All of TouchStar's industry blog posts

Benefits of Modern Time and Attendance Systems

29 August 2023

Time and Attendance Solutions

Enhancing Access Control With Minimal Disruption

28 July 2023

Access Control Systems

How Access Control Systems Transform Operations

07 July 2023

Access Control System, Benefits

What to Look for in an Access Control System

30 May 2023

Access Control Systems

Reed Assessment - CCTV Case Study

09 February 2023

Reed Assessment, CCTV, Case Study, NSI Gold

Access control predictions for 2023

06 December 2022

Access Control, Biometric Access, Cloud Computing

What are the Benefits of Time and Attendance

15 November 2022

Workforce Management, Time and Attendance Systems, Employee Time Tracking Apps, Benefits

Plug and Play Time and Attendance

03 November 2022

Time and Attendance, Nohmad, GeoConnectMe

Why Use Employee Time Tracking Apps?

20 October 2022

Time and Attendance, Geo Connect Me, Employee Time Tracking Apps

A Guide to Nohmad Time Clocks

29 September 2022

Employee Time Clock, Nohmad, Fingerprint, MIFARE

Remote Time and Attendance - Managing Punctuality

28 September 2022

Time and Attendance, Employee Time Tracking Apps, GeoConnectMe, Clocking In Machines, Nohmad

GBSiOT Access Control, CCTV & Intruder Case Study

12 September 2022

GBSiOT, Access Control, CCTV, Intruder

Were They Really On-Site at 6am

27 July 2022

Workforce Management, Time and Attendance, Mobile Apps, Hardware

Case Study: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS

27 June 2022

Case Study, Access Control, CCTV

Why Work with TouchStar ATC

21 June 2022

Access Control, CCTV, Time and Attendance, NSI Gold

The UKSI Membership for TouchStar ATC

14 June 2022

Access Control Managing Fluctuating People Flows

26 May 2022

Can access control work if there is a power cut?

18 May 2022

Access Control, NSI Gold, Access Control System Backup

Streamlining Data Entry Processes

11 May 2022

Evolink, Data Integration Platform, Middleware, Access Control, HR

Which is better? Key Fob or Card?

04 May 2022

Access Control, Key Fob, Card

Safeguarding high traffic areas.

21 April 2022

Access Control, Time and Attendance, CCTV, Safeguarding

Has That Lost Key Been Picked Up by Someone?

19 April 2022

Electronic Access Control

How Would You Know If Your Door Propped Open?

12 April 2022

Access Control

What Happens During a CCTV Survey?

07 April 2022

CCTV

Exclusive Offer For New TouchStar ATC Users

30 March 2022

Do You Know Who Is In Your Building?

16 March 2022

Access Control, Turnstiles

How Does Biometric Access Control Work

24 February 2022

Biometric Access Control

If Only We Had Known the Building Was Cased

23 February 2022

CCTV, Video Analytics

Is It Known Footage is Only Kept for 30 Days?

18 February 2022

CCTV Footage, Storage, AI Technology

CCTV and Vehicle Safety

15 February 2022

CCTV, Safeguarding, Health and Safety

Pros and cons of IP based CCTV

08 February 2022

IP CCTV, Analogue CCTV, Cameras

Factors Affecting a Business CCTV Installation

01 February 2022

CCTV Systems, CCTV Cameras, NSI Gold, GDPR

Alert Notification Required for Asset Movement?

27 January 2022

CCTV, Analytics

How do you find value from hours of recorded CCTV

25 January 2022

CCTV, Facial Recognition, AI, Analytics

The Developments in Access Control in 2021

19 January 2022

Mobile access control, cloud based access control, mobile app time tracking, biometric time and attendance

Securing Your Warehouse Premises

17 January 2022

Access Control, Intelligent Access Control, CCTV, Security, Safeguarding

How to Design a Security Programme

15 December 2021

Building Security, Access Control, Visitor Management, CCTV

Can I Record Sound on CCTV Cameras?

10 November 2021

CCTV, CCTV Sound, Analog CCTV, IP Camera Systems

Make Your Retail Security System Work Harder

06 September 2021

Retail, CCTV, Access Control, Best Practice

Where Should I Position CCTV Cameras?

