Access Control

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…

Wire-free technology is currently undergoing something of a resurgence. Whilst the technology has been widely embraced in many other sectors, it is still under-used in risk-relevant solutions. Despite recent advances, delivering higher levels of performance and reliability, the benefits of wireless technology are still ignored…