While the benefits of networked physical security systems are undeniable, it’s an unfortunate reality that any technology can fail. Networks can go down for a wide variety of reasons, including natural and manmade disasters, accidents, and power failures. Because of… Read More
Archive for the ‘Access Control’ Category
How to Choose the Best ID Badge Printer
ID badges are necessary in a wide range of facilities, from education buildings to prisons to healthcare facilities. Wherever security is a concern, ID badges offer a convenient means of identification to monitor and keep track of people as they… Read More
Network Access Control Continues to Expand
As the security industry becomes more and more network based, network access control is continuing to expand along with it. While the expansion of access control systems into an IP-based paradigm has not been as fast as video surveillance, for… Read More
Choosing The Right Communication Method for Access Control Systems
Access control systems used to be limited to a hardwired connection for communication between the central hub and individual access points. But as communication technology has improved, access control systems are now able to use wireless, WiFi, and hybrid connections…. Read More
New HID Mobile Access Offers Easy Access Control Solution
In a recent blog in which we looked at access control and security trends to expect in the near future, one of the topics we looked at was mobile access control. And while mobile access control is still a long… Read More
Access Control Systems Continue Gain in Security Market Share
Access control systems are continuing to gain in their share of the global security market. This comes after a long period of time where access control growth was far outpaced by video surveillance and intruder alarms. And while access control… Read More
Access Control and Security Trends to Expect
Access control and the security marketing are constantly evolving to meet the needs of end-users. And as the needs of end-users grow, technology needs to adapt and advance in order to keep pace. Here are a few of the access… Read More
The Advantages of Wireless Access Control Systems
Wireless access control systems are quickly moving past the early adopter stage and becoming a popular choice for access control solutions. In fact in some cases, they may be the only choice. Where implementation of wired access control was difficult… Read More
Improving Key Security with Key Management Systems
Lock and key is an access control security method that is still in wide use across a variety of industries. The convenience and simplicity of lock and key security is hard to beat. Lock and key technology has continued to… Read More
How Bluetooth Smartphones are Being Used to Improve Physical Security
The number of uses for smartphones is seemingly limitless. And as mobile devices have been configured for the purposes of physical security, smartphones are now being used as the key to remote monitoring and access control. Learn how bluetooth-enabled smartphones… Read More