Access control solutions are an essential for modern Chicago businesses to secure their assets. Brivo is a company that provides modern physical security solutions to businesses and organizations throughout the world. Infinity Technologies is proud to be an official installer of their access control solutions and video surveillance systems for companies and organizations throughout, Chicago, Mokena, and Northwest Indiana. Our clients trust Brivo for the easy functionality and the complete system integration developed to maximize efficiency.
Brivo Access Control Solutions offers:
- Remote keyless entry to your facility based on pins, mobile keycard, fingerprint biometric data, traditional keycards, or license plates for parking lot gates.
- A single cloud dashboard that acts as a centralized administration tool to control every aspect of the access control system from a single device.
- Realtime control and mass administration across hundreds of facilities. Brivo access control is one of the first products Infinity Technologies recommends to large corporations or organizations with multiple facilities to manage.
- Tracked activity history, so organizations can rest easy knowing that there is a detailed log of all movement in and out of the building. This feature makes incident investigation and evidence gathering more streamlined and standardized.
- Video Integration is a key feature of Brivo access control services that enhances the total physical security of your site. Infinity Technologies can set up a video feed directly linked to every entrance with a keyless entry access point. This feature further enhances the data in the tracked activity, so even if another’s employee’s key card was used for entry there is video evidence to confirm the identity. Like Brivo, Infinity Technologies offers integrated surveillance management so we can support every level of your organization’s technology ecosystem.
- Role-based permissions foster a seamless and secure system that administrators can manage users, credentials, and access points with restrictions for staff and contractors based on schedule and worksite. This creates clear workflows and a set list of employees that can access certain restricted areas or timed remote entries for deliveries.
- Visitor management and intrusion surveillance is foundational to the Brivo model. This access control service doesn’t enhance the workplace soley for employee but can manage and track daily consumers that visit your facility.
Benefits of a Brivo Access Control System
- Unified physical security system that integrates alarms, video surveillance, and keyless entry into a single managed dashboard.
- Secured facilities
- Archived activity tracking stored on the cloud.
- Immediate access revocation for overdue balances, terminated employees, out of schedule access.
- Video surveillance integration at every entry point.
- Role based permissions that secure areas based on clearance priveleges.
- Minimizes trespasser access
- Remote and automated access make daily movement throughout the workplace a more passive action item, so your security team can focus on anomalies and special projects.
- Fosters professionalism
- Easier collaborations with vendors let the cleaning crew in at the crack of dawn, or allow delivery drivers to move packages off the street with ease.
Access Control Installation FAQs
What is an access control system?
Access control solutions are security systems that controls who can enter specific buildings, rooms, or restricted areas. Most systems, especially Brivo, offer the ability to use keycards, key fobs, PIN codes, mobile credentials, biometric readers, or other authentication methods to authorize access.
What types of access control systems should be installed?
Access control systems are quite diverse. The right system depends on your facility, security requirements, number of users, and budget. Infinity Technologies takes a consultative approach to working with businesses throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, ensure that the system we install can last the long haul.
Where can access control systems be installed?
Access control can be installed on exterior entrances, interior doors, offices, server rooms, warehouses, restricted areas, employee entrances, parking areas, and other locations where controlled access is required.
How long does access control installation take?
Installation time depends on the number of doors, type of access control system, wiring requirements, existing infrastructure, and the complexity of the facility. A single-door system may be installed relatively quickly, while larger commercial installations can require significantly more planning and coordination. After 30 years, Infinity Technology has a systemized installation technique that secures priority access points as soon as possible.
Can access control be installed on existing doors?
Yes. Many access control systems can be integrated with existing commercial doors and hardware. Infinity Technologies evaluates the existing locks, door frames, wiring, power requirements, and access hardware before determining the best installation approach.
Can access control systems be integrated with security cameras?
Yes. Brivo access control and video surveillance work together to provide greater visibility into facility security.
Can access control systems integrate with other security systems?
Yes. Access control can often be integrated with video surveillance, alarm systems, intercoms, visitor management, and other building security technologies. Integration can help create a more centralized security environment.
Can access permissions be changed without replacing keys or locks?
Yes. Brivo allows electronic access control through a single cloud dashboard that allows authorized administrators to add, modify, or remove user permissions without physically changing the door hardware. This can be especially useful when employees change roles or leave an organization.
Can access control systems restrict access by time?
Yes. Brivo allows administrators to establish schedules and access rules. For example, employees may be permitted to enter during business hours while restricting access to certain areas after hours.
Can access control work for multiple locations?
Yes. Businesses and organizations with multiple facilities love using Brivo as their centralized access management tool. The dashboard has settings to control permissions across different locations. This can simplify administration for organizations with multiple offices, facilities, or campuses.
Is access control suitable for warehouses and manufacturing facilities?
Yes. Infinity Technologies has installed Brivo at many sites to help manufacturing and warehouse facilities control employee, contractor, and visitor access while restricting entry to sensitive areas, inventory spaces, production floors, offices, and other restricted locations.
Is access control useful for healthcare facilities?
Yes. Healthcare organizations can use Brivo access control to help protect restricted areas, sensitive information, equipment, medications, staff-only spaces, and other areas requiring controlled entry.
Can access control systems track who enters a building?
Yes. Brivo’s activity history maintains event records that show credentials used to enter or exit controlled areas. Administrators are able to review information such as the credential, location, and time of an access event through the metadata of every entry.
What happens if an employee loses a keycard or key fob?
An administrator can deactivate the lost credential and issue a replacement without changing the physical lock. This helps reduce the security risk associated with lost or stolen credentials.
Does access control still work if the internet goes down?
Brivo can continue operating locally during an internet interruption, while cloud-based features and remote administration may be temporarily unavailable. Infinity Technologies also specialized in disaster preparation and recovery, so we will build fail safes in your technology ecosystem around power outages.
Do access control systems require ongoing maintenance?
Regular maintenance can help ensure readers, locks, controllers, power supplies, software, and other components continue operating properly. Maintenance frequency varies depending on the system and facility, but underscore the importance of working with a trusted technology partner like Infinity Technologies that will stay on top of access control maintenance.
How much does commercial access control installation cost?
The cost depends on factors such as the number of controlled doors, hardware, readers, wiring, controllers, software, integrations, and installation complexity. Inviting Infinity Technologies over to your facilities for a professional site assessment is the best way to determine the appropriate system and project cost.
Why should a professional install an access control system?
Professional installation helps ensure that access control hardware, door components, wiring, controllers, software, and security integrations are properly configured. Infinity Technologies will design the system around your facility’s specific security requirements.
What businesses need access control installation?
Access control can benefit businesses and organizations of many types, for over 30 years, Infinity Technologies has installed and designed access control solutions for corporate offices, healthcare facilities, manufacturers, warehouses, retail businesses, schools, municipalities, government facilities, and professional service organizations throughout Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
How do I choose the right access control system for my business?
The right system depends on your number of doors and users, security requirements, facility layout, existing door hardware, need for remote management, integration requirements, and future expansion plans. A professional assessment from Infinity Technologies will help determine the appropriate solution for your organization.