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1. Contactless Biometrics – A Top 2021 Trend in Access Control

   5 January 2021 5:02 pm Leave a Comment

   Following the changes to the overall landscape of the security industry brought about the COVID-19 pandemic, it should come as no surprise that contactless biometric solutions capable of potentially reducing the spread of the virus in workplaces will represent a top trend in 2021, experts in this sector have been able to reveal.

   As the demand for touchless access control solutions increases, facial recognition is quickly growing in popularity. Millions of users already use Face ID on their smartphones, and this trend is spreading to other sectors of the security industry.

   Like using mobile credentials for access control, facial recognition and other biometric characteristics are more secure than legacy access control systems. Moreover, COVID-19 has reinforced the need for touchless technology to eliminate common touch surfaces that can spread disease. Facial recognition access control meets that need and does so in a secure fashion.

   Multi-Factor Authentication will represent yet another very important trend in 2021. As security threats have increased, so has the need for a more secure method to authenticate users. Multi-factor authentication requires the authorization of more than one credential to gain access. For instance, an employee may be required to use their mobile credentials as well as key in a pin before they are allowed to access a facility.

   Other credentials that can be combined include video intercom, fingerprint ID, mobile credentials, SMS text or email pin. Multi-factor authentication has been taking root over the last few years, and is expected to become even more common in 2021 and beyond. This technology was traditionally required in critical infrastructure and utility industries such as oil, gas, and power plants. However, the emergency of multi-purpose access control readers that support several credentials at once has made multi-factor authentication accessible to every industry.

   Access Control UK – expert suppliers of end-to-end Physical Identity and contactless biometric solutions

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

2. Biometric access control systems to bolster security at South Korean government buildings

   10 December 2020 5:20 pm Leave a Comment

   Biometric facial recognition systems using AI and QR code passes will be deployed at the Republic of Korea’s public buildings in a bid to improve security and better control access, a news report has been able to suggest.

   Access management will be improved in the administrative capital Sejong in order to ensure the convenience and security of public servants and visitors around public or government buildings, citing the Ministry of Interior and Security.

   According to the report, the move comes after the new system was trialled in the three government buildings of the Sejong government complex.

   The new system provides access control to the government buildings with facial recognition and public servant ID card checks for identification on entry, the report stated.

   The new system, the Interior and Security Ministry explained, brings about changes to the process of how public servant ID cards are verified, which reduces incidents of physical contact, meeting a recommendation for one way to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of choice of advanced access control and facial recognition systems

   Given the level of security required for stadia and sporting arenas, implementing a very solid access control and surveillance system is really a must, and this is specifically where Access Control UK could leverage its extensive experience in this field.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here facial recognition, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

3. Taking Over New Logistics Units? Consider Your Access Control Provision

   17 November 2020 2:26 pm Leave a Comment

   Reviewing the existing access control and security provisions are among the first things any company that acquires new logistics units should be doing. And this also applied to Urban Logistics, who has acquired five logistics assets in Ripon, Braintree, Oxford, Exeter and Warrington for a total of £33.1m, according to a recent news report.

   The assets include a 43,881 sq ft distribution unit on Barker Business Park in Ripon a distribution warehouse subdivided into two units in Braintree, a 71,384 sq ft distribution warehouse in Oxford acquired for £9.1m, a unit in Exeter which is let to Giant Booker for £5.1m and a warehouse in Warrington let to CDS (Superstores International), trading as The Range, for £4.8m.

   Richard Moffitt, chief executive Urban Logistics, said: “These acquisitions were sourced off-market and are in line with our strategy of focusing on well-located logistics properties that supply essential products and consumer goods.

   “Following the successful completion of our recent fundraising, we will now work to conclude the acquisition of further logistics properties from our established pipeline, enabling the rapid deployment of new funds into high-quality income-generating assets. With greater scale, we are confident that we can continue to deliver attractive shareholder returns.”

