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Integrated Access Control Toughens UFC Security

Customer Company Size

Large Corporate

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

Keyscan Access Control Systems
Keyscan’s access control management software
Keyscan’s web client software module
Keyscan’s photo badging software module
Keyscan’s visitor management software

Tech Stack

Access Control Systems
Management Software
Web Client Software
Photo Badging Software
Visitor Management Software

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Productivity Improvements

Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Use Cases

Perimeter Security & Access Control
Intrusion Detection Systems

Services

System Integration
Software Design & Engineering Services

About The Customer

Originating from the Brazilian full-contact sport of Vale tudo (anything goes), the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuted in the United States in 1993. Today it has grown into one of the most valuable and most recognized sports franchises in the world, promoting competition of the most effective and skilled mixed martial arts. UFC brings us legendary battles, shocking finishes, and historic debuts with high-profile events hosted in the U.S. and around the world, in countries including Brazil, Philippines, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and Mexico, and more. UFC remains one of the fastest growing sports organizations in the world with an ever expanding fan following that includes people of all ages, backgrounds, educational levels, and professions.

The Challenge

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has grown into one of the most valuable and most recognized sports franchises in the world. With its rise in popularity, the need for a greater focus on security became apparent. A key challenge UFC faced was to ensure staff security with a control system designed to eliminate unauthorized access to and throughout its offices and facilities. While UFC’s office facility had an access control system in place, it was inadequate and did not offer the extensive functionality and versatility of a premium access control system. There were considerable reliability concerns.

The Solution

UFC approached A&B Security Group, a renowned Las Vegas security and lock expert, to discuss its needs. It wasn’t long before UFC learned what Keyscan Access Control Systems had to offer. The initial project was installed by A&B Security Group, a company with years of experience and a number of similar and successful installations in the past. This installation began at UFC’s home office in Las Vegas. It consisted of a combination of Keyscan’s single-door and multi-door control panels. At the time, it controlled a total of 50 doors, in six separate buildings, all regulated by Keyscan’s access control management software. Since this installation, UFC has put the entire Keyscan system to the test. It serves multiple buildings; it integrates well with other existing systems, and it keeps up with expansion objectives.

Operational Impact

Keyscan’s ability to integrate with other security products also proved successful. With Keyscan software’s optional intrusion panel software module, arming and disarming the intrusion alarm was easily performed at any reader by any authorized person entering or leaving the office.
Keyscan’s web client software module provides additional convenience and flexibility. A true and secure mobile solution, the module allows UFC to perform system maintenance and tasks from any remote location using a web-enabled PC or mobile device.
The Keyscan system has also eliminated any concerns associated with potentially lost or stolen keys. If a card credential was lost, it simply canceled it and issued a new card credential, rather than issue new keys.
The visitor management software simplified accomplishing that important requirement. It gave full oversight on all visitor activity and allowed a full range of automated features to register and monitor visitors to any of UFC’s buildings or facilities.
Keyscan’s photo badging software module has also played a strong role. The dual-purpose module has been used to produce custom ID badges for both staff and visitors. Photographs of staff and visitors are captured by a USB camera and imported into a custom designed ID badge template and printed on cards to further identify staff and visitors.