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Intercom Security for the 21st Century

As high technology continues to revolutionize security measures, one of the biggest changes has been to door-security intercom systems. Older systems often failed to provide much in the way of security at all; for example, having a bad guy gain access to an apartment building after pressing all the buttons on the intercom security panel wasn’t just a movie cliché—it was an accurate portrayal of a very common, real-life flaw in low-tech applications.

But today, thanks to companies like Viking Electronics, advanced telephone-style setups can provide robust security measures that include voice and visual communications links to whoever is in charge of granting access, and this includes links to off-site phones, too. Plus, many phone systems also can act as keypad systems that can grant access based on pre-programmed security codes.

The Viking advantage comes into play because the company offers innovations such as special software that changes systems from one mode to the other with a minimum of fuss—which is why Bill’s MobileLock in turn offers plenty of intercom-style security solutions, for both residential and commercial settings, from Viking.

To learn more about how we can leverage this technology for your specific needs, contact us today 734-421-1230 or visit online at: www.billsmobilelock.net.

A Door-closer Designed for Versatility

While many of today’s security solutions have gone “high tech,” relatively simple hardware such as door closers are still a vital part of the equation. Of course, even with door closers, finding the right replacement units can be a challenge. Different doors require different closers, and demand different capabilities, and there a lot of different doors out there.

But thanks to the versatile Design Hardware 316R Series Replacement Door Closer, they don’t have to. This versatile system relies on a patented mounting plate with 24 pre-drilled holes set in a variety of patterns to allow it to be used on at least 32 types of doors, regardless of whether they’re “right-handed” or “left-handed”—and without having to do extra drilling. Yet the 316R is still robust enough to meet important ANSI and UL standards, including critical requirements of the American Disabilities Act.

The result is a win-win for the locksmith and the customer, both of whom benefit from one piece of hardware that’s capable of meeting many different demands. Of course, delivering these kinds of results is what we do at Bill’s Mobile Lock, whether its for commercial or residential security. To find out more, give us a call at 734-421-1230 or visit us online at:

www.billsmobilelock.net

Does Your Commercial Security System Have the Right Credentials?

At this stage, using ID cards/badges as “keys” has become standard operating procedure in a wide range of non-residential applications, including office settings, municipal buildings, schools and colleges, and more. The problem is, relying on these security solutions, which were once on the cutting edge of technology, has become so standard that unauthorized users now have little trouble defeating them.

So it’s a good thing that top names in security like HID Global and Schlage—and Bill’s Mobile Lock—can offer the latest advances in credential-based security to make things easier on everyone—except for the bad guys.

These new systems can embed multiple security resources in a single card/badge to add multiple levels of security protection at a highly affordable cost. In addition, many of these new systems are updatable, allowing them to continue to stay ahead of the game as new security technologies continue to evolve.

For more information on how Bill’s Mobile Lock can help you find the credentials-based security system that’s best for your needs, call us at 734-421-1230 or visit us at:

www.billsmobilelock.net

Increase Your VideoIQ!

When most people think of “security,” they think about physically controlling access to a certain location, whether it’s a business, a residence or even a vehicle. But in some cases, an additional layer of protection—video surveillance—is needed. And that’s when you need a comprehensive security provider like Bill’s Mobile Lock.

We stay on the cutting-edge of the industry by offering video surveillance systems from top names like VideoIQ, a leader in the marketplace. VideoIQ’s newest lineup of products delivers advantages including HD cameras, distributed storage leveraging a variety of solid-state hard-drive solutions, compatibility with both Ethernet and Wi-Fi networks, and a full suite of camera software with high-end analytics, yet they showcase high-value pricing, too.

According to Locksmith Ledger International, a premier publication for the security industry, because of VideoIQ’s “superior real-time threat detection, customers can effectively prevent theft and vandalism at 1/5th the cost of an onsite guard.”

Bill’s Mobile Lock also is your source for video-surveillance enablers such as PoE (power over Ethernet) and wireless remote-access systems. For more information on how we can add the advantages of video surveillance to your arsenal of security measures, call us at 734-421-1230 or visit online at: www.billsmobilelock.net

Accessing the Advantages of Electromechanical Locks

One of the primary uses of home and business security is to control access, whether it's access to the inside of a building, or a specific room in that building, or a specific storage resource in that room. And while one of the primary means of achieving this is with traditional, key-based mechanical locks, they're not always the best choice. The versatility of electromechanical locks, which deliver a wide variety of access solutions, can far outweigh any difference in cost.

Think about it: A standard mechanical lock will allow access to anyone with a key, at any time, without keeping a record of who may be using it. Then, revoking access means the potential hassle of trying to get back the physical key itself or getting a new lock—or locks. But with an electromechanical lock, controlling access in these kinds of scenarios, as well as many others, just takes a few minutes of reprogramming.

What's more complicated, though, is knowing which security solution is the right one for your particular needs. But Bill's Mobile Lock is here to help. Our family-run business has been meeting security needs in the Detroit metro area for decades, building up a strong reputation for honesty and quality.

To find out how we can help you, give us a call at 734-421-1230 or visit us online at:

www.billsmobilelock.net

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