Physical access control systems (PACS) are becoming an authoritative source for occupancy data, workplace analytics, and real-time building orchestration. At the same time, a strategic contest is emerging between traditional security vendors and the new wave of workplace, IoT, and enterprise platforms, all competing to “own” the identity graph that increasingly determines how buildings operate, how space is monetized, and how experiences are delivered. This research note summarizes some of the in-depth findings from our new report into the global access control market, The Physical Access Control Business 2025 to 2030. From Security Tool to Identity Infrastructure The data generated by access control events, badge swipes, mobile credential authentications, and visitor check-ins now powers applications far beyond security. Organizations are using access data to track space utilization, automate HVAC and lighting based on real occupancy, validate ESG reporting, and coordinate emergency response. According to recent industry research, nearly half of organizations now use access control […]