The use of the transaction server allows for the creation of extremely fast and scalable systems. This integration is due to the separation of business logic from the user interface. Corporate developers now can access the components of the middle tier for accessing information in a clean, secure fashion. There are several areas where Intranets and Internets can be leveraged for security systems. By having this software available via the corporate Intranet, the recep-tionists can view the application through their desktop browser without the need for software installation on every desktop.
Ease of access is another benefit for users of the security system.
Using a traveling security manager as an exam-ple, they will experience a reduction in phone costs and connection fees, as well as easy and secure access to security information via the Internet. Using a local phone number for an Internet service provider, corporate security managers can plug into the security system through secure connections such as Virtual Private Networks. Traveling security managers no longer have to worry about encountering problems while accessing systems or viewing critical infor-mation. The widespread adoption of the Internet has been triggered in part by the Java program-ming language. Applications properly developed in Java are able to run on all Windows versions, Unix, Macintosh and other operating sys-tems that support the Java kernel.