Smarter Access Control for Texas Enterprises

Secured by Genetec.
Delivered locally by Pref-Tech, your trusted Texas security integrator.

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  • When Texas organizations need modern, scalable access control, they turn to Pref-Tech. As a Houston-based, family-owned integrator, we partner with Genetec, the leader in unified physical security solutions, to bring you Synergis™, an enterprise-grade access control system. Synergis is designed to adapt to your environment, strengthen cybersecurity, and make your operations more effecient.

    With Genetec, we’re making it easier than ever for organizations in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas–Fort Worth to upgrade their access control solutions.

  • Synergis is a modern and flexible access control system that puts organizations in full control of their facilities, no matter how many sites they manage or where they’re located. It streamlines cardholder management, automates routine tasks, and keeps people and operations moving without disruption.

    It goes beyond traditional access control by:

    • Supporting open architecture so you can choose the hardware that fits your needs.

    • Offering flexible deployment options letting you expand on-premises or transition to the cloud at your pace

    • Delivering extensive reporting capabilities to support investigations, compliance requirements, and drive actionable insights.

    • Unifying access control with video, communications, intrusion and license plate recognition.

  • 1. Open Architecture
    Keep your supported existing readers, panels, and controllers while gaining modern functionality.

    2. Unified Security
    Manage video, access, and events through a single intuitive dashboard.

    3. Flexible Deployment
    Run your system on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid model without being locked into one approach

    4. Strong Cybersecurity
    Protect cardholder and visitor identities with native encryption and multi-factor authentication.

    5. Beyond the Door
    Manage elevators, key cabinets, mobile credentials, lockers, intrusion panels, and biometric credentials through Synergis.

    6. Local Expertise
    Pref-Tech’s Texas-based team delivers implementation, training, and ongoing support.

  • Preferred Technologies (Pref-Tech) is an authorized Genetec integrator with offices in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas–Fort Worth, providing full design, installation, and support services.

  • Yes. Genetec has built on an open architecture, so Pref-Tech can help you reuse supported existing hardware while adding modern functionality.

  • Pref-Tech implements Synergis for:

    • Education (K-12 and Higher Ed)

    • Healthcare

    • Utilities and Data Centers

    • Airports and Transportation Hubs

    • Property Management

  • Cybersecurity is built into the system from the ground up. With multiple layers of defense, including advanced encryption, authentication, and authorization, Synergis ensures that only the right people can access your sensitive data and facilities.

  • Pref-Tech Serves All of Texas!

    Houston Headquarters – Securing airports, seaports, and energy facilities with enterprise-scale access control.

    Austin Office – Partnering with education, healthcare, and tech organizations to modernize security. This office also serves the San Antonio area

    Dallas–Fort Worth Team – Supporting property management, logistics hubs, and financial institutions with future-ready access control.

    Wherever you operate in Texas, Pref-Tech has local experts ready to serve you.

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