Access Control

Access Control Systems for Your Business

Commercial Access Control Systems for Your Business

Commercial access control systems are a type of security system designed to monitor and restrict who has access to specific locations within your business at various times. 

Many businesses utilise electronic access control security systems to manage access, typically through the use of swipe access cards (key cards), intercom technologies, and biometric door entry systems, amongst others, in order to prevent the unauthorised access of unwanted persons whilst also managing the comings and goings of both employees and visitors. Access control systems can also provide your business with data logs on who has access to your premises and when they can do so, allowing you to easily monitor access to specific sites or areas. 

Cardiff Alarm Systems is the leader in the provision and installation of alarm systems in Cardiff and across the rest of South Wales. Offering a wide range of access systems, intruder alarms, and security systems to both residential and commercial customers in order to provide safety and security and prevent unauthorised access, our experienced team takes commercial security and access very seriously. For more information regarding the installation of access control systems in Cardiff or South Wales, contact our Cardiff Alarm Systems team on 02920 004465 or enquire online here today.

What Is A Commercial Access Control System?

Commercial access control systems are an effective solution for your business’ additional security requirements, allowing you to control who can enter and exit your business premises or commercial buildings when they can enter said premises, along with increasing the overall security of your commercial property. You can control who has access to the building, along with a wide range of other features that can help with the security and productivity of your business. 

Commercial access control security systems typically comprise the same few elements, all of which combine to make for an effective security solution:

  • Access credentials: Credentials must be provided or entered by the person requesting access in order to confirm their identity. Such credentials can be in the form of biometric scans, pin numbers, swipe cards, a barcode or even an app.
  • Credential reader: Credential readers are devices that scrutinise the credentials of the person looking to gain access, usually being located next to the entryway of the building or restricted location. 
  • Locking system: This commonly consists of a door with electronic locks instead of a traditional lock, as the electronic lock will be unlocked with the credentials of the authorised person rather than a physical key
  • Intelligence monitors: Intelligence monitors are often panels or boards and are used to process the combination of all the access control system components
  • Access control server: The systems server receives and stores all data procured from the intelligence monitors and acts as a database manager in order to allow easy access to the credential data.

All of the working parts of an access control system combine to result in the effective access control of the given restricted area, allowing for movement to be granted only to individuals with access privileges, in turn providing a high level of security, safety, and peace of mind.

At Cardiff Alarm Systems, we have provided access installations to many different businesses in the commercial sector in South Wales and can help recommend a system that suits you and your business premises. There are varying levels of complexity in access control security systems; from basic access to biometric entry access, there are many systems and solutions available to you.

Cardiff Alarm Systems is the leading independent supplier and installer of access control security systems in Cardiff and across South Wales; we also provide maintenance and support services to keep your security system in good working order after installation. Our team of security experts can help you in terms of deciding which access control system is best for your business’ complex requirements, provide specialist installations, and even install additional security products such as intrusion alarms and CCTV cameras to keep your commercial buildings safe and secure. For more information regarding the installation of an access control solution for your business’ security in South Wales, or to request a quote, get in touch with a member of our security team today by calling 02920 00 44 65 or sending us an enquiry online here. 

The Benefits for Your Business

There are many benefits and advantages to implementing access control at your business or commercial premises. All types of access control systems can significantly increase not only security for your building and its occupants but also streamline organisation and admin. 

The biggest advantage to having state of the art access control systems installed is that they negate the need for traditional keys. For even the smallest of businesses, several keys are usually required for various entrances, clocking in systems, and various areas within the building itself. Such keys are not only easily lost but can be hard to keep track of in terms of who has a copy. Replacing keys can be a nuisance as well as an annoying unnecessary cost, while keys being lost can result in security issues for your business. Keys can fall into the wrong hands, leading to access from unwanted persons, and can be retained by employees who should no longer have access (for example, if a person leaves the company).

Even when lost, however, traditional keys can be a hassle for larger businesses. At more complex business premises, certain members of staff may require access to all locations, resulting in the need for a vast number of keys on a keychain. This is not only an inconvenience when trying to access a chosen area, but can result in a lack of compliance during emergency situations, as a hasty exit cannot be made if time is wasted trying to find the correct key. 

Replacing traditional locks with an electronic access system can streamline access to your business premises, allowing for not only quicker and more efficient access when required but also in terms of managing who has access and to where. Role-based access control configurations can come with management software to allow you to grant varying levels of access to each employee and visitor, ensuring that they can access only the areas they need to and negating the need to have keys copied and lent out. Access management can be updated to grant or restrict access at any time, being especially useful in the case of temporary visitors or in the instance a person leaves the company.

