After reviewing the existing system, the Mongey Communications team planned and implemented a full Access Control system upgrade which included equipment upgrades / replacements at every one of the access-controlled doors throughout the stadium, replacement of several master controllers, migration to new server and the replacement of all access control operator PCs. As part of the process Mongey Communications also upgraded equipment firmware and system software throughout to the latest available manufacturer releases. For this project the Mongey team also looked after the replacement of biometric access devices in high security areas, with associated new enrolment devices and also the integration of additional off-site stand-alone access control installations over the Association’s Wide Area Network. As part of the works they also undertook a full preventative maintenance and standby battery replacement cycle across all devices.

In tandem with our works, the Croke Park operations team undertook a comprehensive review and update of their legacy cardholders’ database, originated new card art-work, and pre-programmed and printed new access cards for all stadium staff and contractors, with outright replacement of all (c. 350) stadium staff and contractor ID cards carried out. These replacement cards were issued shortly prior to the changeover weekend so that personnel swiped out on Friday evening with their old cards and swiped in again seamlessly on the following Monday with the new ones.

This project took 8 months from initial conception, proposal and project plan through completion / commissioning to handover. As part of our mission for sustainability all obsolete electronic equipment removed from site were disposed through WEEE recycling.

The entire changeover exercise went off without a glitch on time and on budget as planned, due in large measure to the careful and methodical planning undertaken, and the close co-operation and consistent communications between Mongey Communications and the Stadium Operations and GAA IT Teams.

Whatever your requirements, we can provide a complete solution from project design, to installation, through to on-site support, so you can rest assured that your next event will be a huge success.