Access Control Articles

Modern access control has moved beyond mag-stripe badges and on-premises panels. Cloud-native platforms like Avigilon Alta Access let facility managers issue and revoke credentials in seconds, integrate with HR systems for automatic onboarding/offboarding, and support mobile credentials that eliminate the lost-badge problem entirely. This archive covers the deployment decisions businesses actually face: cloud vs on-premises architecture, credential technology selection (mobile, card, PIN, biometric), reader wiring and power budgeting (PoE vs external power supply), and integration with video surveillance for visual verification of access events.

Unió Digital designs and installs access control systems for commercial buildings across Arizona under Alarm License 25254-0. Posts in this category cover the full project lifecycle — from door hardware selection (electric strikes vs magnetic locks, REX and door position switches), through low-voltage cabling pathways, to cloud configuration and user directory integration. Whether you're retrofitting a single-door mantrap or planning access for a 200-door multi-site deployment, start with our access control services or browse the posts below.