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Home » Authors » Karyn Hodgson

Articles by Karyn Hodgson

Trends in Credentials

Karyn Hodgson
April 1, 2010
Choosing the right credential for your customer will help them get the best value for their money, both now and in the future.Smart cards come in two basic types: the
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Getting Comfortable With Wireless

Karyn Hodgson
March 1, 2010
In today’s technological age, wireless is everywhere. We have cell phones with wireless headsets, wireless networks for our home computers and PDAs that uplink simply by placing them near our
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On The Edge Of Something Great

Karyn Hodgson
November 1, 2009
The potential for IP access control at the edge has been talked about for a few years now. It has taken a while for networks to become practical for these
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Whats In The Cards

Karyn Hodgson
October 1, 2009
Anyone who works with the government sector is well aware of the ongoing saga of the smart card. This perennial “up-and-coming” technology is finally here. But how long will it
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The Ins and Outs of Gates

Karyn Hodgson
September 1, 2009
On the surface of things, a gate operator simply moves a gate from point A to point B and back again. But there is a lot you need to know
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Fast-Tracking Phone Entry

Karyn Hodgson
August 1, 2009
Telephone entry systems are not what come to mind when you think of cutting-edge technology. But those systems today are on the cusp of just that. They are rapidly moving
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Prioritizing Value

Karyn Hodgson
June 16, 2009
A central station such as this one operated by ADS Security in Nashville, can be the hub for managing multiple clients’ access control systems remotely. What a difference a year
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Giving Up the Wires

Karyn Hodgson
May 1, 2009
Wireless access control may not be new to the market, but technology improvements and end user attitudes have changed in the past couple of years, making it a better choice
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Lock-In Installation Quality

Karyn Hodgson
March 1, 2009
Bringing the correct hardware to the job site to securely install an electromagnetic lock will save time. Properly and efficiently installing magnetic locks and strikes takes skill, experience and craftsmanship.
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From Prox to Smart Cards: Whats Next?

Karyn Hodgson
February 1, 2009
Physical and logical security convergence is influencing the development of access control credentials today.Traditional proximity cards are still tops among a large number of end users.For years, proximity has represented
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