Access Control
A key segment of the security industry, access control solutions include those technologies and measures that control access and enable legitimate entry to a physical or logical resource. Many SIA members manufacture, integrate, distribute or service access control technologies, and as such the association places a high priority on following trends, developments and innovations in the area.
Using Technology to Bring Employees Back Safely: Touchless Access Control and Other Solutions Enhance Both Security and Health
Will we ever return to the office for good? The rise of the Omicron variant and the pandemic’s rapid resurgence has forced companies to postpone office return dates. However, many companies will soon welcome people back, and they will need to address people’s safety concerns in the process. A Gartner survey of global HR leaders…
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Pandemic Changes in Building Access Are Here to Stay: Moving Toward Mobile Access and Touchless Sensors
Security in multitenant buildings and condominium complexes has been evolving for many years. Property managers continuously look for ways to ensure the safety and security of individual living spaces, as well as common and shared areas, and the events of the past two years increased the already existing demand for comprehensive and efficient access control…
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Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: U.S. Data Centers
This 2022 vertical market report, produced by Omdia exclusively for SIA, assesses the U.S. market for physical security equipment in data centers. It examines key drivers and barriers for the data center market, how COVID-19 has impacted data centers and how to win business with data center security leaders.
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SIA Technology Insights – Fall 2021
SIA Technology Insights is a journal produced semiannually by SIA that distills the most current thinking for applying today’s security technologies.
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The Future Is Autonomous: AI Will Enable Security Solutions to Analyze and Act
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of our everyday lives. People interact with AI, for example, when shopping online and getting a question answered by a chatbot or having the website recommend additional items for purchase. In addition, AI makes it easy for people to leverage voice-to-text responses on mobile devices quickly and accurately.…
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There Is a Hole in the Boat: Why Access Control Professionals Need to Move From Wiegand to OSDP
Many of the people reading this publication are, presumably, security professionals who take pride in leveraging their expertise to use technology to protect people and property. A large number likely focus on access control solutions to prevent unauthorized entry into controlled facilities and areas. As unfortunate as it is to say, statistically speaking, the probability…
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The Flexible Approach to Access Control: Open-Source Systems and the Cloud Provide Savings and Scalability Options
Jumping into the world of business is not for the faint of heart. In addition to managing employees, overseeing finances and creating a sustainable plan, there are many other important considerations to be aware of, such as ensuring the comprehensive protection of people and assets inside the facility. Entrepreneurs are responsible for the safety of…
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Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: Federal, State & Local Government
This 2021 vertical market report, produced by Omdia exclusively for SIA, assesses the U.S. market for physical security equipment in federal, state and local government. It examines key market drivers and barriers for the government security vertical, how federal versus state and local governments handle contractor selection and funding and how to win business with government entities.
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SIA Technology Insights – Summer 2021
In every issue of SIA Technology Insights, we try to look to the cutting edge (and sometimes even to the bleeding edge) of security technology, to ensure you stay current with the steady whir of technology change. This edition examines the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on security operations, from touchless access control to temperature screening, as well as topics like how security technology is evolving from detection to intervention and prevention.
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Video Intercoms in a Post-Pandemic World: How Residential Security Systems Have Taken On New Functions
During the past year and a half, our homes have become much more than living spaces. They are schools, gyms, workspaces and so much more. Investing in a comprehensive security solution is as important as ever, and providers and integrators should be ready to discuss a system that not only enhances security but also offers…
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