This article offers an in-depth look at current trends in access control and make predictions for the year ahead in the industry, focusing mainly on advancements in integration, including a few examples from Vanderbilt's very own ACTpro.
In addition to this, Vanderbilt will also discuss why integration is so important in the access control industry. Without further ado, here's what Vanderbilt thinks users need to know about access control integration to stay ahead of the curve.
Importance of integration for access control systems
Integration is vital to access control because it allows our systems to function more efficiently. Integrating access control systems with new software types expands how we can use them, which is cost-effective by minimising the extra hardware required to innovate systems.
Integration also helps make day-to-day operations operate more smoothly by streamlining all necessary access control functions into a single accessible, easy-to-use interface that improves security and communication between staff in virtually any field. Following are a few integration trends hitting the market:
Video management
ACC 7 has recently been integrated with ACTpro, allowing for real-time viewing of key security locations
Integrating top-of-the-line video management software with an access control system is crucial to ensuring that security personnel can access the necessary footage to take action when needed.
Avigilon is a prime example of software that fulfills this need and can integrate with access control solutions for greater efficiency in security. Avigilon Control Center 7 (ACC 7) has recently been integrated with ACTpro, allowing for real-time viewing of key security locations and video verification.
Automatic vehicle monitoring
For the more exposed outdoor areas that need monitoring, automatic vehicle monitoring software can be integrated with access control systems to ensure that only approved vehicles may enter sensitive areas.
One example of this is the ANPR camera system, which can automatically integrate with ACTpro to read license plates and allow vehicles to enter restricted areas if recognised by the system.
Elevator access control
KONE is used to optimise elevator performance during high-traffic timeframes, ensuring maximum efficiency
To ensure that only authorised personnel can access restricted floors in any given building, card-based access control solutions can be used to confirm that only verified cardholders are granted access to protected areas.
One such integration that accomplishes this task is KONE, commonly used to optimise elevator performance during high-traffic timeframes, ensuring maximum efficiency and security.
Streamlining operations
It's clear to see that flexible access control integration is here to stay. As new trends develop each year, the possibilities are truly limitless.
These integrations empower systems to operate more efficiently and help day-to-day operations run more smoothly by streamlining an organisation's access control system, improving overall communication and security for any sector or industry.