   Access Control UK – The Experts in Designing, Installing and Maintaining Secure Access Control Solutions for the Logistics Sector

   Installing a very solid and reliable access control system at the company’s new sites is really a must, and this is specifically where Access Control UK could lend a helping hand.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, time and attendance biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

4. Access Control Market poised for Strong Growth Until 2027, Research Report Reveals

   5 November 2020 2:40 pm Leave a Comment

   The Access Control Market was valued at USD 7.33 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 11.58 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.35% from 2020 to 2027, a recent market research report has been able to suggest.

   The “Access Control Market” paper released by Market Research Intellect points out that the need for enhanced security and employee management is likely to represent the main growth driving factor in the access control segment.

   It also takes into account the current impact of COVID-19 on the global economy and this particular sector of business. The growth of the Access Control market has been significantly hampered by the current economic situation triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has had devastating effects on the global economy and disrupted the functioning of Industry Access Control.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of latest-generation access control solutions

   Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system.

   Access Control UK are leading providers of proximity smart card and biometric access control systems and software for both large and small companies.

   An UK-based manufacturer, we have over 30 years experience in designing, installing and commissioning outstanding security solutions. We take great pride in our commitment to provide the best possible customer care and adhere to the highest British and International security standards, which is why we’ve been formally accredited by several accreditation bodies (visit our Accreditations page for more information).

   The Access Control Systems supplied by Access Control UK are modular and fully scalable in design, thus allowing you to build your access control system to match your specific requirements, whether you’re a small company with under 250 personnel or a large multinational corporation.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, time and attendance biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

5. Facial recognition technologies set for strong growth in the access control sector

   29 October 2020 2:16 pm Leave a Comment

   Access control systems that employ facial recognition technologies for authentication will become increasingly popular on the future, security and technology experts believe.

   While access control cards have been in use for decades, they are increasingly becoming inadequate for the evolving security landscape. One progressive technology that is filling this gap is biometrics-based access control, with facial recognition access being among the top emerging technologies in this sector.

   Facial recognition uses data such as 3D shape, skin texture analysis, vascular and heat pattern to uniquely identify users. The system maps out facial features by analyzing unique characteristics such as shape, size, or relative position of the eyes, jaw, and cheekbones. The resulting data is then converted into a template and compared with a database of known faces to find a match. In access control applications, only matched users will be granted access into the building. Security alerts can be triggered when users who are not authorized attempt to gain access to your facility.

   Advances in technology have seen facial recognition take off in the past few years. The facial recognition global market is expected to generate $7 billion in revenue by 2024, a 16.6 percent CAGR from 2019 to 2024. These numbers point to a dominant trend that puts facial recognition at the centre of the future of access control.

    Furthermore, the reality on the ground reflects this trend. Mobile face recognition is used to secure hundreds of millions of smartphones around the world. Cloud-based access control is helping secure buildings across the country, from high-rise apartments to commercial property and industrial facilities. Enterprise providers are finding approaches to balance security with privacy.

   Access Control UK – expert suppliers of end-to-end Physical Identity and Access Management solutions

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, time and attendance biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

6. Smart Card Readers to Lead Access Control Hardware Market Growth, Research Suggests

   29 September 2020 10:53 am Leave a Comment

   Smart card readers will continue to lead market growth in the access control hardware segment, a recent market research report from Research and Markets has been able to suggest.

   The “Access Control Market with COVID-19 Impact by Offering (Card-based Readers, Biometric Readers, Electronic Locks, Controllers, Software, Services), ACaaS (Hosted, Managed, Hybrid), Vertical, and Region – Global Forecast to 2025” report points out that global access control market size is projected to grow from USD 8.6 billion in 2020 to USD 12.8 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 8.2%.

   Factors accelerating the growth of the access control market are the increasing number of terrorist attacks and organized crimes across the world, growing awareness regarding home security systems, ongoing technological advancements and rising deployment of wireless security systems, and increasing adoption of IoT-based security systems with cloud computing platforms.

   Continued adoption of Access Control as a Service (ACaaS), gradual implementation of mobile-based access control, rapid urbanization in emerging countries, and global proliferation of smart cities initiatives provide lucrative opportunities to the access control market.

