Lenel Overview

Lenel is a major access control manufacturer who offers some video management options.

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  • Dormakaba Presents Switch Tech Smartlocks on May 01, 2020
    ... For Lenel, the limit is 128 cores per bridge, so the 'per door' hub cost varies based on total doors being...
  • LenelS2 Coronavirus Cuts on Apr 13, 2020
    ... Several industry veterans tell us S2 has overshadowed Lenel in terms of influence and performance after the company was formed in 2018 when UTC Merges Lenel...
  • Is Lenel VMS Prism End Of Life? on Mar 27, 2020
    I recently had an intend user contact me indicating he has heard that Lenel would no longer be supporting the Prism VMS. I know since the S2 purchase they are pushing that...
  • Tyco Blasts Mercury As Legacy, Outdated Technology on Feb 19, 2020
    When did the access control market become so aggressive? Last week we covered BluB0X Alleges Lenel, S2, Software House Are Dinosaurs and in reply to the Mercury Security 2020 Leap Year Firmware...
  • BluB0X Alleges Lenel, S2, Software House Are Dinosaurs on Feb 13, 2020
    BluB0X is running an ad campaign labeling Lenel, S2, Software House, Honeywell, AMAG and more as dinosaurs: In a follow-up email to IPVM,...
  • Access Startup Multi-Mount Aims To Streamline Reader Installs on Dec 03, 2019
    ...' The company states its bracket 'fits most major brands, including HID, Lenel, Keyscan, Isonas, Schlage, Kantech, and many more!' In this profile based on discussions with...
  • Issues With OSDP V.2, HID SEOS Readers And Mercury Hardware on Oct 03, 2019
    ... This is a Lenel system, but before all the Lenel haters start, I also talked to an RS2 person and they have been...
  • UTC Really Screwed Up The Interlogix Shut Down on Sep 27, 2019
    ...savings speculation is not sensible How much ill will this has engendered What risks this now poses for Lenel / S2 No Shopping Interlogix was not shopped by UTC, according to various executives at major...
  • Open Access Controller Guide (Axis, HID, Isonas, Mercury) on Sep 19, 2019
    ... New Licensing/OEM Mask Codes Another pitfall, as noted in Does Lenel Support Unbranded Mercury Security Hardware? is some platforms may observe a 'Product OEM Mask'...
  • ProdataKey (PDK) Access Company Profile on Aug 09, 2019
    Utah based ProdataKey touts low cost cloud access, wireless controllers, and no dealer required...
  • Does Lenel Support Unbranded Mercury Security Hardware? on Aug 02, 2019
    For anybody with experience with Lenel,  I'm assuming that the Mercury boards have to be purchased through them?  You can't just use an...
  • Mobile Access Control Shootout - Farpointe, HID, Openpath, Nortek, Proxy on Jul 29, 2019
    ... We tested Axis Entry Manager, but other access platforms like Lenel OnGuard, Kantech, and C-Cure among several others include integrations to the application. In...
  • Lenel Access Control... Seeing Doors Online But Do Not Stay on Jul 24, 2019
    Trying to troubleshoot why the doors are not staying online.  Any ideas?
  • HID Mobile Tested on Jun 21, 2019
    ... proprietary mobile access Like Lenel & Brivo HID vs. Openpath HID vs. Proxy Upcoming Mobile Shootout Later this summer,...
  • Impact On Lenel S2 Due To UTC Merger W/ Raytheon? on Jun 09, 2019
    Any early opinion on if the United Technologies merger with Raytheon will have an impact on LENEL?
  • OSDP Access Control Guide on Jun 04, 2019
    ...mainstream commercial access brands including HID Global/Mercury Security, Wavelynx, Axis, Software House, Lenel, Suprema, Farpointe Data, Rosslare, and Cypress. In terms of vendors not supporting OSDP,...
  • Proxy Access Control Tested on May 09, 2019
    Silicon Valley Access Startup Proxy raised $13.6 Million in May 2019, focusing on mobile physical...
  • Ranking Manufacturer Favorability 2019 on May 06, 2019
    ... North American companies improved in 2019, with only 3 with negative rankings - Lenel, Peclo, and Arecont. The former 2 both suffered from impressions of being dated, having poor...
  • LenelS2 Launches VRx Video Platform on Apr 29, 2019
    ...Video Management Options While S2 started this development years ago, their recent acquisition by UTC / Lenel places the new VRx video management platform in an interesting situation. UTC / Lenel has long...
