Access Control Helps You To Keep In Control

July 15th, 2022



There is a lot involved with access control, and likely more than you think. If you’ve opted out of investing in access control security systems in the past, thinking that that level of security isn’t really necessary in your business, you might be missing out. Access control and other security systems aren’t only useful in those potentially rare crime-related incidents, and they actually help to give you more control over your business overall.

While state of the art access control systems of today do allow you to control who has access to different parts of your business property, they also do a whole lot more.

The Lesser Known Features Of Today’s Access Control

Access control at its most basic is fairly easy to understand. It allows you to control who is allowed to access where on your property, and when they’re able to access these areas. This can be used in retail stores, schools, hospitals, warehouses, industrial complexes, and office buildings. However, today’s systems feature a whole lot more than just this, and some of these additional capabilities include:

  • Remote locking/unlocking – Never worry about locking the doors again with today’s remote locking and unlocking capabilities. This allows you to lock down your business, or certain areas of it, from anywhere. If you’re unsure if you’ve locked the office that holds the safe, a simple check on your smartphone will put your mind at ease.
  • PTZ camera integration – With PTZ camera integration, you can have security cameras automatically turn and zoom to cover areas currently being entered on your property. If a person puts in their access code or uses their door card, the camera can be triggered to record just who is coming in where and when.
  • Easy to search footage – When your cameras, alarms, and access control systems are integrated, your footage and records become easy to search as they’re all located in one central place. This makes it much simpler to get a clear picture of any activity going on at your place of business.
  • Two way audio – Two way audio systems allow you to talk to the individuals attempting to enter your building or property, clearing up any confusion or deterring potential criminals.

Access Control Of Today For Any Business

Today’s businesses need to be protected more than ever. Burglaries and vandalism cost American businesses millions of dollars per year, and for smaller to medium sized businesses, one incident can be devastating in the long-term. Access control of today is more than controlled entry, and it provides a bevy of benefits to secure businesses of all shapes and sizes.

With modern access control, you gain complete control over your business and your business security. When integrated with other elements in your overall security strategy, you have a central hub protecting your business 24/7. If you think that modern access control is something your business could benefit from, our security professionals can help to find the perfect access control system for you. To learn more, contact us!

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