With version 8.6, Kentix is launching a comprehensive update to its central security platform, KentixONE. The focus is on functional enhancements that significantly increase both operational efficiency and transparency in security-critical infrastructures. In particular, operators of data centres, critical IT environments and distributed sites will benefit from the new features, which are designed for scalability, real-time capability and user-friendliness.

Enhanced leakage monitoring with Ethernet sensors

A key technical upgrade is the new Ethernet leak sensor. This enables significantly simplified integration into existing network infrastructures, as it can operate completely autonomously and does not require an additional MultiSensor.

The direct IP connection enables fast and precise detection of water leaks – a crucial factor, particularly in sensitive areas such as server rooms, cooling systems or power distribution units. The option to use the sensor in satellite mode also significantly increases flexibility during implementation.

From a technical perspective, the standalone architecture not only reduces the complexity of installation but also minimises potential sources of error. At the same time, the response time in the event of leaks improves significantly, as no additional communication instances are required.

EasyView 2.0: Customised visualisation for operational use

With the new EasyView function, Kentix is introducing a fully configurable dashboard that replaces the previously static visualisation. In doing so, the system responds to the growing demands for customised monitoring environments.

The new dashboard architecture is based on modular widgets that can be flexibly combined. These include, amongst others:

• System status displays and alarm overviews
• Live video feeds for visual verification
• Time-series-based graphs and measured values
• KPI-based metrics for an operational overview

Particularly relevant for control centres and Security Operations Centres (SOCs) is the integrated kiosk mode, which enables large-scale real-time display. Furthermore, configured views can be shared specifically with other users, which improves cross-team collaboration.

From a technical perspective, EasyView thus creates a central interface between sensor data, video surveillance and alarm management – whilst simultaneously reducing the cognitive load on users through clearly structured visualisation.

Rack visualisation: Digital representation of physical infrastructure

Another key focus of the update is the new rack visualisation, which enables a detailed digital representation of IT infrastructures. The aim is to present physical systems transparently and detect critical conditions at an early stage.

The feature allows the front and rear sides of individual racks to be displayed, as well as the modelling of entire rows of racks. Additionally, components such as servers, network devices or PDUs (Power Distribution Units) can be precisely positioned and logically assigned.

A particular highlight is the integration of heatmaps. These visualise temperature distributions and potential hotspots within a rack, thereby enabling the rapid identification of thermal risks – a key factor for operational safety in data centres.

The combination of visualisation and sensor data creates a digital representation of the infrastructure that can be used for both monitoring and the planning and optimisation of IT environments.

Optimised synchronisation for scalable systems

In the backend, the synchronisation logic has been fundamentally overhauled. The new sync engine ensures that configuration data is distributed in a targeted and on-demand manner between the central SiteManager and the connected satellites.

Unlike previous approaches, data is no longer transferred indiscriminately, but only when changes are actually relevant. This leads to:

• Reduced network traffic
• Faster update cycles
• Greater system stability

This represents a significant advantage, particularly in large-scale installations with numerous distributed components. The increase in efficiency has a direct impact on system availability whilst simultaneously reducing the load on the infrastructure.

Mobile service functions for DoorLock systems

With this update, Kentix is also expanding the functionality of its mobile application. Administrators can now carry out centralised maintenance and service tasks for DoorLock systems directly on-site via the app.

The new features include:

• Support for battery replacement and the dismantling of DoorLock Basic systems
• Firmware updates for DoorLock BLE components via mobile devices

These enhancements significantly reduce maintenance effort and enable a faster response to service requests – particularly in distributed building structures.

Conclusion: Evolution towards an integrated security platform

With version 8.6, KentixONE is consistently evolving towards an integrated platform for physical IT security. The combination of intelligent sensor technology, flexible visualisation, optimised data processing and mobile service functions addresses key challenges of modern security architectures.

In particular, the new sync engine and the expanded visualisation options demonstrate that the focus is increasingly on scalability and user-centricity. For operators of critical infrastructure, this update means one thing above all: greater control, higher efficiency and significantly improved responsiveness in an emergency.