  • ACRE Acquires RS2, Explains Acquisition Strategy on Apr 19, 2019
    ...as 'responsive' and 'helpful' in our integrator Access Favorites reports in contrast to brands like Lenel who often ranks as one of the worst in those categories. The company became an independent...
  • Cloud-Based Hosted Solutions For Lenel, Or Other Access Control? on Apr 04, 2019
    Preferably Lenel so we don't have to retrain alot of people...  and yes I used the search function first......
  • Airship VMS Profile on Apr 03, 2019
    ... Lenel Only Access Control Integration Airships access control integration is limited to Lenel only,...
  • Silicon Valley Access Startup Proxy Raises $13.6 Million on Mar 28, 2019
    ...website lists compatibility with Amag, Axis, Avigilon, C-Cure, Gallagher, Genetec, Honeywell, Kantech, Lenel-S2 among others, as seen below: The Pricing section of their site leads visitors through...
  • Lenel Favorability Results 2019 on Mar 26, 2019
    The positive news for Lenel is that integrators do not dislike them as much as they used to.  The negative news for Lenel...
  • Top ISC West 2019 Booth Moves on Mar 05, 2019
    ...dropped its own booth and has merged into the UTC one: This parallels S2 literally being merged with Lenel into Lenels2 (err, LenelS2). Honeywell Reorganization The total booths and the size remain the...
  • Genetec Declares "Lead With Synergis" Access Control on Mar 04, 2019
    ... S2 (acquired by UTC and now merged with Lenel) also offers unified software, but are focused on access control management and selling...
  • HID Favorability Results 2019 on Feb 21, 2019
    ... Like Lenel, you don't get fired for selling HID." "I like that HID has high standards and is widely used...
  • HID Launches Origo To Fix Mobile Credential Problems on Feb 05, 2019
    ...leaving the market open to disruption from a number of incumbents like Farpointe Data, Nortek, Wavelynx, Lenel, Brivo, and startups like Openpath. New Flat Pricing Model The single biggest change with...
  • Milestone Favorability Results 2019 on Jan 21, 2019
    ... I think of them as the Lenel of the VMS industry. Resting on their existing customer base and making money on yearly SMA...
  • Wavelynx Access Control Manufacturer Profile on Jan 10, 2019
    ...Our claim to fame at the time was a multi-technology reader that we sold through big OEMs like GE and Lenel. We sold to Allegion in 2008. After that took a little time off and then cofounded WaveLynx in...
  • ACRE-Acquired Open Options Access Company Profile on Dec 17, 2018
    ... This indeed is a benefit compared to major providers like Lenel, where poor dealer support is one of the biggest complaints. However, support does not cover...
  • Open Options Acquired By ACRE on Dec 17, 2018
    ... Acre's industry leadership includes former HID CEO Joe Grillo and Lenel President Ron Virden along with longtime Open Options co-founder President/CEO Steve Fisher. The...
  • UTC Security Says, Unlike Usual, They Are Prioritizing Customers In 2018 on Nov 30, 2018
    ... Related: Lenel Partners Angry, Lenel Does Not Care, Worst Manufacturer Technical Support 2018
  • Security System Health Monitoring Usage Statistics 2018 on Oct 09, 2018
    ...the platforms used are part of the security systems from vendors like Exacq, Galaxy Access, Genetec, Lenel, LSP, and Milestone: "When we do provide health monitoring it is usually something that is...
  • UTC Merges Lenel and S2, Creates LenelS2 on Oct 03, 2018
    UTC has completed the acquisition of S2, launching literally Lenel's2 LenelS2 with UTC declaring that "LenelS2 unites two world-class teams with complementary...
  • Fall 2018 New Products Directory on Oct 03, 2018
    ... Lenel's OnGuard Version 7.5. “More unified, cybersecure, mobile- and cloud-based solution … Visitor...
  • Options To Replace A Lenel System? on Sep 28, 2018
    Since our prospect has a Lenel system that is looking like we can not support, we are looking for options to replace it....
  • Favorite Power Supply Manufacturer 2018 on Sep 28, 2018
    ...so reliable and recognisable for our engineers They also make power supply enclosures that accept the Lenel, Paxton and others so are really useful." "Brand: Delta, because their component are durable...
  • IT Wants To Move Our VMS And AC To The Cloud on Sep 25, 2018
    We use Lenel OnGuard for video and access control with a complement of 87 cameras and 20 AC panels with 200+...
