SOAP Web Service
The Protege GX SOAP Web Service exposes all of the functionality found in the Protege GX interface allowing you to create a solution tailored to your needs. From building custom web applications tailored to your needs to integrating Protege GX with a third-party building management system, the applications are endless.
The Software Development Kit (SDK) includes all the development tools necessary, including documentation and sample code, to write a custom interface or build a custom integration to the Protege GX Server.
Key benefits of SOAP Web Service:
- Develop a solution that meet your needs
- Enhance efficiency and security with a unified solution, removing the need to update two separate databases and the associated risk of differing databases
- Reduce time spent on management and administration
Unlimited Possibilities
SOAP provides full access to all the features available in the Protege GX interface, enabling it to be utilized in a variety of versatile ways. Here are just a few examples of how you can make the most of SOAP:
Build a Cohesive Solution
Businesses today depend on a variety of systems to manage their operations—ranging from people (staff, contractors, students, patients, visitors) to processes (MRP, ERP, CRM) and facilities. This web service seamlessly integrates these systems, delivering a unified and efficient solution.
Central Management
A property management company with multiple clients across different locations can use the web service to create an interface for remote management from one system. Event data can monitor lock cycles and automatically trigger maintenance requests when certain thresholds are reached.
Pay Per Use / Automated Billing
Beyond simply tracking time, access event data can streamline automated billing processes. For instance, health clubs can monitor members' use of additional facilities, such as saunas or participation in fitness classes not covered by their standard membership. By integrating access control with an accounting system, payments can be managed effortlessly and efficiently.
Updating Personnel Data
Most businesses use HR or compliance systems to store personnel data like training records, first aid certification, or special licenses. With the web service, this data can be added to Protege GX to control employee access based on status. For example, if a H&S certification expires, access to a construction site or hazardous area can be blocked and once updated in the HR system, access is automatically restored.
Monitoring Time
Time and Attendance reports eliminate the need for a separate timekeeping system, but many businesses already have one or need integration with existing workflows. Whether it’s tracking staff hours for payroll, recording student attendance to meet course requirements, or monitoring onsite locations for compliance, Protege access events provide the necessary data.
Smart Schedules
A manufacturing plant can leverage an MRP system to efficiently plan, schedule, and monitor production processes. By integrating this system with a web service, data can be seamlessly utilized to automatically adjust schedules in Protege GX. This ensures staff have appropriate access during overtime hours while optimizing the control of lighting and HVAC systems to match production needs.
Building Control and Energy Management
Effortlessly manage meeting rooms and shared spaces with our web service, which integrates seamlessly with your booking system. Automate tasks like activating lights, unlocking doors, and enabling elevators based on calendar data. Additionally, temperature and humidity readings can be sent to a Building Management System to monitor environmental conditions, conduct trend analyses, and optimize energy efficiency.
Temporary Access
Freight and courier firms use automated systems to dispatch and track orders, however, delivering to secured areas often requires manual processes. The web service can automate temporary access for drivers by creating a user record with the job number as the PIN and assigning an access level with an expiry date matching the expected time on-site.
