Technical Help & Maintenance

J REID • July 10, 2024

Secure Access Solutions: Your Trusted Partner in Access Control Support and Maintenance

ATi your go-to resource for all things related to access control systems. Whether you're a facility manager, a security professional, or a business owner, our blog is designed to provide valuable insights, tips, and updates on maintaining and optimising your access control systems. Today, we dive into the essential aspects of our technical support and maintenance services that ensure your security infrastructure remains robust, efficient, and reliable.

Why Access Control Maintenance is Crucial

Access control systems are the backbone of any secure environment, protecting assets, data, and personnel. However, like any technology, these systems require regular maintenance to function optimally. Regular maintenance helps in:

  1. Preventing Downtime: Routine checks and updates can prevent unexpected failures.
  2. Enhancing Security: Ensuring the latest security patches and updates are applied.
  3. Extending Lifespan: Proper care and maintenance can extend the life of your equipment.
  4. Compliance: Meeting industry standards and regulations.

Our Technical Support Services

At ATi, we understand that technical issues can arise at any time, and swift resolution is key to maintaining security. Here’s what our technical support services include:

  1. 24/7 Support Hotline: Our dedicated support team is available around the clock to address any urgent issues.
  2. Remote Troubleshooting: Utilising advanced remote access tools, our experts can diagnose and resolve many issues without needing to visit the site.
  3. On-site Support: For more complex problems, our technicians are ready to be dispatched to your location promptly.
  4. Comprehensive Documentation: We provide detailed reports and documentation for every support request, ensuring transparency and tracking.

Maintenance Services: Keeping Your System at Its Best

Our maintenance services are designed to cover every aspect of your access control system. Here’s an overview of what we offer:

  1. Regular Inspections and Testing: We conduct thorough inspections and tests to ensure all components are working correctly and efficiently.
  2. Firmware and Software Updates: Keeping your system up-to-date with the latest software and firmware releases to protect against vulnerabilities.
  3. System Optimisation: Fine-tuning system settings and configurations to enhance performance and reliability.
  4. Backup and Recovery: Implementing robust backup solutions to ensure quick recovery in case of system failures.
  5. Training and Support: Offering training sessions for your staff to ensure they are knowledgeable about system operations and basic troubleshooting.

Success Stories: Real-World Applications of Our Services

One of our clients, a large commercial building, experienced repeated issues with their access control system, leading to frequent downtimes and security vulnerabilities. Our team conducted a comprehensive audit, identified outdated firmware as the culprit, and swiftly updated all devices. Since then, the building has experienced zero downtime and enhanced security compliance.

Tips for Maintaining Your Access Control System

While our team is always here to help, there are a few best practices you can follow to keep your system running smoothly:

  1. Regularly Update Credentials: Ensure user credentials are updated regularly and old ones are promptly deactivated.
  2. Conduct Routine Drills: Regular security drills can help identify potential weaknesses in your access control protocols.
  3. Monitor Activity Logs: Regularly review access logs to identify any unusual or suspicious activity.
  4. Stay Informed: Keep abreast of the latest security trends and updates in access control technology.

Get in Touch

If you’re looking for reliable, expert support and maintenance for your access control systems, look no further than Secure Access Solutions. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you maintain a secure and efficient access control system..