  • Can A Lenel System Be Supported Easily? on Sep 22, 2018
    ... They are using Lenel for the AC. We have never worked with this. I have a pretty sharp tech, so I think we can learn...
  • UTC, Owner of Lenel, Acquires S2 on Sep 20, 2018
    ...two of the biggest access control providers, one of integrator's most hated access control platforms, Lenel, and one of their favorites, S2 (see IPVM S2 company profile). Under UTC management since...
  • Directory Of 120 Video Management Software (VMS) Suppliers on Aug 30, 2018
    ... Lenel, Prism, US. Lenel's New VMS: PRISM LENSEC (i), Perspective, US Logiware, Go1984,...
  • Cutting Over A Lenel System To Genetec - Any Advice? on Aug 07, 2018
    We are currently working on cutting over an existing Lenel system to Genetec.  They are utilizing MR-1502, MR52, and MR16IN boards.  Can I expect all...
  • Zenitel/ Stentofon Turbine IP Intercom Tested on Aug 06, 2018
    ...integrations are needed, another product line, the server-based AlphaCom system is required, which connects to Lenel, Software House, Genetec, and Milestone via direct driver support.  Price The base Turbine...
  • ACRE COO, Ex-Lenel President Ron Virden On Mobile, Biometrics And... on Jul 21, 2018
    SSN has a video interview with Ron Virden, current ACRE COO, former Lenel President: Most of the 20-minute discussion is about the demand for using mobile phones for...
  • Mercury MI Bridge...Only Available From Lenel? on Jul 07, 2018
    ...Mercury MI Bridge line (the one that is a drop in replacement for GE ACU Controllers) only available from Lenel?
  • GDPR For Access Control Guide on Jul 03, 2018
    ... Physical Activity Log Manufacturer GDPR guides including Avigilon, Brivo, Genetec, Lenel, Paxton, RS2, S2, Tyco Introduction To start, it’s important to realize that the GDPR is a...
  • Worst Manufacturer Technical Support 2018 on May 16, 2018
    ...Executive Summary There were 2 tiers for worst technical support: The clear worst: Exacq, Honeywell and Lenel in this group Significant problems but not as bad as the group above: Hikvision and...
  • S2 Access Control / 'Unified Security Management' Profile on May 08, 2018
    In our 13th access control company profile, we examine S2 Security's Netbox platform: Unified...
  • Migrated Large Systems Away From Lenel? on Apr 30, 2018
    It is safe to say that many integrators are not huge fans of Lenel, e.g. Worst Access Control 2018.  However, I am curious how often large end users actually...
  • Favorite Access Control Manufacturers 2018 on Apr 26, 2018
    ...net second place Open Options and Kantech - effectively tied net for third Dishonorable mention - Lenel, while Lenel was second only to Genetec in favorite votes, Lenel had 50% more worst votes than...
  • Worst Access Control Manufacturers 2018 on Apr 18, 2018
    ...management software/system you have dealt with? Why?" In the Worst Access Control 2016 results, Lenel was the top choice. Have things improved for Lenel in the past 2 years? Can anyone unseat them?...
  • ISC West 2018 Access Control Rundown on Apr 06, 2018
    ...DSX Profile Genetec Profile Honeywell NetAXS Profile Honeywell ProWatch Profile Keyscan Profile Lenel Profile Paxton Profile RS2 Profile Software House Profile Tyco Kantech Profile If you...
  • The Standard Trajectory Of Manufacturers From Upstarts To Antiquated on Feb 28, 2018
    ...NOTICE: This comment was moved from an existing discussion: Lenel President Is Out
  • Lenel Being Able To Use Software House Access Control Panels on Feb 12, 2018
     I was told that Lenel can take over a software house site with the ability to keep the software house panels on the...
  • Worst NVR / VMS Manufacturers 2018 on Jan 29, 2018
    ... Another worst choice in 2016, Lenel, has now moved to reselling / relabeling Milestone. Milestone is relatively well liked by...
  • How Do I Make Lenel Into A Wireless Access Solution? on Jan 26, 2018
    wireless connection to lnl-2210 panel for remote badging
  • The 2018 Surveillance Industry Guide on Jan 16, 2018
    ...Arecont EVP Schafer Ousted Failed Arecont China Acquisition Sentry360 Bankruptcy Pelco CEO Is Out Lenel President Is Out IndigoVision's CEO Out / Ex-Avigilon Exec In Tyco PSIM Proximex End of...
