Access control migration
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Stop holding on to an outdated access control system
Maintaining a legacy access control system is time-consuming and expensive. And while it continues to protect your people and assets, it exposes you to new threats, such as cyberattacks, and can’t keep up with your organization’s changing needs.
Migrating to a new system might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Synergis™ provides an easy path to modernize your access control system. Its open architecture minimizes the amount of hardware to be replaced and allows you to move at your own pace.
By switching to Synergis, you can feel confident that your system will evolve with your business, providing a greater return on your investment.
Simplifying the migration process
“The automation, integration, and digital transformation with Synergis, transitioned physical security from a contractual requirement checklist into a sales and client acquisition tool. We can quickly protect not only our people, but our customers’ data through a centralized, global infrastructure.”
Christopher Slone
Senior Manager, Global Security Operations, Sykes
A proven recipe for a successful migration
Project management
Clearly define scope of work and responsibilities
Many individuals are involved in the migration process: the system integrator, the provider, and the end-user. It’s essential to define a clear scope of work and identify individual responsibilities that will evolve with the project.
Genetec uses a handheld approach to ensure that all elements of the project have been taken into consideration and that the right people are in place for a successful deployment.
Communication is key
Communicate early and often
Proper communication is essential. Scheduling regular calls with stakeholders early on is important for laying out what is being done, when, and the impact it will have. Regular updates through dashboards also lets leadership easily track the project’s progress.
Genetec provides dedicated sales managers and engineers that are continuously communicating and coordinating with all parties. That way everyone is up-to-date and expectations are met.
Standardized documentation
Use documentation to standardize processes worldwide
Genetec provides a slew of documentation, including user guides and how-to documents to help with the execution of your project. It’s equally important to customize those documents for your project. Standardize them to your needs so you can streamline the process globally. Finally, ensure that all documentation is deposited in a central location that can be easily accessed by all stakeholders.
Phased approach
Use a phased approach for deploying your system
It's best practice to use a phased approach for migrations, especially when multiple sites and locations must be converted. Start with smaller locations that have little impact on your operations. Use these sites for lessons learned as you move on to larger, more complicated installations. Genetec will analyze your migration needs and the impact to your operations and provide the best plan of action for deployment.
Access control migration: lessons learned
Sykes is a global organization with over 72 sites across 23 countries. When they decided to migrate their ACS onto Synergis, they made sure they had a plan to execute on. Listen to this panel discussion where Christopher Slone, Senior Manager, Global Security Operations at Sykes walks us through best practices and considerations when switching access control systems.
