Access control technology and integration is being pushed farther from the building these days. What do integrators need to know to avoid pitfalls and capitalize on this new opportunity?
Donald Trump isn’t the only one with borders on his mind. World events in recent years have demonstrated that the need for physical security doesn’t start at the front door of the office. With increasing incidents of vehicle attacks and terrorism both inside and outside buildings, more and more companies are realizing that stopping potential bad actors farther from the door is not only desirable — it is necessary.
“There is more emphasis on stopping the bad guys at the perimeter,” says Jack DeMao, CEO, Electric Guard Dog, Columbia, S.C. (SDM’s 2016 Dealer of the Year). “Top level customers historically would try to protect the facility itself. Now there is more emphasis on stopping them at the border.”