Given the rapid rise of smartphones over the past decade or so, you might have expected mobile devices to dominate the access control landscape by now. In reality, adoption by companies and other facilities has been gradual.
More recently, though,
In a market increasingly defined by
technology, we shouldn’t be surprised to see that trend continue for access
control and physical security in 2019. What’s less clear (and perhaps more
interesting) is how manufacturers, integrators and the pub
These days, many intercom systems incorporate multiple functions into one package, so your facility’s entryways can remain clutter-free without sacrificing security. As an added benefit, the all-in-one approach makes management easier—imagine hav
The global market for electronic access control systems (EACS) is expected to grow by more than 6% annually between 2017 and 2021, according to a new report by industry analysts. Biometrics—including finger and hand scanning technologies—will lea
For managers of multi-family properties such as apartments and condos, there’s no such thing as a day off. Balancing the security of residents and facilities with access convenience is a full-time job—and sometimes a thankless one.
In honour o
As Toronto’s booming real-estate market pushes more people toward high-rise living, condo security is becoming a stronger point of interest for residents and building managers. It’s also something we have lots of experience with at ABC Security.
To the sci-fi enthusiast, retinal scanners and fingerprint sensors are nothing new. In fact they’ve been around for decades, first used as a form of physical access control by the FBI in the 1970s. Since then widespread adoption has been a slow, so
Often associated with vehicles, keyless door entry is also changing the way we access buildings and interact with public and private spaces. This convenient and time-saving technology isn’t new (relatively speaking), but you might be less familiar
With so many styles and features available, modern intercom systems allow for seamless integration into just about any environment. Making the right choice for your building—whether an apartment, condo, hospital or other facility with access contro
From simple mechanical components to advanced technologies, modern access control and security systems have maintenance needs that are as diverse as the facilities they serve. What ties them together is the importance of taking a proactive approach t
Celebrated in 178 countries with more than 6,600 unique events, the 2016 edition of Earth Hour is being hailed the biggest and most successful yet. Even the International Space Station got in on the energy-saving action. And although some complain th
Although we pride ourselves on providing some of the industry’s most user-friendly products, we also know that an onsite assessment is the best way to achieve a truly integrated and comprehensive approach to security. There’s no substitute for be
As another year comes to a close, there’s no better time to scan the horizon for a look at what lies ahead. In the field of access control and physical security, 2016 promises to be a year of innovation and integration, with the potential for some
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