3 Advantages of Protecting Your Business with Access Control Systems

From Keys and Locks to Apps and Remote Surveillance, Times Are Changing

Times change. So does technology. Locksmithing is no exception. At Lock Safe Systems, we have experienced how locks and keys have gradually been replaced by newer, safer, more efficient alternatives, such as access control systems. 

We have been working in the Fort Collins, CO area since 1970 and like to think that we know all there is to know about locks and access control. Our team of experts is trained in both traditional lock-and-key systems and the latest electronic technologies. If you are not sure whether to install an access control security system at your business, here are three reasons why we think you should!

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Save Time and Money with Access Control 

Thirty years ago, a security breach at your company could mean changing every door and lock in the building. Imagine the hassle! Access control systems have made such scenarios a thing of the past. 

Locks and keys are still an aspect of everyday life, but they have significant limitations relative to newer technologies. Install an electronic access control system at your business, for example, and you can determine who has access to a room, when they do, and for how long. That is for any room in the building!

Managing access control at such a scale is also easier than you may think. Modern software is already capable of performing highly complex tasks. You can remotely change or cancel a person’s access at any time, or time stamp their entries and exits, or remotely monitor entire office buildings.

Knock Knock! Who’s There? Remote Access! Remote Access (for) Who?

One of the primary benefits of access control security systems is remote access. Thanks to a wide range of cloud-based solutions, you decide who goes in, and who stays out no matter where you are.

Remotely managing your system applies to both the locks throughout your business, and their many different types of access. Whether it is a keycard or fob-enabled lock, a PIN, or biometrics, the convenience and safety of a keyless entry are unmatched when done right.

At a time when workers are returning to the office, but remote work remains an everyday occurrence, effective access control systems are more important than ever.

Adaptability and Scalability Through Automation!

Even if all you need is securing one door, who is to say new doors won’t need opening and closing in the future? One open door always leads to another, and as a business grows, that single door could become an entire building. Access control systems provide the adaptability and scalability needed to keep your business safe and secure.If you are looking for a way to control access to your home or business, why not reach out to our experts and ask for a turnkey security solution that is right for you?