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Kompliance opted to use ICT’s Protege GX platform as the brain to control multiple systems, and for its access and intrusion capabilities. The upgrade started with preliminary setups on five older machines, before implementing an advanced configuration on newer units. “The original scope was very simple. At the start it was just a couple of inputs that triggered an output,” says Ogden.

“The phased implementation was crucial in understanding the flexibility an ICT solution can bring. It's obviously a lot more in depth now. We use it to control multiple systems, for the functionality of readers and door locks, and its access and intrusion capabilities.”

Ogden also praises the role of his local ICT tech support team. “There’s been a lot of learnings along the way, but there's never been a problem that we couldn’t solve together.”

According to Ogden, “When we started, we were just doing what was normal. Passive infrared sensors and key locks on the outside were pretty standard on most trailers. But keys were one of the big pain points with our original machines. We’d send it five or six hours away, then something happens. With a normal key system, we might be able to see that a door has opened, but we don't know who it is, so we’d have to search back through video footage.”

“Now keyless entry is a thing, we can allow access remotely using a PIN without worrying whether the keys happen to be on site. We don't need people everywhere because it's so easy to monitor from a central spot and authorize access for contractors remotely. That creates a significant operational advantage for our customers with more flexibility and lower operating risk.”

“Now all the doors are under access control, we can restrict access to individual compartments. With a reader on the machine, we use function codes to get as specific as door one opens for person A, but door two only opens for person B. Every access is logged, which is essential for audit trails and aligns with the high security requirements we operate under.”

Protege GX also includes features like calendar actions to remotely schedule access for contractors or fuel delivery personnel, eliminating another pain point for distant installations.

Kompliance specializes in cutting-edge compliance and security solutions, that deliver robust and adaptable systems for complex, remote environments in Australia such as mines, highways, beaches or national parks. With a focus that keeps security and compliance simple, Kompliance offers tailored solutions to meet the specific challenges faced by its customers.