Modernizing enterprise access control requires navigating key decisions across hosting models, credential types, hardware, integrations, and visitor management. Organizations must balance security, scalability, cost, and user experience while addressing industry-specific needs. Cloud-based systems offer remote management, lower upfront costs, and automatic updates, while on-premise systems provide control but demand higher maintenance. Smart readers, wireless locks, and mobile/biometric credentials strengthen security and reduce friction compared to legacy cards and wired systems. Integrating video surveillance, IAM, and modern visitor management creates unified oversight, automates onboarding/offboarding, and improves compliance and incident response. Modern platforms deliver scalability, remote administration, continuous updates, and seamless integration across facilities. Brivo exemplifies this approach with cloud-native access control, mobile credentials, integrated video, and a broad partner ecosystem supporting global, multi-site enterprises.

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