Commercial buildings require remote management systems to enhance access and security. The range of access control solutions cannot be fully implemented without a remote operation component. Today’s building owners, managers, tenants, and the public each benefit from remote management, particularly when it is integrated into a total access control system. Understanding the importance of remote management can help underscore its significance.
The Elements of Access Control
Video Monitoring
Video monitoring of key access and security points in commercial buildings has been a component of access management for decades. Advancements in technology have evolved from closed systems with internal monitors to cloud-based digital solutions. Video feeds can be accessed remotely, allowing building managers to monitor activity from anywhere using a smartphone, tablet, or computer. Recorded footage provides a reliable archive for investigating security breaches, theft, or vandalism. Many video monitoring systems are equipped with motion detection capabilities and can trigger alerts or alarms in the event of unauthorized access. These features not only keep the property secure but also offer peace of mind to tenants and visitors, knowing that an active security system is in place. Additionally, the ability to monitor video feeds remotely ensures that building managers are always in control, regardless of their physical location.
Electronic and Touchless Access
Traditional locks and keys have been replaced in modernized commercial buildings with electronic and touchless access solutions. Efficiency, enhanced security, and hygiene are all enhanced by these systems. Key cards, fobs, PIN codes, and mobile solutions can be used to grant entry to buildings and provide customized access down to the individual level, ensuring that access is limited by authorization based on time or location. Access can be quickly granted, modified, or revoked based on the circumstances, enhancing building security and improving the tenant and visitor experience. Electronic systems also create audit trails for tracking movement in the building.
Touchless access solutions take convenience to the next level by eliminating the need for physical interaction with access points. Using proximity sensors, facial recognition, or smartphone applications, users can be authenticated at access points. Touchless systems reduce the risk of germ transmission, making them ideal for high-traffic areas such as lobbies and elevators.
Mobile Solutions
Mobile solutions allow for access control to be managed from a tablet or smartphone. Users can handle building access without worrying about remembering their keycard. Building managers can establish access permissions in real-time via a mobile app. For property owners with multiple buildings, mobile solutions allow centralized control over all locations. Mobile systems can be linked with smart locks, lighting, and HVAC systems for a cohesive building management experience.
Benefits of Remote Management for Stakeholders
Remote management of access control has a positive impact on the experience and bottom line of all stakeholders connected to commercial property. Building owners can reduce operational expenses, such as those for on-site security personnel, improve property safeguards, and enhance the property’s appeal to tenants seeking a modern access experience. Remote access allows building managers to have a centralized system for multiple properties, improve the notification process for security concerns, and facilitate the management of electronic and touchless access. Tenants can feel more confident about immediate and enhanced access and security systems, and they experience streamlined transitions, both during move-in and move-out, as well as personnel changes. Finally, visitors and vendors experience a more seamless access that does not put unauthorized locations of the property at risk.
Remote management is a crucial component of modern access control. An integrated solution that addresses multiple aspects of security and access vastly enhances the experience for owners, managers, tenants, and the public. To learn more about remote access solutions, contact Datawatch today.