MAXxess Systems has enjoyed particular success in the Middle East following its transformation

MAXxess Systems has enjoyed particular success in the Middle East following its transformation from being solely an Access Control manufacturer to a leading developer of sophisticated security management software solutions.

"We are a totally different company to what we were just three years ago," added Lee. "The digital revolution and the inevitable march towards IP/Network based security solutions has created opportunities for the integration of a multitude of systems. We recognise there is a market demand for software solutions that can take the effort and cost out of integration and as a result we have invested massively in R&D to bring us to a stage where we can claim to be leading the industry in the provision of integration software tools."

Prior to a management buy-out that saw the introduction of the MAXXESS Systems name, the company was the access control division of GYYR and had been involved with the manufacture of access control solutions for over 21 years. Following the buy-out, the company looked closely at how the needs of the security market was evolving and realised it could offer clients much more. MAXXESS transformed itself from being solely an access control supplier into a company that now concentrates its resources into developing software solutions to allow businesses and organisations to get the best out of their investment security systems.

 "We have enjoyed considerable success over the last few years but perhaps we have not been shouting loud enough about what we have been achieving compared to other manufacturers operating within the security industry,"  said Lee Copland, Managing Director of MAXXESS Systems EMEA. "We certainly have a pedigree to be proud of and with the recent launch of our eAXxess, eFusion and EndPointadaptive software suites, the time is right for us to raise our market profile."

MAXXESS Systems Europe has achieved its considerable worldwide success by providing a very high level of pre and post sales support. Locally based MAXXESS teams enthusiastically assist clients at every stage of a contract, from system design through to installation, commissioning and training. Every contract is project managed by hands-on senior managers.

When asked to provide an overview on what the company provides, Lee said: "In simple terms our software solutions enable a multitude of different types of systems to be seamlessly integrated together to ensure clients get the maximum out of their security systems, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, maximise the life of existing systems and facilitate seamless migration to new technologies.  Key to the success of what we offer through the eAXxess, eFusion and EndPointadaptive software suites is that clients do not have to strip out existing infrastructure when implementing new technology. Clients do not need to incur the cost of investing in changes to infrastructure or training which are not required to meet immediate objectives. This does not in any way, however, limit the ability to do so in the future, when new threats or requirements evolve."

The Opportunity......

One of the largest potential areas for cost reduction is in the area of operations. MAXXESS software solutions provide a framework for integrating security and facility functions as well as displaying critical information on one screen. Customers can now efficiently monitor fire alarm systems, video events, access control systems, intrusion alarm panels, building management systems, web feeds, video ID badging, and perimeter detection products.  The data flow from all these systems is filtered to bring only the relevant information to the decision makers.

MAXXESS security systems therefore allows clients to see the bigger picture, make more informed decisions, whilst cutting their security costs dramatically.

• Are you looking to make better use of your human resources?
• Do your wish to fully capitalise on the functionality of your access control system and the valuable management information stored in its database?
• Are you looking to expand your CCTV system but do not want to be bound to a specific manufacturer?
• Do you want to provide your control room operators with a single screen display of all relevant information e.g. data, video, alarms, procedures, external information, etc when there is an incident or emergency?
• Do you have a requirement to be able to share information throughout their organisation and respond quicker to events?
• Do you want to have all your security and security related systems working as a team?

If the answer to one or more of these questions is 'yes', then 'integration' is likely to be your next step.

The MAXXESS Solutions - a brief overview

eAXxessTM equips installers and system integrators with a powerful software tool to implement the integration of access control, badging and CCTV systems. eAXxess gives you the power to customize your access control system to your specific needs without requiring advanced technical expertise.

eFusion Version 2.0 comprises ten separate software modules which individually are able to address specific security issues. When working together they provide a sophisticated global integrated security management software solution.

eFusion has been designed to transparently adapt to individual user's evolving requirements with individual modules introduced as new needs or threats emerge. Among the eFusion modules is ViewPointTM which allows users to display video from multiple sources on one master display, regardless of the CCTV equipment manufacturer.

 are just a few of the countless manufacturers whose protocols have been integrated with the ViewPoint.

IntegratorTM is a particularly useful module as it gives system integrators a powerful, but easy to use software tool to facilitate integration of both security and non-security systems. System integrators can themselves, with minimal training, produce the libraries to integrate with, for example, building management systems (BMS), intruder alarms and fire detection systems, without protracted discussions with the respective manufacturers or for detailed involvement with software development kits (SDKs). The IntegratorTM module can be supplied with a large number of pre-loaded libraries including those from intruder alarm manufacturers Galaxy, Texecom, DMP and Scantronic and fire detection manufacturers Gent, Inovonics  and  Notifier.

EndPointadaptive is an enterprise level solution which can bring together all the critical information about your facilities, assets and people onto a single display to ensure that incidents, problems and emergencies are dealt with effectively. Although security managers are an obvious major beneficiary, IT, facilities and operations management can all achieve significant Business Advantage by exploiting the full sophisticated power of an Endpointadaptive framework solution.

In a tough economic climate the criminal fraternity will have no intention of suffering, and indeed, more of them are likely to come out of retirement.  Regretfully, there is also the ongoing threat and fear of terrorism. In these circumstances companies and organisations maybe under pressure to reduce head count which might include security personnel who may well wish to capitalise on the business advantage of an integrated security management software solution and MAXXESS Systems are ideally placed to guide them through the process.

"Our people are all highly trained professionals who are passionate about providing clients with the highest levels of pre and post sales support. MAXXESS is a global solutions provider committed to offering installers, system integrators and end-users with the highest levels of service."

If your clients are looking to capitalise on their investment in security and reduce operating costs, call MAXXESS Systems Tel: +44 (0)870 234 7654, or email sales@maxxess-systems.com