During trade show season, rekeys are one of the most commonly discussed issues at our booth. We commonly hear questions such as: “How do I reduce the expense of rekeys?” “What policies and procedures do I need in place for rekeys?” The True Cost of Rekeys There’s no way around it. Regardless of the type […]
Read moreThe thought of transferring key systems, while sometimes necessary, is often very daunting. Your blood pressure all but shoots through the roof as you start to ask yourself a bunch of questions: Will the transition be seamless? Will I still be able to get cores and keys to match my existing system? Do I need […]
Read moreLike I said last week, key systems seem to be top-of-mind for many of you these days. In my last post, we reviewed some questions to consider when switching key system vendors. Today I want to dive into your options for switching between types of key systems. Key Systems – Types of Cylinders As discussed […]
Read moreIn a post-recession economy, everyone is looking for ways to reduce spending. From grocery budgets to facilities budgets, costs have a sneaky way of creeping up. Innovative companies are looking for new and creative ways to reduce their overall budget, a recent addition to that list is reducing spend on their key systems by swapping […]
Read moreLast week on our key system journey we ventured through the always exciting world of standard and interchangeable cylinders; with the anticipation of eCylinders and basic access control this week. So what’s different about an eCylinder? A step below what most of us consider “access control,” it is a cylinder that uses electronic keys. eCylinders […]
Read moreTime flies when you’re having fun right?! We’re already on to part four in our key system series; if you’ve missed any of the previous entries check them out here: 1. 5 basic principles of key system management 2. Unrestricted 3. Restricted and proprietary. We’re still going strong and it’s time to determine what type of cylinder will work […]
Read moreKey systems can be a daunting task to manage; whether you’re starting from scratch or re-vamping your current system we’ll help you delve into every aspect of key system management. From choosing a system to establishing your policies and procedures we’ll walk you through the difficult tasks as well as the ones you probably haven’t […]
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