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Access Control
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Is your building’s burglar alarm system generating too many false alarms? The AVS-01 standard could help.
Safety & Security
The Traditional Alarm Model Is Broken—The Next Decade Requires Verification
The ANSI/TMA AVS-01 Alarm Validation Scoring Standard doesn’t treat every alarm signal equally—it helps verify what you need to act on first. Here’s why that matters.
Aug. 5, 2026
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Multifamily properties need a thoughtful access control strategy. New access control technologies can help make operations more efficient while keeping renters safe.
Safety & Security
Smart Access Control in Multifamily Residential Properties: Balancing Security and Operational Efficiency
Oct. 13, 2025
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Access credentials are one area that’s seeing change in today’s security landscape.
Safety & Security
Get the Most Out of Your Security Technology Investment
Aug. 15, 2025
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Does your physical security program account for today’s evolving threat landscape?
Safety & Security
5 Key Action Steps Facility Management Professionals Should Take to Ensure an Effective Physical Security Program
Dec. 20, 2024
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What are the biggest security risks for your property?
Safety & Security
5 Steps to Bolster Your Building’s Physical Security Strategy
Oct. 9, 2024
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Software/Technology
Improve Building Safety Through Smart Security System Integrations
Aug. 15, 2024
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Access control systems are now helping deliver business intelligence for interconnected buildings.
Access Control
How Access Control Systems Deliver Business Intelligence
June 28, 2024
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Access Control
Designing and Deploying Access Control Systems: Best Practices and Principles
June 10, 2024
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Access Control
Protecting Smart Building Access and Assets with Advanced Biometrics
Jan. 31, 2024
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