NUI Galway selects best-in-class access security software from TDS

Challenges

Established in 1845, National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) has grown massively in size and reputation over the past 170 years. According to QS World University Rankings, the University is now among the Top 1% in the world, and are recognised as being one of the best universities for its international outlook. NUIG is home to over 3,000 International Students, from 110 different countries, making NUIG the most international university in Ireland.

National University of Ireland Galway chose TDS Access Control for their library which combines the future-proof hardware solutions with pioneering and innovative TDS hosted software.

Following a period of significant expansion NUIG sought a keyless access solution that would facilitate future growth and provide greater flexibility with the integration of detailed reporting and bespoke staff management capabilities. The system would also require a streamlined approach to the creation of access rights for user’s due to seasonal staffing peaks associated with the educational industry.

Process

With a reputation for building industry specific access control solutions tailored to meet individual client requirements, TDS (Time Data Security) was selected as project partner.

Initial project workshops identified the need for a fully integrated access control solution that would offer bespoke functionality to control and monitor staff, student and visitor’s access to their new James Hardiman Library.

Experiencing high student and staff footfall particularly in the lead up to and during examination periods the University sough to obtain full visibility on personnel within the library at any given point in time for improved facilities management and security.

Results

Providing detailed graphical reporting, TDS Access enable the University to leverage data to improve resource planning and gain greater insight into the library habits of students across departments and academic levels.

A leader in enterprise scale security solutions, TDS Access provided a comprehensive access solution incorporating badge printers, biometric readers and automated turnstiles. Ongoing client support is provided via the TDS Ticketing system to assist with any order, maintenance or software queries raised by the university.

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