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BluSKY Solutions for Ports

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Overview

No other security platform is better equipped to handle the unique needs of port security than BluSKY. Our AI Cloud-based access and video security platform offers unparalleled solutions for any size port operation, whether it's a small harbor or a large, multi-terminal port complex. 

BluSKY's advanced architecture and features deliver reliable solutions to security challenges across all areas of port operations, including container yards, cargo terminals, access control, perimeter security, and more. Our system unification, database integration, easy and flexible administration, and cyber security protection ensure that your port operations are always secure and compliant with industry standards. 

Our platform also provides unique solutions for port-specific challenges, such as tracking the movement of hazardous materials, addressing the complexities of customs and border protection, managing maritime access control, and facilitating frictionless visitor and vendor processing. 

With BluSKY, you can be confident that your port operations are secure, compliant, and optimized for maximum efficiency. Explore our features in more detail below and discover why BluSKY is the ideal choice for your port security needs. 

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Key Benefits

  1. Single sign-on and automated database integration from multiple sources
  2. One security platform that scales to addresses the varying requirements of corporate HQ, administration facilities, retail banking centers, boutique offices, data centers, and ATMs.
  3. Lower initial and total cost of security
  4. Peace of mind from cyber security and natural disaster threats, data loss and hardware failures
  5. Better and easier auditing and compliance reporting
  6. Audits with "teeth" based on data and usage
  7. 24/7 Deep Monitoring and notification of security threats
  8. Minimized false alarms at retail banking centers
  9. Better vendor control and vendor meet assurance
  10. Security management by exception
  11. Software-enforced policies, procedures, audits, and compliance
  12. Affordable Security Operations Centers anywhere and everywhere
  13. Better software, more often and without the upgrade headaches
  14. Better support and faster “time to fix"
  15. Easy upgrade from legacy client server hardware
  16. Continuous improvement of system capabilities

Key Features

  1. Cross System, Multi-Site, Multi-Tenant Control, and Administration
  2. Unified Security Everywhere - Access, Alarms and Intrusion, Video, Visitor, Vendors, Intercom, Biometrics, Intelligence, Reporting
  3. Cyber Security, Backup, Redundancy and Business Continuity Protection
  4. Real-Time Remote Control from Anywhere
  5. Nonproprietary Portal and Floor Access Using Your Smartphone
  6. 24/7 Intelligence, Deep Monitoring, and Notification
  7. Intrusion Detection, Video Verification, and UL Central Station Monitoring
  8. Comprehensive Reporting, Compliance, and Audits
  9. Integrated Multi-Biometric, Multi-Factor Person Reader
  10. Visitor and Vendor Management
  11. First Responder System Control and Monitoring from Anywhere
  12. Banking Center Keyless Entry
  13. Support for all WIFI Integrated Lock Readers from Allegion, ASSA ABLOY, and Salto
  14. Security Operations Centers - Anywhere and Everywhere
  15. Open Hardware platform and RESTful Software API
  16. 24/7 AI based System Health Monitoring and Remote Diagnostics
  17. Hardware-as-a-Service and Equipment Replacement Program

Cloud-based with Local Hardware Redundancy

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  1. Running in redundant Microsoft Azure data centers
  2. Best possible security infrastructure
  3. Redundant everything in each data center
  4. “Hot” redundant between data centers
  5. Automatic data backup – never lose data
  6. Automatic software upgrades with no downtime 
  7. Best possible cyber security protection
  8. Separate the people from the computers, data, and network
  9. Available to everyone that is supposed to have access
  10. Triple redundant Internet connection – fiber/hardwire, WIFI, cellular
  11. Local hardware continues to function regardless of internet connection

Unified Platform with a Simple, Intuitive Interface

  1. AI, Access, Alarms, Intrusion, Video, Relay Elevator, DDE, Visitor, Vendor, Intercom, Biometric, Power
  2. A simple intuitive Web interface
  3. What everyone is used to
  4. No operator manual required
  5. Less expensive, more capable and fewer issues than with siloed “Frankenware” systems
  6. One Database, One UI, One Event Clock – easy to learn
  7. Can also integrate with other systems to leverage Deep Monitoring capabilities of BluSKY
  8. Fire, BMS, Elevator, IT, etc
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Non-Proprietary - Open Hardware and Software

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  1. Future-proof and never locked in
  2. Mercury Hardware and Open API
  3. Open, industry standard security 
  4. Connects
  5. Off the shelf PCs and peripherals
  6. Flexibility to move away from BluBØX
  7. All customer data is freely accessible and exportable to excel at any time by the customer
  8. All hardware is reusable 
  9. Flexibility to change service providers

True Mobile Security – Control, Response and Management from Anywhere

  1. Real-time control, response, status and management from everywhere
  2. 100% functionality – no limitations
  3. ADAWATAB – Any device, Anywhere, Any Time, Any Browser
  4. Device and operating system agnostic
  5. No software to load, manage or update
  6. No apps needed for your mobile device
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BluREMOTE - Portal and Floor Access Using Your Smartphone

