The market indicates that System Integrators are going to have to become more proficient with Access Control software, as CCTV is a device of Access Control. The end user has many more needs than just surveillance, and therefore would enjoy one software program that will be able to not only cater for their CCTV needs, but also, control their 'sites' or operation.

A software platform of Access Control provides more benefits than CCTV software to the end user , for the following reasons, namely,

Provides a more Secure Site by way of remotely closing down or locking up areas of concern.
Used to control site equipment or machinery remotely,
Reducing the amount of Faulty Alarms.
Manages the site more easily and efficiently
Makes use of third party software more efficiently, such as, object monitoring, time and attendance monitoring, or financial department software that may be needed.
As the end users need, may be for example,

CCTV Surveillance, Building Control, such as opening or locking up doors, People Traffic Control or Time Management Monitoring, Operating Electric or Electronic Equipment, such as switching on and off lights, air conditioning, machines, to mention but a few.
Transport Management Control
Enhanced Security, such as Biometric identification along with Card Access with the CCTV imaging.
Financial control over collections or deliveries of items or services.
Time & Attendance
Visitor Control

Access Control Software is more able to provide a total solution than CCTV Software, therefore, provides a greater demand in the vertical market arena of ;
Building Security
Bank Security
Prison Security
Border Security
Perimeter Security
Port and Cargo Security
Hospital Security
Military and Defense Security
Universities and School security
Oil refineries and Factories

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