There Is a Hole in the Boat: Why Access Control Professionals Need to Move From Wiegand to OSDP

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There Is a Hole in the Boat: Why Access Control Professionals Need to Move From Wiegand to OSDP

  • Technology News
  • 11.16.2021

Many of the people reading this publication are, presumably, security professionals who take pride in leveraging their expertise to use technology to protect people and property. A large number likely focus on access control solutions to prevent unauthorized entry into controlled facilities and areas.

As unfortunate as it is to say, statistically speaking, the probability is that many readers are not doing a good enough job. It sounds harsh, but someone must tell the captain when there is a hole in the boat, and when it comes to most access control systems being installed today, the truth is there is a hole in the boat.

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David Coleman joined the Paige team in 2016 and serves at the VP, Datacom & Marketing. David brings to Paige over 20 years of management experience since his beginnings at Genesis Cable Systems.

David Coleman

VP of Datacom & Marketing
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