Identity Management
iLobby Visitor Management Platform for High-Security Enterprises Examined
September 28th, 2023Mapping the Tech Strategy of Assa Abloy through Acquisitions in Access Control & Identification Solutions
September 20th, 2023
Salto Systems Access Control Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Salto Systems business, based on their recent activities, 2022 revenues, M&A strategy, product innovation and target markets. This article updates our previous analysis of March 2022. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, Salto Systems is a manufacturer of electronic locks and access control solutions. The group […]

iLOQ Digital Access Management Business & 2022 Financials Examined
In this Research Note, we examine iLOQ, the Finnish digital access management business, based on 2022 financial results, Annual reports and recent press releases. This is an update on our previous article, Exploring iLOQ Financials & the Mechatronic Lock Market. iLOQ is a growing Finnish innovator in the mechatronic locking sector. Based on patented energy-harvesting […]

Precise Biometrics’ Security Business 2022 Examined
Precise Biometrics, a Sweden-based biometric solutions provider founded in 1997. The company went public on October 3rd, 2000, with its shares listed on the Nasdaq OMX Stockholm. In this research note, we examine the financial performance and business developments achieved by Precise Biometrics over the past year based on their year-end report and ABGSC Investor […]

Apple Set to Disrupt the Access Control Market?
While the access control market has typically been slow to embrace advanced mobile technologies, tech giant Apple inc could drive change in the market according to our latest research. Apple opened up its Wallet feature for third-party app developers which will have big implications for mobile access credentials. The move has triggered a range of […]

The Legislative Balancing Act For Facial Recognition Technology
Is facial recognition good? It provides a reliable form of digital identification that does not require every user to have a smartphone or other authentication device. It removes the need for physical contact with shared biometric devices, such as fingerprint scanners, supporting virus mitigation efforts during the pandemic. By flooding our buildings and cities with facial […]

Exploring The SALTO Group Business and M&A Strategy
In this Research Note, we examine the SALTO Group business, based on their recent activities, M&A strategy and our analysis of their market positioning. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Oiartzun, Spain, SALTO Group is a manufacturer of electronic locks and access control solutions. The Group consists of several companies including Salto Systems, Gantner, Conlan, danalock, Clay, and […]

Honeywell Building Technologies Business 2021 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Building Technologies business of Honeywell, based on their 2021 10K Report, investor presentations and building technology-related activities throughout 2021. Honeywell Building Technologies (HBT) is the smallest of 4 reportable segments with $5.5 billion revenues in 2021, which represents just 16% of Honeywell’s diversified business areas across Aerospace, Performance Materials and […]

Will the Pandemic Drive More Growth for Access Control as a Service?
Memoori’s World Market 2020-2025 Report on the Physical Security business shows that all types of organizations across the world are investigating how they can leverage the cloud, as it is proving to be a very attractive proposition. We estimate that in 2019 ACaaS investment was worth $620 million and of this approximately 40% was installed […]