Modern technology is increasingly blurring the lines between physical and digital worlds. This shift is most noticeable in the emergence of cyber-physical systems that can interact with both real world and digital realms. In smart buildings, this transformation is represented by the convergence of Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), and cybersecurity. This triad is revolutionizing access control systems, making them more robust and adaptable. “The industry is moving away from isolated, siloed systems towards integrated platforms that offer seamless, cost-effective solutions. Integrated systems transform data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to be predictive rather than reactive in their security management,” explains our new access control research report. “A series of new innovations & enabling technologies have emerged to facilitate improved integrated access control with wider building or enterprise systems.” Platform approaches such as unified security, physical identity and access management (PIAM), and physical security information management (PSIM) function as a central nervous system, collecting […]