  • Avigilon, Genetec, S2, Lenel, AMAG Aren't Slaves To Their Competition on Nov 22, 2017
    ...Manufacturers who didn't make these decisions are in a much stronger position - Avigilon Genetec S2 Lenel AMAG aren't slaves to their competition.  Agree ? NOTICE: This comment was moved from an...
  • Avigilon Access Control 2017 Examined on Nov 01, 2017
    ...review the state of Avigilon's access control and its competitive positioning to major competitors like Lenel and Genetec. Four Years Later, No Major Changes Since IPVM's test of ACM in 2015 the platform...
  • HID Buys Mercury Security on Sep 19, 2017
    ... Indeed, more than 20 mainstream access control vendors (including Lenel, S2, Honeywell ProWatch, RS2, Keri, and Open Options) integrate with the same Mercury hardware...
  • UTC / Lenel Joins FLIR Dropping ASIS on Sep 07, 2017
    ... But UTC / Lenel / Interlogix is joining FLIR in a last minute dumping of their ASIS 2017 booths. Inside this...
  • Replace Lenel System With Software House / Qognify (NICE)? on Jul 21, 2017
    A member is asking for other member feedback on the pros and cons of replacing his existing Lenel (access and video) system with a Software House CCURE + Qognify (NICE) combination? Any input,...
  • Debunking IPVM Being 'Pro American' Manufacturers on Jun 08, 2017
    ... IPVM"s all-time most criticized access control company is American Lenel, with posts like Lenel Partners Angry, Lenel Does Not Care, Worst Access Control 2016, Lenel...
  • UTC Interlogix Layoffs on Jun 06, 2017
    ... This is in addition to the significant UTC / Interlogix / Lenel layoffs on 2016. UTC declined comment but did not dispute that layoffs occurred. UTC /...
  • Does Anyone Know Of Lenel Onguard End Users Group? on May 23, 2017
    I am looking to see if there are any active Lenel user groups out there?  I see there is a higher education only group and a LinkedIn group, but...
  • Manufacturer Support Horror Story on May 04, 2017
    Most manufacturers would be accommodating if an integrator asked to return product they never...
  • Lenel President Is Out (Now At ACRE) on Apr 20, 2017
    Lenel's challenges continue. Now, Lenel's President is out, suddenly. This follows increasing...
  • Milestone / Lenel Resell Partnership on Apr 03, 2017
    Lenel has never found success in video management. Nearly a decade ago Lenel OEMed an OEM of...
  • Everbridge Mass Notification Service Profile on Mar 24, 2017
    ...an example of how Everbridge's messaging platform operates: A recently announced integration with Lenel allows Everbridge's platform to receive events from Lenel, either to send alerts, or to...
  • 20 Manufacturer Favorability Ranked 2017 on Feb 28, 2017
    ... Lenel Results Lenel favorability results showed some loyal VARs, but most called the company...
  • Lenel Improving Customer Support on Feb 21, 2017
    Lenel has faced significant criticism recently (see Lenel Partners Angry, Lenel Does Not Care, Worst...
  • Lenel Favorability Results 2017 on Feb 09, 2017
    At this point, it is not surprising that Lenel is one of the most disliked security manufacturers. From stories like Lenel Partners Angry,...
  • Lenel Adds Mobile Credentials on Feb 01, 2017
    Beleaguered access stalwart Lenel is often criticized for being slow to update and adopt cutting edge features, but the most...
  • Directory Of Manufacturer Favorability Results on Jan 27, 2017
    ... Arecont Avigilon Axis Bosch Cisco Dahua Exacq FLIR Genetec Hanwha Hikvision Honeywell Lenel Milestone ONVIF OnSSI Panasonic Pelco Sony Vivotek The remaining posts will come out...
  • Ripping Out Lenel For Keyscan - Any Caveats? on Jan 25, 2017
    We are making the switch from Lenel OnGuard integrated with Honeywell Total Connect to Keyscan. This is being done primarily in an...
  • Genetec Favorability Results 2017 on Jan 16, 2017
    ... They're the new Lenel, treating integrators like employees." "Their tech support treats you like you know nothing and...
  • Are Allegion And Lenel The "Adults" Of The Industry? on Dec 29, 2016
    ...that can solve IoT problems? On a proverbial scale of life phases, how would you describe Allegion and Lenel?
  • Secured Combo Controller - Hartmann Access Profile on Dec 12, 2016
    Typically, combo controllers are risky, because they combine sensitive door controllers with...
