What to Look for When Considering Access Control Systems

Many aspects of running a business take considerable effort and forethought – human resources, financing, staff training, and customer service, to name a few. One area of business that is often glossed over by managers and business owners, though, is security. Keeping your patrons and staff protected while also keeping your inventory or warehouse secured requires more consideration than simply installing security cameras.

Commercial access control systems incorporate several features that protect what matters most to Hawaii business owners and make life easier because you aren’t unnecessarily worrying about your investments.

Read on below to learn what you should expect from a new or upgraded access control system.

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Controlling Access

Having the ability to control physical access to specific areas of your property is an essential asset for any business owner. To prevent and manage entries – and even departures – there are a few types of hardware that your integration specialist can install.

Biometric readers, keycard or fob readers, and pin pads ensure the correct person is given access where – and when – they need to enter an area or building. After an initial discovery interview, Blueprint can craft a fully customized commercial solution that will likely combine these tools – and perhaps electronic badges for exterior doors and fingerprint readers for internal spaces.

Secure Areas When It Matters Most

Managers can create customized access rules for each employee. For example, team leads that open and close a restaurant will have unique credentials that allow them access during a specified time frame that other employees do not have. If one team member tried to enter the building outside of the designated hours, then managers receive a ping on their smartphone alerting them of the attempted entry.

In an office, only human resource staff with the proper authorizations would have access to the file room, and only IT staff would have access to the company’s server room. For warehouses, office suites, or other employee-only areas, preventing customer access is vital. In addition, incorporating access control systems improves staff safety and allows managers to maintain an eye on their business should any issues ever occur.

A Scalable Solution

So far, we’ve discussed how this solution can keep your Hawaii business property protected, but a high-performance access control system can help you beyond the walls of your building as well. For companies with multiple locations, the HR team at headquarters can change employee access rules in mere seconds. There’s no longer a need to cut multiple keys that have the potential to be lost or stolen – this is essential for staff terminations and new hires.

And because your business is constantly evolving, investing in a comprehensive access solution that allows for future scalability is imperative. As you add additional staff, surveillance cameras, conference rooms, warehouses, and more, you’ll be able to manage it all from one easy-to-use system.

Controlling access to essential areas of your business ensures your investments are protected – now and in the future. Contact Blueprint here today to start a conversation about your personalized business system needs! We can’t wait to hear from you.