The Locksmith Journal Jan/Feb 2019 - Issue 60 | Page 55

HARDWARE&SECURITY • 55 PROUD SPONSORS OF THIS PAGE This enables business owners to comprehensively track and audit who has access to which locations, when they had access, and how often. With these systems, access can be granted only at the exact moment it is required, mitigating the risk associated with lost or stolen keys. Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ® is one such system that allows end-users to both grant and remove access permissions remotely. This includes the ability to schedule individual access permissions for each key, as well as to provide time-limited access. If a key is lost, access can be also be revoked using the eCLIQ® software, all managed from a cloud-based system. Many organisations across the UK have very complex access and security requirements; supermarkets for example need to accommodate constant deliveries, 24-hour shift patterns for staff, and contractors needing one-time access. The eCLIQ® system is particularly useful in these applications as having the ability to remove access permissions allows business owners to uphold the safety and security of all customers and staff. This not only offers enhanced security, but also significantly reduces whole life costing. In the past, when a mechanical key is lost, security could only be guaranteed by replacing the whole mechanical suite of locks – at an unwelcome cost and often disruption to ‘business as usual’. The safety and security of visitors and staff is paramount for any customer facing business, but in such a competitive industry the smooth running and ongoing service can be vital to its success and profitability. Security and access systems, such as eCLIQ® from Mul-T-Lock, not only improves safety and mitigates risk but also helps with business continuity. For smaller to medium businesses, Mul-T-Lock offers CLIQ® Go, which offers a new subscription-based revenue stream for locksmiths. With complete control, and a stock of blank keys and cylinders, CLIQ® Go provides monitoring on the go, giving business owners full control and peace of mind and helping locksmiths deliver a value-added service. Mul-T-Lock’s CLIQ® Go system is the ideal solution for a variety of applications, such as within small independent shops with a handful of staff who all need access at varying times, or for GP surgeries which require individual permissions for access to storage rooms holding medical supplies. CLIQ® Go also allows locksmiths to build a strong connection with customers, since only the locksmith who originally created the system can extend it. This therefore provides locksmiths with a subscription-based revenue stream, which also helps meet customers’ ever-changing needs. Overall, the advancement in technology when it comes to business security solutions can provide significant opportunities for locksmiths. By stocking smart security solutions from Mul-T- Lock, locksmiths place themselves in a prime position to meet business owner’s needs, with the assurance that all of the products stand up to rigorous testing and are of the highest quality. With the constant risk of lost or stolen keys, turnover of staff and all other access issues that come with running a business; smart and easy access control can be a very persuasive feature to many SMEs and larger organisations. In such an ever-advancing sector, it is vital that business owners can rely on their local locksmith to provide the most cutting- edge and cost-effective solutions. Mul-T-Lock’s eCLIQ system is ideal for large businesses whereas the CLIQ® Go system is the ideal solution for locksmiths to support their small to medium-sized business customers. For more information call 01902 364200, email [email protected] or visit www.mul-t-lock.co.uk. LOCKSMITHJOURNAL.CO.UK | JAN/FEB 2019