Access control systems and equipment no longer simply provide a means to unlock doors, barriers and turnstiles, but provide security conscious end users with a platform on which they can build their bespoke security system. As well as providing maximum protection, all access control systems installed by KJB also function as cost-effective, fully integrated management information tools. The Access control system use the latest in smart card technology. This can be linked to a host of applications, such as Fire alarms car park access or producing cumulative audits of staff flexitime. Most people are aware of the different types of card readers available, swipe, proximity and combinations of these types, which also require PIN codes to be used. More recent developments in the world of Biometrics, means that Biometric data such as Iris Scan, Fingerprint and Facial Recognition can also be used in conjunction with existing card technology to further enhance access to high security or restricted areas.