I’m back and you guys didn’t even know I was gone! But, it’s true. Last week I headed out to Philadelphia for the PRSM trade show held at the Philadelphia Convention Center and I got a little taste of hotel access control in the wild. Our hotel was located smack dab in the middle of […]
Read moreI say this every time but Employee Spotlights are the highlight of my blogging at LockNet. It’s fun to pick the brains of our employees and trust me when I say you would be surprised at some of the things you learn. The survey itself is pretty long so I never get to include every […]
Read moreWireless access control has been a constant source of conversation for us lately. Part of that is because of the boom we’ve seen in our Electromechanical Solution Department. Wireless access control is a huge part of the security industry right now, but exactly where to start when you want to install one can understandably overwhelm […]
Read moreWant to know a secret? (Of course you do.) Wireless locks can totally overwhelm the buyer. Shocker, right? There are so many components and options that if I hadn’t gotten the inside scoop from some pretty knowledgeable electromechanical technicians, I would probably curl up in a ball and demand simple bicycle locks on all of […]
Read moreWith Duke pulling away with the championship title last night, it’s hard to believe that here in Wildcat Country we were actually celebrating what we thought was the probable ninth banner to be hung in Rupp Arena’s hallowed halls with our annual March Madness potluck just last Friday. Unfortunately, fate had something different in mind when Wisconsin […]
Read moreImagine this: You come up short on inventory, and the rush is on to figure out who’s responsible. Unfortunately, you have a basic access control system, and there is no record of who was in the facility when. The time and effort it would take to find and interview every employee would cost you and […]
Read moreWith the spring season upon us, strong storms have begun to appear on a regular basis. The storms can lead to high winds which, in turn, can cause damage to your doors. In fact, we covered the basics of what to do with a door that continues to get caught by the wind. (Hint: You […]
Read moreIt’s no shock so many people are under the impression physical keys are about to go the way of the dinosaur, to make room for digital keys. It’s hard not to think with the amount of smart locks in the news. It seems every way you turn you’re met head on with more smart locks […]
Read moreIt’s easy to forget about the warranties on your hardware. In fact, I’d venture to say most people never think about them until something goes wrong. And with the amount of use door hardware undergoes, it’s safe to assume something is going to happen. While the upfront cost of higher-grade hardware may scare you off– […]
Read moreThe bees will buzz. The birds will sing. And your door will squeak because it’s gone all winter long without proper lubrication. If that’s the case, we have a few tips for you to get your door hardware ready to roll this spring season. Warmer weather typically brings more people out and about so you […]
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