I am looking for a list of manufacturer's that are Open Architecture - from what I understand this generally mean's Mercury or HID controller OEM's. I understand that generally these platforms will lessen vendor lock-in and offer easier integration. I am writing from a specifier's perspective. I am working for client that currently does not have a standard product so we are free to explore all options. I am looking at traditional options at this time, it seems like mercury panels appear the be the more popular traditional controllers but HID is the more popular edge controller.
Some research has led me to this so far - not all manufacturer's explicitly state so I may be wrong on some:
Mercury Based (website mentions 17 partners, but does not name all):
- Lenel
- R2S
- Open Options
- Honeywell (?)
- Red Cloud
- S2
- Brivo
- Maxxess (appear to have mercury and HID options?)
- Keri Systems (I can find news/press releases - but not product listing on webpage)
- Genetec
- Stanley/Best
- Identicard
- Imron (?)
HID Based:
- Automated Management Technologies
- Averics
- CBORD Group
- Genetec
- IDN-Acme
- Imron (?)
- Maxxess (?)
- Next Level Security Systems
- RedCloud
Proprietary:
- Kantech
- GE
- Software House
- Johnson Controls
- AMAG
- Keyscan
- Gallagher
- DSX
If people could help modify/expand this list it would be great! Brian, from what I observe you may be the best at initially "fixing" this list, then we can run with it?
Thanks all
John