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Planning & Choosing Access Control Systems

Types of Access Control Systems (Key Cards, Biometrics, Keypads, etc.) Explained 

Choosing the right access control system is about more than picking a door reader and handing out cards. We explore the different types and how they could suit your business.

How to Choose the Best Access Control System for Your Business 

Selecting an access control system isn’t a shopping list exercise. The right choice balances security, safety, user experience, legal compliance and long-term cost.

Wired vs. Wireless Access Control System

If you’re weighing up a new access control project—or expanding one you already run—the “wired vs wireless” question arrives sooner than you expect, we compare these systems to give you the information you need.

Cloud-Based vs. On-Premises Access Control Solutions 

Choosing between a cloud-managed access control platform and a traditional on-premises system isn’t a purely technical decision. It’s about governance, security, resilience, cost and the day-to-day reality of how your buildings are used.

Access Control System Installation Cost Guide 

Budgets for access control are rarely just “price per door”. This guide explains the cost drivers in plain English so you can forecast accurately, avoid unwelcome surprises, and invest where it actually improves security and compliance.

Questions to Ask Your Access Control Installation Provider

Choosing an access control partner is as important as choosing the technology. The right installer should translate your risks and building constraints into a system that is reliable, safe and easy to run—not just hang readers and hand over a manual.

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