   Card-based readers are proven to be more reliable than biometric readers and electronic locks. Increasing requirement for smart and proximity cards to monitor and record employee activities is one of the factors driving the growth of the market for card-based readers.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of latest-generation access control solutions

   Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system.

   Access Control UK are leading providers of proximity smart card and biometric access control systems and software for both large and small companies.

   An UK-based manufacturer, we have over 30 years experience in designing, installing and commissioning outstanding security solutions. We take great pride in our commitment to provide the best possible customer care and adhere to the highest British and International security standards, which is why we’ve been formally accredited by several accreditation bodies (visit our Accreditations page for more information).

   The Access Control Systems supplied by Access Control UK are modular and fully scalable in design, thus allowing you to build your access control system to match your specific requirements, whether you’re a small company with under 250 personnel or a large multinational corporation.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, time and attendance biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

7. Mobile Access Control Market set to Achieve Significant Growth by 2027, Report Reveals

   21 September 2020 3:33 pm Leave a Comment

   The mobile access control vertical is likely to record a very high level of growth over the next 7 years, a recent market research report has been able to suggest.

   The “Mobile Access Control Platform Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Technology and Application” from ReportLinker suggests that the mobile access control sector was valued at US$ 122.14 million in 2019 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 27. 1% to reach US$ 782. 01 million by 2027.

   Mobile access control platforms enable smartphones and wearable devices to allow authorized access to secured buildings and other areas, and, as a result, the rise in penetration of smartphones and wearables across all regions is driving forward the market.

   The use of contactless applications and technologies, such as Bluetooth and NFC, is also continuously surging across the world. As an increasingly higher number of companies are progressively concerned about the security and protection of their physical environment, various commercial buildings and automotive manufacturers are highly engaged in implementing such technologies in their systems.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of latest-generation access control solutions

   Whatever your requirements, Access Control UK specialists are available to help you get the best from your system.

   Access Control UK are leading providers of proximity smart card and biometric access control systems and software for both large and small companies.

   An UK-based manufacturer, we have over 30 years experience in designing, installing and commissioning outstanding security solutions. We take great pride in our commitment to provide the best possible customer care and adhere to the highest British and International security standards, which is why we’ve been formally accredited by several accreditation bodies (visit our Accreditations page for more information).

   The Access Control Systems supplied by Access Control UK are modular and fully scalable in design, thus allowing you to build your access control system to match your specific requirements, whether you’re a small company with under 250 personnel or a large multinational corporation.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, time and attendance biometric readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

8. Modern access control technologies are on the books for the higher education sector, research finds

   15 September 2020 10:51 am Leave a Comment

   Modern access control solutions that integrate with building management systems and surveillance are becoming increasingly popular within the higher education sector, recent research has been able to suggest.

   The survey of 1,800 IT and education professionals highlights that 33.76% of readers, 30.6% of controllers and 24% of software programs are more than six years old. Older technologies such as barcode, magnetic stripe and 125 kHz low-frequency proximity solutions continue to dominate physical access control systems in the higher education sector.

   In fact, more than half of survey respondents still use magnetic stripe, while almost a quarter still use 125 kHz prox. 64% of survey respondents observed that their current access control system experiences malfunctions.

   However, more than a third of survey respondents (35%) are ready to embrace more modern technology as a way of improving the experience for staff, students and administrators. Over half of respondents (54.2%) would be interested in using their access control credentials to support multiple applications beyond physical access, and 44% stated that better integration with other security systems/components is a key driver for upgrading their access control systems.

   Most colleges and universities want their students to use a single card or mobile credentials for multiple types of applications from accessing rooms in Halls of Residence and checking out books from the library through to locking bicycles and paying for food, parking and more. However, 64% of survey participants said that, while they want to upgrade their systems, they view costs as an obstacle. This often leads institutions to migrate towards systems that fulfil minimum requirements because of cost, rather than seeking the features and integration capabilities they really want.

