Balancing costs with security is one of the most difficult tasks for people who buy, specify, and design access control systems. Customers want a robust solution, but don’t want to pay over the odds for it. And we all know that hidden costs crop up sometimes with installations. From unexpected extra hardware to lengthy install times that push up labour expenses, it’s easy to see how costs can spiral.
ATRIUM is an access control solution that is efficient by design. Without compromising on serious security, ATRIUM is packed with features that keep installation costs down. This smart alternative saves time, money, and effort – which are all savings that engineers can pass on to happy customers.
Fewer controllers, fewer headaches
The core tenet of ATRIUM’s efficiency by design is its 2-door controllers. When you need a controller for every door in the system, the cost of them and the space required to store them start adding up. The simple difference with ATRIUM means you need half as many controllers to support the same sized systems. And that ripple effect goes even further. With fewer controllers, there’s less wiring needed to support them, and smaller networks to install. And that means the install is quicker, keeping both hardware costs and labour expenses to a minimum.
Remote management without the PC dependency
Access control systems that are only manageable from a single on-site PC just aren’t efficient enough for the modern world. When you’ve got everything from banking to taxis, gaming to home automation on your phone, why shouldn’t you expect to have access control tools on it, too? With port forwarding, ATRIUM makes it easy to manage the system remotely from any internet-connected device.
And remote access saves time – and time is money! Organisations can respond faster to requests like adding or deleting users. There’s no need to wait for an installer to come back to site from somewhere else days or weeks later, just to make simple changes. Even your travel time is reduced if you can do it all from anywhere.
Built-in security = avoiding expensive breaches
And here’s where the “not cutting corners” comes in. Saving time and costs is one thing, but how many customers would do that if it meant their site would be less secure? With ATRIUM, that’s not a problem. End-to-end AES encryption throughout the system delivers a seriously robust solution. Data is kept safe and private, while card cloning is rendered impossible.
And as we all know, better security now means businesses are protected from potential future costs in the case of breaches. We’ve looked at the impact of data breaches on businesses before, and the numbers are alarming. No business wants to risk nearly $5 million USD (the average cost of a data breach in 2024), let alone the reputational loss caused by such a security incident. ATRIUM future-proofs organisations with a “prevention is better than cure” approach to cybersecurity.
Faster installations with ATRIUM Finder app
On any installation project, labour is often the biggest cost. So anything that makes projects run more efficiently and reduces the amount of time engineers need to be on-site to complete them is a cost-saver. ATRIUM Finder is one of those things. This handy and innovative little smartphone app means engineers aren’t waiting around for on-site IT teams to deliver IP addresses for controllers. Just fire up the app, locate nearby controllers, and with a single click you’re redirected to the right ATRIUM login page. It’s so simple, but saves so much time on-site.
Conclusion
ATRIUM access control prioritises cutting costs without ever cutting corners on security. Why wouldn’t your customers want to spend less for an install that takes less time and gives them an end-to-end encrypted solution? With fewer controllers to install, remote management options, airtight security, and faster installations, ATRIUM adds up to significant savings with zero compromise.
