When it comes to security, the adage “leading edge not bleeding edge” is often cited. Integrators need to walk the line between the two, making sure to future-proof their end users, but without sacrificing performance and security.
A stroll around recent tradeshows revealed some of the hottest reader technologies today: wireless, NFC (or Bluetooth) and biometrics. The process of introducing these technologies to end users and implementing them in real-world projects are where many integrators find themselves today. And they are walking that leading/bleeding line carefully, finding the best fit for the new and blending with the old where possible.