Media Coverage
How Security Dealers Can Deliver
Security Today, October 1, 2012
Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) have evolved considerably over the past few years. Traditional systems that required heavy upfront IT infrastructure investments have given way to cloudbased systems. And, more recently, Web-based access control has allowed extension to cloud-enabled security capabilities to users’ smartphones and tablet devices.
Despite these technology developments, enterprise customers still seek greater flexibility, scalability and affordability from their PACS—not only when it comes to technology but also pricing and contract structures. As a result, security dealers and integrators have welcomed the emergence of physical access control “as-a-Service” to meet customer expectations.
4 Trends in Access Control and ID Management
SecurityInfoWatch.com, Created December 19, 2012
There are four key technology trends that will impact the future of access control and ID management. Understanding these trends will help you better serve your customers and grow your access control revenues as part of a broader services business.
Projects in the News: November 2012
SDM, November 14, 2012
Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) have evolved considerably over the past few years. Traditional systems that required heavy upfront IT infrastructure investments have given way to cloudbased systems. And, more recently, Web-based access control has allowed extension to cloud-enabled security capabilities to users’ smartphones and tablet devices.
Despite these technology developments, enterprise customers still seek greater flexibility, scalability and affordability from their PACS—not only when it comes to technology but also pricing and contract structures. As a result, security dealers and integrators have welcomed the emergence of physical access control “as-a-Service” to meet customer expectations.
Cards, Cloud, Compliance Lead Access Control Advances
Find out what’s going on in the realm of managed/hosted cloud-based alternatives ...
CampusSafety Magazine, November 12, 2012
"Web-based access control enables security and facility managers to interact with and manage employee and visitor access privileges quickly and easily from any location without being tied to a dedicated client workstation or paying for software licenses per user. With a browser-based Web application, campuses can securely manage access privileges from a broad range of devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops) and from any location."
Make a Smart Move
Transitioning from legacy to web-based access control is easier than ever, and gives additional levels of control and automation
SecurityInfoWatch.com, November 7, 2012
"Historically, utilization of software for managing employee and visitor access privileges to facilities was restricted to specific enterprise PCs and workstations. This not only limited the ability of enterprise security decision makers to quickly respond to critical and day-to-day security events in real-time and from any location, but also came along with high cost burdens associated with these client/server-based access control systems.
Today, executives and security decision makers are more informed on alternatives to legacy access control systems that can provide greater flexibility and scalability. Notable among these emerging solutions is Web-based access control, which delivers feature, functionality and cost benefits to the enterprise relative to client/server environments."
