Over the past fifteen years, consumers have come to expect flexibility as standard. From mobile banking to next-day delivery, the gig economy to online shopping, a do-it-from-anywhere approach has infiltrated every industry. Access control generally is a little bit behind the times. Many systems are still fully on-premise, with the only option for accessing them to be physically present at the site.
ATRIUM is different. As an edge-based system, ATRIUM combines the security of on-premise with the flexibility and convenience of browser-based managed. With its non-PC dependent approach, ATRIUM puts installers and end users in control.
The limitations of traditional access control
Traditional access control systems consist of on-site servers tied to a single on-site computer. The access control software is installed on that computer, and that’s the only device that can be used to change settings, add and manage users, and view reports. Naturally, that means admins have to be physically present to operate that computer and access the software.
Most of the time, that’s an inconvenience at best, with no flexibility at all for the admin. But what is that PC crashes? What if it’s damaged in an accident? That leaves on-premise systems vulnerable to downtime until it’s fixed. Admins could be unable to add new users, change time zones, or delete stolen credentials until the computer is back in working order. Any system that relies that heavily on a single device is risky.
The ATRIUM difference
ATRIUM is an edge-based access control system. That means it’s got the best of both worlds. Yes, there is an on-site computer with the desktop software installed on it. But, at the same time, through port forwarding technology, admins can log in and manage the system from anywhere. All they need is an internet connection and a browser window. We believe in giving admins the power to choose how they manage their system. And ATRIUM’s secure remote login delivers that flexibility in abundance.
Why browser-based management wins
Flexibility: Everyone has their preferences, and with ATRIUM all admins have the power to choose how they manage their system. On-site or remote – it’s up to you!
Convenience: When you’re not tied to a single on-site computer, you don’t have to expend time and money maintaining, updating, and protecting it constantly.
Cost-effective: An edge-based system reduces your hardware requirements and IT overheads, as well as making your business more responsive and time-efficient.
Future-proof: Everything is mobile today. And access control can be the same – with remote access, you’re meeting admins’ expectations of how things work in the modern world.
Reliability: When your whole system hangs on a single on-premise PC, you have a highly vulnerable single point of failure. ATRIUM’s remote access reduces that risk.
Real-world scenarios
Let’s look at two real-world scenarios where having the flexibility of remote access makes a real difference.
Scenario 1
The facilities manager in an office building is off-site at a conference. Whilst there, they receive an email report from an employee that they lost their wallet at the weekend with their swipe card inside it. With on-premise only access, the facilities manager would simply have to wait until they got back to the office to deal with this. But with ATRIUM, he quickly logs onto ATRIUM from his mobile phone, and deletes the credential from the system. That way, no matter what happened to that card and who’s got it, it cannot be used to access the building. And those quicker response times mean better security for that building.
Scenario 2
A building manager in a block of flats has come across a problem in their ATRIUM system one morning and can’t figure out how to resolve it. She phones the installer who set up the system to ask for help. She doesn’t need to wait for the installer to have free time to come and look at the system. She also doesn’t need to wait for her internal IT team. The installer has some time to help her, so he logs into the system remotely and identifies the issue. It’s quickly resolved, and they both move on with their day.
Getting started with ATRIUM
- Benefits of non-PC dependency – mobility, simplicity, independence from on site PCs.
- ATRIUM is the ideal choice for the internet era, combining the security of on-prem access control with the flexibility of browser-based management
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A non-PC dependent access control system makes a huge difference to installers and end users alike. They improve flexibility and responsiveness for everyone, as well as simplifying processes throughout the building. Being tethered to a single on-site PC for basic tasks like adding a new user is restrictive in a way that’s just not compatible with our modern expectations for accessibility and remote control. ATRIUM is the ideal choice for businesses looking to move on from fully on-premise systems. The edge-based setup combines the robust and trusted security of on-premise with the flexibility of browser-based management. A winning combination!
To learn more about edge-based systems, book a demo with our expert sales team.
