Access Control

From the many commercial access control systems available, there are dozens of door access options for your organization ranging from expensive, local systems that run on your own servers to customizable cloud-based access control systems with hundreds of features and over-the-air (OTA) updates.

Huge enterprises can choose to pay thousands of dollars up front for a local control panel system, while small businesses can find systems that offer monthly billing and fits their budget.

 

The Four Criteria for Ranking Access Control

  • Security Technology, System Type & Credential Options
  • Access Reporting, Visitor Management, & Time Tracking
  • Installation Requirements, Installation Ownership & Maintenance
  • Customer Support, Training Availability & Self-Service Documentation

Categories of Control Systems for Business

There are three main categoried of access control system, below are the offering brands:

  • IP System
  • Control Panel System
  • Mobile Access Creditial