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Article: Web-based Access Control--What Integrators Need to Know.(Access Control Expert)
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- Security Dealer & Integrator
- Article date:
- March 1, 2009
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Web-based Access Control--What Integrators Need to Know
By Rueben Orr
The case for replacing lock-and-key systems is clear-cut: lost and stolen keys present a risk; there are no records of user access or unauthorized attempts, there's no control over when users can enter; and no lock-down capability. Before deciding on an electronic access control system, it's important to know your options.
Web technology comes to physical access control
Web technology, also referred to as IP-based systems, provides new options that can eliminate many problems faced by traditional software-based systems. Making its way into the access control realm, ...