When access control hardware is installed on doors in a new or existing building, it’s extremely important to be aware of the fire, life-safety and building codes that impact these applications.

Continuing our series on specifying and installing access control systems, Richard Herkes of PAC International explains the importance of understanding the requirements The first stage in designing an ...

This article originally appeared in Access Control Trends & Technologies 2021, a bonus publication to Security Business and Security Technology Executive magazines. In recent years, the access control ...

But have you ever come up against an electronic access control door system (ACDS)? An ACDS can be installed in a variety of styles and configurations, but their design and implementation are basically ...

The best access control systems allow a business to secure their facility, controlling which users can go where, and when, along with creating a record of the arrivals and departures of folks to each ...

Ubiquiti has officially taken the wraps off its new UniFi Access product that is aimed at reimagining door access control. Its access control solution wasn’t a secret product as it had been promoted ...

New technology for access control systems has been available for some time. Peter Ward looks into how it is used and what lies ahead in this security sector. Controlling entry and egress is vital for ...