Written By Scott Underbrink, President of Access Control Technologies, Janus International Group
The good news is that today’s advanced security technology can help cover vulnerabilities your facility may have. The bad news? Criminals are evolving just as fast. In fact, safety and security measures at many self-storage facilities haven’t kept up with the criminals in terms of sophistication, with many owner-operators opting to invest their capital in improvements like landscaping or solar panels but now realizing that it’s time to catch up on security. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be one or the other when it comes to today’s smart technology. Take gates, for instance.
Operators have found that when they implement a total access control system starting at the gate, they have lower crime rates and can take advantage of an all-around safer and more secure self-storage facility. And at Access Control Technologies we can customize a turnkey security gate from concept to completion and add access control to make your gates smarter and more secure. Here’s how.
– Keyless entry. There’s also forward-thinking technology that allows you to control the gate from anywhere at any time. And as the largest integrator of access control products, our high-tech integration fits within existing onsite infrastructures. This total access control system uses Bluetooth electronic smart locks that allow your customers to easily access your facility and their unit doors from a smart device, meaning they can kiss goodbye easily forgotten keys and gate codes.
At the same time, you get to take advantage of enhanced visibility and control into who’s accessing your facility. That’s because the smart entry system stores an automatic activity log on the Cloud, so you’ll know who’s coming and going at all times.
– Keypads. Don’t make the mistake of installing a one-way keypad that’s not secure and doesn’t give you a way for tracking how long a tenant is on your site. The best way to have more visibility and control into who’s accessing your facility and when is by installing an app-based gate operation. The keypad allows tenants to punch in a code at the gate or bypass it altogether with their smart device or Bluetooth key fob.
– Surveillance cameras and alarms. Video cameras have also come a long away in helping self-storage facilities eliminate theft and vandalism. Our most frequently installed solutions are state-of-the-art CCTV video surveillance security camera and alarm systems that include motion-activated, infrared night vision and sound-enabled cameras that you can watch live, view previous recordings or listen to on-site using your iPhone, iPad or Android device. Other important features include license plate reader cameras and intrusion alarm systems.
Smarter Security Inside and Out
The gate operator, access control and surveillance technology you choose for your self-storage facility is critical in preventing unauthorized access and theft. By choosing wisely with today’s smart security solutions, you can finally have that much-needed extra line of defense you’ve been searching for to outsmart even the craftiest of criminals.
Learn more about how ACT solutions and services help keep your self-storage facility safe and secure.
About Our Author
Scott Underbrink is the president of Access Control Technologies (ACT) within Janus International Group, bringing 30 years of experience and expertise in technology, construction, infrastructure, access control, digital CCTV, gate and barrier systems, all things low voltage and facility improvements within the self-storage sector. He has forged many industry relationships with strategic partners in manufacturing, property management and 3rd party integrators.
Prior to starting ACT in 2004, Scott worked in various roles within access control technology companies – including services, sales, operations manager, president and CEO. At the helm of ACT, Scott built it to become one of the largest national integration companies in the self-storage industry.
