Although high-end technologies often get the glory these days, tried-and-true ones still have an important place. Integration and smart cards may be sexy, but the stalwart stand-alone system is still a must-have in many access control applications.
When it comes to stand-alone systems such as keypads and electronic door locks, your customers want rugged reliability. Although the technologies and how they are used vary widely, end-user companies who employ these types of systems for the most part want to keep them simple and easy to use.