Retail access control ensures the safety of your staff, customers, and inventory by preventing unauthorized access to sensitive areas, deterring theft, and maintaining seamless store operations.
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Secure your people, assets, and operations with a retail access control and security system designed to meet the unique challenges of the retail industry. Our solutions protect staff and inventory, prevent unauthorized access to stockrooms and sensitive areas, and deter theft, all while ensuring seamless store operations. With advanced technology, you can enhance loss prevention, improve customer and employee safety, and maintain compliance with industry standards, creating a secure and efficient retail environment
That’s where ICT comes in.
Centralized real time monitoring
Stay in control with complete visibility across all locations. Quickly respond to security incidents with a single dashboard and real-time push alerts sent directly to your smartphone, keeping you informed at all times.
Scalability
Designed to grow alongside you and your retail operations whether you expand or as new locations open. It doesn't matter if you need to add a new store, expand a shopping mall, or launch a new retail complex, Protege GX scales seamlessly to support your growth — no matter how large your business becomes.
Single solution
Streamline your operations with a unified system - avoiding disparate inefficiencies. With Protege GX’s open API, integrate your inventory management , smart lockers, HVAC, and payment terminals seamlessly with Protege GX.
For all your retail needs
Independent Stores and Boutiques
Shopping Centers and Retail Hubs
National and Global Retail Chains
ICT provides peace of mind for not only me but my staff as well. It gives us the security we need and the confidence that we’re prepared for the future
- Alicia Martin, President at Associated Builders and Contractors Illinois Chapter
Key features for retail security
Advanced Scheduling
Intelligent time-based access control and energy management – Automate HVAC and lighting to match staff hours, reducing energy waste during unoccupied times and removing the hassle of relying on staff to turn systems off. With automatic adjustments for daylight savings and holidays, your operations stay efficient without the need for manual intervention.
Instant Lockdown
Lockdown your entire store or retail facility with our customizable, pre-programmable lockdowns. Instantaneous, simple, and able to be triggered in 8 different ways – from a hardwired panic button to the phone in your pocket.
Effective Reporting
Get the information you need, when you need it – automatically generate schedules reports for events, time and attendance to track staff, mustering, and users and have them automatically emailed to a pre-set user, for simple but robust management.
Layered Access Control
Enhance security by adding multiple layers to your access control system. Restrict access to specific areas, such as the manager’s office or warehouse, to authorized uers only. Implement dual-factor authentication for high-security areas like lockboxes or vaults, ensuring the right people have access to the right areas.
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With features such as robust cybersecurity and anytime, anywhere oversight, a Protege solution provides an intuitive tool to keep people and properties safe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is retail access control, and why is it important?
How does this solution address the unique challenges of the retail industry?
Our system is designed specifically for retail, offering features like real-time monitoring, instant lockdowns, and advanced scheduling to enhance security, prevent loss, and streamline operations.
Can this system be customized for my specific retail needs?
Yes, our solutions are highly customizable to fit the needs of independent stores, shopping centers, and national or global retail chains
How does the system handle scalability for growing retail businesses?
Our solution is designed to grow with your business, seamlessly supporting new stores, shopping malls, or retail complexes as you expand.
What is the benefit of a single security solution for retail operations?
- Layered Access Control: Restrict access to sensitive areas like stockrooms or vaults with multi-factor authentication.
- Instant Lockdown: Secure your entire facility instantly with customizable lockdowns triggered via panic buttons or smartphones.
- Centralized Real-Time Monitoring: Gain complete visibility across all locations with a single dashboard and real-time alerts.
- Advanced Scheduling: Automate HVAC and lighting to match staff hours, reducing energy waste and improving efficiency.
- Effective Reporting: Generate and email detailed reports for events, time tracking, and user activity for robust management.