There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to parking and gate control. While there are some manufacturers that offer the complete package, it is far more common for a security integrator to have to pull together the disparate elements involved — from the physical barrier to the gate and motor, access control reader and intercom. And sometimes, this can get tricky.
Not surprisingly, trends across the security industry are also having an impact on parking installations, including wireless technology, IP, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), more intelligence and portability and, most of all, the desire for convenience.