Recent reports indicate the slow but ongoing economic recovery is being sustained with lower unemployment numbers, stronger consumer spending and an upward trend in housing construction. All of this bodes well for owners of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) who may be looking to implement operational upgrades or add new technology solutions that were put off because of the uncertainty in the marketplace.

The American countryside is filled with historic sites and points of interest that tell the history of the nation and people. Whether it’s George Washington’s home at Mount Vernon, the Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin Estate in Wisconsin or the Mission churches along the California coast, these sites typically contain priceless artifacts that must be kept under lock and key. In many of these locations, an automated key control and management system helps site officials maintain the safekeeping of the items and to track who had access to the keys that protect them.

In any type of investigation, a contributing factor to a successful conclusion is the ability to accurately look back and track events, timelines or persons. Information such as knowing who entered a secure area or knowing when a vehicle was taken from the compound is crucial information for the investigator.

A trip to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) is usually not anyone’s idea of a fun outing, but it is typically a safe outing. From video surveillance cameras to patrolling security guards to key control and management systems, DMV facilities are well protected from potential threats or dangerous activity.

Security procedures in many retail stores are often a balancing act between convenience and security. Customers want to browse and purchase without restrictions and staff and management want to serve customers quickly and efficiently. In order to achieve these goals, you will often see sales staff wearing a coiled wrist band with keys attached to allow them to easily access secured display cases for jewelry, cameras and other small, valuable items, depending on the store.