Security for data centers

In data centers, different individuals must have access to different areas of the facility and at different times during the day. Therefore, clear and efficient access control of the various zones is of primary importance. Security areas such as server or control rooms can only be entered by authorized persons with access cards, like a badge or a smart card. In addition, various doors can be dependent on one another. For example, one door can only be opened when another is closed, as in a sluice. As a general rule, access to every zone can be controlled based on time, location and person.

The seamless integration of biometric sensors such as iris, vein or facial recognition allows for automation of the access system performance all the way through to identity control. Siemens access control systems have the interfaces needed to adopt the latest biometric recognition methods. These key functions need to meet the highest security requirements and at the same time accommodate increasing performance requirements of data center processes.

We offer modular electronic access control systems that can be adapted and configured to meet individual needs. In addition to access control, these systems are also used for ID production, visitor management, time management and attendance, and even payment. They can be integrated seamlessly in an existing system environment and implemented for several buildings at multiple locations.

Intelligent software algorithms can help process constantly increasing amounts of information. Instead of extending an existing wall of monitors with numerous displays, Siemens provides individual integration of security sensors with camera recording in a single tool. Integrated modules for security planning, daily operation as well as for dispatching and escalation provide for a new quality of security services with smooth integration of security forces and technology.