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Cloud-based Access Control

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

How does the Cloud work for Access Control?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 (Saa. S) model and that’s just the start…

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

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

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

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)

Hardware • 2 -Door Controllers • Master/Slave • Master – Ethernet or 3 G/GPRS • Slave – RS 485 • Up to 24 slaves for each master (50 doors) • Licence fee for each master