Azure Access + Sentry Interactive
NFC mobile access for the post-quantum era.
Bring Sentry Interactive’s readerless credential technology to Azure Access CP series controllers. Enable mobile entry with a passive NFC tile at the door.
A different deployment approach
Make the phone the reader.
With Sentry’s software embedded on the controller, a user’s phone reads the passive NFC tile. The tile needs no electrical supply or reader cable.
| Deployment element | Azure Access + Sentry | Typical reader-based upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| At the door | Passive NFC tile | Powered NFC-compatible reader |
| Reader wiring | No cable to the tile | Reader power and data connections |
| Credential verification | Phone and on-board software | Compatible reader hardware |
| Door infrastructure | Controller and lock required | Controller and lock required |
Readerless describes the NFC interface. Controllers, locks and their supporting infrastructure are still required.
Open architecture in action
Give your software more room to innovate.
Azure Access’s embedded Linux platform supports third-party applications directly on the controller. Cloud, server and on-board integration options give partners flexibility in how they build their solution.
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The experience at the door
One phone. One tap.
A compatible smartphone interacts with the Sentry Smart Access Tile to start the unlock process. The passive tile can be attached at the entrance without adding a powered NFC reader.
The tile itself needs no batteries, electrical connection or reader cabling.
Learn about the Sentry tileFrom tap to entry
How the integration works
Tap
Present your phone to the NFC tile.
Request
The phone signs and sends an access request to the controller.
Validate
Sentry’s on-board software validates the request; the controller makes the access decision.
Unlock
If authorized, the controller releases the lock and logs the event.
Plan for what’s next
Take the next step in credential security.
Sentry describes its mobile credential layer as designed for emerging quantum threats. Azure Access provides the controller platform that brings this software to the door.
- Software on the controllerThird-party applications within Azure Access’s embedded platform.
- Platform safeguardsEncrypted data storage and signed firmware.
- A deployment that fitsDiscuss supported configurations with our team.
Explore the possibilities
Where could mobile access take you?
Talk with us about your site, operating requirements and integration needs.
- Energy facilities
- Data centers
- Defense facilities
- Production studios
- Self-storage facilities
- Coworking spaces
Your questions, answered
Frequently asked questions
Does the NFC tile need wiring or batteries?
No. The Sentry Smart Access Tile is passive. It needs no batteries, electrical supply or reader cable.
Which controller should I specify?
Sentry’s integration page identifies Azure Access CP series controllers. Contact us to confirm the model, software and configuration for your project.
Can Sentry’s technology work within another application?
Sentry offers an SDK for adding readerless mobile credentials to software platforms and mobile applications. The integration approach depends on your application.
How do we get started?
Contact Azure Access to discuss the doors, controllers and software involved in your deployment.
Let’s build your next solution
Put mobile access on your roadmap.
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