There? Wireless access control means peace of mind, increased accountability and better security for your maintenance supplies. By: Garrett Lovejoy Who Goes G Garrett Lovejoy is the prod-uct manager for electronic access control at ASSA ABLOY. As the world’s leading lock group, ASSA ABLOY offers a more com-plete range of door opening solutions than any other company on the market, including complete lock sys-tems, wireless access control, door closers, traditional and keyless entry systems and more. Visit www. ASSAABLOY.com to learn more about the entire suite of door opening solutions for every facility. Gone are the days of storing a few mops, buckets and cleaning products in a hall closet. You’ve invested a lot in cleaning and mainte-nance, whether you’re the in-house professional responsible for this part of a business, educational institution or healthcare facility, or a building ser-vice contractor (BSC). You need to protect your investment — add it up; it’s probably more valuable than you think — and a few simple locks and keys just aren’t adequate anymore. Advanced wireless electronic access control is an effective, cost-efficient component of a com-prehensive security management solution. However, asset protection and theft prevention are just a small part of what such a system does. Wireless access control also gives entry and exit tracking information for every employee or outside contractor, enables selective access authorization and provides detailed auditing and, among other benefits, accountability — even legal protection for you and your employees. Wireless Access Control 101 A wireless access control system reduces or eliminates the wiring required for communication between a security system’s entry points — typi-cally a keyless lock, card reader or keypad — and the access control panels to which they are linked. When a person wants to get through a door, the access control panel will compare their PIN code or access card information to a database and either allow or deny entry. It also logs information for every transaction. Higher security can be provided using fingerprint, retinal or other types of advanced recognition tech-nologies. Because they eliminate any wiring to the locks, wireless locks can be installed in locations that could not be accommodated otherwise and pro-vide expanded security coverage. For example, it would be impractical or impossible to install a wired lock in every cabinet in a janitorial supply room; but, it’s easy with a wireless system. for more info Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Security . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select SUPPLIER SEARCH from the main navigation bar, and enter keyword: Access Control . Door lock systems that allow for multiple access options allow you to cater the level of security in your facility and restrict admittance accordingly. 18 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • July 2012 Image courtesy of ASSA ABLOY
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