05 August 2021

Commercial CCTV, Safeguarding, Benefits, Positioning

Facial Scanning Technology

28 July 2021

Contactless facial recognition, facial scanning, Suprema FaceStation

TouchStar Introduce Suprema's FaceStation F2

12 July 2021

Contactless, Time and Attendance, FaceStation F2 DB

New Brand Unveiling for TouchStar ATC

05 July 2021

TouchStar ATC, Brand Refresh, Company Update

Cepac Access Control Case Study

04 June 2021

Cepac, Case Study, Access Control, Microtrak Evolution Software, Proximity

AFR Technology: A step forward for biometrics?

28 April 2021

Automatic Facial Recognition, AFR, Biometrics, CCTV, Analytics

What do NSI and NACOSS Credentials Mean?

22 March 2021

National Security Inspectorate (NSI), NSI Gold, National Approval Council for Security Systems (NACOSS)

Manufacturing Sector Access Control

08 March 2021

Access Control, Safety, COVID 19, Protection, Integrated Access CCTV, Cost Savings

Use Case - UK Based Vehicle Manufacturer

23 February 2021

CCTV, Streamlined Processes, Safeguarding, Cost Efficiencies, Manufacturing Excellence, NSI Gold

Trends in 2021 for Access Control Systems.

28 January 2021

British Sugar - Access Control Case Study

14 January 2021

British Sugar, Case Study, Access Control, Evolution, Proximity

Biometric Time and Attendance and Employee Consent

04 January 2021

GDPR, Biometrics, Time and Attendance

Securing Large Campuses - The Challenge

30 November 2020

Access Control, CCTV, Security, Benefits

Four Ways to Secure High Value Buildings

26 October 2020

Access Control, CCTV

Autobrite Direct: Streamlining Payroll With T&A

12 October 2020

Time and Attendance, Case Study, Nohmad, Fastlane, Biometrics

T&A Monitoring For Your Remote Workforce

01 October 2020

Remote Working, Time and Attendance, GeoConnectMe

Hotelcare Case Study: TouchStar Time & Attendance

23 September 2020

Hotelcare, Case Study, Time and Attendance, Biometrics, FastLane, Nohmad

Designing End to Access Control Solutions

02 September 2020

Access Control, Installation, Support, Technology, NSI Gold

Keeping your employees safe as they return to work

10 August 2020

Employee Safety, Visitor Safety, Time and Attendance, COVID 19

Touchstar enjoy strong Q1 2020 performance

01 July 2020

Financial Results, Company News

A Best Practice Guide to Access Control

23 March 2020

Access Control, Best Practice, Considerations, Support, Implementation, System Management, Technologies

How To Save Money With Workplace Time & Attendance

09 March 2020

Time and Attendance, Operational Benefits, Cost Savings

CCTV Case Study - Persimmon Homes

17 February 2020

CCTV, Security, Wi FI, Truck Mount Rugged Computers, Picking, Putaway

Gaining acceptance when introducing access control

17 January 2020

Access Control, Benefit, Installation, Training

FAQ's - Time and Attendance Systems

25 November 2019

Time and Attendance, Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ's

2020 Predictions for Time and Attendance

15 November 2019

Time and Attendance, Future, Chatbots, Artificial Intelligence, Remote Time and Attendance, Biometric Time and Attendance

Access Control Development for 2020

25 October 2019

Access Control, Future, Biometrics, Facial Recognition

CCTV and GDPR – What You Need To Know

14 October 2019

GDPR, CCTV

FAQ's for Access Control Systems

07 October 2019

Access Control, Frequently Asked Questions, FAQ's

Choosing The Right T&A Input Hardware

09 September 2019

Time and Attendance, Time and Attendance, Biometric input hardware, Proximity input hardware, Barcode input hardware, Magnetic strip input hardware

Reducing management response times in emergencies

14 August 2019

Muster Point, Proximity, Access Control

Three Elements of Physical Access Control

08 July 2019

Access Control

Clocking in the modern way

10 June 2019

Time and Attendance, GDPR, Working Time Regulations, Workforce Management

Fingerprint Access Control Software – Top Features

31 May 2019

Access Control, Fingerprint, Biometrics

How Do I Choose the Right Access Control Reader

18 April 2019

Access Control Readers, Mifare, Proximity, Fingerprint, Barcode

About Turnstile Access Control

01 March 2019

Turnstiles, Turnstile Access Control, Barriers, Gates

Biometric access control systems: An Overview

14 February 2019

biometrics, access control, biometric access control, biometrics versus proximity

