Opportunities in Access Control: Capitalizing on New RFID Applications

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Like most businesses, those in the security industry are constantly looking to increase revenue. For integrators, dealers, installers and manufacturers willing to think outside the box, a world of new access control opportunities are available. Access control now encompasses more than a card reader wired to a fixed point on the wall. Complementary developments have expanded the usefulness of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), happily at a time when costs are decreasing. Developments such as Power over Ethernet, the new Open Supervised Device Protocol and the advanced use of wireless technology have all emerged alongside RFID, enabling the spread of RFID beyond traditional access control applications, as illustrated in this whitepaper.