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Why You Should Upgrade to Impro Access Portal

Impro Access Portal software offers all the functions required to manage your access control site, no matter how big or small. The complete software package can be used by multi-site enterprises and smaller businesses.

Updated December 20223 min readCommercial & Industrial Focus
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Why You Should Upgrade To Impro Access Portal:

Impro Access Portal software offers all the functions required to manage your access control site, no matter how big or small. The complete software package can be used by multi-site enterprises and smaller businesses. 

Recent technological advancements have made transitioning from older portals to the Impro Access portal software easier. Businesses can now transition from static access control solutions to more innovative, value-adding technology. The time has come to take advantage of advancements in access control to lay the groundwork for handling unforeseen changes and evolving security risks. 

The most likely reasons for businesses to upgrade to an access control system that meets their requirements both now and in the future are as follows:

  • Data Protection
  • Flexibility
  • User Convenience

Data Protection

Often, a proprietary technology used by security solutions is stagnant and offers little to no opportunity for functional improvement or the capacity to provide higher levels of data protection. The inability to adapt makes them easy targets for digital and data attacks. Impro Access Portal’s improved technology benefits businesses that prioritize data protection for a number of reasons:

  • A business may need to strengthen its security as a result of new legislation or regulatory obligations.
  • If a business secures a new client that demands a high level of security, access control may need to be improved.
  • A greater building or premises security may be required as a result of new tenants, either to safeguard the parent organization or to satisfy the needs of the tenant.

Modern high-frequency access control systems ensure security is independent of media and hardware. Because of this, it is much simpler for businesses to enable additional functionality, greater standards of data protection, and the provision of secure identification credentials to smart devices. Organizations may satisfy the need for security and privacy with confidence by taking the necessary steps to transition to a more dependable, improved access control standard, maximizing investment well into the future.

Flexibility

Organizations require a platform that is adaptable enough to support a variety of applications for managing both logical and physical access, such as computer/software login, time and attendance, and managing physical access to buildings or other locations. 

When organizations want to add new features like time and attendance, secure print management, biometrics, and cashless vending, this can be a good time to switch to a contactless wearable or smartphone that combines access control with these features, allowing employees to carry a single device for multiple tasks. The management of these operations should be centralized into a single, effective system.

User Convenience

Impro Access Portal provides the ability to shift access control to smartphones, tablets, wristbands, watches, and other wearables, giving consumers more options and convenience, as well as new and more practical methods of opening doors and gates. There are approximately 155 million smart wearable devices in use.   Due to their ready-to-use convenience, these “always-on” gadgets make ideal options for access control applications.

Benefits of Impro Access Portal

Single Licensing – Access Portal can be installed for just one licensing charge.

Web Based – The technical revolution made possible by the internet has been integrated into Access Portal. Customers can use their computer, smartphone, or tablet to access the software almost anywhere in the world.

Secure and fast data transmission

Integrated Solutions – Access Portal offers numerous security and management platform integrations, including:

  • Time and Attendance
  • Video Management and CCTV
  • Wireless and electronic locks
  • Biometrics

Customizable Interface

Impro Access Portal Features:

  • Personalised dashboard
  • Quick links for common tasks
  • Elevator control
  • Flexible operator and user profiles
  • Secure audit trail
  • Bulk operations
  • Integrated badging
  • Visual verification of cardholders
  • Emergency procedures (threat level)
  • Multiple tag encoding options
  • Dual and Multi-tagging
  • Single and multiple site management
  • Integrated card printing functionality
  • Extensive and automated reports

Multi-Sector Applications

  • Education
  • Mining and heavy industry
  • Manufacturing
  • Commercial and business sectors
  • Retail
  • Health Care
  • Banking and financial institutions
  • Entertainment and leisure
  • Residential estates and gated communities

Impro Access Portal access control software on a smartphone: web based, simple licensing and integrated solutions

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Founded in 1967, CCTV Security Surveillance is one of South Africa's most experienced commercial and industrial surveillance specialists. PSIRA registered and SAIDSA accredited, we have deployed 50,000+ cameras for 7,000+ clients since 1967 across all 9 provinces, backed by an in-house 24/7 control room. Every system we design starts with a professional site audit, built around your site, your risks and your operations.

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Tian Reyneke - Managing Director, CCTV Security Surveillance
About the AuthorTian ReynekeManaging Director, CCTV Security Surveillance

PSIRA Registration #4349592 · 23 years at CCTV Security Surveillance

As Managing Director, Tian leads the group and its executive board, and is responsible for how work gets done across all four branches. Every branch follows one set of operating standards: the same site survey process, design and installation standards, commissioning checks, handover documentation and after-sales procedures. Tian also leads national, multi-site rollouts, coordinating teams from different branches so a client with properties around the country is delivered on one programme with one point of contact.

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