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Automatic entry systems provide a massive amount of security benefits to commercial properties. In this blog entry, the access control installation experts here at SOS Locksmith will detail the fantastic benefits offered by automatic entry systems for medium to large … Continue reading
Keyless access control systems are a fantastic option for commercial properties – as they offer myriad benefits that apply to security, ease-of-use, and functionality. In this blog entry, the commercial locksmith experts here at SOS Locksmith will detail some of … Continue reading
With massive technological strides being made in the residential security sector in the last few years, there’s a plethora of fantastic electronic lock options for homeowners – or even commercial business owners. One of the most convenient varieties of contemporary … Continue reading
Great advances have been made in the last few years with biometrics technology on the residential consumer level. This allows homeowners to get easy protected security and access to their doors without the need to search for keys. Biometric locks … Continue reading
As the mercury on the dial increases, so does the likelihood of vehicle break-ins. The weather gets warmer, people start leaving their windows open, and thieves can spot their valuables from the street. A cracked window can be seen as … Continue reading
While the word “key” conjures the same shape of a traditional key in many people’s minds, there’s actually quite a bit of variance in the shape, structure, and function of keys. This small blog entry will help you differentiate between … Continue reading
If you’re looking to maximize the integrity of your home or business security, electronic surveillance is an essential must. Since the advent of security technology, robberies and break-ins has steadily decreased. By investing in electronic security systems, you’re exponentially increasing … Continue reading
Just like most home appliances and tools, locks sometimes need to be changed for varying reasons. Thankfully, it’s quite a simple and easy process to get your locks replaced. This is a distinctively different process than re-keying, which has … Continue reading
There’s a number of practical tactics that homeowners can adopt to increase the security of their home. Oftentimes, resisting burglary is a matter of mindfully making sure there are no loose strings in your home security, as well as installing … Continue reading
Protect the records of the employee In order to avoid the danger of legal action, it is important that the employee’s medical records be kept confidential. These include the medical records, social security records, salary information and documents with personal … Continue reading
Arrow’s Interactive Revolution Locks Means Business The latest fleet of locks by the esteemed Arrow group has caught our attention this week. They’re called the Arrow Revolution. But what makes these deadbolts revolutionary? With a market catering to a … Continue reading
This August’s US Open is set to take place in Flushing Meadows, Queens. While tennis fans have been anticipating the tournament for months, many of them, along with the event’s players have been put on edge as a result of … Continue reading
Security is a highly valued priority in our society, especially on a national scale. On a personal level, security is pertinent against attacks and crimes such as identity theft and fraud. Access to sensitive information is limited in order to … Continue reading
When you want to protect your home and your family, the important thing to consider is the reliability of the security system you have installed. Home security has gone high tech and the best way to have added protection is … Continue reading
The form and function of the traditional locking mechanism is under assault by the future. While the core usage of a lock is likely to remain the same, new models are popping up on the market, technologically superior devices outfitted … Continue reading
Walter T. Shaw is a tricky chap. Regarded as the Michael Jordan of jewel thieves, Mr. Shaw recently interviewed with MSN about his tactics to enter a home and pilfer the valuables inside. The comical part about this piece was … Continue reading
Audio and video intercoms are advancing quickly. Some of the amenities that come with these intercom systems are vast improvements from older devices. Three new devices from Siedle have recently caught our eye. The aesthetic features outshine others and the … Continue reading
Property managers face a myriad of security challenges in New York City. If there’s one thing that should never sleep, it’s definitely security. As a destination of high-rise, commercial, and residential buildings, professional office spaces and historic monuments, property managers … Continue reading
Today mechanical key locks are found in 90% of buildings. Only 10% of those buildings utilize advanced technology which allows online door control and an overall sophisticated management of building access. This technology not only improves security measures, but … Continue reading
Being a single mom is hard, especially in a place as dangerous as NYC. Not only do you have the responsibility to raise a child or multiple children by yourself, but you also have to make sure your home is … Continue reading
It’s easy to claim that you’re the best in the industry. There is rarely anyone willing to try and challenge you, especially in an industry as understated and locksmiths. So how exactly do you know who’s really the best and … Continue reading
It seems the more technology advances, the closer we are for to making things we consider movie magic into reality. I mean, we are still a few years (decades) away from the flying car from Back To the Future (unfortunately), … Continue reading
There was a time when the only thing you worried about when your kid went to school was whether they were doing well and if they were making friends. That was a long time ago. It started with Columbine … Continue reading
Card Readers Integrate safety and time recording technology. They are designed to recognize codes or credentials. The most common credentials are Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards. RFID cards can be read from a distance. Card readers eliminate the need … Continue reading
Access control systems are physical or electronic systems which are designed to control who has access to a location. The most simple example of a physical access control system is a door which can be locked, limiting people to … Continue reading
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