or WAN (using TCP/IP), or though dial-up or direct cable connections. The LAN connection can use an existing network infrastructure, allowing clients to control and monitor their security management systems without installing a dedicated network. Our systems can identify fixed IP addresses and addresses assigned by a Dynamic Name Server.
Omni Identity controllers allow single or multiple inputs (alarm, door, facility management, or anti-passback events) to trigger one or more outputs, system wide - without connecting to a PC. This allows the system to operate remote sites without a constant PC connection, and allows the system to continue functioning in the event of PC failure.
Omni Identity allows intermixed use of any industry standard reader technology, including SMART cards, biometrics, and Wiegand outputs from 8 to 48 bits. It also accepts Clock and Data format. Reader technologies can intermix system-wide, even on the same controller - including readers that produce different output formats.
Omni Identity saves customers money with growth-ready software. Instead of multi-tiered software that needs a new version for new features or expanded system capacity, Omni Identity uses a single version of software for the full range of configuration options. Subsystems (such as badging, CCTV, Time and Attendance) are bundled with the software, and can be enabled as needed with a simple registration code.
Omni Identity saves time and money by interfacing with customers' existing database management software (Oracle, Microsoft SQL 7 Server, and Sybase). Utilizing the existing database system saves the cost of installing and learning a new database format. This saves money in training while maintaining a consistent company-wide database format that is familiar to the company's IS professionals.
Omni Identity reduces lengthy and expensive user training with easy to learn, easy to use software. Software wizards walk operators through software installation, site setup, and controller/reader programming. The Windows-based interface takes advantage of familiar menus and buttons. Users find immediate answers through on-screen help, user manuals in Adobe PDF format, and on-screen video tutorials.
Omni Identity provides a complete range of customizable reports. Compatible with the Seagate Crystal Reports engine, new report templates can be added to the system without requiring software modifications, and system users can use Crystal Reports to enhance the system’s wide range of existing reports with their own professional, presentation quality reports.
Inside the Omni Identity system controller, the port-interface cards protect the CPU from surges with outstanding surge suppression. In case of damage or other failure, the port-interface cards and network-interface cards are all "hot swappable," meaning they can be replaced while power is still applied to the controller.
Omni Identity maintains a natural migration path that allows users of earlier controllers and Integrator Software to easily upgrade to an enterprise-class solution by simply replacing the CPU board in older series panels. All other hardware and wiring can remain in place, saving time, material, and money.