What is SMACS?

SMACS stands for "SMart Airlock Control System" 

SMACS is a unique solution which proactively and intelligently resolves new challenges in the field of physical access control.  

SMACS can interact with any access control system, biometric reader, door-controller and can provide an interface to any Video IP Surveillance platform (such as Lenel, Milestone, Genetec). It allows companies to efficiently manage people flow inside buildings while providing the highest comfort for users. It offers completely new ways for « open access control » with the highest security standards. SMACS is becoming a new standard in the market, as the term « SMACS-ized » is used by our customers to define « single passage control »

The genesis of SMACS 

SMACS was born in close collaboration with Fastcom experts in image processing and a well-known Swiss bank in early 2002. The bank was confronted with the problem of installing secure anti-tailgating in a large 3-door access lobby to their data centres.  One solution was to install a physical airlock in front of each data centre entrance door. Not only would this increase costs, the bank needed to be able to transport material in and out of the data centres which would have necessitated an additional transport access next to each airlock.  After intensive collaboration with the security managers of the bank and the experts of Fastcom, a new star was born: SMACS.

Where is SMACS used? 

SMACS is used world-wide in banks, data centers, administrations, hospitals, airports, airport immigration and many other industries to prevent unauthorized persons from entering secure areas.

SMACS is commercialized through approved System Integrators on a project basis with the consulting support of Fastcom's pre-sales team. SMACS is also available in the form of SMACS eEntry as a plug-in to speed-gates distributed through major turnstile manufacturers.  SMACS is also integrated in airlocks and circle locks with a world-leading manufacturer.  

When does your company need SMACS?

What is your current situation for accessing security areas? If any of the following situations apply to you it is possible your organization has security lapses that SMACS can help resolve: 

SMACS QUIZ:

• an authorized person can voluntarly allow entry of an unauthorized person. (Yes / No)
• an authorized person may be forced to allow entry an unauthorized person (e.g. tiger-kidnapping). (Yes/No)
• an authorized person can be followed incognito by an unauthorized person. (Yes / No)
• an authorized person can politely allow the entry of unauthorized persons or visitors. (Yes / No)