Commercial Access Control Systems

Door access control systems and installtion for local businesses.
in Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Hampton Roads.

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Cloud-based Access Control Systems

BCS Voice and Data has partnered with PDK to bring you a modern, cloud-based access control solution that’s built for businesses of any size. Whether you’re managing a single door or multiple locations, PDK’s smart access control systems offer the flexibility and scalability your security needs demand.

With PDK’s mobile-first platform, you can manage access from anywhere—grant or revoke permissions, monitor entry activity in real time, and receive instant alerts, all from your smartphone or computer. The system integrates seamlessly with video surveillance and other security solutions to give you a comprehensive view of your facility.

Simple to install, easy to use, and designed to grow with your business, PDK gives you complete control and peace of mind with a truly connected access control experience.

PDK Cloud-based Access Control Systems

Simple to install, easy to use, and designed to grow with your business, PDK gives you complete control and peace of mind with a truly connected access control experience.

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Door Access Control

Secure Access Management: Control and monitor access to your facility or specific areas with customizable permissions, ensuring only authorized individuals can enter sensitive or restricted spaces. Multiple styles of locking devices are available for most any type of door including magnetic and electric strikes – allowing for fail-secure and fail-safe locking options in the case of a loss of power.

Credential-Based Entry: Grant access using various credentials, including keycards/key fobs, PIN codes, or mobile credentials via smartphones for secure, touch-less entry.

Remote Access Control: Manage and control access points remotely through a secure web portal or mobile app, allowing real-time updates to permissions and access events from anywhere.

Time-Based Access: Set time-specific access rules, allowing users to enter at designated times (e.g., business hours) while restricting access during off-hours, holidays, or specific shifts.

Integration with Other Systems: Integrate with video surveillance to create a unified, comprehensive security solution for enhanced monitoring and automation.

Scalable & Flexible: Easily scale your access control system as your needs grow, whether expanding the number of doors, locations, or user groups. Customizable to fit small offices or large enterprise environments.

Emergency Lockdown & Override: In the event of an emergency, initiate a lockdown or override to secure entrances and prevent unauthorized access, ensuring the safety of employees or assets.

User-Specific Permissions: Assign various levels of access based on role, department, or clearance level, allowing tailored security measures for various users within your organization.

Contactless & Hygiene-Friendly: Promote hygiene and reduce physical contact with contactless entry options like mobile credentials and proximity cards, ideal for high-traffic or health-conscious environments.

Contact us today to enhance your access control system with cutting-edge technology and exceptional service to meet today’s increasing demands.

Commonly Asked Questions

What Does an Access Control System Provide?

Access control provides centralized management of who can enter specific areas of a facility, including buildings, offices, warehouses, storage areas, and other secured spaces. Instead of relying on traditional keys, users are assigned individual credentials and access permissions that can be customized by door, location, department, day, or time.

What Types of Access Credentials Are Available?

Yes. BCS offers both fully managed IT services and co-managed IT options. Whether you have no internal IT staff or a small team that needs support, we provide ongoing monitoring, help desk support, cybersecurity, cloud management, and strategic IT planning.

What Types of Doors Can Be Controlled?

Access control can be integrated with most commercial interior and exterior doors, as well as gates and other secured entry points. Common locking solutions include electric strikes, magnetic locks (maglocks), electrified exit devices, electrified door hardware, gate operators, and specialty locking hardware. We select the appropriate hardware based on the door, security requirements, and applicable safety codes.

Can I See Who Accessed a Door and When?

Yes. Access control systems maintain audit logs that allow authorized administrators to review access activity throughout the facility. Depending on the system configuration, reports can show who accessed a door, when access occurred, whether access was granted or denied, and other access-related events. Exit readers can also provide records of when individuals leave secured areas.

Does Access Control Affect Fire and Life Safety?

Yes. Access control must be properly designed and installed to comply with applicable building, fire, and life-safety requirements. Door hardware can be configured as fail-safe or fail-secure depending on the application, while emergency release devices and other required safety features help ensure occupants can exit safely during an emergency. We evaluate the door and application to determine the appropriate locking hardware and configuration.

Will Access Control Continue Working if the Internet Goes Down?

In most properly configured systems, access control continues operating locally during an Internet outage. Authorized users can continue presenting their credentials, and existing access permissions and schedules remain active. Access events can be stored locally and synchronized with the management platform when connectivity is restored. Remote administration and cloud-dependent features may be unavailable until Internet connectivity returns.

Can Access Be Restricted by Employee or Department?

Yes. Access permissions can be assigned to individual users or groups based on their role, department, location, and schedule. For example, employees may have access only to designated areas during business hours, while managers or administrators can be granted additional access based on their responsibilities.

Can Access Be Removed When an Employee Leaves?

Yes. Access credentials can be quickly disabled or revoked without changing locks or collecting physical keys. This allows organizations to immediately remove a user’s access when employment ends, responsibilities change, or credentials are lost or compromised.

Can Access Control Be Managed Across Multiple Buildings or Locations?

