In today’s hybrid work environments, securing access to physical spaces and managing IT assets go hand in hand. Organizations increasingly seek integrated solutions that not only track devices and software but also manage physical access, monitoring who has entry to spaces, when, and why. This is where the synergy between Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) and IT Asset Management (ITAM) comes into play—and with Teqtivity, the possibilities are both innovative and secure.
Why Physical Access Control and ITAM Must Work Together
While ITAM traditionally focuses on tracking the hardware and software lifecycle, Physical Access Control regulates entry to secure facilities like server rooms, data centers, or even office floors. Bridging these two functions can:
- Ensure that IT and facilities teams have unified visibility on essential equipment.
- Automatically flag discrepancies between asset installations and access permissions.
- Support compliance with industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, SOX, ISO/IEC 27001).
Common Workflow Challenges Without Integration
Without a cohesive approach between physical access control and ITAM, IT and facilities teams often face significant hurdles in simply knowing what security equipment they have and where it’s installed:
- Inaccurate Inventory Records: Manual tracking leads to outdated or incomplete records of physical security hardware (e.g., cameras, sensors, card readers). This makes it difficult to ascertain exactly what equipment is owned and available.
- Lack of Location Clarity: It becomes challenging to pinpoint the precise installation location of each security device. Without an integrated system, teams often rely on disparate spreadsheets or informal notes, leading to confusion about which specific camera or sensor is active in a particular area.
- Discrepancies Between Physical and Recorded Assets: Without automated data synchronization, a gap often emerges between the actual physical inventory of security devices and what is recorded in ITAM or facilities systems. This leads to inefficient asset utilization and misinformed procurement decisions.
Enter Teqtivity: Smarter, Integrated Workflows
Teqtivity’s ITAM platform can be integrated with leading PACS solutions to deliver a unified and intelligent workflow. Teqtivity integrates seamlessly with:
Avigilon
Avigilon, a subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, is a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise security solutions that integrate intelligent hardware and software for streamlined, scalable, and secure management. The integration with Teqtivity features centralized Asset Management and security that enables IT teams to receive notifications for offline devices, thus simplifying the process of addressing potential risks and reducing downtime. IT teams also benefit from location-based insights, as devices can be associated with specific physical locations, which eventually helps in better planning and resource allocation.
Verkada
Verkada offers cloud-based enterprise security solutions. Its integration with Teqtivity specifically features real-time alerts during operational changes in Verkada devices, such as a camera turning offline or any sensors malfunctioning. IT teams also benefit from API integration, where key device data can be synced directly from Verkada into Teqtivity for cohesive management.
Key Benefits of Teqtivity’s PACS Integrations
By connecting your ITAM with PACS, Teqtivity’s integrations provide a host of advantages:
- Seamless Data Sync with API: Teqtivity’s integration with PACS solutions enables IT teams to automatically pull critical device data, such as serial numbers, device types, installation dates, statuses, and physical locations.
- Simplified Maintenance & Compliance: Users can easily schedule and track maintenance tasks for security equipment and generate detailed, audit-ready reports that combine asset and access data to meet regulatory requirements.
- Proactive Security Management: Teqtivity’s integration simplifies processes for IT teams. They can receive real-time alerts for maintenance needs or operational issues, which helps reduce downtime for critical security devices and ensures accurate device-to-user associations.
- Complete Lifecycle Management Enhanced by Integration: These easy and hassle-free integrations allow IT teams to follow devices through their entire lifecycle—from procurement and installation in a physical space, to maintenance, and eventual decommissioning. Users can also automatically update statuses like “active,” “needs maintenance,” or “retired” for consistent records that reflect physical deployment status.
- Comprehensive Compliance and Reporting: Teqtivity features generate custom and pre-built reports. With PACS integration, these reports can combine device data with maintenance and usage details for a more holistic view, crucial for audit and regulatory requirements.
Conclusion
As cyber-physical threats evolve, the convergence of Physical Access Control and IT Asset Management will no longer be optional—it will be essential. Teqtivity enables organizations to streamline operations, tighten security, and maintain compliance with ease.
By breaking down silos and unifying access control with asset intelligence, Teqtivity empowers IT and security teams to operate more effectively, enhancing overall organizational security and efficiency.