Access control systems are also useful in that they can thwart thefts and other criminal intentions. Controlling who has access to your business, or various areas within your business, allows you to restrict the number of people who have access to expensive equipment or sensitive information, reducing the risk of thievery or risk of compromising company data. Whilst CCTV cameras are often installed in commercial locations and can be useful as a deterrent against crime, they simply record footage of the scene rather than actively prevent intruders. Access control systems behave as a physical barrier between unauthorised personnel or would-be criminals and your restricted business premises, whilst also keeping a record of anyone who has had access recently. Many access control systems can also include alarm systems to further deter unwanted access and potential crimes. 

Another real advantage to employers implementing business premises access control systems or commercial door entry systems is that they can be used to audit movement within the building. Access control systems can create and store data within a server, monitoring who has access to a specific location and when they have accessed it. Unlike traditional locks and keys, access control can allow you to keep an eye on who has been where and adds an additional layer of security to your business. 

If your business is suffering as a result of old-fashioned traditional locks and you need a better way of controlling access and streamlining organisation at your company, then Cardiff Alarm Systems can be of assistance. Our team of dedicated security professionals is expert in all aspects of commercial security and can design a bespoke access control system to suit you and your business. We take pride in providing not only security to businesses in Cardiff and South Wales but also helping companies to work more efficiently by implementing the control of access rights. For more information about how an access control system can benefit you and your business, or to book a free consultation with one of our commercial security specialists, then give our team at Cardiff Alarm Systems a call on  02920 00 44 65 or send us an enquiry online here today.

Investing in an Access Control System

For many types of buildings, especially residential premises, the most basic form of access control is whoever has the keys to the building; however, this does not meet the security requirements of many businesses. 

In many businesses, there may be several employees who need access to the building at any given time, each with their own key. This can create problems for the company, both in terms of organisation and security. Traditional keys for mechanical locks are easily misplaced or lost, causing problems when said employee then cannot access the premises and can generate a security issue should they fall into the hands of otherwise unauthorised individuals.  

Employers may also wish to have a log of who is in the premises and when, or to be able to grant temporary access permissions to people outside of the building – both of which cannot be done with traditional mechanical locks. As a result, electronic access control security systems and commercial door entry systems are the ideal access control solutions for both your business administration and its security. 

Investing in reliable access control systems is a no-brainer for businesses of all sizes, as they can provide security to the company by restricting unauthorised access, provide admin support in knowing who is in the building at any given time, and even assist with visitor management, as access times and permissions can be controlled and granted to chosen persons. Various access levels can be configured for different areas within your business premises too, allowing you to provide more basic security for common spaces and more advanced permissions for restricted or private areas.

If you are a business owner or employer looking to invest in an access control system in Cardiff or South Wales, our experienced team at Cardiff Alarm Systems can help. Providers of a wide range of access control products and offering expert installation for seamless integration, we can ensure that your business has an effective solution for controlling access and security, whatever your requirements. To book a consultation for your new access control system in South Wales, give our team at Cardiff Alarm Systems a call on 02920 00 44 65 or send us an enquiry here today.

Upgrading a Current Access System

Access control technology is becoming more intelligent year after year. If you own a business in South Wales, you may already have a commercial access control system in place; however, it may be becoming outdated. Your current access control security system may not be up to the same level of security that you want or may not be sufficient for your security and administration needs. 

Often, business owners purchase or lease a building that has dated security technology, or the systems simply aren’t a good fit for your company; your business may have a completely different operation from the previous owner or occupants of the building, which means that you need to make considerations as to upgrading the system that you have if it is not fit for purpose. Upgrading your access control system can provide your business with a wealth of benefits, such as:

  • Increasing the overall security of your building
  • Empowering your staff as you are investing in their security
  • Protecting staff and business assets that are located in the building
  • Making it easier for external parties to enter the building
  • Controlling how people can access the building
  • Providing access to the building out of hours if needed without someone having to have to open the premises.

About Cardiff Alarms Systems

Cardiff Alarm Systems is the leading provider of security systems in Cardiff and the rest of South Wales. With over three decades of experience in the security industry, our team takes pride in keeping Cardiff businesses not only safe from intruders, thieves, and unauthorised access but also allowing better administrative management. 

Our high-quality access control systems and other security products, combined with expert installations and servicing, ensure that we provide a high level of service with every job. Whether you’re looking to add a simple access control system to your business so that you don’t have to carry around cumbersome traditional keys or a comprehensive biometric door access system in tandem with CCTV cameras and intruder alarms, we guarantee that we have the product for you. From the first consultation right through to a detailed installation, our security experts’ attention to detail and excellent customer service results in safe and satisfied commercial customers all across South Wales.

To get started on your commercial access control installation in Cardiff, request a free, no-obligation quote from our dedicated security team at Cardiff Alarm Systems by calling 02920 004465 or using our online contact form here today.

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