The market analysis firm IHS has highlighted that the access control industry is on the brink of significant transformation. Unlike the more stable video surveillance sector, this market—once slow to evolve—has seen a surge in new players, such as Axis. Additionally, rising demand from residential users and the introduction of innovations like wireless electronic locks are expected to accelerate these changes.
IHS predicts that the global electronic access control market will reach $3.5 billion by 2014, with the U.S. and emerging markets in the Middle East and Africa leading the growth. The hardware segment will see most of its expansion driven by electronic locks that can be operated offline using cards or through wireless connectivity. As end users become more familiar with wireless technologies, their adoption is expected to continue growing rapidly.
Moreover, the involvement of IT in the access control industry is increasing significantly. In some cases, IT systems will be used to manage and monitor access control devices, marking a shift toward more integrated solutions.
In 2014, the industry is expected to place greater emphasis on open standards, although widespread adoption may take several years. Many companies are closely watching how these standards are implemented. Meanwhile, technologies like NFC are gaining traction, but their adoption has been slower than anticipated. Some manufacturers are exploring alternatives, such as Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), as they wait to see if NFC will truly become a mainstream solution in the access control space.
Another key trend is the rapid development of IP-based devices. These systems not only allow integration with users’ other mobile devices for enhanced remote management, but also help reduce installation costs. This shift is set to redefine how access control systems operate, making them more flexible, scalable, and user-friendly.
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