Aiphone

AC Nio

AC Nio

Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. With AC Nio, customers get access to an easy-to-use and customizable dashboard that provides the tools needed to manage daily access control credentials, run reports, set schedules, and program the AC Series access control solution. An intuitive software platform, the award-winning AC Nio features widgets, shortcuts, drag and drop functionality, and graphics to make managing the AC Series a breeze. An advanced scripting engine enables users to automate access control applications with unlimited customizations, while flexible permission capabilities support thousands of doors across multiple locations.

AC Nio also features robust partition access and privileges, allowing for fully customizable administrator permissions. This means that an administrator can define who can manage specific doors, high profile card holders, or special schedules. Additional features of the AC Nio include:

Notification management. End users can customize which notifications they receive based on predefined criteria or notification type. This also includes the ability to customize bulk notifications sent to administrator groups. This could include alerting a school resource officer and principal that a secure door did not fully close.

Active directory integration. AC Nio integrates using lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP), enabling quick access of user information. With LDAP integration, users can be given access to doors and elevators. User permissions are also continuously synced through the Active Directory server.

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