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Issue #10: Unlocking Access Innovation

The April edition of ‘Unlocking Access Innovation’ contains a roundup of insights surrounding the latest in technologies that are shaping the future of mobile access.

In this issue we examine symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption to determine the best approach for enterprises adopting mobile credentials. We explore how integrated mobile credentials enhance user experience, streamline operations, and boost security in mixed-use developments. Finally, we provide you with a short guide on how CRE platforms can add value by enabling mobile access via SDK integration.

Issue #9: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our March edition we evaluate rip-and-replace mobile access upgrades vs a software-first solution that enhances legacy infrastructure. We look into how healthcare facilities can provide staff with mobile credentials without scaling hardware costs to improve access operations, security, and safety across multiple locations. We provide you with a short guide on how healthcare facilities can upgrade the capabilities of their healthcare management platforms to offer mobile access credentials as a value-add feature.

Issue #8: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our February edition we explore how developments in software have displaced the need for new hardware for technology upgrades, and how this pattern is reshaping mobile access upgrades. We unpack how university campuses can now migrate students, faculty, and staff gradually to mobile credentials using a software-only solution. We provide you with a short guide on how universities can upgrade the capabilities of their smart campus apps to offer mobile access as a value-add feature.

Issue #7: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our January edition we give you our predicted trends for mobile access technology in 2026. We explore how integrated and seamless mobile credential solutions are now becoming a competitive requirement for many sports and leisure clubs. We provide you with a short guide on how health and wellness clubs can upgrade the capabilities of their current club app to offer mobile access as a value-add feature.

Issue #6: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our December edition discover how commercial real estate operators are now increasingly looking to SaaS solutions to upgrade their buildings’ access control to accommodate mobile credentials to maximize ROI. We explore how SaaS mobile access solutions are redefining a hardware-centric industry, and what this means for customers. We provide you with one of our latest in our new short guide series, that guides you through how you could be using your current workplace experience app to unlock doors in your work environment.

Issue #5: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our November edition:

Discover how university campuses now have a way to upgrade their access control systems to support mobile credentials without having to replace any hardware.

Explore the benefits of cloud-based mobile credentials and the possibilities this provides for seamless integration with other smart workplace technologies that rely on a network connection, such as workplace management systems, IoT sensors and more.

Our latest offer, don’t miss out on our 14-day free trial of readerless mobile credentials for your current access control system.

Issue #4: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our 4th edition we explore how clubs are offering their members and guests the choice of mobile credentials stored in their club app to unlock doors, without any access control hardware replacements.

We look at the evolution of iOS and Android NFC technology and its use cases beyond contactless payments.

Finally, we highlight the importance of cybersecurity when choosing a cloud-based software solution for mobile access.

Finally, we highlight the security vulnerabilities and compliance issues associated with static QR codes for door access and ticketing.

Issue #3: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our third edition we explore how software based NFC mobile access upgrades for legacy building access control systems provides an option for businesses to modernise their access control while helping enterprises to hit sustainability targets, by eliminating plastic and electronic waste. We look at how large enterprises and institutions can transition to mobile access that’s integrated with their existing operational systems, with the help of PIAM platforms and interoperable software. 

Finally, we highlight the security vulnerabilities and compliance issues associated with static QR codes for door access and ticketing.

Issue #2: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our second edition we explore the power of active smartphone NFC technology and its innovative use-case for taking payments and mobile access. We look into how prox access control system investments can be extended with interoperable mobile credential technology. Finally, we provide our insights to why you should think twice about upgrading to a BLE mobile access solution.

Issue #1: Unlocking Access Innovation

In our first edition we explore the power of active smartphone NFC technology and its new innovative uses for identity verification and mobile access. We look into why interoperability is important for OEM manufacturers when they are choosing to integrate mobile access software. And finally, expose the security vulnerabilities of proximity access control system credentials that will make you want to upgrade to a more secure access solution.

William Bainborough

Board of Directors

William is an experienced British entrepreneur, founder, and accomplished board executive and advisor for a number of businesses. He is the CEO and co-founder of Doordeck, the world’s only true cloud-based access control aggregator. He is also the managing director and founder of Group Secure, a leader in providing security, CCTV, and access control solutions, products, and installation for high-net-worth individuals in the UK. 

William established his first business at just seventeen and brings 20-plus years of in-depth experience and industry knowledge. He has a proven track record for building businesses from the ground up—and then leading them to profitability and a successful exit across a myriad of sectors including hospitality, retail, security, telecommunications, and e-commerce. William’s leadership, vision, and experience in creating cutting-edge SaaS-based technology platforms will prove invaluable for Sentry Interactive moving forward.

