We've seen the rapid development and expansion of the cloud and Internet of Things (IoT) impact almost every aspect of the security industry; from surveillance technology to video management systems to data storage, the opportunities presented by increasing interconnectivity and communication between devices have revolutionised the way users handle security operations. And the access control market is no exception: according to research by Security Sales & Integration, 71 percent of companies were deploying a networked access control system in 2017.
The once-trusted, traditional mechanical lock-and-key access control systems may still function adequately in some instances, but these technologies can be less secure than newer door solutions. Complications can easily arise, such as in the case of a lost key or if access to a facility needs to be restricted. Security, building management and privacy concerns are likely to develop, as a company may not know who's entering and exiting the building at all times.
