PassagePoint Product Announcements

We're happy to announce a new release of PassagePoint Global version 6448. This release is focused on supporting new versions of several accesss control systems in addition to access control enhancements. If you use the Enterprise Control Center module for centralized management there are a couple of enhacments you may want to check out. After reviewing, please reach out to STOPware Tech Support to learn more or schedule an upgrade. 

The new release of PassagePoint Global is build 6447. This release focused on updates required to support 64-bit on the PassagePoint client to eliminate vulnerabilities and security risks within the application. Migration tools have been developed to assist customers with this upgrade. Reach out to STOPware Tech Support to learn more or schedule an upgrade. 

STOPware prioritizes HIPAA compliance by incorporating comprehensive auditing and logging features to meet regulatory guidelines. Read more to learn how PassagePoint HL7 handles Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
This new release of PassagePoint Global includes new administrator features, Kiosk enhancement, access control updates, as well as a enhancements to the HL7 interface and REST API. And we are always striving to add new enhancements to limit vulnerabilities and improve system performance,

STOPware will stop releasing the 32-bit version of its PassagePoint Visitor Management software as of Q2 2024. This will be for both setup installers as well as update installers.

Check out these new features and enhancements in this new release of PassagePoint for Reports, Visitor Registration, Kiosk, Check-in/Check-out, Control Center, Access Control, Watch Lists, Rest API. New HL7 Outpatient Pre-Registration and optimizations for better performance.

Excerpt from Sep 20, 2022 Security Today Article Titled: Idesco Expands Product Portfolio with Visitor Management Solutions to Better Serve Customers

The Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo Label Printer has been replaced with the Dymo LabelWriter 550 Turbo Label Printer. Essentially the printers look the same, but there is one big difference that may affect PassagePoint users that is important to know about the new 550 version. 

The New Dymo 550 has Automatic Label Recognition which lets you see the size, type and number of remaining labels at a glance. But this new printer now requires "Authentic" Dymo® labels.

The new release of PassagePoint Global is build 6432 and here are some highlights of what's new!

NEW! PassagePoint Vaccination Module

STOPware to release New Vaccination Feature to assist with Government Mandates for Vaccination and COVID Testing Requirements for Visitors.

This article first appeared in IAHSS "The Beat" e-newsletter dated July 30, 2021 - Healthcare facilities have unique security and surveillance needs, ensuring the safety of staff, patients, and visitors while maintaining the highest level of privacy protection. Navigating today’s healthcare security landscape requires specialized tools that meet the unique needs of managing patient data while covering the complex demands of securing patients, staff, and guests.

Pleasanton, CA, April 21, 2021 — STOPware, Inc. today announced that it has received LenelS2 factory certification and joined the LenelS2™ OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). STOPware’s Visitor Management System interfaces with the OnGuard® access control system allowing STOPware features to be leveraged by OnGuard system users.
Our newest release of PassagePoint Global is filled with new features and enhancements. You will find everything from new Access Control certifications, watch list, contact tracking and COVID enhancements. New kiosk functionality, HL7 and system improvements and more!
Microsoft recently announced the end of support for Windows 7. While many third-party antivirus software providers will continue to support Windows 7 for the near future, if you are relying on Windows Essentials or Defender, they will no longer be updated. If there is a security issue with the base product, Microsoft will not fix it.

STOPware plans to continue to support the PassagePoint line of products on Windows 7 for the near future, but some functionality may be impaired. We will notify you in a timely fashion as we find issues.
Following state and federal recommended guidelines, we would like to share what STOPware is doing to ensure the safety and well-being for our employees, customers and partners related to COVID-19 (the coronavirus).

STOPware has instituted a travel ban effective March 16, 2020 through April 30, 2020. This ban will include not only air travel, but also all local travel for onsite meetings and professional services, such as onsite installation and training support.
We were recently advised by the manufacturer that the SnapShell ID Scanners are nearing end of life.

Products Affected: SnapShell R2, SnapShell R3, SnapShell Passport

What does this mean for current PassagePoint customers using these products? STOPware will continue to sell these early into next year as we transition to our new line of ID scanners.