Security Services
Access Control Systems — Paxton Net2 & Paxton10 Specialists
Prism designs and installs access control systems UK-wide, specifying Paxton for all new installations — the UK’s leading manufacturer, trusted to secure over 30,000 buildings every year. From a single door to a complex multi-site estate, we design, install and support the right system for your site.
Control Who Enters
Intelligent Access Control, Tailored to Your Site
Access control gives you the ability to manage, log and audit exactly who enters which part of your building — and when. Unlike a physical key, access credentials can be issued and revoked instantly, providing a level of security and flexibility that traditional locking simply cannot match.
For all new installations, Prism specifies Paxton Net2 or Paxton10 — the UK’s most widely installed access control platforms. Whether you need a single door or hundreds of doors across multiple sites, Paxton gives you a reliable, scalable system backed by 40 years of British engineering.
Why businesses choose access control:
- ✓Eliminate the risk of lost or copied keys
- ✓Issue and revoke credentials instantly
- ✓Set time-zone access per door and per user
- ✓Generate full audit trails — who opened which door, when
- ✓Integration with HR systems for staff onboarding/offboarding
- ✓Remote management via web browser or mobile app
- ✓Integrate with CCTV for event-linked video review
- ✓Reduce insurance premiums with documented access logs
Our Technology Partner
Paxton. 40 Years of British Access Control.
For all new access control installations, Prism specifies Paxton Systems — headquartered in Brighton and trusted by security professionals across the UK and in over 60 countries worldwide. Their systems are engineered for exactly the kind of commercial, multi-site and high-security installations we deliver.
We install and commission both platforms in the Paxton range: Net2 for established networked installations and Paxton10 for organisations that want a web-based, camera-integrated, cloud-forward system. Both are licence-free with free software upgrades for life.
40+
Years experience
30k
Buildings secured/yr
60+
Countries
- ✓Net2 Lite — free software
- ✓Net2 Pro — advanced features
- ✓Licence-free, free upgrades
- ✓Paxton Connect mobile app
- ✓PaxLock wireless handles
- ✓CCTV & alarm integration
- ✓Browser-based management
- ✓Built-in CCTV cameras
- ✓PoE controllers — less cable
- ✓Bluetooth & encrypted fobs
- ✓Mobile credential support
- ✓Licence-free, free upgrades
Credential Technologies
How People Gain Access
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Key Fob & Card
RFID or NFC proximity fobs and cards. The most common access credential — fast, reliable and low-cost to replace if lost.
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Mobile Credentials
Open doors using a smartphone via Bluetooth or NFC. No fob to carry — ideal for companies already using mobile device management.
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PIN Keypad
Individual or shared PIN codes for door control. Can be combined with fob credentials for two-factor access to high-security areas.
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Biometric
Fingerprint or facial recognition for areas requiring the highest level of access security. No credential to carry or forget.
System Scale
From One Door to One Thousand
Standalone Systems
A single controller managing one or a small number of doors. Ideal for offices, small businesses and residential properties. Simple to operate, with local storage of access logs.
- ✓Fast, low-cost installation
- ✓Minimal IT infrastructure required
- ✓Ideal for 1–10 doors
Networked Systems
IP-connected controllers on your existing LAN, managed from a central software platform. Manage all doors, all users and all logs from a single interface — from your desk or your phone.
- ✓Centralised management and reporting
- ✓Scalable to hundreds of doors and users
- ✓Web browser and mobile app access
Multi-Site Systems
Cloud-based or enterprise access management platforms that unify multiple sites across the UK under a single interface. One credential, any site — with centralised reporting and time-zone control.
- ✓Single credential works at all sites
- ✓Centralised HR-linked provisioning
- ✓Ideal for retail chains, offices and logistics
Existing Systems
We Support Your Existing Platform Too
While Paxton is our specified platform for new installations, Prism’s engineers are trained and experienced with the full range of enterprise access control solutions. If you already have an existing system from another manufacturer — or have a specific platform mandated by your business or insurer — we can support, service and expand it.
