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5 Best Security Camera Systems for Multifamily & Commercial Buildings
Key takeaways Some of the best security camera systems include those from Rhombus, Eagle Eye Networks, and ADT. Analog security cameras use coaxial...

Healthcare Access Control: The Best System for Your Facility
Key takeaways The most common types of access control in healthcare are role-based, attribute-based, and physical. Access control in healthcare...

Student Housing Maintenance & Repair Best Practices
Key takeaways Staying on top of student housing maintenance helps you retain more residents and saves on costs. Implement preventive, routine, and...

How Do QR Code Visitor Management Systems Work? + Best QR Code Intercom
Key takeaways A QR code visitor management system is an access control that allows visitors to scan a QR at the front door and request entry. The...

Your Guide to Swipe Card Access Control Systems
Key takeaways Swipe card access control systems use key cards to grant tenants automatic access. The benefits of key card entry systems are their...

Bank Access Control System: Best System for Financial Institutions
Key takeaways Financial institutions face security challenges related to high-value assets, various entryways, and strict regulations. Banks are not...

3 Types of Guest Check-In Systems for Your Building
Key takeaways A guest check-in system is a type of management system that helps commercial property managers track visitors who request access to a...

Visitor Parking Apartment Registration: Managing Guest Parking
Key takeaways Visitor parking is reserved for guests at an apartment parking area. Common problems arising from uncoordinated visitor parking are...

Door Contact Sensor Guide: Installation + How to Use
Key takeaways Door contact sensor alarms tell you whether a door is open or closed. They work by notifying a central computer, which keeps a record...

What Is Strata Housing & How to Calculate Strata Fees?
Key takeaways Strata housing is a type of ownership in which a larger property is divided into units or plots (e.g., condos, subdivisions). Strata...

Best Commercial Security Cameras for Businesses: Buyer’s Guide
Key takeaways IP cameras are the best type of commercial security cameras for businesses. Common components of commercial-grade security camera...
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