Advanced access control from Avigilon

Avigilon Unity Access AppAvigilon Unity Access App

Avigilon is part of the security and protection global giant, Motorola Solutions. Although primarily known for its video surveillance systems the North American manufacturer developed an advanced access control solution before its acquisition in 2018.

This system, then known as Avigilon Access Control Manager, has become part of the Avigilon Unity suite of on-premise access control and surveillance camera solutions. However, now Avigilon is also able to offer cloud-based security solutions, under its Avigilon Alta brand.

Avigilon Unity: the on-premise solution

The Avigilon Unity access control system is available for all sizes of organisation and has been developed to keep people, property and assets safe and secure at all times. This browser-based and mobile-enabled solution allows operators to conveniently manage access and respond to alerts from wherever they are. The open architecture and supporting open-platform hardware allows us to offer an effective end-to-end security solution.

Key features:

  • See user ID profile pictures with access control events and alarms, print badges and issue mobile credentials
  • Get audible alerts and coloured indicators to prioritise alarms. View associated video, enter notes and clear alarms in one place
  • Create and add your own maps and dashboards, view and manage all security objects, including identities, doors and alarms.
  • Extend access control to locations where physical doors are not feasible by recording and confirming an identity with a PIN.
  • Allows for identity data to be replicated on multiple appliances across sites and ensures your access systems continue to work, uninterrupted, even when there is multiple hardware failure.

Additionally, you can take advantage of the intuitive Unity Access app which was designed for users to swiftly perform daily operations and respond to critical events:

  • Quickly search for a door or a global action and simply tap to grant access
  • Lock/​unlock doors and review their real-time status
  • Search for identities
  • View profile details
  • Change access status

Avigilon Alta Access: Cloud flexibility

Avigilon Alta Access was created following the acquisition of Openpath in July 2021. This was a fast-growing tech start-up founded in 2016 by US technology entrepreneurs. This access control system delivers reliable keyless, mobile access control with smart video, intercom capabilities and cloud-based software.

This software, state-of-the-art hardware and advanced record-keeping technology creates easy access for users and effective remote management for site operators and owners. The access control system is created with scalable technologies designed to secure everything from a single door, office, or a global enterprise with multiple buildings.

The benefits of Avigilon Alta Access are:

  • Centralised access control for easy management of sites nationally and globally
  • Lower costs with automatic system-wide updates
  • Support for unlimited sites, doors, users, roles and groups
  • Site-specific controls for every location and user on a single interface

How we can help you

We started working with Avigilon in 2012 and we are now an Elite Partner. We are experienced in providing advanced access control solutions for local council buildings, schools and commercial offices. If you want to discover if cloud-based access control is the right option for you or to understand the on-premise solutions we can offer please get in touch.