From small organizations to mid sized and global enterprises Access Control systems offer powerful, integrated and easy to use systems for your security needs. Access control combines the ability to control entry into your facilities with the need to track employee activity and attendance. Security, scheduling and recording time are all accomplished through these sophisticated applications. Features and Benefits: Multi-platform, web based solutions Systems integrate with Time & Attendance and HR/Payroll systems Enhanced badging including Photo IDs, Biometrics, and Bar Code Readers Facility management system interfaces - CCTV, fire, intercom, security, etc. Card and reader integration - bar coding Scalable Customizable

From a Time and Attendance perspective, access control provides an opportunity to limit arrival and departure times by location and individual. Avoid unapproved overtime or premium pay by preventing employees from clocking in, or gaining entry into the facility, before their scheduled shift - or outside of business hours. Track gate activity to provide managers with true break time costs and a better understanding of employee productivity. Access control also monitors "floating" between locations by employees. From a general business perspective, Access Control offers an effective solution to prevent entry to secure locations, track visitor activity, protect valuable assets, control traffic flow based on user profiles and date/time, and maintain a safe workplace for employees. If you already have an access control system, considering integrating it with your Time and Attendance systems to provide automated time reporting for payroll. Athena consultants are experienced in the integration of these Access Control systems and can guide your organization through implementation.