  • Top Manufacturers Gaining and Losing 2016 on Nov 21, 2016
    ...top noted manufacturers (either gaining or losing) were: Arecont Axis Dahua Hanwha Hikvision Lenel Uniview Summary Results The three notable 'winners' were: Hikvision but much lower rate...
  • Access Control Markups 2016 on Nov 09, 2016
    ..." Big Incumbents Similar Markups As noted in our Lenel vs Software House Markups Analyzed, the 35% average overall markups were common level for of two...
  • Lenel Enterprise Integration With Genetec And Exacq? on Nov 04, 2016
     I have a large corporate client that is looking to integrate their Lenel Enterprise (5 Regions) with an Enterprise Level VMS.  Specifically, they would like events in...
  • Favorite Access Control 2016 on Oct 25, 2016
    ... Lenel's Place Lenel did receive a fair amount of favorite votes, however, their worst selections were...
  • Worst Access Control 2016 on Oct 19, 2016
    ...] Top Two The 2 options with the most votes were: Lenel Honeywell Meanwhile, the third most popular option was 'none', an answer that represents a...
  • Lenel vs Software House Markups Analyzed on Oct 14, 2016
    This note breaks down and contrasts the markups between two big access brands: Lenel (OnGuard) versus Software House (C-Cure). Our analysis of dealer markup survey data reveals...
  • Average Access Control Project Size 2016 on Oct 12, 2016
    Integrators told us their average door count of their access control projects, and their answers...
  • Allegion NDE Wireless Lock Profile on Sep 29, 2016
    ...available] Sielox [link no longer available] Vanderbilt [link no longer available] While platforms like Lenel, Software House, and Genetec do not integrate with NDE, Allegion tells us that several 'major'...
  • Lenel Partners Angry, Lenel Does Not Care on Sep 01, 2016
    Even more than Arecont, one manufacturer stands out for consistent complaints - Lenel. Over the past few years, no manufacturer has had more complaints in as many areas as...
  • Lenel's Frustrating New Process For Integration Partnership on Aug 24, 2016
    Anyone out there getting the process moving with Lenel's "new" OAAP program? Are you as frustrated at the bureaucracy as I am? Seems like I have to pay...
  • Axxon Next VMS 4.0 Tested on Aug 24, 2016
    ...Avigilon, Exacq, Genetec, and Milestone, almost all integrate with common access control platforms, such as Lenel or Software House. Axxon has some of these integrations, such as Paxton access, Suprema...
  • Access Control Does Not Want ONVIF on Jul 27, 2016
    ...and AMAG for example) are strictly proprietary in the hardware they support, while other majors like Lenel minimize the marketing of 3rd party hardware reliance and instead primarily feature, warranty,...
  • Software House Access Control Company Profile on May 02, 2016
    ... Platform Cost C-Cure is priced competitively similar to high end competitors Lenel and Honeywell ProWatch, and generally near the top end of commercial access systems. C-Cure's...
  • Cyber Security For Video Surveillance Study 2016 on Apr 27, 2016
    This study provides the foundations for video surveillance professionals to understand the...
  • AMAG Access Control Company Profile on Mar 18, 2016
    In our 12th access control company profile, we examine AMAG Symmetry access control...
  • Genetec Access Control Company Profile on Mar 02, 2016
    ... Integration modules to other access systems, like Lenel OnGuard are priced at ~$4500. An optional Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) costs ~$500...
  • Worst VMS Manufacturers 2016 on Feb 29, 2016
    ... The Big 3 The 3 VMSes with the most votes were: OnSSI Lenel Pelco Our interpretation is that (1) these companies had problems with their VMSes before,...
  • UTC / Interlogix / Lenel Layoffs 2016 on Feb 25, 2016
    ...have confirmed to IPVM significant layoffs inside of UTC's security divisions - notably Interlogix and Lenel. In this note, we examine the cuts, where those businesses are at, and what the impact will...
  • Lenel Access Control Company Profile on Feb 23, 2016
    In our 10th access company profile, we examine Lenel OnGuard access control platform: Comparing Lenel to their competition Examining their...
  • Lenel Layoffs on Feb 18, 2016
    Does anyone have details on the recent layoffs at Lenel. Rumors, as they are, are stating 20 plus sales staff being let go. Any validity to this?
  • Directory Of IPVM Access Control Company Profiles on Feb 09, 2016
    ...Genetec Profile Hikvision Tested Honeywell NetAXS Profile Honeywell ProWatch Profile Keyscan Profile Lenel Profile Open Options Profile Paxton Profile ProdataKey (PDK) Profile RS2 Profile S2...