The need for access control System technology
The fear and tension created by the terrorists of November 13 in Paris that claimed the lives of 129 people is still in the streets, not only in France but also in neighboring countries and the rest of the West; the security industry is forced to advance in terms of technologies for access control system and institutions and private companies to invest in urban security systems and in the management of passageways in buildings.
The prevention of terrorist attacks or the reduction of victims can be in the hands of the new technologies used for the control of passage. These new technologies must be agile and flexible and work online to be able to converge and share different systems of identity readers and lock systems.
For buildings in, it is the case of using systems such as Cloud Internet ECKEY that combine the power and flexibility of the cloud to efficiently manage visitors, access to multiple locations and monitor activity from anywhere using the VIZpin® portal with the ECKEY EK7 Bluetooth proximity readers interconnected with each other. VIZpin gives the ability to easily send or remove electronic keys at any time to anyone who has a Smartphone.
The need to control the passage of vehicles on the streets can be met with automatic security bollards, which have the main objective of recovering the quality of life and safety, protecting urban areas such as squares, hospitals, embassies and buildings. public obstructing when it is necessary the passage of the cars. The bollards have approve by the Ministry of Transport and constitute an efficient and functional solution to the above-mentioned problems.
Urban Access Control Management
It is important that all devices use for passage control are centralize at one point for the best management. It is essential software powerful and flexible as SCCAU for urban access management.
We can control as many control points as we need and each of these points can include a wide variety of devices such as: cameras, license plate readers, proximity card or Bluetooth readers, radio frequency readers, tele tag systems or VoIP intercom systems.
With this application we maintain an online connection with all controlled closures, thanks to this we can block (closing or opening) any controlled closure. This blocking can be automatic thanks to the possibility of creating clocks for opening or closing at specific hours during certain days or manuals for emergencies or preventive before dangerous situations.
The technology to increase security both on public roads and private buildings is available to everyone. The solutions to prevent terrorist attacks are not only in the hands of the army but also of companies, institutions and private parties. Being surrounded by efficient technology for our security is essential to maintain our lifestyle.
Trends in Access Control
Mechanical locks have evolved in the last 10 years in a dizzying way, turning the last three years into a “technological revolution” in the field of management and access control System. Mechanical security converges with electronics giving intelligence to mechanical locks. This changes the paradigm in the world of access control system technology and the way to face any security project in buildings.
Carlos Valenciano, Sales Manager at Tesa Assa Abloy, reflects on the technological trends that help to understand this change in access control systems:
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Communications
The evolution of communication networks, IP technology, bandwidths, 3G, 4G, now allow us to manage any access control system with ease and from anywhere, and also allows us to have 100% access control systems Wireless online.
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Mobility
In parallel to the above, the proliferation of mobile devices such as Smartphone and Tablet, as well as the ease of use through Apps has led to immediacy in the receipt of access information and in their management, even allowing the opening and / or locking the doors in mobility and safely.
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Wireless Technology
As with intrusion systems at the end of the 20th century, when intrusion systems based on Wireless 433 mHZ and 868 mHZ communications began to proliferate, this bidirectional, encrypted and secure wireless technology now allows the creation of an ecosystem of accesses, connecting with smart locks without the need to deploy a single cable. In Spain, wireless access control installations grew 1% above the wired ones. RFID and NFC short-range data transmission technologies are already a reality and are widely use in many access systems base on autonomous smart locks.
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Savings
Access control systems based on smart locks can be up to 60% cheaper than traditional wiring systems. Providing at least the same functionalities for the end user and with a higher level of security, since they do not need to weaken the door assembly by installing electric strikes . Security is maintain in the door / frame assembly.
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Energy efficiency
Autonomous battery power also generates savings of up to 40% in electricity consumption, compared to old wired systems that continue to need 12V and 7o 220W power.
The speed at which smart lock-based systems are evolving is comparatively much faster than the evolution of traditional wired access control systems.
A new category of mechanical / electronic products and solutions for building security that is easy to install and maintain has been born that is available to many more people. Innovation is growing very fast in this sector and we will soon surround smart locks in all buildings and homes.
