Do you need access control for your business

I often hear the question do I need access control and if so what kind do I need? That depends on what you do. If you are a small company with only one or two people opening and closing your building each day you most likely do not need access control. But if you have multiple employees coming and going at different times or you have areas that you need to restrict access to, such as supplies or high value items, or you have multiple locations you want to track from your phone or computer then you need to consider a access control system.

Web based systems from providers like Alarm.com or ProDataKey allow you to see who enter and at what time without the need to be on site. These system also allow you to remotely open and secure the access control doors should you need to allow in a person that does not have credentialed access. Paired with security cameras that allow you to see who is coming and leaving and you can manage many aspects of your staff remotely.

Other advantages of access control are:

Better inventory control through restricting and monitoring access to inventory thus reducing the chances of theft;

Access can be integrated with automation systems to insure that things like thermostats and lighting are set to the appropriate levels when the business is open or closed, reducing utility costs;

Access control can be integrated with security to prevent employees from entering the site after hours or alerting you to employees arriving late or closing early;

If an employee is dismissed the can be immediately locked out of access to the facilities. There is no need to have keys returned or the need to re-key the facility if an employee should fail to return the keys or a key is lost.

These are just a few of the benefits of access control. Contact Waves today at info@waveslowvoltage.com or 248-652-2809 to schedule a review of your access control and security needs.