As published in the May 2025 edition of Thunder Bay Business

What if a single badge swipe could unlock the front door of your business, log employee hours, limit access to sensitive areas, and notify you the moment someone enters a restricted zone? Today, business security isn’t just about keeping people out—it’s about letting the right people in, the right way, at the right time. Modern access control is an innovative, secure way to manage who can enter certain areas of your

Teleco Tech Talk: Access Granted: The Future of Business Security is Smarter, Safer, and Simpler

What if a single badge swipe could unlock the front door of your business, log employee hours, limit access to sensitive areas, and notify you the moment someone enters a restricted zone?

Today, business security isn’t just about keeping people out—it’s about letting the right people in, the right way, at the right time.

Modern access control is an innovative, secure way to manage who can enter certain areas of your business when they can do it and what they can access—without relying on traditional keys.

Traditional keys offer no visibility. They can be lost, copied, or stolen. And if an employee leaves, there’s no simple way to revoke access without changing the locks. These vulnerabilities put your business at risk.

And it’s not just about doors—access control can also protect IT rooms, inventory, cabinets, or parking lots.

Today’s Access Control Can:

· Be Managed in the Cloud – Monitor and control access from anywhere.

· Use Mobile Credentials – Let employees use smartphones instead of fobs or cards.

· Offer Multi-Factor Authentication – Add extra security with cards, PINs, or biometrics.

· Send Real-Time Alerts – Get notified of suspicious activity like forced entries or doors left ajar.

· Integrate Seamlessly – Sync with surveillance systems, alarms, HR platforms, and time-tracking tools.

· Manage Visitors Easily – Grant temporary, trackable access to guests and contractors.

But access control isn’t just about security—it delivers real business value:

· Set role-based access tied to time of day and location.

· Make data-driven decisions from access patterns and occupancy data.

· Enhance emergency response and safety with real-time location awareness.

· Support hybrid and remote work environments with flexible credentialing.

And it’s not just for large enterprises. Thanks to affordable subscription models and scalable technology, access control is within reach for small and medium-sized businesses too—often integrating with systems you already use.

Whether securing one office or multiple sites, access control puts the power back in your hands.

It’s time to move beyond outdated keys and embrace a smarter, safer, and more flexible way to protect your people, property, and peace of mind.