Looking back at the past year, we’ve noticed a number of changes within attitudes and initiatives related to access control. Taking a look at these changes, we see a number of trends coming to light that we wanted to share with you.
Access Control Trends
- Ease of use – It’s easier than ever before to moderate an access control system. Now, HR staff can quickly add, delete, or edit staff permissions in one central system. This helps to keep the workplace safer and more productive.
- Fluid and adaptable – In the past, access control was sort of a “one size fits all” model where you used one proprietary solution for access control, another for security clearance, and so on. These days, access control systems are fluid and adaptable: they can integrate with employee ID, cashless vending, staff parking, and even time and attendance. These trends are also moving toward integrating IT security with access control. Staff will love the convenience of using one card for many tasks.
- Realtime data analytics – Today, access control systems are engineered to provide realtime data analytics so that anyone with administrative access can quickly see at a glance what is happening. No longer will staff have to run reports after the fact to see how the system is working. All of the information will be time sensitive and easy to access.
To talk more about this, or anything else related to workplace security, productivity, and access, please contact us.