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  1. Ability to use your mobile device to unlock doors, turnstiles, relay elevators and DDE and receive DDE assignments
  2. Also provides remote control capability for reception areas, gates, parking garages and visitors 

Cross System, Multi-Site, Multi-Tenant Database

  1. Any tenant that purchases a BluB0X system for their own space can integrate with the base building database and eliminate double data entry
  2. A nice tenant amenity that helps keep the building database clean 

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Unified Credential Management

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All-In-One Person Reader - Multi-Biometric, Multi-Factor

  1. All-In-One Intelligent Reader, Intercom, Camera, and Visitor Entry Device
  2. Multi-biometric, Multi-factor
  3. Uses face, card, Bluetooth, QR Codes, or Cloud Credential
  4. Proof of presence photo for every entry attempt
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Integrated Video Delivered Everywhere

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  1. Notifications with link to video
  2. Video verification of alarms
  3. Situational awareness post-alarm
  4. Live Video

Intrusion Detection, UL Central Station Monitoring, and Video Verification

BluSKY’s Alarm Management consolidates alarm response and management for a single facility or across an entire enterprise. Seamlessly integrating with leading third-party alarm panels and other hardware, Alarm Management employs an efficient, easy-to-use interface to ensure fast, consistent alarm response and reporting. Security staff can view a comprehensive data dashboard and perform all functions regardless of their location; user-defined rules allow for automatic notification of key personnel and other actions. In addition, Alarm Management stores all audit and response information within the BluSKY database, providing powerful facilities for business intelligence and trend analysis. 

Alarm Management and Intrusion Detection

Alarm Management and Intrusion Detection Architecture
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AI-Based Deep Monitoring and Notification

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  1. Continuously monitor hardware, software, and communications to ensure everything is working properly
  2. Notifies the proper people automatically if there is an issue and what the problem is
  3. Proactively looks for potential trouble spots

Integrated Lock Sets Reduce Cost and Provide Deeper Access Control

  1. Expand access control deeper into the building 
  2. Secure bathrooms, IDF closets, mechanical rooms, storage rooms
  3. Wi-Fi Locks require less infrastructure and cabling making them more cost-effective
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Frictionless Visitor Management with Watchlist Integration

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  1. Easy, Fast, Secure Visitor Management
  2. Most digital and physical credential options that integrate into the access control system
  3. The highest pre-authorization rate for fastest and most secure visits
  4. Digital credentials delivered right to the guest’s mobile device
  5. Integrated watchlist checks against Do Not Admit list in real time

Vendor and COI Management

  1. Vendor approval process
  2. Only approved vendors on-site
  3. Audit trail of vendor activity
  4. Instant access to data anywhere/anytime
  5. COI approval process
  6. Manual override possible
  7. Automatic renewal notification to vendor
  8. Automatic COI expiration if not renewed
  9. Instant access to data anywhere/anytime
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Intercom and Door Release from Anywhere

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BluSKY provides a virtual master station, SIP-based integration, and a virtual PBX exchange that can call any phone number. BluSKY integrates with any SIP-based door station such as The Person Reader, AXIS Door Station and 2N. BluSKY's virtual master station allows any device to receive a call with audio and video from any connected door station and release a door or gate remotely. BluSKY intercom functionality seamlessly integrates with all parts of the BluSKY system. The BluSKY intercom combined with The Person Reader is an ideal solution for multi-family projects where guests can make a call and the tenant can speak to them, see them, and release the entry point. 

Life Safety and Emergency Response

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System Health and Power Management

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  1. Intelligent Power Modules
  2. Control, Diagnose, View from Anywhere
  3. Power Monitoring, Notification, and Response
  4. AI, Rules, Power Analytics
  5. Power Management Applications

Easy Transition from Legacy

  1. Conversion can be done over a weekend
  2. Maintain card compatibility
  3. We can read and reuse existing cards
  4. Case Study – 11 Times Square
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Family Office References

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  1. BluSKY is the best solution for Ports
  2. Many installations throughout the US
  3. Ports Reference List

Product Roadmap for Ports Vertical

What BluSKY will do in the future is as important as what it does today and should be a major consideration when evaluating products. BluBØX provides continuous improvement to its products and BluSKY evolves rapidly through monthly software releases. For this reason, we make our Product Roadmap publicly available for all to see and consider. We also receive tremendous feedback from our partners, consultants and end users that also becomes part of the product roadmap. If you have any good ideas for BluREMOTE or BluSKY please send us your thoughts to support@blub0x.com.

Our current thinking for future enhancements to BluSKY for the Ports are as follows:

  1. Audits with Teeth
  2. Banking Center Keyless Reports
  3. Biometric Visitor and Vendor Processing
  4. Analytics
  5. Situational Awareness

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