When access control hardware is installed on doors in a new or existing building, it’s extremely important to be aware of the fire, life-safety and building codes that impact these applications.

This article originally appeared in Access Control Trends & Technology, an annual bonus publication to Security Business magazine and Security Technology Executive magazine. Many security ...

Mechanical locks secure doors as either deadbolts or door-handle devices. Keys serve as the means to unlock these mechanical locks, and possessing a working key determines who can access secured areas ...

NASHVILLE, 10/20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Control Systems, LLC (ACS) announced it is expanding its core competency to include the installation of Overhead Doors. ACS is a value-added distributor, ...

A security researcher says the default password shipped in a widely used door access control system allows anyone to easily and remotely access door locks and elevator controls in dozens of buildings ...

SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazon today announced the Amazon Key Access Control System—a lineup of customizable, property access solutions for multi-family buildings and gated communities. Amazon Key ...

This widely adopted system is suitable to high-traffic areas, enabling smooth, obstructed access while maintaining a continuous flow of movement. By eliminating the need for a swing area, it maximizes ...