Yes. Modern access control platforms can centrally manage doors, users, credentials, and access permissions across multiple buildings and locations. This provides organizations with a single platform for managing access throughout their facilities.

Can Access Control Integrate With Other Security Systems?

Yes. Depending on the platform, access control can integrate with video surveillance, intercoms, alarms, visitor management, and other security systems. Integration can add visibility and automation, such as linking access events to video footage or triggering actions based on specific events.

Can Existing Doors and Locks Be Upgraded to Access Control?

In many cases, yes. Existing commercial doors can often be upgraded with electronic locking hardware and access control readers while retaining some existing door hardware. We evaluate the existing doors, frames, hardware, wiring, and security requirements to determine the best approach.

Why Do Organizations Choose Access Control?

Access control provides organizations with greater control and visibility over who can enter secured areas while reducing the administrative burden associated with traditional keys.
Benefits include:

Eliminate or reduce reliance on physical keys
Quickly add, modify, or revoke access
Control access by user, group, location, date, or time
Maintain detailed access and audit records
Support cards, fobs, mobile credentials, PINs, and other authentication methods
Integrate with video surveillance and other security systems
Centrally manage multiple doors, buildings, and locations
Improve security while supporting applicable life-safety requirements
Scale from a single door to large multi-site deployments

Do you need Access Control system services for your business?

We work with businesses large and small to provide a wide range of Access Control systems. Call us today (757) 497-3100 to start the conversation.

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Brandi James

BCS has been an exceptional IT partner for our organization. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and proactive in finding the best solutions for our needs. Whether it’s troubleshooting, system upgrades, or strategic planning, they always go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. We truly appreciate their professionalism and reliability — highly recommended!

Sarah Gwynn

They are extremely responsive and helpful!

Response from the owner: Sarah, we sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We’re glad we could assist with your new satellite office and look forward to our continued relationship.

Robin Villers

Great company!!! We are in the middle of a renovation and John and Jim came out immediately and worked with our contractor to reposition the box/wiring. Awesome guys….awesome company!!!

Killian Zimmerman

Our HUGE office/warehouse only had an access point and three poorly done data runs, and we needed coverage and cameras throughout the business. Because of the building size, BCS ran fiber for us, ran ethernet cable, and installed cameras and access points. These guys got everything done quick and made sure we were happy with the finished product.

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Killian! We appreciate your business and the kudos.

Dawn Kennedy

We have been very pleased with BCS- they are very responsive, even on weekends.

Response from the owner: Thank you, Dawn, for taking the time to leave a review. We know HRRA is enjoying all the conference room upgrades!

Tracey McCleary

BCS was contracted by the Bionetics Corporation to run new fiber as well as a cable rework between 2 floors. We are very happy with the work that was done and the professionalism we encountered. I would highly recommend BCS for your data needs.

Response from the owner: Tracey, thank you for sharing your review. We appreciate your recommendation and that you took the time to share your experience.

Schene Groom

Highly recommend BCS. They understand the intricate needs of a structured cabling environment and provided us one ahead of schedule. Their work was extremely neat and clean. Photos could be used in a standards magazine!

Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words Schene. Thank you for allowing us to provide your structured cabling needs for your new remote office.

Nick G

We work with BCS all the time, from cabling to phones and video conferencing. Fair prices and good work.

Response from the owner: Thank you Nick for taking the time to write the review and the years of partnership!

Janet Pruett

These guys are great!!! Bill always has my back, even when I created the problem!!!

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Janet! We appreciate your business and the kudos.

Kay Hughes

We are very please to be working with BCS. The IT guys are always very helpful when we call. We like having our computer and telephone services with the same company. I would high recommend BCS.

Response from the owner: Kay, thank you for sharing your review. We appreciate your recommendation and that you took the time to share your experience.

Hermitage Museum & Gardens

We have loved working with the IT team at BCS over the past 5 years. Don, Scott, and Dimitri are very helpful and always quick to respond when issues arise. Since we started working with them, our systems at the museum have vastly improved, they provide expert advice, and work very well with all of our staff.

Response from the owner: We appreciate the long relationship with the Hermitage Museum & Gardens team, and thank you for your continued trust in BCS!

Lisa Candella

I work mostly with Don and Scott at BCS. Great guys to work with - knowledgeable, dependable and always helpful. Great customer service and skills provided! Highly recommend!!!

Response from the owner: Lisa, thanks for leaving a review and sharing your experience! We'll pass along the kudos.

Polly Boyd

BCS does it all! They are a phenomenal organization that takes customer service to the highest possible level. I work for a large medical practice and they have provided exceptional service to my organization for MANY years. You will be more than satisfied with their knowledge, expertise, professionalism and their dedication to their customers. They are simply the best - BETTER THAN ALL THE REST!

Response from the owner: Thank you so much for your kind words and ongoing support, Polly. We appreciate you taking the time to share this review and are grateful for our ongoing relationship with the practice.

