Hanwha Vision Expands into Access Control Market with Launch of OnCAFE

Teaneck, N.J -- Hanwha Vision is entering the access control market with the launch of OnCAFE (Cloud Access For Everyone), a cloud-hosted Access Control as a Service platform. Delivering a user-friendly, scalable, and cost-effective option for access control needs, OnCAFE reduces the deployment challenges traditionally associated with system initialization, device, user, and software management.

OnCAFE’s cloud-based architecture eliminates the need for dedicated on-site servers and costly IT infrastructures. With an open platform API that can be used to connect to any video or monitoring system, OnCAFE is compatible with Hanwha Vision’s WAVE VMS and OnCloud camera-to-cloud VMS platforms.

“OnCAFE was built from the ground up to remove operational barriers without sacrificing performance, delivering the most user-friendly access control system on the market,” said Tom Cook, Executive Vice President, Sales, Marketing, and Operations, North America, at Hanwha Vision. “Users never have to worry about server crashes, disaster recovery plans, or ongoing software maintenance. We’re building a suite of fully integrated security, surveillance, and facility management tools, enabling organizations to configure and maintain surveillance systems tailored to their unique needs.”

An intuitive mobile and web interface allows administrators to securely manage credentials, access rights, and monitor door activity remotely. New access points can be added by modularly connecting additional controllers, much like adding IP cameras in a surveillance system.

Key Features

OnCAFE is designed as a highly scalable, cloud-based Access Control as a Service platform, offering:

• Centralized control from a single door up to an unlimited number of multi-location sites.
• Intuitive “single pane of glass” dashboard views to view and monitor alarms and entities across an organization.
• Direct-to-cloud communications, with no on-prem servers, bridges, or appliances required.

The platform’s streamlined and intuitive user experience delivers:

• Unified identity management, allowing users to manage credentials easily.
• Advanced system automations and AI-enhanced schedules.
• Simple hardware configuration with real-time connection layout diagrams.
• Comprehensive system reports for audits and compliance.
• Intuitive mobile app for easy system management.
• Native integration with OnCloud and Wisenet WAVE VMS.

Hardware Options

OnCAFE offers a range of flexible and easy-to-install hardware options:

• Support for Azure Access Technologies open controllers.
• Patented OSDP Flex Inputs, an “industry first;” Hanwha Vision door controllers provide two more inputs per door while in OSDP mode, providing more value.
• On-board fire alarm disconnects; hardware-based fire alarm disconnect ensures fire code compliance without the need for additional equipment or accessories when using Hanwha IP controllers.
• Flexible system architecture using Hanwha Vision hardware or fully interoperable Azure Access devices.
• Highly interoperable hardware design using industry standards (OSDP Verified, ONVIF Profile A&C, SUNAPI) on Hanwha IP controllers.
• Bundled solution sales with Wavelynx Apex readers and both physical and mobile credentials (including Wallet).

Hanwha Vision will feature the OnCAFE platform at GSX 2025 (Booth #2326) with ongoing demos and presentations highlighting its limitless potential in security and surveillance applications.