Did you know that 66% of office-based organisations seek to prioritise security over convenience? [1] That clearly indicates the importance business owners put on keeping their people, assets, and data safe. Access control systems, which ensure that only authorised people can enter restricted areas, are at the heart of this mission.
ATRIUM is an edge-based access control solution for organisations large and small. It’s flexible, customisable, and above all, secure. This blog will explore the key features and benefits of the system, and why installers should switch to ATRIUM.
What is ATRIUM access control?
ATRIUM consists of two core components: hardware and software. The hardware includes control panels, readers or keypads, electronic locks, and other accessories which are physically installed on the site you’re securing. The software is where all the users, areas, doors, permissions, and other settings are managed. It’s accessible via on-site desktop software, or from a browser-based web portal you can log into from any internet-connected device in any location.
Controlling up to 500 doors and 10,000 users, ATRIUM offers huge scope for customisation. Buildings are split into areas, each with their own access permissions and schedules. From simple access requirements up to complex, multi-level hierarchies, ATRIUM makes it simple.
Key features of ATRIUM access control
Simple and intuitive user interface
ATRIUM’s user interface is clear, simple, and easy for anyone to learn. You don’t need to be a computer whizz – just the application of some basic logic to establish user permissions, access zones, and time schedules. And remember, you’re not tethered to an on-site PC for administrating the system. The browser-based web portal means you can log in from anywhere, as long as you’ve got an internet connection.
The ATRIUM software delivers everything you’d expect from an access control solution, and even more. Up to 1000 hierarchised access levels, up to 250 time zones, up to 100 holiday exception days, plus the capacity to include elevator control for up to 256 floors.
End-to-end encryption built in
Data security is crucial in the modern world. And with card cloning posing an increasingly problematic security risk, businesses need to take action. Fortunately, ATRIUM is equipped with AES encryption at every level of the system. As the certified standard method of encryption used by the US government, AES is a seriously robust solution. Even with a combination of the world’s most advanced computer and a person with sheer genius hacking talent, it could take decades to crack an AES256-bit key. For the foreseeable future, AES ensures that ATRIUM is an impenetrably secure system. And moreover, card cloning is rendered impossible.
Wide scope for integration
Integration is the key to smooth, reliable, secure building management. If all your solutions are siloed, there’s a lot more manual work involved in monitoring and maintaining them. With ATRIUM, your access control, elevators, CCTV, ANPR, intruder alarm and more are all talking to one another. In the event of a security breach or incident, that inter-communication becomes vital to a rapid and effective response.
Scale up or down easily
Organisations change. They grow, shrink, move, and shake all the time. An access control system that’s flexible to scale as needed makes life a lot easier. Your business moves into extra offices in your building? No problem – just add a few more doors. With capacity for up to 500 doors and 10,000 users, small and mid-size businesses are easily catered for with ATRIUM.
Benefits of using ATRIUM access control
Log in from anywhere that suits you
Thanks to its browser-based web portal, ATRIUM gives installers and administrators more freedom than ever. It’s quick, simple, and easy to log into your ATRIUM system from any laptop, tablet, or mobile phone with an internet connection. When there’s no need to be physically present to access the system, actions and responses are faster and more effective. Constant connectivity gives system administrators and security officers the power to do their jobs well no matter where they are.
Half your installation time and save costs
Every ATRIUM control board has the capacity to manage access to two different doors. And what’s more, those doors can be read in only or read in and read out. It’s still two doors for every one controller. And there are benefits to this for everyone. For installers, it means fitting the controllers is significantly quicker as there’s half as many to do. For end users, it means they need only half as much space in their building to store all the controllers. And for both, it means big cost savings as you need fewer controllers and less time to install them all.
Safely store data hassle-free
When all the communication between server and controller, controller and reader, and reader and credentials is protected by AES encryption, your prize is ultimate peace of mind. End users know their data is safe and access control credentials, whether they’re cards, fobs, or mobile licences, are impossible to clone. For installers, there’s no added effort required at all. Everything is factory-programmed, arriving with you ready to go immediately, right out of the box. That means no learning curve and no tedious programming – just plug and play encryption straight away.
Get your job done faster without relying on IT support
ATRIUM is all about making life easier for installers. Our ATRIUM Finder smartphone app is a big contributor to this. Have you ever been on site, but in order to locate the control board on the LAN, you had to contact the customer’s IT support team? Sometimes, this can take forever, holding up your installation and dragging the project out unnecessarily. With the free ATRIUM Finder app, you can do it all yourself. Just fire up the app, select the appropriate controller from the list of those detected nearby, and with a single click you’ll be redirected to the right login page for that controller. It’s so simple and a huge time saver.
Use Cases and Applications
ATRIUM is a powerful and flexible solution that adapts well to a wide range of applications. In offices and commercial settings, ATRIUM enables clear and detailed hierarchies of access permissions. Depending on an employee’s role or department, their credentials allow them access to different parts of the building. In addition, the capacity for integrating ATRIUM with ANPR cameras means office car parks can be included in the system. Vehicle number plates are simply added to a user’s profile, keeping all the user information in one place.
Meanwhile, for healthcare facilities, ATRIUM delivers a reliable security solution for round-the-clock access. These are buildings where there are often shift workers, out-of-hours access requirements, and many levels of permissions required. With up to 250 time zones and 1000 access levels, ATRIUM is equipped for this complexity. People are at their most vulnerable when they’re patients in a medical facility; ensuring it’s secure and reliable provides peace of mind and a healing environment.
In addition to these two applications, ATRIUM has been successfully installed in residential buildings, educational facilities, government premises, gyms & leisure centres, and even on-board commercial ships.
Getting started with ATRIUM access control
Getting started with ATRIUM is easy. We offer free and interactive training sessions for installers, to get you up to speed and confident as quickly as possible. Learning through CDVI Academy is available in a range of formats to suit you: on-site at our dedicated facilities in High Wycombe and Durham, online in live webinars, or we’ll even bring our training to you. All our courses are completely free and as hands-on as possible. Our trainers are experts, tailoring sessions to your needs. Whatever your level of experience, you’re welcome at CDVI Academy.
Once you’re trained, we also offer a huge range of support resources to help you sell, specify, design, and install ATRIUM systems. Our YouTube channel is full of handy videos, and our FAQ library might well have already answered the question you’ve got. And on top of that, our dedicated technical support team are on hand Monday to Friday to support you.
So if you’re ready to make the switch, book yourself a demo of ATRIUM today, and we’ll help you get started.
Why it’s time to switch to ATRIUM
ATRIUM access control is flexible, reliable, and packed with free features that often cost extra. Did we mention that even the software is completely free? No subscriptions, no ongoing costs – just install it, configure it, and you’re done. Plus with the 10-year warranty protecting an ATRIUM system, there’s a lot of potential for lucrative maintenance contracts.
As an installer, ATRIUM means your installation time is cut in half, and you can get your job done without relying on the customer’s IT support. For your customers, ATRIUM means end-to-end encryption as standard, as well as the convenience and flexibility to log in from anywhere.
It’s time to make the switch – book a demo today and get started.
Additional resources
Further reading:
- What is ATRIUM access control?
- How does AES encryption work?
- What are the benefits of access control?
- What are mobile credentials?
Product info
- About ATRIUM management software
- About ATRIUM system architecture
- Computer system requirements for ATRIUM
- ATRIUM A22K controller specification
- ATRIUM Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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