Securing the Future

In many fields, including consumer goods, smart home technology, and security products, wireless technology continues to experience both falling prices and rising acceptance. Recently, the number of products intended to install or function wirelessly has increased in the access control market, coinciding with greater demand for cloudbased management solutions and mobile phone integration. However, many integrators are still hesitant to specify wireless systems unless they have no other option and thus risk falling behind the current trend.

Smarter access control is becoming increasingly necessary as building security technology advances and user requirements evolve. Although wired security doors and access points have long served as the foundation of access control systems, the most recent generation of wireless locks can easily replace them and integrate with almost any access system, without any loss in performance or functionality. Additionally, leading Internet of Things (IoT) technology and security providers are collaborating with leading smart lock manufacturers to further advance security capabilities and boost overall reliability.

There are many practical reasons to go wireless as well. Wireless installation is less intrusive and much faster than traditional systems. Compared to wired access control, leading wireless locks require little to no drilling around the door or opening, whereas the latter requires cabling through and partially around the door. With an integrated wireless access control system, you can increase building security without requiring staff to manage multiple credentials or causing disruptions to regular business operations. You can not only expand security coverage, but also eliminate the administrative overhead of managing physical keys.