Cloud technology is the delivery of computing services, i.e., servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence, over the internet. Improved business processes and reduced operational cost as a direct result of the implementation of cloud technology, have encouraged many companies to switch over to entirely cloud-based business solutions. Some of the significant advantages of a cloud-based access control system involve remote capabilities of managing employee/visitor access, adding new employees to the system, removing employees from the system, revoking, assigning, and changing access rights of employees/visitors.
Cloud-based access control solution is highly reliable in terms of data availability and simplifies the maintenance of IT infrastructure. It does not require a physical server at the client’s location. Hence, the system significantly reduces the number of IT personnel needed to maintain and update the servers.
Traditional access control system has the following disadvantages as compared to the cloud-based access control system:
- Higher cost due to mandatory IT infrastructure
- A limited number of access points
- The requirement of on-site staff for maintenance
As a result, more companies in recent years are exploring the feasibility of cloud-based access control systems with their business models.