Why Commercial Access Control Is A Smart Business Decision
For years, businesses have relied on simple keys for security, but as technology advances, so does the need for up-to-date security. While keys may have worked in the past, they can create a huge hassle when they become lost and they make your business much more susceptible to break-ins than full security systems with key cards. By upgrading to commercial access controls, a business can have better security against intruders, as well as greater convenience for everyday operations. Commercial access control allows you to manage aspects of your business at all times from all places. This includes surveillance features, entry permission, lighting and temperature control, and more, all from your smart device.
Benefits of Commercial Access Control
Video Monitoring. With commercial access control, you can get video surveillance that allows you to see what’s happening in your business even when you’re not there. Video monitoring offers several benefits: the visual presence of a camera deters potential criminal activity, having a camera encourages appropriate work behaviour from employees at all times, and a camera allows you to monitor when needed. Even when operations are flowing smoothly and all employees are working their best, this is a beneficial feature as it allows you to see what people are coming to your business, including shippers, custodians, and more.
Personnel Tracking. Record important details of those entering the building, such as their name, occupation, reason for entry, and the time they enter and exit the building. Knowing who is entering your building and when assures you and your staff that only personnel with permission are in your place of work, giving the whole staff a greater sense of security. This type of detailed, catalogued monitoring also encourages staff to be on time and can resolve any potential time-keeping issues.
Permission. With commercial access control, you can determine who is allowed in the building and in what areas. This allows you to restrict certain areas if they are off-limits for some staff, and it also prohibits people from entering your business without your permission as they might be able to if your company used only key access. Having adjustable permission settings also allows you to let people in when it’s necessary even if they wouldn’t normally have entrance. With access permission, you can allow access to employees, tenants, or contractors remotely via your smartphone.
Cost. By eliminating the need for traditional keys and instead having an electronic system, it saves your company money caused by human error. Not only is your business protected from staff members forgetting to lock all doors, if any members of staff lose their key card, a new one can be reissued easily. You can then alter the program to allow access to the new key card and not the old one, so that if the old card gets picked up by someone else, it is useless. If a key card is lost, there will be no need to replace the locks and issue new keys to the other members of staff. Commercial access control systems also save your company money with features that allow you to easily and remotely turn off lights, adjust the temperature, and more, lowering utility costs.
Have Frontline Security In Calgary Install Commercial Access Control
Commercial access control gives you the ability to create peace of mind for both you and your workers. This highly efficient and convenient system is simple to use and can create a safer, more productive workplace environment. To integrate commercial access control into your business, contact the security experts at Frontline Security. Our Calgary-based, full-service security company is focused on providing you with the most advanced technology to protect and elevate your commercial property. To integrate commercial access control into your business, contact Frontline Security by calling 1-403-291-9311 or by filling out the online contact form.
FAQ
Q: How much does it cost to get a quote?
A: Frontline Security offers free quotes that are calculated using our accurate quoting system. Our clients never pay more than they are quoted, with no hidden fees or extra costs.
Q: What commercial access control services do I get through Frontline?
A: When it comes to what you can use your commercial access control system for, the possibilities include:
- Keyless entry
- Keeping track of employees (audit trail)
- Elevator access
- Denying access to unwanted visitors
- Restricting specific areas of your property to employees or tenants
- Restricting access to your commercial property at specific times
- Remotely allowing access to employees, tenants, or contractors via your smartphone
- Intercoms
- Gas pumps
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Q: Will a security camera system impact my insurance rates?
A: Many insurance companies offer adjusted rates for businesses with security systems that are installed and/or monitored by recognized security specialists. And in addition to those savings, you are less likely to experience the costs associated with inventory loss and fraud.
Get the Peace of Mind You Deserve
You’ve worked hard to build your business or buy your home. Now it’s time to protect them properly and give yourself the peace of mind you deserve. Our full-service security solutions can give whatever matters most to you the 360° protection it needs. Contact us today by calling (403) 291-9311 or by filling out the form below and put us on your frontline.
