ACCESS CONTROL
A look into the products, technologies and solutions shaping the market
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HID outlines major access control trends, including mobile adoption
HID recently released its 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five of the major trends shaping access control.
The report, which was produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, is the result of a survey conducted with more than 1,200 security
professionals globally.
The survey took place between November 2023 and January 2024.
The trends are as follows:
1. Mobile access and digital ID are set to become ubiquitous
The report indicates almost 40 per cent of organizations are actively using mobile identities.
2. Open standards are driving the smart buildings phenomenon
Report data indicates that about half (48 per cent) of responding organizations have access control systems in place that, to some extent, can be used to monitor building usage throughout the day.
3. Sustainability is becoming a greater influence on business decisions
About two-thirds (63 per cent) of respondents said that those with responsibility for sustainability within their organizations are consulted or have some influence on decisions to do with upgrading access control systems.
"The markets are moving. Demand is shifting from organizations to the actual end user of the device."
— Sanjit Bardhan,HID
4. The rise of AI
According to the survey, 38 per cent said they are looking to incorporate artificial intelligence or machine learning into their access control systems (though the same number were also not sure what the benefits were).
5. The growing role of biometrics
By 2031, the worldwide market for biometrics is expected to reach US$136B while the global facial recognition market alone is predicted to grow to more than US$16B by 2030, up from US$3.83B in 2020.
HID launched its first mobile credential platform about 10 years ago. Sanjit Bardhan, vice-president and head of mobile, HID, said that the technology has experienced remarkable growth since then, especially in the last few years.
The pandemic certainly spurred adoption, as downloading a credential on a mobile device became preferable to picking up a plastic keycard from an office location.
Post-secondary education campuses are early adopters of mobile credentials, and as students graduate and enter the workforce, they are bringing their familiarity with the technology with them, noted Bardhan.
“Over the last couple of years it’s become a lot more prevalent, because the markets are moving. Demand is shifting from organizations to the actual end user of the device,” Bardhan told SP&T News
At present, physical keycards still vastly outnumber mobile credentials by an estimated 200:1 but Bardhan said he expects that ratio to shift quickly. By 2032, it could be 1:1.
He also said he expects mobile and keycards to co-exist for decades to come.
— Neil Sutton
Sanjit Bardhan, HID
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Community Access Management
Community is an access management software developed to maximize the benefits of dormakaba electronic locks in multifamily housing properties. With Community, property managers have a robust set of features to handle the spectrum of market rate and luxury apartments, campus and military housing, and retirement communities. Our software provides added convenience for residents, operational efficiency for staff, and security for everyone in every place that matters. Community’s BLE key option (BlueSky) enables staff and residents to use mobile devices as keys, reducing the need to manage an inventory of physical credentials. Using the best-in-class Legic Security Platform, mobile key credentials provide residents access to every entry point across a facility tailored specifically to their needs.
Offline Reliability
Using RFID keys, mobile keys, or a combination of both, Community offers an innovative architecture that can operate with locks offline while eliminating trips to doors saving time for staff on day-to-day operations. Authentication is encoded onto the RFID credentials, so locks are updated as residents and staff use their cards or fobs.
Perimeter & Common Area Control
Mixed commercial and residential spaces create additional challenges for access management. Community manages diversified spaces by combining two best-in-class systems to create a unified access management solution. The Community and Keyscan Aurora-S Access
Management software option enables a property to manage its perimeter and elevator access points directly from Community. Integrated access control features from Aurora software automatically synchronize to the Community database. Community and Keyscan Aurora work together to form a single software solution that can allow common areas across multiple buildings to be shared as needed.
Community and Keyscan Aurora Integration
Community and Keyscan Aurora Access Management software seamlessly integrate to provide the ultimate cost-effective and scalable access control solution for multifamily housing properties. Keyscan Aurora is the ideal solution to manage perimeter door, shared spaces, parking, and elevator access, while Community is ideal for managing
access to individual spaces. Both software packages work together with a single centralized interface to manage all aspects of property access.
This browser-based access management software is designed specifically for multifamily housing properties. Community provides multifamily housing property employees with a robust, user-friendly tool to intuitively manage access authorization throughout the property. Community and Keyscan Aurora software working in tandem is the ideal solution incorporating added security, convenience, and operational efficiency seamlessly throughout the whole property.
Using Keyscan Aurora along with Community software also adds Resident Visitor Management (RVM) capabilities to Community. The dormakaba RVM solution allows staff to enable residents to create visitor mobile keys for guests and visitors. When using dormakaba SRK readers equipped with keypads, residents can also create temporary
visitor PIN codes. Property managers have full control to limit the number, duration, and type of visitor keys issued. When needed, staff can also cancel visitor mobile keys and PIN codes immediately from the Community interface.
