Z9 Security and Sentry Interactive Partner to EnableFrictionless, Secure NFC Mobile Access Control

March 2025 – Z9Security, a leader in cloud-based access control solutions, is excited toannounce a strategic partnership and platform integration with SentryInteractive, a pioneer in readerless mobile credentialing software for accesscontrol manufacturers. This collaboration enhances Z9/Flex’s capabilities byintegrating Sentry Interactive’s innovative mobile credentialing software,enabling seamless visitor and employee mobile access without the need for readerhardware upgrades.

Through this integration, Z9/Flex customers can now leverageSentry Interactive’s readerless mobile credentials paired with their SmartAccess Tiles, a wireless and batteryless NFC chip applied next to a door,eliminating the need for costly and complex reader hardware modifications. The SmartAccess Tile allows users to gain access simply by tapping their phone orscanning a QR code, linking directly to access control hardware managed byZ9/Flex’s secure cloud-based system.

Key Benefits of the Integration:

Frictionless Accessfor Visitors & Employees – Instantly issue temporary or permanentmobile credentials for secure access.

No AdditionalHardware Required – Readerless mobile access technology works with existingaccess control system infrastructure.

Secure, End-to-EndAuthentication – Unlike competitors’ integrations that rely on insecureworkarounds, this solution ensures validated and auditable access transactions.

Scalability for SmartBuildings – The integration enhances Z9/Flex’s role in modern smartbuildings, supporting a fully connected security ecosystem.

"This collaboration bridges the gap between traditionalaccess control and modern mobile-first security, creating a seamless experiencefor integrators, security providers, and enterprises, said Ken Larson,president of Z9 Security. "By integrating Sentry Interactive’s innovativeroute to mobile credentialing with Z9/Flex’s access management ecosystem, we’remaking secure, NFC mobile entry more accessible and adaptable than everbefore."

“The integration between Z9 Security and Sentry Interactiverepresents a big step forward in accelerating the transition to NFC mobileaccess for access control manufacturers.” saidDenis Hébert, Chairman and CEOof Sentry Interactive. “With the portfolio of software andhardware integrations and the open interoperability of the Z9/Flex software,the deployment of readerless mobile credential software has never been moreaccessible for access control manufacturers.”

For security professionals and businesses looking tomodernize their access control systems, Z9 Security and Sentry Interactive offera secure, effortless mobile credentialing experience.

About Z9/Flex

Z9/Flex is a cloud-based access control integration platformdesigned to meet the needs of access control software vendors, manufacturers,integrators and dealers. Its white-labeling capabilities, extensive hardwarecompatibility, and seamless integration into leading security platforms make itan ideal choice for businesses looking to provide advanced, branded solutionsto their customers. For more information, visit https://z9security.com/flex.

‍About SentryInteractive

Sentry Interactive is a mobile credential software developmentcompany that provides access control manufacturers with a quick and cost-effectiveroute to readerless NFC mobile access for their end users, by eliminatingreader hardware upgrades. Sentry Interactive’s SDK gives access controlmanufacturers the ability to provide mobile credentials within their platforms andachieve the highest mobile access security levels through the mobile phonebecoming the reader and credential. For more information, visit https://sentryinteractive.com.

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