We work with access control platforms from all major manufacturers and are happy to advise on migration paths, integrations and upgrades for any existing installation.
Brivo
Cloud-native access control. API-first platform ideal for multi-site chains and organisations with remote management needs.
Avigilon
Motorola Solutions. Enterprise-grade access tightly integrated with Avigilon CCTV and AI-driven video analytics.
Johnson Controls
Software House C•CURE 9000 and Kantech platforms — the standard for large enterprise, government and critical infrastructure.
Genetec
Security Center unified platform — access control, CCTV, ANPR and analytics in a single interface. Widely specified for complex estates.
Other manufacturers supported on request — speak to our team about your specific platform.
Video Door Entry
Door Entry & Intercom Systems
For reception desks, main entrance gates and residential apartment buildings, video door entry systems combine access control with a visual verification of visitors before granting entry.
Prism installs IP-based video door entry systems with high-definition cameras, two-way audio, electronic door release and integration with access control panels for seamless visitor management.
- ✓HD colour camera at entry points
- ✓Two-way audio and video via handset or screen
- ✓Remote door release from reception or mobile app
- ✓Integration with existing access control systems
- ✓Expandable to multiple entry points
- ✓Suitable for residential and commercial premises
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Prism specify Paxton access control?
Paxton is the UK’s leading access control manufacturer, with 40 years of experience and systems installed in over 30,000 buildings annually across more than 60 countries. Their Net2 and Paxton10 platforms are licence-free with free software upgrades, easy for end users to manage, and carry an excellent track record for reliability in commercial installations. As a Paxton Approved Installer, Prism’s engineers are fully trained and qualified on both platforms.
What is the difference between Paxton Net2 and Paxton10?
Paxton Net2 is the established platform — it uses Windows-based server software (Net2 Lite is free; Net2 Pro adds advanced features) and is ideal for organisations that want a proven, widely supported networked system. Paxton10 is the newer, more modern platform with web-based software that requires no on-site Windows server, built-in CCTV camera integration, PoE-powered controllers and Bluetooth credential support. Our engineers will recommend the right platform based on your site, infrastructure and future plans.
Can Prism support my existing access control system from another brand?
Yes. While Paxton is our specified platform for new installations, our engineers are experienced with the full range of enterprise access control solutions including Brivo, Avigilon, Johnson Controls (Software House C•CURE, Kantech) and Genetec. If you have an existing system, we can service it, expand it or advise on a migration path to a modern platform. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
What is the best access control system for an office?
For most offices, a Paxton Net2 or Paxton10 system with proximity fob or smart card readers is the most practical solution — quick to use, easy to manage and simple to cancel if a credential is lost. For higher-security areas, biometric readers add an additional layer of identity verification. Our engineers will recommend the right platform based on your building layout, headcount and security requirements.
Can access control integrate with CCTV?
Yes. Integrating your access control system with CCTV allows you to automatically record video footage every time a door is accessed, creating a linked audit trail of who entered, when, and what the camera captured at that moment. Paxton10 has built-in camera integration. For Net2 installations, we integrate with Paxton’s own camera range as well as third-party CCTV systems.
What happens to access control if the power goes out?
All our access control hardware includes battery backup to ensure continued operation during a power failure. Door controllers and electronic locks maintain their programmed state (fail-safe = unlocks on power loss; fail-secure = remains locked), and we advise on the correct fail mode for each door during survey, taking into account fire evacuation requirements.
Can access control work across multiple buildings or sites?
Yes. Both Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 can manage doors across multiple buildings or sites from a single management platform, with the ability to set different access rights per person, per door and per time of day. The Paxton Connect app also lets administrators manage multiple sites remotely from a smartphone. This is ideal for businesses with multiple premises, retail chains or logistics operators.
Take Control of Who Enters Your Building
Speak to a Prism specialist about the right Paxton access control solution for your site. Free survey and no-obligation proposal.