Selecting the Right Technology for Now and the Future

David SawyerAccess Control, Video Surveillance Leave a Comment

As I write this, we are working on several projects that require figuring out which technology will best suit the specific needs of a particular project.  One involves new construction.  Will the client best be served by installing underground conduit and running cable or fiber?  The 4 buildings that make up the site are very close together so aerial cabling …

What Decade is Your Access Control System From?

David SawyerAccess Control, Physical Security Leave a Comment

A vital part of any security plan, access control systems continue to evolve, sometimes faster than companies or institutions can keep up.  In the 1980’s we had magnetic swipe cards that involved the transfer of unencrypted credentials to a reader.  In the 1990’s contactless technology, predominantly low frequency proximity or “prox” technology led to fobs and tags making cards no …