In 2014, ONVIF brought out the final release of Profile C, which enables interoperability between different manufactures devices of physical access control systems (PACS) and network-based video systems. This was an important step towards extending the ONVIF specifications into physical access control. Through the availability of the Profile C Test Tool manufacturers are able to introduce Profile C conformant products to the market. Baldvin Gislason Bern, Chairman of ONVIF’s Profile C Working Group, said: “Integration between IP-based physical access control systems and video surveillance is no longer considered a luxury in today’s market, and is becoming a necessary component for many different types of users. With Profile C, users and specifiers will be able to integrate the Profile C products of their choosing without relying on existing integrations between manufacturers.” When combined with other Profiles such as Profile S for video and audio streaming, users can also group together related access control and video devices […]