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Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews

We all know that if you ask any manufacturer the question…“How does your product stack up against the competition?”  The reply will be a roundabout way of saying…  “We’re the best”.

So where can you get specific context and experience to get an honest answer?  

Right Here!!!

In this complete guide of Access Control System Manufacturers, we review the pros and cons of a variety of manufacturers who specialize in access control systems (both) hardware and software for door entry security systems.  Stay Tuned as we are going to continue to add more reviews over time…  

If you’re searching for the best access control system for your facility- reading our reviews will help in the research process.  As an independent security consultant, it’s our job to separate the “Marketing Hype of Manufacturers” from what works in-the-field and what has challenges or is not a good fit for specific applications. Not all access control systems are created equal and some vary heavily as to what capacity they can handle, to specific features some of which are mandatory for organizations.

Different types of product brands deliver different solution offerings and it’s important for end-users to do their due diligence before selecting an access control platform because the decision could cause issues down-the-line with further integrations or the scale of your system. There is still a lot of confusion around which product is the best and there are a lot of variables that go into this decision- such as:

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Does your facility have existing magnetic locks or door strikes?

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Do you need to integrate your system with other aspects of security like video surveillance?

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Is there compatibility problems with specific manufacture hardware?

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What is the best access control platform for my type of business?

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Do you require global anti-passback?

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What type of Mustering Reports does the system offer?

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Does the system support Weigand, Mercury boards or the OSDP Protocol?

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Is there a specific brand I should use for smaller door count?

Here are the access control system reviews for the product brands in the industry that gives you an idea to pick the best option.

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Openpath Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews
Keyscan Access Control System Manufacturer Reviews

Access Control System Manufacturers

Here is the list of the most popular access control system manufacturers, we are constantly testing different brand products and updating this list:

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Genetec

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Lenel

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Keyscan

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Openpath

Criteria to evaluate the access control system manufacturers review

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Secure Technology

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Pricing

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System integration

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System installation requirements and maintenance

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Scalability, Flexibility and ease of use

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Cloud Hosting vs On-Premise

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Integration Capabilities: Protocol - mercury, Weigand, OSDP, or anything else

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Customer support

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Supports Power Over Ethernet Proximity Card Readers

Do you Need Expert Advice?

Umbrella Security Systems is an Independent Physical Security Consultant who specializes in commercial electronic access control systems. We have the experience to cut through the marketing hype of manufacturer’s and deliver a complete solution incorporating all aspects of your security system. We independently apply rigorous tests benchmarking performance, quality and reliability on all products recommended to our end-user clients. Every business (and door) is different- Get a free consultation from us to set you on the right track.
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