Access control systems have been around for quite a long time. The benefits of having a properly designed secure access control systems are so huge that even smaller enterprises make sure that they do not think twice before installing commercial security systems for their place of business. An access control system can be defined as an electronic system that safeguards and protects the access to your business premises through a security system which allows, restricts and monitors entry and exit of people. As a business owner, you can set up access control systems in a highly customizable fashion to suit your needs. For example, if a certain room in your business building must only grant access to top level management, it can be customized to work in that fashion and the door will not open if anyone, other than designated people try to open it. Here are some more benefits of using an access control system for your business.
Freedom from keys
Office premises are likely to have multiple doors and keys which need to be managed. Keeping a track of those keys and keeping them safe at all times can be a task in itself. If you happen to lose any key by chance, you will need to change the lock immediately out of safety concerns. Using an access control system means you can simply configure the card and have it as a single way to access multiple doors.
Keep track of entry and exits
With an integrated security system you can easily track who entered or exit your company premises, especially in case of huge industries that have many people using the premises on a daily basis. Having an access control system for such a place saves it from unauthorized access. Moreover, in case of fire or an accident, at any given point of time, you have complete visibility of who enters or exits the building. In addition, such a control system helps to know when employees started and finished work, and detect tardiness, break times etc.
Reduce chaos
If your business has a large number of employees working in shifts while entering and exiting at different times, it can be quite chaotic. Having an access control system helps to manage the chaos.
Secure and sensitive information
Many times your business place may contain certain trade secrets or sensitive information which needs to be protected from unrestricted access. There may be information that you want to make sure that only employees with the right clearance level have access to. Such information and documents can be placed in certain restricted areas of your business to which only a few members can have access to. With an access control system you can strengthen this control and prevent loss or sabotage.
Safety and convenience
When it comes to keys, one extremely critical aspect is that the swipe card offers the convenience of quick swiping rather than fumbling for a key. In addition, it is easy to duplicate a key but the same cannot be done with an access card.
There are many more advantages to having an access control system for your business place. To know how the access control system can make your business secure, safer and help you to improve bottom-line results, contact Unified Systems.
