Cloud-based software isn’t the future – it's the new normal. Businesses are using cloud-based software for collaborating and managing documents, employees, customer relationships, finances, accounts and more. With all these cloud-based advantages, businesses need to consider a cloud-connected solution for their security needs.
Using a cloud-based security solution, businesses can manage the safety and security of staff, buildings, and property from anywhere, any time. In this blog, we discuss five reasons to make the switch to Gallagher SMB, a cloud-based security solution.
What is Gallagher SMB?
Gallagher’s SMB is a cloud-connected, app-based security solution that simplifies and streamlines security for businesses. In a world where security systems are often overly complex and hard for people to manage, SMB takes a fresh approach - bringing you all the features you need, and none you don't.
The SMB security solution is uniquely positioned to offer businesses the high level of security and performance wired access control systems provide, with the added benefits of cloud hosting. From one app, business owners can easily arm and disarm their alarm, manage unlimited users, control doors, receive alarm notifications, and request a security guard to check on their business.
5 reasons to use Gallagher SMB for your business security needs
Gallagher SMB offers businesses several advantages, including:
- Security at your fingertips
- Cloud migration and integration
- Uncompromised site security
- Ability to manage multiple sites
- Scalable security
Security at your fingertips
Traditional security solutions require new users to be registered on-site at the keypad or workstation. However, the agility and flexibility of a cloud security solution enables businesses to conveniently manage the safety and security of staff, buildings, and assets from anywhere. A cloud-connected security solution, such as Gallagher SMB, frees the facility manager or business owner from being onsite. They can arm and disarm areas, register users, and modify access rights remotely.
Gallagher's SMB solution offers a better alternative to traditional alarm systems. Instead of buying a complicated system and with multiple people sharing the same alarm code, customers can now activate the alarm securely from their phone using an easy-to-use app. This eliminates the need for shared PIN codes and alarm keypads, making the process much safer and more convenient.
Gallagher SMB offers small and medium businesses a simplified yet robust security solution. The system requires no on-site server, has built-in cyber security, and is automatically kept up to date with the latest features and firmware.
Ultimately, Gallagher SMB gives the power back to business owners, putting control in their hands with their smartphone. Security is quite literally at their fingertips.
Cloud migration and integration
Many businesses are migrating traditional IT systems to the cloud. It’s easy to understand why. In addition to remote access, a cloud-based security solution allows a business to subscribe to services that work for them, tailoring a security solution to meet their needs.
When it comes to site security, choosing the right solution is paramount. Businesses need a security solution that is adaptable and scalable. A cloud-based solution enables businesses to utilize existing integrations between cloud systems in a fast and cost-effective way. This allows sharing of events, alarms, and user data between systems.
Gallagher SMB is the perfect solution for businesses who have a ‘cloud-first’ mindset. They want the best tools, and the fastest and most efficient processes – all from their mobile phone. Gallagher’s SMB solution provides customers with robust embedded security so they can rest easy knowing their data is safe and the system is always up to date.
As businesses migrate their systems to the cloud, forward thinking security manufacturers are heavily investing in cloud software development. For a business about to purchase a security solution, choosing a cloud solution is an investment in the future – a product that will automatically receive the latest features and be supported in years to come.
Uncompromised site security
Most cloud service providers offer enterprise-level security. Managed by experts in the security field, their servers receive a level of cybersecurity and operational resilience most businesses can’t resource. Fortified by disaster recovery and redundancy, businesses can rest assured their data is backed-up and cyber-secure.
Gallagher SMB is built using the same cybersecurity protection and expertise of Gallagher’s renowned enterprise security solution, Command Centre, so business owners can rest assured knowing they have the highest levels of protection.
Furthermore, to minimize communication failure to the cloud, a secure solution will support dual communication to the cloud. Both Ethernet and cellular are utilized. This architecture natively supports alarm monitoring standards that require communication redundancy for alarm transmission.
A secure cloud-based security solution will allow on site operations to continue even when communication to the cloud fails. A solution that is wired locally ensures all communication between hardware devices is maintained, providing uncompromised site security in the absence of the cloud. Users can continue to request access at doors and the site can be controlled at a local interface.
As an app-based solution, the SMB app also utilizes the built-in security of the smartphone device – fingerprint, passcode, or facial recognition - to prevent use from unauthorized people and increase the level of security.
Choosing a cloud-based security solution over a traditional solution is an alignment with how people are working in today’s world. A cloud-based security solution provides remote access to security, continuous and automated delivery of product improvements, enterprise-level cyber and data security, and flexibility for all those involved.
Manage multiple sites
Gallagher SMB is the ideal solution for businesses with multiple sites or branches such as clubs, banks, or restaurants. The multi-site feature allows business owners to control and monitor the security of physically separate premises all from one app and through one provider. By simply installing a system in each location, several sites can benefit from and be managed through the same Gallagher SMB app.
Gallagher SMB has been installed across eight branches of financial institution First Credit Union. They required one platform to streamline security operations. Gallagher SMB was the perfect fit. The cloud-based, mobile-first system provides First Credit Union with the ability to securely monitor and manage the security of multiple branches with one app, all from their smartphone. This includes alarm management and the ability to lock and unlock doors, directly from their mobile phone.
Utilizing the Gallagher SMB Multi-Site feature, First Credit Union can easily manage and control the security of all their branches and grant temporary access for auditors, cleaners, board members, or contractors who will be visiting their branches for extended periods of time.
Scalable security
Cloud-based solutions are easy to scale, so they can grow with your business needs. As your company grows, you can add new users and features without having to re-architect your entire infrastructure.
Gallagher SMB delivers a simple way to manage an unlimited number of users at no additional cost. User privileges are easily assigned, and credentials are managed online and emailed directly to a user’s mobile device. Users can manage alarms securely from their smartphones, removing the inconvenience and security risks of shared PIN codes.
Gallagher’s cloud solution is uniquely positioned to offer businesses owners the high level of security and performance that wired systems provide, with the added benefits of cloud hosting. With Gallagher SMB, businesses can enjoy the advantages of automatic firmware updates, instantaneous deployment of new features, built-in cybersecurity, and secure storage of site configuration. It’s a brilliant addition to our security offering, as we can now serve the needs of small businesses, right through to the larger sites.