10 Reasons to Use Cloud-Based Access Control
Cloud-based access control systems have many use cases. In this post, we’ll identify the advantages cloud-based solutions have over on premise server based solutions.
1. Cloud-Based Access Control Are Easier to Manage Remotely
Cloud-based access control enables administrators and safety managers to add, change, and revoke door access permissions from anywhere. Most offer multi-level permissions based control from a browser or an app. Since the controls are cloud based, there’s no need to manage internal network firewalls or server permissions.
2. Cloud-Based Access Control Can Be More Cybersecure than On-Premise
Most cloud-based access control providers have professional cybersecurity monitoring and compliance that exceed what small and medium sized businesses have. If and when a small business is in the process of recovering from a cyber attack, the last thing they need is to find out that they can’t get into or out of the doors as well.
3. Simple Setup
In most cases, panels are shipped and assigned to your account before they leave the warehouse. Once they connect to the network and the cloud, they are fully configured and continually updated.
4. Easy Alert Configuration and Reporting
Cloud solutions simplify the complex with continually updated and enhanced reporting and alert types to meet operational and compliance requirements. Cloud providers are continually improving this type of functionality for you.
5. Available 24/7 Support
In addition to your local partner providing installation and maintenance services, cloud providers offer direct technical support for your users and administrators which can greatly reduce the burden on IT and site safety managers supporting their organizational access control needs.
6. Integrated Video Apps
It’s nice to see video of who’s coming in and out of doors but searching for this information can take forever. Many cloud-based access control solutions offer integrated video so you can go right to the video of the guy coming throught the door based on the access event, not a timeline search.
7. Scalability Up or Down
Cloud-based access control solutions are easy to expand across your enterprise without concern for server sizing and placement. Whether you need one door in Wichita or 1,000 doors in a Chicago site, both can be handled affordably in most instances.
8. Third Party Software Integration
It’s much easier to integrate cloud based software with cloud solutions than it is with on -premise servers in most cases.
9. Smartphone and Smartwatch Integration
Most cloud solutions have handy smartwatch and smartphone credentials with configurable permissions. This greatly simplifies employee access card management for remote employees and is more convenient for them as well.
10. Cost Savings Over Time
There is usually a small cost savings up front with cloud access control solutions that grows over time as the systems are seamlessly upgraded, and new features are added automatically. Because of the evergreen nature of the cloud, the longer you plan to keep your facility, the more your savings grows over time.
BTI The Cloud-Based Access Control Provider Near Me
BTI Communications Group, Ltd. provides expert design, installation, and support for all major cloud-based access control systems. Contact us today for a no obligation design and itemized estimate of cost.
