5 Things to Look for In a Calgary Access Control System

Do you want to invest in an access control system to enhance the security of your business? Here are 5 things you should consider before buying one.

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An access control system is simply an electronic way of restricting access to a building or designated area within your business. This is an essential component to any commercial security system and has many benefits, and with it, you:

• won’t have to worry about any more lost keys
• will be able to keep track of who is coming in and out of your business
• won’t have to worry about strangers or potential thieves slipping in undetected
• will be able to protect any highly sensitive information kept on your premises
• can reduce the incident of theft or accidents on your property

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Choosing an Access Control System: What You Need to Consider First

Investing in an access control system is a great way to enhance the security of your business, but before you buy one, it’s important to have a good understanding of what you need such a system to do.
 

What is the purpose of the access control system?

This is a key question to ask yourself before purchasing an access control system. In the most basic role, such a system is used to ensure limited access to sensitive areas of your business such as the server or personnel records room. However, you may also want to use it for tracking who comes in and out of your building.

How advanced do you need your system to be? A basic system will usually have a keypad or a swipe card, but more advanced systems can include multiple means of authentication such as a thumbprint or card.)
 

What size do you want your access control system to be?

Once you’ve determined the purpose of an access control system in your business, you should think about what size you need. A key question to ask is: how many doors do you need to secure?

Remember: Not every door in your business has to have access control. Some can simply be manned by appropriate personnel. A little planning can make it easy to expand later.
 

5 Things to Consider When Purchasing an Access Control System

Once you’re clear on the purpose and size of your access control system, you need to begin your research on the different products available. To help you make the right choice, here are 8 things you should consider:

1. Ease of use. You want to buy a system that is user-friendly, that can configure easily, and whose execution can be done easily with minimal training.

2. Remote access. As a business owner, you want to be able to keep an eye on your company at all times, so make sure the system you buy allows you to access it anytime, from anywhere, and from any device, with minimal support from your IT department.

3. Custom reports. Make sure the system has the ability to efficiently generate custom reports that can be easily and quickly interpreted.

4. Maintenance. Can you easily and efficiently update your software? Make sure that it’s easy to restore, service, and maintain your system, as this will save you a lot of costs and frustration in the long run.

5. User Management. The best system to purchase is one that offers tiered administration, and one that can be accessed and managed by multiple users simultaneously.

 

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