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Access Control Unlocks the Smartness in Buildings

Access control has long performed its chief function – that is, letting those with access rights in and thus helping protect lives and assets.

Access Control Boosts User Experience in Buildings

Energy savings and operational efficiency aside, a smart building is all about the user experience. Advances in access control technology ensure a more automated and frictionless experience as users go in and out of the building.

Smart Transportation Key to Smart City

Smart city has become a global trend, and a critical component of smart city is smart transportation which helps reduce traffic and carbon emissions, optimize the user experience and gather data that the government can use for future planning and development.

Wireless Surveillance Market to Surge on IP adoption

The global wireless surveillance market is set to see strong growth in the coming years on increased consumer shift towards digital systems, lower camera prices and increased security concerns.

How Metro and Rail Use Data to Optimize Business

It’s a little known fact that rail transportation is one of the earliest adopters of IoT and big data. Devices and sensors along tracks and inside stations have helped enhance operators’ situational awareness and keep the rail system secure.

Top Identity Technology Trends to Watch for in 2017

Identity management has become an important topic given more physical and cyber threats faced by organizations nowadays, and more advanced technologies have been rolled out to facilitate users. In this regard, HID Global named mobile credentials, cloud and IoT as some of the top trends in the identity technology industry to watch for this year.

Access Control 2017: Expect the Boom to Continue

The access control industry enjoyed growth, albeit by a smaller margin than originally predicated, last year, and the growth trend is expected to grow in 2017, according to market research firm IHS Markit.

2017: What's in for video surveillance

Cybersecurity, deep learning, and body-worn cameras were some of the top trends to watch for this year in the video surveillance market, as vendors seek to roll out more secure and more value-added solutions in the midst of intense competition.

Top 3 Myths of Physical Access Control Technology

It is no exaggeration to say that network video has revolutionized the video surveillance market. Now the access control industry is on the verge of a similar development. Once again, it is the transition from analog to IP-based systems and with it the adoption of open standards which provides new opportunities and stimulates market growth.