   Access Control UK – expert suppliers of end-to-end Physical Identity and Access Management solutions

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies in order to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric time and attendance readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

9. Access Control Systems – More than Just Security Solutions

   17 August 2020 2:23 pm Leave a Comment

   While most traditional access control systems are designed specifically to ensure security at the door (i.e. allow only authorized persons to access the building in a fast and streamlined manner), the truth of the matter is that, in the “new normal”, these systems now need to protect residents from unnecessary hazards or risks.

   And while it is nearly impossible to make every part of our built world entirely remotely controlled, it is possible to easily eliminate the need for almost all in-person interactions by implementing technology to provide a more seamless version of access control.

   Streamlining access control to help eliminate unnecessary risks is achievable in a number of ways, one of the most important ones being to make doors and locks smart enough to grant seamless access control has a lot of other important benefits as well.

   Granting access for things like delivery drivers and dog walkers can be a full time job in large complexes. A lot of time can be saved by adopting smart software that can help manage the entire process. This time can be spent doing the things that really make a building feel like a home like attending to the residents.

   Trusted vendors can be granted access remotely, allowing the building and its residents to go about their daily business with fewer interruptions and unnecessary interactions, which is something especially important right now. 

   Controlling vendor access is an important part of making a building secure, but it is true now more than ever. Being able to control access to the building can not only help mitigate exposure, but it also frees up time for sales agents because they no longer need to assist visitors or waste time organizing vendor keys and adding resident credentials.

   Access Control UK – suppliers of choice of advanced access control and facial recognition systems

   Given the level of security required for stadia and sporting arenas, implementing a very solid access control and surveillance system is really a must, and this is specifically where Access Control UK could leverage its extensive experience in this field.

   Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here facial recognition, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

   If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric time and attendance readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.

10. Access Control Systems – A Must-Have for Any Organization in the Post-COVID 19 World

    17 July 2020 11:53 am Leave a Comment

    As workplaces around the world start to reopen, many businesses and organizations are starting to reconsider their workforce management provisions and the technologies they require in order to maximize their operational efficiency, multiple experts believe.

    Many businesses and organizations already have the technology foundations they need in place – primarily in the form of access control systems. Once deployed purely for its security benefits, access control has been taking on a whole new role as a business tool for workforce management – even prior to the pandemic – now with a heightened interest focused on touchless access solutions.

    By using employing touchless credentials such as biometrics, proximity devices, or mobile credentialing, existing and new access control systems can easily be enhanced to provide a fast and efficient means of allowing authorized individuals hands-free entry and exit to a facility helping prevent the spread of contagions that can impact the health of both individuals and businesses.

    Furthermore, access control systems can also integrate new thermal detection solutions to instantly identify the surface temperature of individuals. This can provide fast initial indication of an identified individual’s well-being for further investigation by designated personnel or to trigger some other action, such as denying physical access.

    Although not perfected yet, access control systems with thermal sensors or cameras provide a new first line of defence that transcends the primary security benefits these systems were initially implemented to provide.

    Beyond these new health safety benefits, access control alleviates many of the longstanding challenges associated with workplace efficiency as it relates to employee scheduling, time tracking, leave management, payroll and staffing audits by providing vital metrics for labor intensive operations at locations like factories, distribution centers, food processing plants and construction sites.

    Access Control UK – suppliers of choice of advanced access control and facial recognition systems

    Given the level of security required for stadia and sporting arenas, implementing a very solid access control and surveillance system is really a must, and this is specifically where Access Control UK could leverage its extensive experience in this field.

    Access Control UK employs a variety of access control technologies, including here facial recognition, to create advanced solutions, enable users to exert solid, reliable and accurate control over the access to specific premises or zones.

    If you’d like to find out more about the range of solutions supplied by Access Control UK, both in terms of hardware (smart card readers, biometric time and attendance readers, turnstiles, etc.) and software (access rights management software solutions, etc.), just contact us, we’ll be more than happy to answer any queries you might have.