Combining access control and CCTV into one platform is achieved through integrated security solutions that utilize unified software to bridge hardware gaps. This approach centralizes disparate security elements into a single “pane of glass,” allowing for real-time visibility and coordinated responses.

To combine these systems effectively, you can utilize leading unified command platforms such as:

• Genetec Security Center: An open-platform ecosystem that merges access control systems with remote video monitoring into one intuitive interface.
• Milestone XProtect: An open-platform video management backbone that connects IP cameras with access control for 24/7 recording and centralized audit trails.
• PACOM Integrated Security Platform: A unified architecture that merges access control, intrusion detection, and remote video monitoring into a single dashboard.
• Bosch Building Integration System: A centralized platform that unifies access and video systems, enabling real-time alerts from one interface.
• Honeywell Pro-Watch & LenelS2 OnGuard: Scalable platforms designed to unify access management with surveillance, particularly for high-security or hotel environments.

By transitioning to these software-enabled platforms, businesses can eliminate the gaps that occur when systems operate in isolation, ensuring seamless oversight of multiple sites from one central hub.

• Integrated Security Solutions: Access Control & Video Monitoring Guide