While many businesses have gone fully remote thanks to the pandemic, just as many are maintaining their physical locations for one reason or another. So, while the need for access systems has lessened slightly, it has not gone away entirely. This is why, at NTS Direct, we make sure our stock of access systems is varied and contains only the best of the best.
As many of you know, we announced at the end of April that Grandstream had released a new addition to their GDS intercom series: the GDS3702. We briefly covered some of its features and functions. But today, we're planning on taking a more in-depth look at how it, and its counterparts, can positively impact businesses.
A Brief Overview of the GDS Series
The GDS series is a set of three Facility Access Systems offered by Grandstream. They track and manage building access while providing dedicated audio, and sometimes video, intercom capabilities. Those looking to enter the building must first know a code, or communicate with a security guard inside the building, before gaining access.
Not only does the GDS series have all the necessary features to prevent unwanted entry into a space, but they're able to fully integrate with other Grandstream endpoints – phones, cameras, and the like. Now businesses of all shapes and sizes can have a complete end-to-end security solution for any site they like.
GDS3702: The New HD Audio IP Intercom System
Like most of the GDS series, the GDS3702 offers remote access and protection for any number of buildings. It's built with a weatherproof metal casing – which is also resistant to vandalism. The GDS3702 also offers alarm-in and alarm-out integration with other security devices. Its single button allows for simple configuration and easy operation. Want it to be a push-to-talk button? A button you push for entry? It can be either of them.
Speaking of push-to-talk, the GDS3702 features an HD audio intercom with a nearly 1.5-meter (4.9 feet) voice pickup distance and a loudspeaker that reaches over 3-meters (9.8 feet). This ensures that no matter who comes through, they'll be heard.
The built-in microphone and speaker are equipped with Acoustic Echo Cancellations (AEC) technology. AEC technology eliminates any echoes or feedback as quickly as possible – with no reduction in the quality of the audio. The GDS4703 also supports the G.722 codec.
The GDS3702 also supports SIP calls to any SIP endpoint. For those who may not be familiar, a SIP endpoint is a device that makes and receives calls via SIP services. It could be a physical office phone, an application on a laptop or smartphone, or a PBX system. This kind of flexibility allows for 2-way audio communications and enables users to open and close doors depending on what other SIP devices they'd like to integrate with.
As far as connectivity is concerned, the GDS3702 has a 1x 10/100M auto-sensing network port and an integrated PoE that powers the device and provides a network connection for the device.
Mounted or unmounted, the GDS3702 was designed to be an asset to any corporation.
Who Can Benefit from Using a GDS3702?
Any business, or place of residence, that needs to manage visitor access can benefit from using a GDS3702.
Businesses with physical offices or warehouses need to keep their employees and their technology safe from unwanted visitors. Schools, medical facilities, and apartment complexes are also equally concerned with the safety of their students, employees, and the belongings of those students and employees.
What better way to provide safety than to install a proper audio/visual monitoring and access system. And, paired with the right Grandstream products, the GDS3702 can become a high-power security system, complete with alarms, sirens, and infrared cameras.
Interested in building a security system around the GDS3702? Check out our full suite of Grandstream devices.
A Little about Grandstream
Since 2002, Grandstream Networks, Inc. has been connecting the world with SIP UC solutions, many of which are award-winners. They empower businesses to be more productive than ever with their excellent quality, reliability, and innovation. Grandstream offers these solutions to customers at a price anyone can afford, with unparalleled interoperability throughout the telecommunications industry.
NTS Direct: Your Official Partner in Security & Communications Solutions
When it comes to accessibility solutions, NTS Direct has your back. We bring over 20 years of industry experience to the table and are trained to listen to your needs and find solutions that fit them. Why? Because we know how overwhelming it can be to find the right fit for your business in a veritable sea of options. And we don't want that for any of our customers.
If you want to experience our superior knowledge and excellent customer care for yourself, drop us a line! We'd be more than happy to walk you through our security and access management offerings and find the perfect fit for you.