29 June 2026
Access control basics: cards, codes and cloud management
RFID cards, keypads and cloud-managed readers — what to specify for a commercial site that has to onboard and revoke users daily.
Access control has moved well beyond a bank of keys on a hook. We look at the trade-offs between RFID cards, PIN keypads and mobile credentials, and explain why cloud-managed readers have quietly become the default for multi-site operators. Includes a checklist for auditing an existing system before you replace it.
