NIC Partners, Inc

IP Access Control

IP Access Control is a suite of technologies which allows controlled access to doors throughout your organization. NIC Partners combines these technologies onto your existing IP network to allow you unparalleled control of your physical environment. We’re specialists at providing turn-key solutions for Access Control, allowing you to focus on your business.
 

Electronic Door Hardware

In order to control access to any door in your facility, the first step is to define which doors will be electronically controlled. Electronic door hardware must be installed prior to any network technologies being implemented. NIC Partners teams up with door specialists who understand how doors can be modified appropriately. Our Access Control Project Managers manage complex door schedules for both existing and green-field installations. Many electronic door hardware options are available. We can help you evaluate choices based on cosmetic needs, electric access, cost and complexity. NIC Partners can also provide wireless lock technologies for many types of doors allowing simplified installation.
 

Authentication Solutions

After the door is fitted with an electronic locking mechanism, organizations must consider what type of authentication will be used to lock/unlock the door. For many customers, a Proximity Card, which uses a sensor embedded in a plastic card which authenticates with a badge reader near the door. These Proximity cards can be multi-purposed as ID cards via a card printer. Other authentication methods include: keypad/key-codes, magnetic strip cards/readers, and biometric readers. NIC Partners offer biometric readers like fingerprint readers, iris scanners, retinal scanners and video face recognition solutions. Now that we’ve got the door setup with electronic locks and authentication solutions in place, it’s time to tie everything together with an integrated IP control system.
 

Cisco Physical Access Manager Solutions (CPAM)

Part of Cisco’s Physical Security suite of products, Cisco Physical Access Manager appliance/software solution is an IP based management platform connecting electronic locks throughout the enterprise. Door hardware is connected to Cisco Physical Access Gateways and Modules which plugs directly into the switched IP network. Features include:
 

• Supports a thin-client model as well as Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP integration for single-entry user management/control.
• Badging and Enrollment module support badge management, photo-taking and printing.
• Groups of users and doors can be assigned entry permission based on schedules.
• Alarm and event management. Events can be associated to actions with other security solutions via interoperability tools.
• Standard and customized reporting features.
• High Availability deployments available for redundant requirements.