Access Control

Biometrics as an access control technology has received something of a mixed response from the general market. The technology is often specified for one of two reasons. The goal is either to achieve positive identification of those entering a protected area, or to reduce the …

Access control systems increasingly have the capabilities to deliver more functionality than simply managing who has access rights to a protected area. This makes them more appealing for many sites, and it has never been easier to migrate to the latest credential technologies. When ‘smart …

NFC, as a technology, has much to offer marketeers, technology suppliers and the consumer sector. In essence, it allows a higher degree of interaction between devices, and allows sharing and exchange of data. The principle certainly seems to suit access control on paper, but does …

ANPR (automatic numberplate recognition) has been around for many years, and has achieved a high degree of success in the field, especially for law enforcement agencies and border applications. However, the technology can also offer a high degree of flexibility for commercial sites. Just as …

Given the numerous applications that chip-based cards can deliver, it is not surprising that many are looking towards a single credential-based solution for a wide number of applications. Indeed, access control is now just one of many benefits such solutions deliver. When the concept of …