IDenticard™ receives patent for Rack Armor™ server protection

a picture of a room of server racks protected by Rack Armor

Manheim, Pennsylvania (Dec. 5, 2016) — IDenticard today announced that its innovative physical data center security solution, Rack Armor™, has received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

The patent, effective Oct. 11, 2016, was issued for an "enclosure assembly for securing a door," a key aspect of the Rack Armor solution. The patent's number is 9,466,190.

"We are pleased that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued the patent for Rack Armor," said Andre Motta, General Manager of IDenticard Access Control. "Rack Armor is a very unique product and a best-in-class product in its segment."

The issuance of the patent serves as the culmination of years of research and development by IDenticard, which took Rack Armor from an idea to a blueprint to a tangible solution used by data centers across the globe.

Rack Armor provides maximum control over all aspects of server rack security. Along with the locking enclosure itself, Rack Armor offers alerts when a rack is opened, integration with surveillance video, two-factor authentication and more.

"In recent years, IDenticard has received several innovation awards for multiple products," said Motta. "Rack Armor is definitely one of the most advanced products in the access control market, and we're glad to see it recognized with a patent."

IDenticard Access Control is a leading manufacturer of integrated access control solutions designed to protect employees, visitors, and facilities. A division of Brady Corporation (NYSE:BRC), a $1.23 billion manufacturer of identification products, IDenticard Access Control draws on its 30+ years of experience in security software development to provide innovative products based on its customers’ requirements and the needs of the marketplace. With an in-house engineering team, IDenticard Access Control is a leader in developing mobile security solutions that allow users to manage many of their daily security activities from remote locations. In addition to its flexible and innovative products, IDenticard Access Control is committed to providing unparalleled customer support.