Integration Benefits
• Adding or removing resident authorization in Community and access points secured by Keyscan are automatically updated in real-time
• Managing access control through a single interface allows for the creation of unique resident profiles and credential assignments
• Streamlining day-to-day resident access management
To learn more, contact a branch near you https://www.idn-inc.ca/ locations or visit our website at https://www.idn-inc.ca/.
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For more than 35 years, Camden Door Controls has been an innovative provider of high-quality and competitively priced door activation, control, and locking products for any access control or automatic door application. Impressive growth and ever-increasing demand for our offerings led to our expansion into a new 40,000-square-foot production facility in Toronto, Canada.
We’re proud to rank as an ISO-9001-2015 certified manufacturer that employs internationally recognized quality management processes, assuring customers that every product that carries the Camden name surpasses our customer’s expectations for performance and reliability. Our products are robust, versatile, and designed to provide years of optimum performance in almost any commercial, institutional, or industrial application, backed by the best warranty!
Industry Leading Quality and Innovation
Camden supplies the very best selection and value of push/exit buttons, key switches, keypads, strikes, and maglocks, and also offers a range of product designs and features you won’t find anywhere else. From wireless, no-touch switches with up to 4 years of battery life, to the first surface mount RIM strike with up to 15 lbs. of preload and much more, Camden products pro-
vide better service to your customers and more profits to your bottom line.
Unsurpassed Customer Support
Not only committed to continued Research & Development, we also support our full line of products with the highest level of customer support and technical services.
Our technical support team is available to guide you through installations or troubleshooting, and we also support our customers with a network of over 75 sales representatives across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America. We’re proud to offer a wide selection of resources in multiple languages, including manuals, application guides, specification sheets, videos, and more!
Fast & Reliable Product Delivery
Camden offers shipping speeds as fast as next day in some areas, and 2-day shipping to a number of cities in the continental U.S and Canada. Products are also available at 300+ distributor locations across North America. Call Camden for all your door activation, control, and locking product solutions. We look forward to serving you and helping you Open New Doors to Innovation, Quality, and Support!
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Unlocking the Future of Facility Security
For facilities management professionals, the notion of ‘safety’ often feels intangible, yet physical access control has a profound impact on the day-today working lives of almost every individual. The business-critical nature of regulating user access and managing the flow of people has been the catalyst for developing new systems and solutions to advance security and safety.
Mechanical keys, once the backbone of security protocols, have lost their luster, revealing their limitations in functionality, ease of loss or duplication, and the hidden costs of maintenance and upgrades. The narrative around access control is rapidly changing, with businesses shedding the cumbersome legacy of traditional systems in favor of agile, technology-driven solutions that promise not only enhanced security but also advanced functionality.
Modern buildings and facilities and the businesses that occupy them require interconnected and smart electronic access systems that offer improved control, flexibility, and more costeffective ways to scale. This new generation of access control systems needs to offer not only physical security, but also robust data security coupled with convenience and reliability.
Nobody understands this shifting paradigm better than Salto, a leading manufacturer of next-generation wire-free electronic locking solutions. Since 2001, Salto has been redefining the access control industry with its smart electronic locking solutions that provide users the ability to control all their access needs and secure every door in their facility without complicated and expensive wiring. Salto has been synonymous with innovative software and hardware solutions, including stand-alone, cloud-based, and mobile applications, which set new standards in security, manageability, flexibility, and design.
Redefining
Access Control
Salto was founded with the idea to drive the advancement and adoption of electronic locks by handling the user database differently—leveraging the credential (physical or mobile) as the database. “Over the years, we have continued to grow and evolve our portfolio of electronic locking solutions aiming to simplify and enhance access control and eliminate the mechanical key,” asserts Colin DePree, Head of Sales Strategy, North America at Salto.
The company’s advanced and highly flexible electronic locking solutions help numerous organizations across various sectors, including commercial, education, retail, healthcare, hospitality, and residential, to accomplish their safety and security goals costeffectively while improving their operational efficiency and the enduser experience.
Innovative Solutions for Modern Access
At the core of Salto’s offerings is the Salto Virtual Network (SVN) and the smart access control platform, Salto Space. SVN technology revolutionizes access control by enabling standalone locks to read, receive, and write information via an encrypted and secure “dataon-card” system. This not only enhances security but also reduces infrastructure costs by eliminating the need for locks to be on a wired network.
