Compared: Airfob Space Cloud Access vs Legacy Access Control.
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In today’s rapidly shifting security landscape, businesses globally are reevaluating their access control solutions. At the heart of this reevaluation is the comparison between cutting-edge cloud-based systems like Airfob Space and conventional on-premise access control solutions. Let’s dissect the differences:
Airfob Space | Conventional Systems | |
Installation & Setup | Airfob Space boasts a straightforward setup process. The Plug & Play functionality means connecting readers to the power and network, followed by a quick registration via the Airfob Pro app. The absence of on-site servers simplifies the installation further. | Traditional on-premise systems generally require extensive setup involving door controllers, servers, and additional software installations. The complexity often results in prolonged setup times and higher initial costs. |
Cost & Maintenance | By integrating door controllers into readers, Airfob Space slashes upfront costs. The cloud infrastructure ensures that there’s no need for businesses to maintain or update software, resulting in reduced long-term expenses. | Regular software updates, server maintenance, and potential hardware replacements make traditional systems costlier in the long run. |
Flexibility & Scalability | The cloud foundation allows businesses to scale without the constraints of hardware. Adding new users, doors, or even entirely new locations is a breeze. | Expanding often means investing in more hardware, dealing with more wiring, and ensuring the on-site servers can handle the additional load. |
Ease of Access & Use | Users can tap their phones on the reader for instant entry. The long-press feature, which can activate readers from a distance, adds an extra layer of convenience. Also, there’s a consistent app experience across devices and locations. | Physical cards or fobs are often required, which can be lost or stolen. Additionally, managing these physical tokens across large teams or multiple locations can be cumbersome. |
Management & Control | With the cloud-based Airfob Pro web portal and dedicated apps, administrators can manage multiple sites seamlessly. The dashboard offers quick insights, and user/device management is intuitive. | These often rely on localized software or specialized terminals. Centralized control across multiple sites can be challenging, if not impossible, without third-party integrations. |
Security & Credentials | Mobile access credentials stored in the cloud are more secure, reducing vulnerabilities associated with lost or borrowed physical cards. Plus, granting or revoking access is real-time. | Physical cards can be easily cloned, lost, or shared. Revoking or issuing cards requires manual intervention, and there’s a time gap from when an issue is identified to when action is taken. |
Integration & Future-readiness | Always evolving, Airfob Space promises integrated visitor registration, meeting room management, and more. Furthermore, its API and SDK allow for easy integration with existing systems. | These systems are often standalone, making integrations complex. Their limited adaptability means they can become obsolete as newer technologies emerge. |