PARTNER PROFILE – ABLOY UK

14 February 2019

Partner, ABLOY, ABLOY UK, Electric Locks

New technology could revolutionise access control

21 December 2018

access control, best practice, future trends, micro chipping, facial recognition, AI

TouchStar ATC Partner Profile - SALTO

22 November 2018

Partner, SALTO

The cost of absence for your business.

16 November 2018

Absenteeism, time and attendance, cost of employee absence

Five signs you should upgrade your security

01 October 2018

access control, security upgrade, system upgrade

Reasons for integrating your security system

01 October 2018

access control, cctv, system integration, access cctv integration

University Security: Are you adequately prepared?

03 August 2018

cctv, access control, university security, campus security

2018 Key Trends in Access Control

19 July 2018

Wireless Access Control, Industry Report, Assa Abloy, IFSEC

CCTV for SME's: More than basic security

29 May 2018

CCTV, Best Practice, Connected Systems, Customer Service

The impact of GDPR on Access Control

03 May 2018

CCTV in 2018: The biggest trends

04 April 2018

CCTV, CCTV Trends, 4K, Wi Fi, Wireless

CCTV and the Human Rights Act

30 January 2018

CCTV, Human Rights Act, Legislation

5 essentials to protect your business from crime

20 December 2017

access control, cyber security, cctv

How Access Control Is More Than Just Security

23 November 2017

access control, best practice, microtrak

Apollo Fire adopt TouchStar Access Control

17 November 2017

access control, microtrak evolution, software

Taking a look at Access Control in the Future

09 November 2017

access control, best practice, future trends, biometrics

Access Control Systems - Top 5 Benefits

06 November 2017

access control, benefits, single badge solution

TouchStar Technology Win Another Award

01 November 2017

Industry Award, Company News

Preventing failings within your access control

29 September 2017

CCTV, Best Practice, Connected Systems

TouchStar ATC exhibit at Healthcare Estates

27 September 2017

access control, exhibition, healthcare

Managing visitor access to your building

04 August 2017

access control, best practice, microtrak evolution, software

How We Can Help You With Ongoing System Support

25 July 2017

Access Control Site Surveys - The Process

09 June 2017

access control, site survey, CCTV, time and attendance

Ensuring your access control system is user-friendly

19 May 2017

access control, user friendly, technology

IFSEC Exhibition - TouchStar ATC to Exhibit

09 May 2017

Exhibitions, IFSEC

Security in education: Keeping students and staff safe

05 May 2017

CCTV, technology, security, education, access control

Understanding Internet Protocol technology

20 April 2017

IP, Internet Protocol, technology, Access Control, CCTV

Microtrak Evolution: Security in the palm of your hand

11 April 2017

technology, security, access control, CCTV, Microtrak Evolution

How does Biometrics work?

02 March 2017

biometrics, access control, iEVO

The History of CCTV

13 February 2017

CCTV, Aston University, Reducing Crime, Digital Multiplexing

Managing a security incident

26 January 2017

Security, CCTV, Gate Control, Barrier Control, Turnstile Control, Time and Attendance

Pedalling for Pounds

30 September 2016

Charity, Access Control, CCTV, Lynden Jones

TouchStar to exhibit at IFSEC International

08 June 2016

Access Control, CCTV, Time and Access Control, CCTV, Time and Attendance, IFSEC, Exhibitions

Controlling Risks & Liabilities

04 April 2016

Exhibitions, Access Control

2016 Rebrand for Feedback Data

23 January 2016

Acquisition of Access Fire & Security Limited

05 January 2015

TS2020(R) Update

06 December 2014

Allegion: New Partnership

01 January 2014

The New Nohmad 2

02 September 2013

TouchStar Acquire Feedback Data PLC

30 August 2013

About Evolution Access Control Software

23 August 2013

TouchStar Introduce the TS2020 Time Clock

23 August 2013

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