S2 Security Overview

S2 Security is a manufacturer of security management systems that integrate access control, intrusion detection, video monitoring and other security functions. S2 is founded by John Moss, who previously founded Software House, now a division of Tyco. S2 is widely perceived as a next-generation alternative to legacy access control companies. S2 integrates with many video management systems.

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  • S2 Founder Touts Mercury Board To Replace Software House on Sep 08, 2016
    ...  One of the most well-known access control leaders, S2 Security's John Moss said: Will this help replace Software House? In this note, we examine...
  • Service / Maintenance Contracts Guide And Downloadable Sample Agreement on Aug 18, 2016
    This guide provides in-depth recommendations for service / maintenance and a sample service...
  • S2 Netbox Extreme Export Users on Jul 28, 2016
    Hi all, Anyone know how to export all users/Card ID's from S2 Netbox? i can't seem to find the option and I know that every other AC software that I've ever...
  • Axis Acquires Intercom Manufacturer 2N on May 30, 2016
    Axis has now made its second acquisition in the past 3 months. And it is another company most...
  • Buying the 'Great Conversation' on Feb 29, 2016
    Do not feel bad if you hear the 'Great Conversation' and think of Plato, Plutarch or...
  • Lenel Access Control Company Profile on Feb 23, 2016
    ...support and includes over 150 partners, exceeding competitor programs like C-Cure's ~75 partners or S2's ~25 partners.  OAAP development partners work with Lenel to create deep manufacturer written...
  • Honeywell Pro-Watch Access Control Profile on Feb 01, 2016
    ... This is moderately higher than a similar Lenel, Software House, S2, or DSX based system that would cost ~$700 - $1200 for similar two door systems and be ~$500 per...
  • Winners Losers Fall 2015 on Oct 12, 2015
    There's a lot of losing right now, unfortunately. The industry is moving into year 2 of sharp...
  • Which EAC Is Best Supported/Compatible With Mercury Controllers? on Oct 05, 2015
    ... We have selected Milestone and S2 as our primary global solutions for new deployments or upgrades for video management and access...
  • S2 Netbox on Aug 27, 2015
    One of our facilities wants to replace its existing card access system with S2 Netbox. Anybody have knowledge/experience with S2? Thx!
  • Why Is This Dahua DVR Image Quality So Bad? on Jun 07, 2015
    I obtained the latest version of the new "S2" version of HCVR5216A-S2 for testing. These models have no controls on the front panel and look...
  • S2 Using a Schlage Hand Key II on Jun 01, 2015
    Does anyone have any experience using an S2 access control system with a Schlage Hand Key II that has a built in iClass reader? I have the...
  • Worst Access Products - 100 Integrators Sound Off on Feb 18, 2015
    ..." "S2. Boasts they are an enterprise system, however they are far from it." "S2 has been pretty bad....
  • Access Control Lines Gaining and Losing Ground on Dec 04, 2014
    ..." "S2 Access Control. The people were hard to work with, it matters to us." Winners Two themes...
  • H.265 IP Camera Chip Announced (Ambarella S3) on Oct 28, 2014
    ... In particular, Ambarella's S2 chip (announced 2 years ago in fall 2012) is likely the most common chipset used by new 4K...
  • Anyone Have Experience With S2 NetBox VR? on Sep 11, 2014
    Does anyone have personal experience with the S2 NetBox VR converged EAC/VMS solution? I'm familiar with the NetBox access control, so I'm...
  • Access Control Server Guide on Sep 09, 2014
    ... S2: A differentiation of S2's offerings are that they are completely 'serverless' designs,...
  • Best Manufacturer Support 2014 on Jul 28, 2014
    ...out included Arecont Vision, Avigilon, Axis, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Lenel, Milestone, Pelco, Sony, S2 and Verint. But which ones were the worst and which the best? Today, we review integrator's...
  • Favorite Access Control Software 2014 on Jul 16, 2014
    ...elder incumbents like Honeywell, Lenel and Software House? Or can newer providers like Brivo, Genetec or S2 make a dent? Just like we did with favorite IP cameras and favorite VMS software, in this...
  • Milestone Access Control 2014 Released on May 28, 2014
    ...platform still lacks integration with leading access platforms such as Lenel, SoftwareHouse, or even S2 that have developed competing VMS platforms. With this update, the supported access platforms...
  • S2 Limitations on Jan 08, 2014
    What are the most common and distinct limitations with S2 in terms of functionality for large multi-campus environments of 5-600 reader capacity? Cheers!
  • Standard for Access Control (UL 294) on Sep 03, 2013
    ... Especially for larger systems, UL 294 is common, including devices from: Mercury Security, C*Cure, S2, Maxxess, Sargent, etc. However, certification is done on a component basis, and there may be...
  • RedCloud Details / Avigilon Acquisition on May 30, 2013
    ... NLSS and S2 are possibilities but they both have their own video side already (which Avigilon would not...
  • New Products Reviewed ISC West 2012 on Mar 26, 2012
    ...Examined Milestone Spring 2012 New Releases ACTi New Low Cost HD Cameras (TCM) New IQeye 7 Series (76x) S2 Enters Surveillance Market First Covert MP Camera Released (Axis) Dropcam HD VSaaS...
  • Video Surveillance / Access Control Integration Guide on Mar 12, 2012
    ... A few vendors, like Genetec, NLSS and S2 are integrating both into a single software application but that is a distinct minority...
  • Genetec's Expanded Hardware Examined (SV-PRO) on Feb 19, 2012
    ... NLSS and S2 The SV-16 is priced in between two likely competitors: the NLSS Gateway Micro, and the S2...
  • S2 Enters Surveillance Market on Feb 02, 2012
    ... This week, S2 Security, entered the converged market with the release of its VR series combining access...
  • Axis to Enter Access Control Market on Nov 08, 2011
    ...most of the major manufacturers, such as GE's DirecDoor, Honeywell's NetAXS-123, Infinias Intelli-M, S2's MicroNode, and the Software House iStar Edge. It should be noted that Axis entering the...
  • Weekly Video Surveillance Link Roundup on Aug 27, 2010
    ...2 Release Summary | Salient Systems Salient: S2 Salient press release draft v3 8 18 10 (2) IndigoVision: HD PTZ IP Dome Cameras - IndigoVision...
  • NLSS (Next Level Security) Product Examination on Oct 30, 2009
    ...from established competitors providing integrated solutions for distributed smaller sites including S2's integrated security management system, Exacq's embedded series, 3VR's smart recorder,...
  • VMS / NVR / DVR 2009 Mid-Year Market Review on Jul 19, 2009
    ... They now OEM Agent Vi and S2 for analytics and access, respectively. Vicon is giving software licenses away for free for any...
  • S2 Company Update on Mar 07, 2009
    ...the (3) global offering (not on the website but will provide centralized management across the various S2 product offerings). The video widget is designed to make video integration into S2's client...