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Video Management System (VMS) Guide

Key takeaways Purchasing a video management system (VMS) enables you to review your property’s surveillance camera feeds and footage from one place....

10 Tips for a Successful Student Housing Turn + FREE Checklist

Key takeaways Student housing turn refers to the transition period between one group of students moving out and another group moving in. Some best...

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 System

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...