Facial recognition was once a technology that seemed like science fiction. Today it is commonplace, with Apple and other smartphones employing facial recognition for security purposes. If it works for smartphone security, why not use it for your workplace's access control system?

Regardless of how common facial recognition may be in the smartphone world, most organizations don't rely on it. Card and magnetic fob access systems are ubiquitous, as well as keypads for manual code entry. You may have questions about its efficacy, speed, security, and costs. Keep reading to see if facial recognition technology makes sense for your access control solution in San Antonio, TX.

You might feel that your business is relatively safe, but the truth is that the steps you take tend to mitigate your risk. You don't leave your house unlocked when you go, and you lock your car in a parking lot. You don't give the keys to just anyone unless they're trusted. These are admittedly simple precautions, but surprisingly, some businesses take relatively fewer precautions than these.

While the Texas Rio Grande Valley is a relatively safe area, your business still needs protection. Property crime is common, and the risk of vandalism and theft is always there. Just like you take precautions with your home and possessions, you should be ever-vigilant about protecting your business. Keep reading for five ways you can enhance your business security system in the coming year.

A new year is a time for fresh resolutions. How about resolving to finally update your school’s security systems to better protect the teachers, staff and students under your care? Intelligent, sophisticated technology solutions can help you feel prepared to handle modern threats facing River Oak, TX, schools in 2021. Keep reading to learn why access control, fever detection and surveillance are necessary components of an updated and refreshed security system. 

Commercial software products are built to solve specific problems. Long ago, almost all of them were highly proprietary and would connect or work only with products from the same vendor. When IT departments looked at solutions, they would standardize around a single vendor in a given area to avoid an assortment of solutions that didn't play well together, if at all. 

Access control solutions tended to be this way; they would only work with other security software from the same vendor. Open Options Access Technology, based just up the road from Waco in Addison, Texas, set out to change that with a philosophy of developing an open access control system platform that integrates easily with other solutions such as video surveillance and many more.

Read on to learn more about DNA Fusion and their open approach to security management systems.

Coronavirus is top of mind for educators and school administrators as we work to determine how and when schools can reopen safely. And while controlling the spread of a dangerous virus is rightfully the primary concern, it’s not the only threat that students will be facing when they return to school.

Unfortunately, violence, bullying, break-ins and school shootings can occur at any time and under any circumstances. When schools reopen in Memorial, TX, make sure your students return to a safe and secure environment on all fronts.

When classroom doors reopen, you’ll have your hands full with fever screenings, mask checks, social distancing and other safety measures for preventing the spread of the coronavirus. That’s why right now is the best time to upgrade your campuses with security tools like gunshot detection, access control and security cameras. With top-of-the-line security technology in place, you can focus solely on keeping students healthy and well without worrying about other crises. Keep reading to learn more.

Most people don't often think about how technology products are engineered, how much of their components are manufactured offshore, and where and how the software is developed. When it comes to security products, these factors are critical. If your organization is investing in a security solution, you want to trust the company, the technology within, and that the company will be around for support and future technology updates.

ASAP Security Services works with Avigilon for advanced, artificial intelligence-powered security solutions. Why trust Avigilon for your advanced security and video analytics solutions in Houston, TX? Let’s explore the Avigilon difference below.