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What is the Key to Rapid Evolution in Access Control Technologies?
Until the late 20th century, people primarily relied on lock-and-key systems to control access in buildings. In the last 40 years, however, we have been introduced with new access control technologies that promise improved security and a range of features that elevate the occupant experience. From various versions of card and fob technology to QR […]

How will Biometric Access Control Impact the Future of Security?
Biometric Access Control has increasingly become a focal point in discussions about secure and efficient identification and authentication. The growing interest has been driven by digital credential trends and the pandemic, as well as ongoing demands for greater security and convenience. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms are raising the accuracy and […]

Mobile Access Control has the Credentials for Growth!
Mobile solutions for access control present a big opportunity to deliver a wide range of user-friendly applications and drive market growth. The backbone of mobile access control is undoubtedly mobile credentials, which have increasingly been shaping the landscape of access control technologies, offering a blend of convenience, security, and remote manageability that is winning over […]

Workplace Experience Apps Emerge Across the Global Office Market
Apps have become so integrated into our daily lives over the past 15 years it is easy to forget what life was like before them or underestimate the influence they have today. Apps have quickly moved beyond the games, media, and social purposes that dominated early years to take on critical aspects in our lives, […]

‘Mobilizing’ Next-Gen Access Control in the Workplace
The use of mobile devices in the workplace has become a significant trend, accelerated by the global pandemic, and vendors of workplace apps are now seeing strong demand for applications that enable smarter, safer, and more secure workplaces, according to our latest research. Leveraging this trend, workplace apps are being developed to act as an […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring iLoq Financials & the Mechatronic Lock Market
Broadly categorized, electronic access control systems, digital cylinders, and mechatronic locks are the leading technologies vying for a share of the immense market represented by the upgrading of traditional mechanical locks. In this research note, we explore the European vendor iLoq and mechatronic locks in general, which are locks that conform to one of the […]