INDUSTRY FOCUS
Access control
In order to develop or maintain an estate or
gated community that rates amongst the top
•Make
sure you understand your needs and
choose a provider that can deliver a future proof
estates in the country, certain bragging rights are
solution that caters for all of them. If you want
earned when specific features are available as a
to run IPTV and high speed internet, make sure
standard to the buyer.
the technology can handle it and can be scaled
A Fibre to the Home (FTTH) network with
future-proof technology is a must; integrated
access control solutions whereby visitor
management and resident and contractor
movements are controlled and reported on a
single platform, and an estate management
system to communicate with residents are all
non-negotiables these days.
However,
proven
many
track
fly-by-night
records
or
installers
industry
without
credibility
can very quickly turn what should have been
an affordable solution, into an ongoing and
expensive problem. What should one take into
account when considering which service provider
to use to add value to an estate?
in future when UHD or 4K TVs become more
readily available.
•Ensure
that the service provider owns the IP to
make certain that customisation for your estate
can be done inhouse.
•Choose
an ISP that has a good track record,
a solid customer base and the credentials of
rolling out various types of technologies such
as GPON, point to point or any hybrid version
that will cater for your needs regarding FTTH.
As to access control, choose an ISP that can
integrate visitor management, access control and
contractor management, all on one platform.
•Make
sure any network that is installed at your
estate is at least Open-Access-Ready. If the ISP
closes down or provides terrible service, you want