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
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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
Technological Advancements Improving Video Surveillance
Video surveillance is constantly improving, thanks to technological advancements that are increasing camera performance. And while this increased performance is leading to increased bandwidth requirements, bandwidth capacity is also growing, thanks to the IT industry’s constant investment in improving bandwidth… 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
Halloween Safety for Adults
Halloween is fun for kids and adults alike, but it’s important to make safety a priority too. You’ve probably made sure your children are well aware of what they need to do to be safe tonight, but have you considered… Read More
Baltimore County Seeks to Increase School Security
Baltimore County is looking to increase security at its public schools, with a $10 million investment in security equipment. County Executive Kevin Kamenetz is asking the County Council for $2.5 million for equipment this year, and for the remaining $7.5… Read More
Improving Safety in Schools with Physical Security Upgrades
School security has never been a higher priority than it is now, and with many older schools still in operation, school facility managers are searching for ways to improve the security of their individual school within the context of its… Read More
Maximize the Potential of Your Emergency Notification System
As the field of emergency notification systems has evolved, so too has the technology behind it and the number of uses organizations are finding for it. An emergency notification system is no longer limited to simple pager-level technology and can… Read More