LenelS2 launches OnGuard Cloud

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — LenelS2 has announced the launch of OnGuard Cloud, a managed service leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver the OnGuard access control system in the cloud.LenelS2 revealed that OnGuard Cloud allows organizations to focus on their security operations by eliminating the IT burden of managing and maintaining their OnGuard software and servers, all while maintaining control over their unique environment configurations. LenelS2 is part of Honeywell, a provider of building automation solutions that are used in more than 10 million buildings worldwide.For those organizations ready to move their security to the cloud, LenelS2’s OnGuard Cloud solution offers a way for clients to meet their unique and often geographically-specific security needs.Key features and benefits of OnGuard Cloud include the replacement of on-premises server hardware with a custom-configured, resilient cloud service, 24/7/365 support, automatic updates and maintenance, and access to the full range of capabilities available within the OnGuard ecosystem.The cloud service also offers all-inclusive licensing for features like badge printing, visitor management, advanced reporting, and more.LenelS2 promised customers a comprehensive white-glove service for organizations transitioning to OnGuard Cloud all the way through implementation and training. Users will have access and ease of migration to newer versions of the OnGuard platform as they become available to the cloud. “The OnGuard Cloud service is a game-changer for the physical security solutions ecosystem,” said Jeff Stanek, vice president and general manager, Global Access Solutions at Honeywell. “With OnGuard Cloud, LenelS2 now offers the most robust, customizable enterprise access control solution as a fully cloud-hosted solution. And how we're doing this is key - we are empowering organizations to embrace the future at their own pace, seamlessly transitioning to the cloud when the time is right for them."More information about OnGuard Cloud is available online at www.LenelS2.com/OnGuardCloud.