Denis Hébert

CHAIRMAN & CEO

Hébert began his career at Honeywell International where he held several leadership positions including Managing Director for the Automation and Controls business in France and eventually President of the NexWatch Corporation from 1999-2002. Hébert led HID Global as President & CEO over a transformative 12-year period from 2002-2015, where he provided strategic guidance and grew the business tenfold through a mix of strong organic and acquisitive growth. Most recently, Hébert was President of Feenics Corporation which is a cloud-based access control company that was successfully sold to ACRE LLC at the end of 2021. Hébert also served on the Board of Directors for the Security Industry Association (SIA) from 2009-2020 and was nominated to be Chairman of the Board for SIA from 2016-2018. He is currently Chairman of the Board for Nightingale Security based in Newark, CA.

Stephen Taylor Matthews

Board of Directors
Stephen is a very accomplished attorney, member of the Texas State Bar, licensed commercial real estate broker, and an avid philanthropist. He is an experienced executive board member, serving in leadership positions for more than 20 community councils and corporate boards—ranging from Boy Scouts of America to the ABBA Business Leaders Council, and most recently the American Bank BOD, the Real Estate Council of Austin, and the Marbridge Foundation BOT. With more than 35 years experience, Stephen and his firm, Barrond & Adler, L.L.P. are devoted to eminent domain cases in Texas.

Jon Davis

Board of Directors

Mr. Davis is an Experienced corporate board member, having served on boards of public, private equity-backed, and venture-backed companies. Jon possesses deep industry expertise in dairy, food processing, food technology and manufacturing, and food, beverage, and entertainment services. 

During Jon’s tenure of 25 plus years, he’s led operations, research and development, and mergers and acquisitions. He’s served as CEO and has been the founder and active board member for many successful enterprises—from startups to billion-dollar corporations. While COO and CEO of Davisco Foods International, Jon built a state-of-the-art cheese plant which was awarded the United States Dairy processing plant of the year in 2005 by Dairy Foods magazine. Currently, Jon is active with several non-dairy projects, including investments in local real estate, the Wayzata Brewworks, and his latest venture the new CōV restaurant in Edina’s Galleria.

Joe Caldwell

Founder and Chairman of the Board

Joe is an American entrepreneur, investor, and accomplished executive. He has co-founded, founded, and led many successful businesses, including US Internet, a leading fiber internet service provider, Securence, a leading provider of email filtering software, and Ravon, an industry-leading digital voice communications service. 

It was Joe’s venture, Municipal Parking Services (MPS), that inspired him in 2020 to start Sentry Interactive, an advanced touchless and staffless detection platform.

Caldwell currently serves as CEO and Chairman of the Board for Municipal Parking Services (MPS), a global tech company based in Austin, TX responsible for inventing and patenting technologies that assist in parking and security enforcement.

Joe was named one of Minnesota’s 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders for the past two years—and is a seasoned corporate board member. He’s served on boards of public, private equity-backed, and venture-backed companies—and has deep industry expertise in all aspects of digital technology.

Jason Bohrer

Board of Directors

Jason Bohrer is one of the visionaries behind our mission to bring people back together safely and securely, in any environment, through Sentry’s advanced digital communications and detection platform. With over two decades of senior leadership experience, Jason’s track record of success spans across sales, operations, product innovation, strategy, and technology for domestic and global companies like Bexar Technology Partners, CPI Card Group, HID Global, and Motorola, Inc. Prior to launching Sentry Interactive, Jason was actively involved with several key technology transitions across multiple industries, including the contact and contactless EMV transitions in the U.S. payments industry and the adoption of smart card and mobile technologies in the global access and identity market. Jason was an inaugural member of the University of Chicago Executive Institute and holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin. He also serves as the Executive Director for two industry-leading not-for-profit organizations: the Secure Technology Alliance and the U.S. Payments Forum.
Brent Terry

Brent Terry

Chief Operating Officer
Brent Terry leads the operations and solutions organizations at Sentry. This includes all product innovation, development, and operations management. A veteran in the technology space, Brent has more than 30 years of experience across a myriad of industries, like physical security technology and building automation, SAAS, hardware and software product development, internet, digital TV, interactive TV, digital media, telecommunications, and medical products and services. Prior to Sentry, Brent has spun up successful startups and led high-performing teams for some of the biggest global, Fortune 500 companies, including ARRIS, Conerco, Motive Communications, SeaChange International, and IBM. Brent holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Louisiana. He also is the committee Chairman and Program Director for a non-profit organization responsible for the rollout of smart cards for physicians and first responders.