DICE introduces SD-WAN platform with AI VPN

The New DICE has introduced a patented Matrix SD-WAN platform with AI VPN connections to the site, cyber security, automated site network mapping, and registration of all devices on a private network.

The company says this new service includes tunneling and full network management for cameras, NVRs, alarm panels, and other devices with built-in cyber security site isolation and automated AI VPN credentialing.

As a new installation process, this means that there is no need for dealers to manage networking and no NAT rules need to be created to connect any device at the client site. There is no need to open ports, firewall hole punching, port forwarding or any other networking procedure.

Matrix AI VPN maps the network and automatically registers all devices, including the cameras, bringing them all online. Users name the camera and create zones in the automation software.

“We’ve made this scalable, allowing registering and managing tens of thousands or millions of sites,” said Avi Lupo, co-president of the company, in a statement. “Matrix AI VPN is SD-WAN technology, built into the Matrix automation platform, giving an AI VPN architecture to any user without investing in VPN hardware or network engineers building VPNs to each site. The big advantage is that we’re taking the workload off network technicians and making it easier for dealers to offer networked video and other services.”

Dealers can access Matrix AI VPN through central stations with Matrix Interactive. Central stations can add Matrix Interactive Video without needing to change their current automation software, according to the company.

“This is a game changer for the industry,” added Lupo. “Alarm companies can now easily compete and offer network services and isolated camera networks. Keep in mind that our AI VPN works with any automation software and any network device where DICE is the network or SD-WAN solution.”