All the Latest in Access Control Technology
Managing Permissions Has Never Been Smarter—Or Easier
Keeping a business safe doesn’t mean simply catching crime when it happens. Your security system should be stopping crime before it ever enters the door.
Access control systems let you manage who can and cannot enter your property using methods like locks and keys, key cards, or pin codes. While access control isn’t a new phenomenon—even ancient societies used rope knots and wooden locks—the technology is only ever getting smarter.
With advancements in AI and cloud computing, access control is easier than ever to customize, monitor, and deploy. Explore all that’s new in access control to better protect your office, commercial space, or apartment complex.
Looking for an access control installer in the Dallas, TX, area? Reach out to Texadia Systems today!
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Cloud-Based Control
Thanks to platforms like iCloud and Google Photos, most people today are familiar with using the cloud—a remote server—to store information. But this isn’t limited to photos and files; your business’s access control and security data can also be managed on the cloud.
Cloud-based systems like Verkada, OpenPath, and Kisi make it easy to get started and expand storage later on. You don’t need to maintain your own servers; your access control provider will handle it for you instead. All your access readers, security cameras, alarms, and more will integrate with the platform, all visible from one online dashboard.
You’re free to log in from your computer, smartphone, or tablet to remotely create new users, customize rules, and permit or revoke access to specific users. Everything you need is there for you in one place.
New Credentials Options
While ID cards, fobs, and PIN codes have been the standard for years—and are still popular —consider these new, ultra-secure credential methods.
Mobile Access
Most people have their smartphone on them at all times—why not use them to unlock entrances or garage gates? Mobile readers use Bluetooth to recognize authorized devices and unlock doors hands-free.
Plus, people won’t have to stop to hold their phone up to the reader (unless you want them to). Bluetooth readers can detect phones from yards away, so people breeze through without stopping.
And for those who would rather not use a smartphone, they can carry an ID card and tap that instead. We can even integrate a badge printer with your system to make the entire process easier.
Biometrics
While they were once only a figment of science fiction, biometric readers are already being used in schools and businesses nationwide. If your company has restricted areas with sensitive information or assets, consider implementing facial, fingerprint, hand, or retina readers.
Biometric readers work by recognizing distinct measurements unique to each person in your system. If someone is labeled a threat in your system and then tries to enter, the biometric readers will instantly recognize them and notify your security system. Biometric credentials can’t be forged or lost, making them a foolproof method for access control.
Vehicle & License Plate Recognition
Access control isn’t limited to the building only! We can expand your access control system to include car and license plate readers so you can manage which vehicles may enter your garage or parking lot. Adding or removing verified cars is simple with the cloud-based management system.
Not Just Seeing, But Analyzing with AI
New AI software utilizes your access control readers to gather and organize helpful data. You’ll gain access to detailed analytics, including arrival patterns, daily presence, occupancy rates, user behavior, and activity heat maps.
Let’s say your security team suspects something unusual is happening after hours. You can quickly search and locate activity feeds for evening hours and see who’s coming and going in certain areas. Today’s access control systems are like your own personal detective, helping you keep your business safe while solving problems.
Ready for Smarter, Stronger Access Control?
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