Betty Law

I would like to give a shout out to Don & Scott from BCS, they have always been there for us when we have a system problem. and if we need them to come to the office, they are always here quickly. They deserve an atta boy! Thank you Don & Scott from BCS

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for the kind words! We'll be sure to pass along the kudos.

Brian Madden

The amazingly helpful and knowledgeable staff does a great job of making me feel taken care of. I always know that they are on my side and are only a phone call away if I need them.

Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your feedback, Brian!

Carrie Clarkson

Just started using BCS after using a company that took forever to call back or resolve issues. BCS answers the phone right away and has taken care of the issue right then. Great experience!!!

Response from the owner: Carrie, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We appreciate your trust in BCS to handle your needs.

Kenn Simmons

BSC has provided great service and unsurpassed support. When needed, their availability and response time is above expectations and they go out of their way to provide resolutions to any inquiry or need for action. Stellar personnel breeds stellar products, services and support. BSC does that! - Michael Sciancalepore, Executive Director & CFO, The Moody Law.

Response from the owner: Michael and Kenn, thanks so much for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your business and that you took the time to share your experiences. We look forward to our continued business relationship.

Megan Lachman

Speaking from the standpoint of a small business owner, with neither the ability nor the time to handle anything but the most basic technology problems and issues, BCS is an indispensable resource. They have installed and maintained both our telephone and computer systems. They have responded instantly (including sometimes over the weekend) to problems that we have occasionally encountered, due either to outside malware or our own incompetence. And they and have kept a watchful eye over our functionality requirements.Like any business in this modern world, we are completely dependent upon our communications and data processing systems. BCS has been a valuable business partner for us for more than 15 years. We are delighted to sing their praises.Pete Zemanian, FounderZemanian Law Group[posted from assistant's Google account]

Response from the owner: Thanks for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review of your experience with BCS for the past 15+ years! We think of ourselves as partners with our clients, and we're glad you have the same sentiment. We are grateful for the trust you place in the BCS team to get the job done right.

Todd Derby

We started using BCS for our phone system after a very bad install from another vendor. BCS was able to fix all the issues that the other vendor claimed were "system limitations". After a while, we started using BCS for IT support. The techs' level of knowledge is better than our old IT provider who was serving much larger clients. With BCS, we work with the same techs instead of a random help desk, which is a big help because our IT environment isn't always simple.

Response from the owner: Todd, thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for sharing your experience. We appreciate your business and will continue to work hard to maintain your trust.

Columbus Station

We have utilized BCS for a number of projects, most recently the replacement of our key fob access system for our dual location property amenities. From the initial conversations about products and options, to the installation and training, BCS has been wonderful to work with. Everyone is very personable and knowledgeable. Their prices are fair, service is quick, and customer service is excellent. BCS will continue to be our first call when we have any needs of this sort.

Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your experience, and for choosing BCS Voice & Data for your projects!

Protogyrou Law PLC

Thank you for the great service! Service is timely and pricing fair. Wonderful to work with through 2 office moves.

Response from the owner: We appreciate your trust in the BCS team for your ongoing business needs! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.

Kiersten Downing

We have used BCS for several years and they have always been responsive in assisting us. Their phone support team (specifically Bill and Dale) are top notch.

Response from the owner: Thanks for your review, Kiersten. We appreciate your business and the shout-out for Dale and Bill.

JANET PRUETT

We have used BCS for our multi-line phone system for almost a decade. We have increased from 15 phones to 42, and they have been there through it all. They are very responsive whenever I need something. Their IT people, especially Bill and Dale have always helped me problem solve our phone issues. Thanks BCS!!!

Response from the owner: Janet, we appreciate your ongoing business and your trust in BCS as your business has grown. We will be sure to pass your feedback along to Bill and Dale, too.

Susan Alper

My law office has worked with BCS for more than 20 years. As our company has evolved so too has our reliance on BCS. Tim Clark has tirelessly worked with us to keep our company safe, work remotely, upgrade and maintain our computer system, phone system, even directed us to a reliable copier provider. The technical support staff is knowledgeable, responsive, resourceful and pleasant. When we call, they answer - and have for more than 20 years! Don't know what we'd do without them.

Response from the owner: Thank you for sharing your feedback and your support for more than 20 years, Susan! We are grateful for your business.

Inman Strickler

We have been a client of BCS Voice & Data Solutions for the last seven years. We purchased a Mitel server and phones. We were pleased with the ease of working with their sales team as well as the extensive training they did at the time of purchase. There service department is responsive and solves issues quickly. I would highly recommend BCS for your telecommunication needs.Kim PiciFirm Administrator

Response from the owner: Kim, We appreciate your trust and confidence in BCS and our team over the past seven years! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we look forward to our continued business relationship.

Blake Jones

Used BCS on a couple AV and security projects. They have an eye for quality and don't cut corners. Communication is a big one in my book and they have always been very responsive. Will do business again in the future.

Response from the owner: Thank you for your review, Blake. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and look forward to serving you again in the future!

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