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Avigilon Access Control in NYC: Cloud vs. On-Premise FAQ

By NewsRamp Editorial Team

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Avigilon Alta provides centralized cloud control across multiple NYC properties, reducing operational costs and accelerating tenant onboarding for competitive advantage.

Avigilon Alta operates as a cloud-native platform with automatic updates, while Unity is an on-premise system requiring scheduled maintenance and local server management.

These access control systems enhance building security and streamline operations, creating safer environments for tenants and more efficient workflows for facility managers.

Avigilon platforms can use mobile credentials instead of plastic cards and integrate video analytics to instantly link door events with visual verification.

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Avigilon Access Control in NYC: Cloud vs. On-Premise FAQ

This guide helps security leaders in NYC and Long Island select between Avigilon Alta (cloud-native) and Avigilon Unity (on-premise) access control platforms based on their property's footprint, risk profile, and growth plan.

NYC commercial sites face unique pressures including frequent tenant turnover, union windows, historic facades, strict code requirements, and the need for visible uptime with clean documentation in buildings that never sleep.

Avigilon Alta is a cloud-native suite for access control and video that fits multi-location portfolios across NYC boroughs, buildings with frequent contractor rotations, tenant-forward spaces wanting mobile credentials, and owners preferring centralized control with fast rollout timelines.

Key capabilities include cloud management from any device, mobile and touchless credentials, unified video and access integration, AI-enabled alerts, automatic security updates, and API-friendly integrations with HRIS, SSO, and visitor management systems.

Avigilon Unity is an on-premise suite designed for regulated or mission-critical environments requiring local control, offering unified access control with video analytics that can integrate with existing infrastructure.

Both Avigilon Alta and Unity unify access control with video analytics, allowing door events to link to real-time and recorded video for instant verification without manual hunting.

Avigilon Alta provides operational benefits including remote unlocks for after-hours deliveries, faster tenant move-ins, and the ability to push policy changes to every location without site visits.

The guide targets security leaders, property owners, REITs, and building operators in Manhattan and Long Island who need to make informed decisions about access control systems for their commercial properties.

Modern access control has evolved from simple card readers and door strikes to comprehensive systems managing identity, policy, and evidence, where one credential can govern multiple access points and integrate with video, intercom, and alarms.

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