Startup Seam Aims To Be "Stripe/Plaid" For Access Control
The access control startup Seam's CEO told IPVM they aim to be "Stripe/Plaid for access control," unifying physical security devices from different brands using its API, but how will it work, and how will it be different than PSIM?
Based on an interview with the co-founder and CEO Sy Bohy, IPVM examines the company's background, funding, positioning, and product in this report.
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