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Legacy System Upgrades

Access Control Upgrades — From Legacy Systems to Modern Paxton

Old proximity readers, obsolete software and shared keypad codes replaced with properly specified, maintainable Paxton access control.

Many commercial premises are still running access control systems that are years or decades old — obsolete proximity readers, unsupported software, shared PIN codes with no audit trail and systems that cannot integrate with modern CCTV or fire alarms. SPS Technical surveys existing access control systems, advises on upgrade options and migrates to Paxton Net2 or Paxton 10 with minimal disruption to occupied buildings across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber.

Warning signs

Signs Your Access Control System Needs Upgrading

The most common indicators that a system has reached the end of its useful life are an inability to audit access events, difficulty removing credentials for former employees, software that is no longer supported by the manufacturer, and a system that cannot integrate with CCTV or fire alarms. Any of these represent a security risk as well as an operational one.

You can't audit who has accessed which door and when
Former employees' credentials are still active because there's no easy way to remove them
The software hasn't been updated in years and the manufacturer no longer supports it
You're using shared PIN codes that everyone knows
The system can't integrate with your CCTV or fire alarm
You've lost count of how many fobs are in circulation

How it works

How a System Migration Works

SPS Technical plans every access control migration carefully to avoid gaps in security coverage. Where possible, the new system is installed alongside the existing one before cutover, minimising disruption. Existing credentials are migrated to new fobs, cards or mobile credentials with minimal disruption to users.

1

Survey

Existing system documented, doors, controllers and credential types catalogued

2

Specification

Replacement system designed around existing infrastructure where possible

3

Phased migration

New system installed alongside existing system to avoid access disruption

4

Credential migration

Existing users transferred to new credentials with minimal disruption

5

Handover

Old system removed, new system fully commissioned and documented

1

Survey

Existing system documented, doors, controllers and credential types catalogued

2

Specification

Replacement system designed around existing infrastructure where possible

3

Phased migration

New system installed alongside existing system to avoid access disruption

4

Credential migration

Existing users transferred to new credentials with minimal disruption

5

Handover

Old system removed, new system fully commissioned and documented

Paxton Gold — Five-Year Product Guarantee

All SPS Technical access control upgrades use Paxton Net2 or Paxton 10 hardware, installed by Paxton Gold approved engineers. Paxton Gold status means clients receive a five-year product guarantee on all hardware supplied and installed — backed by Paxton's own warranty programme and direct technical support access.

Paxton Gold guarantee

All upgrade installations use Paxton Net2 or Paxton 10 hardware, installed by Paxton Gold approved engineers, backed by Paxton's five-year product guarantee. Clients receive lifetime free software updates with no ongoing licence fees.

Five-year hardware guarantee
Lifetime free software updates
No licence fees
Paxton Gold engineers

Request an upgrade survey

We'll assess your existing system and advise on the most cost-effective migration path.

Request an upgrade survey