Why Businesses Should Install Car Park Barriers On Their Premises

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Car park barriers are a common sight when you visit large corporations, private properties, or multi-storey car parks. If you are an entrepreneur with a business car park connected to your company premises, you should consider installing a vehicle access control system at the entrance of the car park. While some business owners might not see the need for a car park gantry barrier, you should not discount it as an unnecessary expense. There are numerous benefits to installing an access control system at the entrance of your car […]

Strengthening Your Security With A License Plate Recognition System

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Security cameras play a crucial role in safeguarding your premises. However, a regular security camera will not work when it comes to capturing license plates. The images and/or footage captured will be blurry due to the moving vehicle. You’ll need a proper license plate recognition system (LPRS) specially designed for capturing license plates on moving vehicles. How Does A License Plate Recognition System Work? A license plate recognition system is a more advanced version of a license plate capture camera. Once a vehicle approaches the barriers, the camera will […]

Top 4 Benefits of Barrier Systems

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Gate barriers are a common sight in Singapore. They can be found everywhere such as the carparks of shopping malls, offices and Housing Development Board (HDB) flats. Acting as a physical barrier, this system deters unwanted intruders as well as restricts vehicular traffic at the entrance and exit points of an area. If you still rely on security guards to manually oversee and control the traffic in your area, here are four benefits of installing a gate barrier system and why you should make the switch. 1. Enhanced Security […]

Carpark Barriers Myth Busters

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The ubiquitous carpark barriers are great investments for both public and private carparks. Today, we bust some myths that people may still have about them. Myth #1: Carpark barriers are costly. Fact: Carpark barriers are cheaper and more cost-effective in the long-run. Most people have the common misconception that installing carpark barriers are very expensive and require steep upfront costs. Contrary to this popular belief, installing carpark barriers is more cost-effective than other methods, especially in the long-term. There is a wide range of affordable carpark barriers available in […]

Are Automatic Gate Barriers Cheaper than Manual Gate Barriers?

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Gate barriers are mainly used to safeguard homes and buildings to prevent unauthorised strangers from breaking and entering. Both automatic gate barriers and manual gate barriers cannot be opened without any prior authorisation. Automatic Gate Barriers VS Manual Gate Barriers Automatic gate barriers: In an automatic gate barrier, a gearmotor is used to move the gate automatically, without the need for any manual effort. Manual gate barriers: On the other hand, whenever someone wishes to enter or leave the premises in a secured area, the manual gate barrier has to […]

Everything You Need to Know About Barrier Systems: Carpark Barriers, Turnstile Systems and More

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Barrier systems are installed for a wide variety of purposes, from access control, keeping areas more secure, to diverting people and traffic away from potentially dangerous areas. Whether they are carpark barriers, turnstile systems, or safety barriers, all barrier systems work in a similar way. They make use of a structure like an arm, gate, or barrier to restrict and/or block access to an area unless there is authentication. Different Types of Barrier Systems Carpark Barriers A key structure in carpark barrier systems is a barrier arm that lifts or […]

Integrating Automatic Car Park Barriers with Your Existing Security System

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Car Park Barriers are must-haves for businesses in Singapore that are looking to effectively and efficiently protect entry as well as exit points of places such as car parks. With the limited spaces in these places, congestion might happen. Car Park Barriers prevent this problem and they can be easily integrated with your existing security system. Here are some reasons why you should consider installing vehicle access control barriers. Intercom With car park barriers, it is important to ensure that proper communication is achieved along the way to ensure […]

The Benefits of Convex Mirrors in Retail Stores

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Safeguarding against shop theft prevents unwanted loss of goods and protects your income. Retail store owners cannot be complacent and do their part to ensure the goods are safe. Convex mirrors are also easy to install, maintain and can last for a long time. It is a straightforward way to drastically reduce shoplifting and theft. However, for the mirrors to work effectively, they need to be placed in key places. We’ve put together some tips and pointers for you to strategically place your convex mirrors. The Ceiling: […]

Tips for Choosing the Right CCTV for Your Home or Business

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According to a study released by Comparitech, there are about 86,000 cameras in Singapore, watching about 5.6 million of the population. This makes the country the 11th most monitored city in the world. There are solar-powered CCTV cameras in MRT stations, bus stops, and HDB blocks. In Singapore, CCTV cameras are part of the norm and they ensure that our safety and welfare are not compromised. If you want to purchase a CCTV system for your home or business, this write-up is for you. It aims to ensure that you […]

Vehicle Access Control Barriers: Helping Business in the New Normal

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Office parking is a tricky issue for as long as business owners can remember. But, it has drastically improved over the years due to control barrier systems. They offer solutions like limiting access to car parks, reducing queuing time and improving customer flow. This is why many companies, like startups, small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) and multinational corporations (MNCs), invest in them. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, control barrier systems play a more significant role in the business sector than ever. They can help in the transition to the “new […]