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TCI Access Control Solutions – Protecting Your People, Building, and Property

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Physical security is a critical part of business risk management. While organizations continue to strengthen cybersecurity, they also need practical ways to protect people, property, and facilities from physical threats. TCI Access Control Solutions combine modern security tools with communications infrastructure to help do exactly that.

A Smarter Approach to Security

TCI can transform your IP phone into a real-time security command center, providing:

  • Live video feeds displayed directly on videophones.
  • Two-way audio communication with visitors.
  • One-touch door control for secure access.
  • Instant alerts to staff or emergency services.

How It Works

When a visitor activates a video doorbell, the call routes to a receptionist or security desk. Staff can see the visitor, speak with them, and make an access decision without leaving their workstation. If a threat is suspected, the system can support emergency notifications and escalation.

Fully Integrated Protection

Modern access control is more effective when it is part of a broader security ecosystem. TCI designs solutions that integrate video surveillance, alarms, motion detection, mobile alerts, card readers, biometrics, and wireless access points into one coordinated approach.

That kind of integration reduces complexity while improving visibility and response speed.

Designed for Your Environment

Whether you are upgrading an old system or building a new one, TCI can tailor access control to your facility and operational requirements. The result is a more secure workplace with fewer gaps, better oversight, and easier day-to-day management.

Strengthen your physical security. Call (703) 321-3030 or GetHelp@tcicomm.com.

 

Safeguard Your People & Property with Emergency Mass Notifications

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Your business can experience serious disruptions from a variety of sources:  power outages, fire, flood, icy roads and severe weather, to name just a few. Having a well-defined response plan and utilizing the proper technology to communicate with your employees is vital for dealing effectively with these and other emergency situations.

Emergency notification systems are available in a variety of technologies…

  • Paging messages and announcements can be automated, pre-recorded and ready for use or utilized in real-time. The right paging system should work with phones, speakers or traditional PA systems. Syn-Apps, for example, is a notification solution that tightly integrates with Mitel’s phone systems.
  • Real-time Alerts can be used for desktop notifications to employees or used to make phone calls to connected users. They can even be used in conjunction with beacons or digital signage for visual notifications.
  • Integrated Solutions take advantage of advanced IVR (interactive voice response) solutions with your phone system. You can use specific phone numbers or prompts to route calls based on caller inquiry and update recorded messages with pertinent information. Your staff won’t need to answer redundant questions, and they can efficiently deal with the situation at hand.
  • Conference Bridges – Specific bridges can be used during emergency situations for immediate conferencing with remote users and offices. The use of mobile apps and desktop applications allow users to quickly and easily join, resulting in faster response and updates.

In an emergency, you don’t want to waste time recording messages or figuring out system configurations. Prepare, plan and be ready… Reach out to TCI to start discussing your options. Contact us today: (703) 321-3030 or info@tcicomm.com.