Commercial Access Control & Building Security Systems

An Avigilon access control system is a physical security solution that helps organizations control, monitor, and manage who can enter buildings, rooms, and secured areas. Instead of relying on traditional keys, Avigilon systems use credentials such as key cards, fobs, mobile devices, or biometric authentication to manage access permissions.

Because Avigilon access control integrates with video security and analytics, organizations can pair door activity with camera footage, receive alerts for unusual activity, and manage security from a centralized platform. BAYCOM helps businesses design and implement Avigilon systems tailored to their facilities, security goals, and operational needs.

Yes. BAYCOM delivers fully unified systems that integrate video surveillance, Avigilon access control, intrusion detection, and intercoms. They are manageable from one centralized interface for total situational awareness.

Avigilon access control systems work by verifying a user’s credentials before granting entry to a secured area. Credentials may include badge cards, mobile access credentials, PINs, or biometric authentication.

When someone attempts entry, the system checks their permissions and either grants or denies access. Integrated video security can automatically associate camera footage with access events, giving security teams additional visibility into who entered, when they entered, and what occurred.

This helps organizations improve security, reduce unauthorized access, and simplify facility management.

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of Avigilon access control systems is seamless integration with Avigilon video security cameras and the broader Motorola Solutions ecosystem.

By connecting access control and video security, organizations can:

• Verify access events with live or recorded video
• Receive alerts for unauthorized access attempts
• Investigate incidents faster with synchronized video footage
• Improve situational awareness across facilities

This integration helps security teams respond faster and make more informed decisions.

Avigilon access control systems are used across many industries and facility types, including:

• Commercial office buildings
• Schools and higher education campuses
• Healthcare facilities and hospitals
• Manufacturing and industrial facilities
• Municipal buildings and public spaces
• Multi-site businesses and enterprise environments

Whether securing one entry point or managing access across multiple facilities, Avigilon systems can scale to support evolving security needs.

Yes. Many Avigilon access control systems support mobile credentials, allowing employees, staff, or authorized visitors to use smartphones or smart devices for secure building access.

Mobile access can help organizations:

• Reduce lost or stolen key card issues
• Simplify credential management
• Improve convenience for employees and visitors
• Quickly grant or revoke access remotely

This flexibility makes access management more secure and easier to administer.

Cloud-based access control systems allow organizations to manage doors, permissions, and user access remotely from virtually anywhere.

Benefits often include:

• Centralized management across locations
• Faster updates to user permissions
• Remote troubleshooting and monitoring
• Reduced IT burden
• Improved scalability as organizations grow

For businesses with multiple locations or hybrid teams, cloud-enabled access control can improve operational efficiency and visibility.

The cost of an Avigilon access control system depends on several factors, including the number of doors, credential types, integrations, facility size, and security requirements.

For example, a small office may only require a few secured doors, while a manufacturing facility or campus environment may need multi-building access management integrated with video security and analytics.

BAYCOM works closely with organizations to evaluate facility needs and recommend scalable solutions designed to fit operational goals and budgets.

Yes. Access control systems play an important role in workplace security by helping organizations control who can enter facilities, restrict access to sensitive areas, and monitor building activity.

When integrated with video security, organizations can also:

• Investigate incidents faster
• Reduce unauthorized access risks
• Improve visitor management
• Strengthen emergency response and situational awareness

This helps create safer, more secure environments for employees, visitors, and operations.

BAYCOM provides installation, training, 24/7 technical support, and ongoing service through our SystemGuard plans. We’re an Avigilon-certified partner, ensuring your system stays updated and optimized.

An integrated security system connects technologies like video surveillance, access control, alarms, analytics, and intercoms into one unified platform.

Instead of managing separate systems, your security tools work together. For example, when someone badges into a building, the system can automatically connect that access event with video footage, alerts, and activity logs—giving your team a clearer, real-time view of what’s happening.

At BAYCOM, integrated security is designed to help organizations improve visibility, respond faster, and manage security more efficiently across facilities, campuses, and critical areas.

Cloud and on-prem access control refer to how your system is hosted and managed.

Cloud access control, such as Avigilon Alta, is managed through a secure online platform. It allows authorized users to manage doors, credentials, alerts, and activity from virtually anywhere. This approach is ideal for organizations looking for remote access, scalability, automatic updates, and reduced on-site infrastructure.

On-prem access control, such as Avigilon Unity, is hosted on servers at your facility. It gives your organization more direct control over system data and infrastructure, making it a strong fit for environments with specific IT, compliance, or network requirements.

Both options can be highly secure and effective. The right choice depends on your organization’s needs, IT environment, and how your team manages access day to day.

Yes. Avigilon access control systems are designed to scale as organizations grow.

Businesses can start with a limited number of doors or facilities and expand over time to include:

• Additional buildings or campuses
• More users and credentials
• Video security integrations
• AI-powered analytics
• Centralized multi-site management

Scalable access control helps organizations avoid replacing systems as needs evolve.

Choosing an experienced access control partner matters because system design, integration, installation, and long-term support all impact performance.

As a Platinum Elite Motorola Solutions Partner, BAYCOM helps organizations design access control systems that align with facility operations, compliance needs, and long-term security goals. From planning and installation to training and ongoing lifecycle support, BAYCOM ensures your technology works together—and works when you need it most.