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The recently announced merger of Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks represents the formalization of a decade-long convergence strategy in cloud-based physical security. The two companies, operating under common ownership by entrepreneur Dean Drako since 2015, are consolidating operations to create what they position as the “industry’s largest AI-native cloud physical security platform”. While the announcement […]

This live presentation discusses our new research on the global access control market 2025 to 2030. It explores how access control is evolving from standalone door security into a software-defined platform at the center of smart building operations, with cloud architectures, mobile credentials, and artificial intelligence reshaping how organizations secure facilities, manage identities, and optimize workplace experiences. Defining […]

This Research Note reviews the 3rd December 2025 investment by CapitalG, the Alphabet (Google) venture capital arm, in Verkada, a startup provider of video security systems for businesses and schools.  We comment on the progress of the firm, highlighting its plug-and-play cloud-native model, and provide our view on its development to date, including its funding […]

The access control market’s transition from capital-intensive hardware projects to software-driven, subscription-based delivery models is redistributing revenue and margin across the entire value chain, reshaping who makes money, when they make it, and for how long. In this research note, based on the in-depth analysis in our new report, The Physical Access Control Business 2025 […]

This Research Note examines Secom’s strategic acquisition of Singapore-based security systems integrator, Avtel, highlighting the transaction details, strategic rationale, global operations, and reported revenues of the target. We explore Secom’s expansion strategy and comment on its current and previous investments beyond Japan. Transaction Details & Strategic Rationale Secom Co. Ltd. announced on 25th July 2025 […]

In this Research Note, we examine the Norwegian biometrics specialist, Zwipe and its shift in strategic direction to focus solely on access control, announced on 16th January 2024. This article is based on their webcast presentation, 2022 annual report and selected announcements throughout last year. Founded in 2009, Zwipe AS is a technology supplier of […]

In recent decades, the access control market has seen the introduction of numerous different forms of authentication to enhance security and the user experience. Our latest research does not expect this fragmented technology landscape to be solved by a single form of authentication, however. Instead we expect to see the continued rise of multifactor authentication […]