ACCESS CONTROL
Access Intratone
» THERE ’ S NO DOUBT THAT 2020 WILL go down in history as one of the strangest ones yet . There isn ’ t an industry that hasn ’ t been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic nor a sector that has come out unscathed . However , out of adversity comes innovation , and there is one type of technology that although has been around for some time , not only has a very timely application for facility managers and residents of multiple occupancy building users , but also serves as a very lucrative long-term opportunity in the long-term for locksmiths and installers .
Over the past few months , The Locksmith Journal has covered Intratone ’ s designs and developments of GSM-based access control solutions . Through case studies and product profiles , business background and technical breakdowns , online and in print , TLJ has ‘ accessed all areas ’ of an international access control company , and now it ’ s your turn to get involved .
Unprecedented benefits
Just as the way that building entrances have evolved over the decades , the requirements of residents have also been reassessed . When it comes to safety and security , a peep hole in the door will no longer suffice , and for apartment blocks , halls of residence , local authority living spaces , and similar , being able to see who is at the front door is a necessity , even ( or especially ) if the resident is not at home . Furthermore , for residents who have mobility issues , being able to allow access to an entrance without having to get up and answer the door allows a greater sense of independence as well as peace of mind .
It is not only the occupants who benefit from GSM-based access control however , facilities managers and site supervisors can now manage and maintain remotely ; no more lost keys , no more waiting around for workmen , no more updates or upkeep - it can all be done from home or the office . This was convenient before Covid-19 ( if you can remember that !) but nothing short of necessary now that the ‘ new normal ’ has taken over . And while some restrictions have been relaxed , local lockdowns still loom over us , and winter will pose its own challenges . So , for those who are shielding , or in quarantine ( that ’ s residents or facility managers ) there is no physical presence required to grant access to long term users ( the residents themselves ) and short term users ( carers , cleaners , contractors , etc .); even emergency access .
GSM , what is it anyway ?
With a name like Global System for Mobile Communication , GSM sounds more like a mobile phone device than an access control system , and that ’ s exactly how it was first used . In fact , nearly 80 % of mobile phone users across the globe already use GSM as their primary network for placing wireless calls .
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