Many access control systems installed today are capable of providing multiple features that are valuable to the security management team. But due to any number of reasons, many of these systems are unfortunately still providing data that was state-of-the-art 5 years ago. Many existing access control systems that users believe are antiquated can be upgraded with the purchase of newer software packages. Some access control features that are sitting unused in machines because the end users either are not aware of or do not take advantage of them are automated quard tour rounds, card reader or cardholder reports, access level features, time zone features, entry-and-exit programming, and distributed intelligence. System managers must be selected for their imagination and motivation to explore the software. This can only be accomplished with adequate start-up time and training. 3 exhibits.