Among the many benefits of access control systems is their ability to prevent unauthorized access and maintain the security of your workplace. These systems are used to limit entry to specific individuals, and they can be installed on a variety of doors. A...

If you're considering installing an intercom system or an access control system, it is important to understand the difference between the two. Intercom Systems, which provide monitoring of areas via audio and/or video, are more expensive and rely on rules that...

Managing your video surveillance system is one of the most important steps for your security efforts. Effective management relies on policies, workflows, and best practices, all of which affect the video surveillance system's effectiveness. These include remote...

The fast approaching holiday season is one of the busiest times for mail, and that means an increase in the amount of packages that go through the United States Postal Service, and the numbers aren't slowing down anytime soon. This means that apartment mailbox systems...

Fingerprint scanners and locks use fingerprint patterns to scan and unlock doors; they work by matching a pattern with a template made of numbers. The fingerprints of the owner are stored in the template, which makes it impossible for someone else to use a lock...

There are various type of Access Control Systems including those that are accessible via a remote access application, RF card and fob key accessible systems and then there are facial recognition systems, to name a few. One of the most up and coming, efficient and...

It may be time to convert or upgrade your currently installed older intercom system with a modern system that has added functionality and capabilities. This article provides several helpful tips for achieving just that. Tip #1: Remove the intercom system The first...

The vast array of security products available on the market today can be quite overwhelming to say the least. Security products can be wireless or hard wired, optional or required or simple or complex. Determining which security product is right for your building or...

Many colleges and universities are experiencing increased enrollment year over year and as a result are looking for streamlined ways in which to add additional mailboxes to serve their student population and increase their mail delivery capacity.  Adding to their...