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Abloy UK has launched Smartair, an access control system aimed at budget and security conscious SMEs.
The firm says that an SME (small to medium enterprise) has to fight to be successful and the diverse constraints on its business can prove hard to survive. Day to day issues often take precedence over matters such as building security which is rarely front of mind, except when it is breached. However, the prevalence of identity fraud and theft today means it is vital to ensure the protection of a building from both unwanted visitors and trespassing members of staff.
With SMEs employing up to 250 staff โ often all working within one building โ it may be necessary to allow certain workers specific entry rights to areas other workers can not access. This is potentially a logistical nightmare for an office or facilities manager who is tasked with ensuring the siteโs security and the confidentiality of information. However, Abloyโs offline access control system, Smartair, is said to allow SMEs to maintain protection without lots of complicated codes and restricted areas.
The system is suitable according to the makers for use on just one door or a complete suite of internal and external doors. It uses contactless technology and is a scalable, computer-managed system. Each door has its own battery power source and built-in reader which identifies the userโs card and opens the lock โ if they have been granted access.
An average SME may have offices belonging to the Managing Director, Financial Director and HR Director, each containing highly confidential documentation and information which could prove invaluable to a fraudster. It is therefore vital that only eligible members of staff can gain entry to these rooms while other employees are prevented from access which, a Smartair system can ensure takes place. However, it is also vital that all members of staff within these offices can escape quickly in case of emergency so Smartair does not affect egress routes.
As Smartair monitors door usage through a powerful audit trail facility, it is also easy the makers add for SMEs to track down any workers who have accessed sites where information or property may have gone missing. This offers a deterrent to crime and a means of detection within a company.
The roles of office and facilities managers in SMEs are filled with many responsibilities and time is often of the essence which is why Smartairโs time-saving benefits are perfect for busy staff. The facility to update a doorโs access rights by using the special card updaters (available in the Smartair Update on Card version), means the makers add that minimal time is spent on updating the security system onsite.
In summary
The firm sums up that SMEs can no longer sit back and neglect their security systems and it is vital that they choose both a cost-effective and fully updatable facility like Smartair, which can cope with the ever-changing demands on their businesses and use of their buildings. For more information about the Abloy range visit –
