The managed access advantage: Should this be part of your security program?

Thomas Leonard of Team AVS

Managed access control services are the future for many security programs. Team AVS recently launched a new service - Team AVS EZ Door Managed Access Control. It's important to evaluate this service to determine if this might be a solution for your access control program. Managed access control has a lower cost of entry making it affordable for office building condos and companies that didn't think access control was a viable option. The costs for a managed access control service are lower than traditional access control systems but include all of the same features and benefits. This is an efficient single door to multi-door electronic access service which eliminates the need to invest in and install a computer and software at your location to manage the system.

There are two convenient solutions:

*A hosted and managed solution is the best option if you want your security service provider to administer all programming, cardholder database management, and report services for you. This service is intended for the end user who does not have the time, resources, patience, or desire to manage an access control system.

*A hosted-only solution is perfect if you recognize the value of eliminating the computer, software, and associated maintenance from your location, but prefer to manage the access control database yourself. This service allows you to gain entry to the database from any internet connected PC 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Traditional access control systems require the installation of a dedicated computer and access control software at your location. They require you to learn how to use the software to set schedules, create door groups, add persons to the access control database, run reports, initiate database backups, and provide day-to-day management of the access control system. Managed Access eliminates these requirements and provides companies with a secure facility without having to develop access control expertise. And, with the reduced costs of the managed access program, doors once considered too expensive for access control can now be included as part of your security program.

Managed Access Control provides all the benefits of a full featured access control system including controlling access to sensitive areas, easily adding and removing new and former employees from the access control database, and reporting access control activity. Web-based access control is a hosted service. All database backups and software upgrades are managed for you. There is no dedicated software or PC required. A web-based access control service easily adapts to your changing business needs.

For a free assessment and quote, contact Team AVS at ww2w.teamavs.com.

Thomas Leonard is president of Team AVS, Billerica, Mass.