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Access Control Systems’ integration into Building Management Systems (BMS) is a growing trend, research report reveals

August 13, 2018 1:45 pm Leave a Comment

Achieving a high level of integration with access control systems is essential to unlocking the potential of higher-level building management system (BMS) platform functionality, a fresh report from IHS Markit has been able to suggest. BMS platforms include any computer-based control system that monitors some or all of a building’s mechanical and electrical systems, including […]

A Brief History of Access Control

August 9, 2018 3:21 pm Leave a Comment

Access Control, at the most basic, is what is says on the tin. Controlling who has access into somewhere. Here at Access Control we sell modern technology which can do that and much more, but the theory has been around for a very long time. Ever since humans started to live in permanent dwellings, they […]

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Integrated access control systems can help protect NHS staff against physical assaults

August 8, 2018 12:48 pm Leave a Comment

Integrated access control systems that work together with a building’s other vital systems (such as lighting, security, environmental management, etc.) can significantly bolster hospital security, experts believe. This issue is becoming increasingly important as staff at numerous NHS trusts is suffering the direct effects of physical aggression. One of the latest such cases is related […]

Access Control Systems’ market set to reach an estimated value of USD 31,187.8 million in 2019

July 31, 2018 10:10 am Leave a Comment

The global Electronic Access Control systems market has been growing steadily over the past few years and is set to reach an estimated value of USD 31,187.8 million in 2019, a recent market research report from Persistence Market Research has been able to suggest. The need for better security systems to tackle fraudulence, illegal immigration, […]

Turnstiles deployed in Venice in an attempt to limit the massive flows of tourists

July 25, 2018 1:21 pm Leave a Comment

Turnstiles have been deployed in Venice in an attempt to limit the massive flows of tourists in its streets, a news report has been able to suggest. The tourists heading to the Cannaregio district and to the part of the Castello district bordering San Giovanni e Paolo have been allowed to transit through, but the […]

Access Control Segment growth to be driven by building and city automation

July 11, 2018 10:56 am Leave a Comment

Although smart cards remain the most popular form factors used for access control applications, the market evolution is pushing access control implementers toward technology convergence, exploring and combining RFID, NFC, Bluetooth, biometrics and smart cards. alongside smart devices including mobile and wearables, a recent market research report from ABI Research has been able to suggest. […]

Integrated access control and CCTV video surveillance system deployed to protect Cathedral

June 28, 2018 1:26 pm Leave a Comment

Places of worship (especially modern ones) often require as much security as any other venue where people congregate on a continuous basis, and this is exactly the reason why an integrated access control and CCTV video surveillance system has been deployed at a cathedral in Knoxville, Tennessee, a recent news report in the local media […]

The use of biometrics on the rise in building access control solutions

June 18, 2018 1:36 pm Leave a Comment

Biometric and opto-electronic technologies are becoming increasingly popular for building access control solutions, a news report on this topic has been able to suggest. Biometrics technology is largely considered to offer a high degree of security and is extremely user-friendly – but its success relies on the effective application of highly efficient optoelectronic components, designed […]

Advanced and secure access control systems are a must for securing modern infrastructure

June 12, 2018 3:34 pm Leave a Comment

Advanced, secure access control systems using the latest technologies are a must for securing modern infrastructure and facilities, as the challenges facing these type of sites become increasingly more complex and difficult to tackle, experts believe. Any type of intrusion, including low-level ones, can cause nuisance, disruption, damage and loss of assets. At a higher […]

Access Control and Wearable Devices – the Future of Workplace Security and Safety

June 5, 2018 10:37 am Leave a Comment

As wearable devices becoming increasingly popular – and indeed, a part of everyday life – their impact and possible uses for enforcing workplace security is undeniable, industry experts believe. British workers have already become very well accustomed to wearables – in fact, a recent survey from SHP revealed 45% of the UK workforce would feel […]

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