Additionally, Salto has developed the KS (Keys as a Service) platform, which is a cloud-based access management solution that integrates seamlessly with mobile technology. The KS platform offers real-time control and management of access points, providing organizations with flexibility and scalability regardless of their size or number of access points.
A Future-Oriented Approach
Looking to the future, Salto continues to innovate, with plans to integrate more cloud-based technologies and expand its use of SVN. The integration of these technologies aims to provide customers with greater functionality and enhanced security protocols, supporting a broader range of applications and increasing overall system resilience. DePree sums it up, saying “Our vision for the future of access control goes beyond simple security. By integrating advanced technologies and maintaining an open approach to system development, we aim to enhance how organizations manage access, ensuring it is as secure, flexible, and intuitive as possible.”
Salto delivers the most advanced, flexible, and secure access control solutions for all types of industry applications.
Protege Wireless Lock modes explained
Available as a Motorized Deadbolt or Car-tridge Mortise lock with optional finishes and accessories, the Protege Wireless Locks
apartment security solution means you can deliver electronic locks without needing to invest in incon-venient wiring or worrying about online connectiv-ity
A key benefit of electronic locks is that they can be programmed with various “modes”, so they can meet a variety of needs and lifestyles.
What
are lock modes?
A lock mode is a software program that dictates the behavior of a wireless lock – there are different modes available for the different locks.
Many combinations of the modes below can be applied to a Protege Wireless Lock. Please note that any schedule applied will override the programmed lock modes.
Standard
Standard is the default mode for the Cartridge Mortise lock out of the box. When a credential is presented at the lock, the door will unlock for a short time then relock – the default amount of time is 5 seconds but can be changed to the users’ needs. No more worries about “did I remember to lock the door?”
Toggle
Toggle is the default mode for the Motorized Deadbolt lock out of the box. When a credential is presented at the lock it will toggle – if it’s locked, it will unlock and vice versa.
There are two additional modes which are also available for the Cartridge Mortise lock.
Office unlock
This mode allows users to have an open-door policy on the corner office or enable freedom of movement during the day, while keeping a secure premises at night.
When enabled, the user with appropriate rights holds the interior handle down and presents their creden-tial at the lock – the lock will unlock and stay un-locked. To reverse this, the same user presents their credential at the lock and it will relock.
Exit leaves unlocked
This mode is a legal requirement in Canada, to avoid people accidentally locking themselves out of their apartments. By default, the lock stays unlocked until a credential is presented at the external side of the lock –we have added the option to set a time before the lock relocks after exit. Using the optional thumb-turn
accessory, you can relock from the interior by turning the thumb-turn to extend the deadbolt. You can then rotate the thumb-turn back to retract the deadbolt while keeping the door locked.
One card, one view
An entire apartment complex, one pane of glass. ICT’s unified solution brings together access control, intrusion detection, and building automation into a singular cohesive ecosystem. The who, what, when, and where are all tied together bringing much needed context and allowing property managers to get into the granular details.
And with one card or mobile key, from the perimeter to the penthouse. ICT’s wireless locking range for multifamily delivers the seamless and secured access tenants want, and the scalable technology property developers need. Protege Wireless Locks offer timeless design, customizable handles and finishes to accentuate the décor of any modern dwelling.
Introducing ICT’s new Protege Wireless Locks, where modern design meets advanced security. Just one credential is needed for simple access from the perimeter to the penthouse. With wireless and hardwired doors, visitor entry, mobile app, and more – ICT has the complete multifamily solution. Cartridge mortise and deadbolt available to order now.
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Step Into the Future of Communication with Commend
Imagine a world where your security communication system is so advanced that it anticipates your needs, adapts to your environment, and enhances every aspect of your operations. Welcome to the world of Commend—a global leader in providing state-of-the-art security communication solutions designed to keep you safe, informed, and in control.
Unleashing Innovation
As the security environment evolves, so do the challenges you face. From bustling urban centers to the most remote areas, ensuring seamless and secure communication is paramount. Commend’s solutions are crafted to meet these unique demands, providing businesses with the tools they need to excel in today’s complex landscape.
Commend’s approach to innovation begins with understanding your specific needs and challenges. Our team of experts collaborates closely with clients to design and implement customized communication systems. These systems leverage cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict and respond to your security needs dynamically. This proactive approach ensures that potential issues are addressed before they become problems, providing a level of security and efficiency that sets Commend apart from the competition.
Diverse Solutions for Diverse Needs
At Commend, we don’t just build communication systems; we create lifelines of connectivity. Picture this: crystal-clear audio even in the noisiest environments, instant communication at the push of a button, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your system won’t fail when you need it most.
