1. Cloud-based Access Control

2. Cloud based Access Control
What is the Cloud?
What is a Cloud Access Control System?
Differences vs. a traditional system
Benefits for end-users
Benefits for Integrators
I’d like to take 20 minutes to talk to you today about Cloud based Access Control .
The key differences vs. traditional systems , and
How it can benefit your customers and most importantly how it has the potential to open opportunities to your business and increase both your margins and re-occurring service based revenue stream.

3. How does the Cloud work for Access Control?

4. Traditional Access Control System
Server
Controller
Server
Switch
Database
LAN infrastructure
Access Control
Access Control
Client

5. Cloud based Access Control System
Server
Controller
Server
Switch
Database
LAN infrastructure
Access Control
Access Control
Client

6. Cloud based Access Control System
LAN infrastructure
Controller
INTERNET
Router
Access Control
Server
Server
Database
Access Control
Access Control
Client

7. Cloud based Access Control System
LAN infrastructure
Controller
INTERNET
Router
Access Control
Server
Server
Database
Access Control
Access Control
Access Control
Client
Access Control
Client

8. Cloud based Access Control System
LAN infrastructure
Controller
INTERNET
Router
Access Control
Server
Server
Database
Access Control
Access Control
Access Control
Client
Access Control
Client

9. GSM/Cloud based Access Control System
LAN infrastructure
GSM Controller
Controller
INTERNET
Router
Access Control
Server
Server
Database
Access Control
Access Control
Client

10. and that’s just the start…
What has changed?
Removed the Access Control server/PC
Less to purchase
Less to install
Less to go wrong
Less to maintain
Don’t need to connect/install the network infrastructure (with GSM connectivity)
Security as a service (SaaS) model
and that’s just the start…

11. Multi-site, multi-users
Access Control
INTERNET
Access Control
Server
Server
Access Control
Database
Head office/ Service Provider
Tablet
Smartphone

12. Benefits to the End-User
Do not need a PC server at any site:
Less clutter
Less management (database backups)
Less security risk, including protecting against staff access and damage
Don’t need to involve IT department in agreeing on access control system
Do not need to install a network (with GSM):
Less disruption to building and business
Access from anywhere for all sites
Full user control from any PC/tablet with internet access
No need for ‘local experts’ on site – this can be centralised/outsourced

13. Benefits for the Integrator
Do not need a local PC server to run the software:
Less hardware to buy – lower initial investment and better ROI
Less hardware to install
Less hardware to maintain
On-site installation work can be carried out by less specialist staff
Do not need to install a network (with GSM):
Less cable and network equipment to install
No negotiation with end-users’ IT department
Full access from anywhere (with internet access)
End-users’ services can be delivered remotely – credential issuance and cards
Added value services are more effectively delivered - out of hours support
Software is centrally managed
Updates happen automatically to latest version and features
Fully backed up, resilient, secure with auto-failover
Reoccurring revenue vs capital investment model - ROI

14. Installer Return on Investment
Hardware Savings:
PC server and O/S per local site £500+
Networking cable and equipment £100++
Reduction in power consumption (green credentials)
Labour
Only door controllers/readers and locks needs to be installed on site
No on-site networking/computer/configuration expertise required = lower cost/hour
Reduced project management resource
Travel
Less time on site = less days = less travel time
Maintenance
Remote maintenance of system = less unproductive travel time
Additional costs
Annual licence(s)

15. Hardware 2-Door Controllers Master/Slave Licence fee for each master
Master – Ethernet or 3G/GPRS
Slave – RS485
Up to 24 slaves for each master (50 doors)
Licence fee for each master

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