Electronic access control, as explained in our previous blog, can provide you with easy-to-use platforms to manage the movement of staff, customers and visitors on your site. Cloud-based access control gives you added flexibility, scalability as well as instant notifications when required.
Cloud-based software
Cloud-based software allows you to manage access control and record keeping centrally and effective remote management for site operators and owners. Users can manage their entire database from any web browser, on any device, wherever they are.
This means if you have to provide access at short notice, provide staff or contractors with restricted access, only at scheduled times or for limited time periods this is simple to do wherever you are. Effective record keeping means you can be confident that you can have accurate roll calls in the event of emergencies when there is the need for people to evacuate and check that all those that were on site are safe.
You can manage multiple sites with ease and gives small business owners the peace of mind that they can still check up on the access management system if they are at home or taking a break. As long as you have internet internet access you can view the system on a mobile device via its app and you can receive real-time updates so you are aware of those accessing your sites.
Encrypted credentials
Businesses can boost efficiency within their operations by being able to provide instant access credentials in the cloud which can support quick hiring of staff and contractors when needed. Removing credentials throughout the digital platforms is just as straightforward which ensures the security of your sites is protected when changes needed to be made quickly. Access to the site does not then need to be via key cards or fobs but instead users have touchless and keyless access via their mobile devices.
The software will have strong cyber security features to ensure the system is protected. Often breaches in systems occur when software has not been updated and hackers exploit these weaknesses. Cloud-based software is updated automatically, without the need to pay for software renewals or licences, and costs are lowered because you can be confident these updates will occur right across your access control system, your IoT-connected devices and sites. .
Smart Security
Cloud-based access control systems allows you to have smart security for every door or access point, which can be combined with audio and video intercom systems. The technology is being developed to allow for complete access control with video, voice activation, turnstile and lift solutions, plus wireless lock integrations.
Additionally, cloud-based access control can be more easily integrated with other security systems than has been possible in the past. We can provide an entire security system from one interface with Avigilon Alta Access and Alta Video unification allowing you to easily manage access control and CCTV from one platform. We also offer the Paxton10 system which has been developed as an integrated CCTV and access control solution.
Touchless access
The readers of cloud-based access control solutions support touchless access with smartphones, smart watches as well as cards and fobs if required.
If you are based in Bristol, Bath, Clevedon, Portishead, Chepstow, Trowbridge, the Forest of Dean, or the south Cotswolds and want to know more about how cloud-based access control in commercial and large residential properties could benefit you, please get in touch.