We achieve this across a number of spaces. Here are just a few examples:
• In Commercial Real Estate, our integrated communication systems enable building managers to efficiently coordinate security personnel, manage access control, and provide real-time updates to tenants and visitors, all from a centralized platform.
• In Educational Institutions, our intercom and public address systems allow school administrators to communicate quickly and effectively across campus, enhancing safety and fostering a more connected educational environment.
• In the Industrial Sector, Commend’s ruggedized communication solutions are built to withstand harsh conditions, ensuring reliable operation in environments like manufacturing plants, oil refineries, and construction sites.
• In Healthcare Facilities, our solutions facilitate instant communication between medical staff, improving response times and ensuring that critical information is relayed promptly to enhance patient care.
Experience Unmatched Clarity and Reliability
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to research and development means that we are constantly exploring new technologies and techniques to enhance our offerings. From noise-cancellation technology to advanced IP integration, our systems are built to keep you ahead of the curve.
As we continue to innovate and push the boundaries of what’s possible, Commend stands at the forefront of the security communication industry. Our solutions not only ensure safety and efficiency but also transform the way you communicate, fostering a more connected and secure environment.
Discover the future of secure communications with Commend America. As a trusted leader in the industry for over 50 years, Commend offers state-of-the-art communication systems, including intercoms, public address, and cutting-edge AI solutions, ensuring safety, security, and operational efficiency. With a strong focus on cybersecurity, Commend stands out as a unified communications solutions pioneer, consistently pushing the industry forward through extensive R&D investment. Embrace the future of secure communication with Commend Americas.
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Battery-free smart locking with iLOQ
For over 20 years, iLOQ has been a technology disruptor. We have revolutionized the locking industry and made life easier by providing smart and secure access to the buildings and spaces we use daily. Our strong portfolio of safe and sustainable products fulfills the needs of the residential, commercial and critical infrastructure sectors by transforming mechanical locking into highly functional, secure and flexible digital and mobile access sharing and management.
iLOQ is an industry-leading innovator of patented energy-harvesting technology that offers electronic locking without the need for batteries or cables. Our NFC-enabled mobile access management solutions have revolutionized the locking industry by creating the capability to harvest power directly from the NFC in a cellphone to recognize access rights sent to iLOQ’s app running on the phone and open a lock. Wireless unlocking is already recognized as being safer, easier and more cost effective, and additionally trusted and secure.
Our locking cylinders are quick and easy to install in new properties or retrofit in older ones. There is no need for drilling or to make any changes to doors or the existing infrastructure. They are robust and durable and operate reliably in all weather conditions. And being a wireless solution, efficient access is guaranteed even in a power outage.
Access logs make it easy to track who has opened which lock and when helping to prevent or solve instances of misuse or unauthorized access.
iLOQ’s tangible benefits are solving security challenges and transforming the world of access for building owners, property managers and end users alike. Firstly, our smart-locking solutions significantly reduce total cost of ownership by eliminating battery costs, minimizing maintenance, and offering long-term durability. Secondly, we enhance security by replacing traditional keys with secure cellphone-based access. Access rights are sent remotely and in real time to iLOQ’s app running on a user’s cellphone. They can be updated or immediately cancelled as access needs change. This eliminates security risks related to lost, copied or stolen keys and reduces the risk of unauthorized entry. Thirdly, iLOQ contributes to sustainability by eliminating battery waste, lowering energy consumption, and removing the environmental impact of maintenance-related travel. In addition, our solutions improve user convenience, allowing seamless and keyless access with a cellphone.
iLOQ’s secure developer tools –application programming interface (API) and software development kit (SDK) – enable building integrations that allow the seamless exchange of information between iLOQ’s locking platform and other systems. The many specific benefits of integration include easy and efficient daily operations through a customer’s own system which eliminates bottlenecks, provides better customer experiences, and reduces costs. Management of users and keys is efficient and secure, and it is easy to keep track of who has accessed a property. But the main advantage of integration is that it creates better user experiences and ensures ease of use for customers.
To sum up, iLOQ minimizes lifecycle costs, maximizes security, operational efficiency, and environmental responsibility, and ensures an enhanced user experience. By creating smart living and working environments, our solutions are the ideal choice for comprehensive and impactful access control.
iLOQ currently operates in more than 55 countries with over 1,800 partner locations globally. We have ambitious plans to continue growing, developing, and innovating and aim to bring the benefits of our ‘smartlocking revolution’ to all stakeholders throughout the world.
