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Optimization of Your Access Control System

How to Maximize the Access Control System Potential

Access Control Optimization
Access Control Optimization

To determine if you’re getting the most out of your access control system, evaluate its performance across several key areas: security, efficiency, integration, user management, and reporting. You should also consider whether you are using your current system’s features and need to upgrade it to meet new requirements.

This article reviews some essential features and provides a checklist to help you audit your current system.

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A hitchhiker had been trying to get a ride for hours with no luck. Finally, a car pulled to a stop. The hitcher ran up, threw his backpack in the back seat, and climbed into the passenger seat.
“Hitching long? “ the driver asked.
“Hours and no one even slowed down,” was the reply.
“Boy, society has changed,” the driver said. “People are so worried and scared now.”
“I hear you,” the hitcher said. “I think they’re afraid of picking up a serial killer.”
When the driver laughed, the hitcher asked, “Didn’t you think about that when you picked me up?”

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IP Intercom Considerations Before Purchase

What to Consider When Purchasing an Intercom

IP Intercom Considerations
IP Intercom Considerations

Intercoms enable two-way communications and are used for door control, apartment entry control, and communication in schools and offices. Some include video or integrate with access control and IP camera systems to increase security.

This article reviews what you should consider before purchasing your IP Intercom System.

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Drone Detection

Drone Counter Measures

Drone Detection Using Radar
Drone Detection Using Radar

Drones have benefited many military and commercial organizations. However, their proliferation has also caused problems and security issues. Because drones are sometimes present in the wrong places, many organizations are looking for ways to detect and neutralize them.

There are several types of drone detection systems. Most systems provide detection, and systems that integrate camera systems can also provide identification. The threat can be eliminated by adding jamming signals and lasers.

This article describes drone detection methods.

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Paging Considerations Before Purchasing

What to consider when buying a Paging System

IP Paging Systems
IP Paging Systems

Many organizations use paging systems, including offices, schools, hospitals, factories, and retail spaces. They are versatile communication tools that broadcast information efficiently and reliably across various settings. A Paging System provides communication in various scenarios. Whether managing daily operations, ensuring safety, or enhancing customer service, paging systems offer reliable and scalable solutions to meet diverse needs.

To ensure you select the right system for your needs, consider the following factors:

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Access Control Considerations

What to consider before purchasing your Access Control System

Access Control Considerations
Access Control Considerations

Several things should be considered before selecting your access control system. The system controls who, where, and when a person can enter your facility. However, there are many other things that you should think about before purchasing the system.

To ensure you select the right system for your needs, consider the following key factors:

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Some interesting Quotes by Winston Churchill

Churchill was born in 1874, fought during WWI, was Prime Minister during WWII and again from 1951 to 1955, and died in 1965, nearly 50 years ago. It’s odd how time moves on, but some things stay the same. He could have been talking about today. The foregoing is as true today as when he said it over his lifetime.

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AI-Enhanced IP Camera Systems Increase Security

The Future of Security: Why You Should Use AI-Enabled IP Cameras for Real-Time Problem Detection

AI-Enhanced Surveillance Cameras
AI-Enhanced Surveillance Cameras

In the age of advanced technology, traditional surveillance methods are no longer enough to meet modern security needs. While standard IP camera systems record valuable footage, reviewing hours of video days after an incident has occurred often feels like closing the door after the cow has left the barn. The damage has already been done.

This article reviews why AI-enabled IP cameras are the future of security:

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When to Install an Access Control System

Closing the Door After the Cows Have Left: The Importance of Proactive Access Control

Access Control System Concept
Access Control System Concept

There’s an old expression: “Closing the door after the cows have left.” It perfectly encapsulates a mindset we often see when it comes to access control. Too many people or organizations realize its importance only after an incident has occurred. Unfortunately, by then, the damage is done, and the cost—whether financial, emotional, or reputational—can be steep.

This article reviews when to consider access control before a security situation occurs.

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