Verkada has announced a new way for organizations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which allows third-party cameras to connect to the company’s Command platform.

The cloud-based physical security solutions provider has also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader and badge integration with Apple Wallet.

“As we continue to expand our footprint we want to provide customers with a seamless transition to our cloud platform,” said Brandon Davito, Senior Vice President of Product and Operations at Verkada.

“The new products and features we’re introducing today – including Command Connector, our next-generation reader and Apple Wallet integration – underscore our commitment to innovating on behalf of our now 25,000 customers globally.”

Command Connector

The company says that Command Connector is a new hardware device that provides an on-ramp for third-party cameras to be connected with its cloud-based Command platform.

For customers with large legacy systems, Command Connector offers a migration to cloud-based systems plan as they transition to Verkada’s Command platform.

Command Connector delivers the same Verkada Command interface as well as basic People and Vehicle Analytics, remote management and powerful enterprise user administration.

Door reader

Additionally, Verkada says that its new AD34 door reader builds on its commitment to providing secure and convenient access control systems, with improved scan performance, OSDP v2 security and Intent Unlock, a powerful new Bluetooth unlock experience.

Apple Wallet

Verkada‘s access control solution now also integrates with Apple Wallet, enabling users to quickly unlock doors with their iPhone or Apple Watch.

The company says that in addition to state-of-the-art encryption standards, Apple Wallet integration for employee badges gives organization administrators streamlined management of mobile credentials at scale and control over badging behavior, including requiring a second factor for authentication such as FaceID.