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By BMW June 3, 2021
ATI Entrance Control Entrance turnstiles are often used at facilities and venues to control both who is able to enter and when they can enter. Installing access control systems with entrance turnstiles allows a company to control entry into their facility autonomously and efficiently. Sports venues, high security centres, industrial warehouses, gyms and much more all use turnstile access control systems to ensure that entrances are controlled. ATI Security Turnstile access control systems are often installed at facilities and venues to better enhance security. They can be configured to restrict access only to people with the correct credentials (like a pass, keycard, or fob) and will stay locked until these credentials are presented. Certain types of turnstiles, like full height turnstiles, provide added security with their floor-to-ceiling construction, making them virtually impenetrable. These models are used for high-risk/high-security applications like at data centers, prisons, construction sites, and high-profile government and military facilities. ATI Attendance Counting Turnstiles can also be used to count admissions into and out of a venue especially in light of Covid19 where limits apply. Many amusement parks, sports venues, and corporations use entrance turnstiles and exit turnstiles with counters to get accurate measurements of how many people are in their facilities, when peak traffic is, and whether or not there are still people in their facilities. Installing a turnstile access control system with counters provides valuable information on people traffic flow and peak times. ATI Payment Enforcement Turnstiles are also commonly used to enforce payment at venues. Any venue that requires tickets or payment upon entry can benefit from using a turnstile to enforce authorized entry. Amusement parks, sports venues, public transportation terminals, and more all benefit from the autonomous payment enforcement of a turnstile access control system. Most venues use entrance turnstiles fitted with card readers to scan tickets and determine if a person should be granted access. If presented with a valid ticket, the turnstile unlocks and grants only that single person admittance.
By BMW May 27, 2021
1. Crime prevention By installing CCTV cameras in strategic locations in your home or business, you enhance security. You prevent acts of vandalism, serious crimes and or break-ins. This is extremely vital in high crime areas. If you are running a non-retail business, a security system helps you to prevent intellectual and property theft. In some cases, employees are often responsible for property theft. Therefore, a security system helps you to create a safer working environment. 2. Real-time surveillance Real-time surveillance in a home or business is a major purpose of CCTV. It enables you to have a real-time recording of all happenings. You do not need to hire a security person. Self remote monitoring of CCTV is done from a remote computer, tablet or mobile phone. Separate cameras can also use a single window to view the footage. 3. Enhanced employee productivity For a retail business, factory, hotel or a supermarket, having CCTV surveillance enhances employee productivity. Your employees will work their best knowing that they are monitored with or without your presence. 4. Criminal evidence In the event of a crime, CCTV offers evidence that an offence indeed took place. It also helps relevant authorities to track down criminals. Judges, on the other hand, will provide a just ruling based on the evidence in a CCTV footage. All our CCTV systems are digitally watermarked. 5. Reduces employee related incidences Employee-related incidences are common in workplaces, especially those without CCTV. CCTV however, helps to prevent sexual harassment, theft and workplace violence because all employees are aware of 24hr monitoring. What’s more, it prevents skimming behaviours amongst employees since as an employer or business owner, you can easily detect such when reviewing your monthly or weekly footage. 6. Handling disputes Disputes are bound to occur between neighbours, employees, managers and employees or different stakeholders. In such cases, it is always easy to determine the exact cause of a dispute before things get out of control. A CCTV system offers ample prove to help you handle disputes and reach a fair agreement. 7. Enhance customer experience In a retail space, CCTV enhances a customer shopping experience. You can always monitor and observe the behaviours of different clients. As a result, it will be easier to create a shopping platform where clients feel valued, cared for, and confident when shopping. What’s more, you can enhance the quality of your products based on client conversations captured by the CCTV. What’s more, installing CCTV in your parking area builds confidence amongst your clients. Remember, cars and car accessories are often stolen. However, if the place is closely monitored, you can keep an eye on thieves who steal from shoppers. As a result, your clients will feel safe whenever they arrive, when they are shopping and when they are leaving your business premise. 8. Reduce security costs A security installer also comes with an added benefit of cutting down your security-related costs. Installing CCTV means reducing the number of security personnel who would have manned your entire premise. With advanced cameras in the market today, you can go for high-end wireless cameras. They are reliable, highly functional, smaller in size, and are less obstructive. The cameras are also very clear, and they come with night infrared support. For this reason, you can monitor all the activities in your home or business regardless of the time of the day or night. The beauty of advanced models is that they are cheap to maintain. Therefore, instead of having one CCTV camera in your business premise, you can get an affordable full-scale CCTV system. 9. Quality monitoring of high-risk areas The use of CCTV in high-risk areas comes with extra benefits. This is common in factories and businesses that deal with dangerous goods and chemicals. Therefore, if you feel that it is not safe for your personnel to monitor restricted areas, you can enhance its security using CCTV cameras in such locations. The cameras help you to monitor the areas in real time. To benefit from your system, identify accident-prone areas to be monitored so that you can enhance the security of your investment as well as that of your employees. Furthermore, you can protect your clients using CCTV installed in high-risk areas. A point to note is that new customers may not have a better understanding of your premise. Some may access unauthorised areas unknowingly. Therefore, with CCTV, you can help to protect your employees and customers from accessing high-risk areas. 10. Full proof protection/coverage An efficient CCTV system helps to provide full prove coverage to your business premise. In the past, many businesses would lose a lot of money due to bad vices amongst employees, such as giving out unnecessary discounts to their friends and families. However, a CCTV system offers a reliable security mesh that can be monitored and tracked down through different command systems. Therefore, you will be able to keep an eye on all operations, vulnerable areas and ensure all activities are carried out as per company regulations. What’s more, you can prevent human errors during stocktaking and other unforeseen mistakes that can put the security of your business at risk. It is equally important to note that even with CCTV cameras in your home or business, there are culprits that are likely to break in. In the event of such incidences, your CCTV increases your chances of capturing culprits and having them face the law.
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