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For the right reasons: deciding to integrate your building and access control systems.(Smarter BUILDINGS: Communication & Technology)

Buildings,  June, 2005  by Gavlak, Steve

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With the emergence of Ethernet technologies and open communication protocols, systems integration has become a popular specification item. However, many times, the decision is based on what is technologically viable rather than what is cost effective. When deciding on the integration of your building systems, a few questions you may want to consider include: 1.

What are the positive short- and long-term effects possible through integration? 2. What problems could integration create? 3. What resources are required to cover this new form of control? 4. What ...

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