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Genea Security, General Knowledge, Industry Trends

Best Access Control Systems of 2024: Genea vs. Verkada

In this article, we will compare some of the features Genea and Verkada offer to understand how the two systems stack u...

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Genea Security, Industry Trends

Mobile Access Control or Key Cards: What’s the Difference?

Whether it be mobile- or card-based access control, you can determine what system is the best for you. Though both demonstrate...

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Best Practices, Genea Security

Choosing the Best Access Control for Business

In this article, we’ll break down why implementing an access control system is essential, and the options you have when...

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Genea Security

The Importance of Access Control Security

Whether you operate security for a large corporation, a university holding sensitive student information or a hospital safeguarding...

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Comparing Middleware to Door Access Control: Features, Benefits & Limitations

Learn more about the features, benefits and drawbacks of purchasing middleware compared to cloud-based access control. ...

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Genea Security vs. Avigilon Alta (formerly Openpath)

Genea vs. OpenPath: The rise of modern, cloud-based access control systems opens up a new world of possibilities. But how...

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Genea Security, General Knowledge

Is Your Vertx or Vanderbilt Access Control Running on Borrowed Time?

Genea wants to ensure you have the most effective hardware when you need it most. Updating your access control hardware is...

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What is a Smart Meter? Definition & Benefits to Businesses

Setup, mounting, configuration and software: Brian Haine, Director of Technical Services at Genea reviews some of the best...

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Installing an Access Control System: What You Need to Get Started (Part II)

In part 2 of installing an access control system, learn more about selecting the optimal access token for your workspace,...

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Installing an Access Control System: What You Need to Get Started

To plan and implement the optimal access control system, IT and security professionals must learn about the changes within...

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How do Web-Based Access Control Systems Work?

Modern security threats require modern web-based solutions. Deploying a modern access control solution means upgrading to...

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Cloud Access Control: How It Saves Time and Money

An outdated access control system for the buildings you own or manage puts the security of those entering your facilities...

Genea Security, Industry Trends

Discretionary, Mandatory and Role-Based Access Control: Important Considerations for IT and HR Professionals

IT and HR Professionals must consider the different types of access control available. These include discretionary, mandatory,...

Genea Security, Industry Trends

An HR Perspective: How to Get Employees Back to the Office

Learn how Genea's Senior HR Manager uses Safe Workplace to get employees back in the office safely.

Genea Security, Industry Trends

Key Card Entry System Security: What is the Difference Between NFC and RFID?

Though mobile access security is the "new kid on the block" and poised to surpass key cards in popularity, right now, key...

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Mobile vs. Key Card Access Control

Access control has come a long way since then. Though the keycard provides more security than it did, the question any access...

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A Secure Access Control System: What to Look For

The proliferation of smartphone technology and increasing speeds of data communication over the previous decades should ring...

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Things You Must Understand Before Choosing an Access Control System

The access control industry is undergoing a massive change. The limitations of on-premise server-based access control systems...

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Access Control Systems: The Differences Explained

It's important to understand the differences between access control systems as it enables you to make informed decisions...

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The Risks of Proprietary Access Control Door Hardware

You’ve probably been told that all cloud-based systems are “open” access control systems but you are being deceived....

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Proprietary vs. Open Hardware - Open Access Control System

You’ve probably been told that all cloud-based systems are “open” access control systems but you are being deceived....