Access control systems play a crucial role in schools… Ensuring the safety and security of educational premises is of paramount importance in today’s world. Access control systems have become indispensable tools, empowering schools and facility managers to establish a secure environment for students, staff, and authorised visitors. Access control systems play a crucial role in…
Cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) solutions are proving to be even more robust than conventional on-premises server systems, as well as offering cost savings and enhanced functionality. Managing your system from anywhere and at any time, reduced hardware costs, scalability and easy to implement upgrades, are just some of the reasons why you…
Featuring Facial Recognition reader compatibility and advanced ANPR module Workforce management specialist, Synel UK, has introduced the latest version of Synergy Access, a Cloud-based access control solution which provides a scalable and cost-effective way to manage who is allowed access to restricted areas. Available as a stand-alone solution or as part of a wider suite…
Businesses of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to security risks and understand the importance of having a system that tracks who enters while also preventing those who shouldn’t have any access at all. When access control is coupled with time and attendance in an organisation, access permissions can be controlled by employee grade level…
Three main components make up an access control system: the physical barrier that restricts access into the building, the identification device which allows only authorised access, and the door control software that is used to decide who must gain access to which areas and during what hours of the day. How can such a system…
Why you need an access control system – and how to choose the right one When your company is growing, you will hire more employees and purchase modern devices or equipment. You will, therefore, need to enhance the security of your office/factory premises and find a way to keep track of employee access and activity….
Purpose of Access Control in Educational Premises At its most basic level, access control is a system for enabling or preventing persons from entering or exiting a location – whether it is a website, room or a cupboard. Its secondary functions include recording any movement in and out of locations and providing data trails for…
Security Solutions & Employee Management in a single integrated system The Farm Group is a top post-production talent and facilities company for award-winning programmes in London. They are leaders in their industry, since inception in 1998. The company, which has grown from a humble two employees, to over 350 and handles a huge amount of…
With the aim to consolidate HR reporting across locations, Wren chose Synel’s hosted solution to centralise reporting. Background Selling the largest and most diverse range of kitchens in the United Kingdom, with thousands of styles, unit sizes, and special feature units, Wren Kitchens helps you find the kitchen of your dreams – whatever your budget….
Al Murad invested in Synel’s state-of-the-art biometric attendance system. With the aim to consolidate HR reporting across locations, Al Murad chose TimeLOG Web hosted along with Synel’s latest biometric attendance terminal, Synergy. Background Al Murad is one of Britain’s largest importers and retailers of ceramic tiles and natural stone. The Leeds-based group operates from more…
Schools – a space for learning. In an ideal world, schools’ greatest concerns would be bringing children’s minds to the pathways of knowledge. Teachers would focus on education. The greatest threat would be students cheating on examinations! Unfortunately, we don’t live in an ideal world. Today, teachers and students alike need to look at issues…
Ventrica chose Synel for their flexible and easy to use T&A Solutions. An intelligent outsourced customer contact centre which helps deliver more sales, retains customers longer and increases the customer lifetime value. Background The major challenge of this project was to install T&A and Access Control Solutions that could adapt to the growing needs of Ventrica….
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