LenelS2 has announced the launch of OnGuard Cloud, a new cloud-based access control system.

The company says that the solution is a managed service leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver its OnGuard access control system in the cloud. 

Cloud-based access control

According to the company, OnGuard Cloud allows organizations to focus on their security operations by eliminating the IT burden of managing and maintaining their OnGuard software and servers, all while maintaining control over their unique environment configurations.

LenelS2’s cloud-based access control solution offers robust power and performance to meet unique and often geographically-specific security needs.

LenelS2 says that key features of OnGuard Cloud include:

• The replacement of on-premises server hardware with a custom-configured, resilient cloud service powered by AWS services and cybersecurity best practices
• 24/7/365 Support, proactive health monitoring, and system redundancy to drive efficiency, high availability, peace of mind, and help maximize uptime
• Automatic updates and maintenance, reducing the burden on in-house IT staff and additional costs
• Access to the full range of capabilities available within the OnGuard ecosystem, including LenelS2’s OpenAccess Alliance Program technology partner integrations, allowing customers to take advantage of the OnGuard platform’s wealth of customizable and certified integrations directly within a cloud-based solution
• All-inclusive licensing for the most sought-after features, including badge printing, visitor management, advanced reporting and more
• Comprehensive white-glove service for organizations transitioning to OnGuard Cloud, delivering on customer outcome goals and operating environment requirements that extends all the way through implementation and training
• Access and ease of migration to newer versions of the OnGuard platform as they become available to the cloud given the use of AWS and common services, providing a seamless experience to new capabilities as they become available