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A useful recent article on biometric access control trends for this year, which highlights the strong growth opportunity here.
And the key trends mentioned dovetail superbly with Grosvenor's offering:-
"Alcatraz AI highlights 2024 biometric access control trends
December 18, 2023 12:33 pm
Alcatraz AI has released a new report focused on the trends that are likely to shape the biometric access control landscape in 2024.
“Biometrics for access control are poised for a transformative era, propelled by the evolving landscape of access control technology, heightened safeguards for individual privacy and the escalating need for streamlined solutions,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI.
“Our commitment lies in creating access control technology that not only embraces these shifts but also paves the way for future-proof technology, ensuring uncompromising security and frictionless experiences.”
Biometric access control trends
According to Alcatraz AI, some of the key trends for next year will be:
• Ethical artificial intelligence (AI): ethical considerations take center stage as AI integrates into access control. Ensuring fairness and transparency is paramount
• Sustainable technology: biometric access control embraces sustainability through energy efficiency, eco-materials and renewable energy, addressing environmental concerns
• Data privacy and compliance: stricter data privacy regulations require robust security standards. Transparency and user control over data collection and usage are essential
• Open standard: access control systems shift to easy-to-implement and scale solutions. Plug-and-play designs simplify adoption and scalability becomes cost-effective
Read the full report here."
https://securityjournalamericas.com/alcatraz-ai-biometric-access-control-2/
And the access control market is expected to grow hugely this decade:-
From February 2023:-
"UK Access Control Market Share Predicted To Double
The UK Access Control sector is being driven by data legislation, quantum leaps in tech, and the ease of wireless systems.
Colin Leatherbarrow
Managing Director
... The Access Control market is a linchpin in the broader electronic security market. According to figures released last year by Market Research Future, its value will rise to more than $21 billion by 2030. It’s thought that the Access Control sector will grow across all major markets throughout the next decade, and the UK is no exception. ...
Cloud-based platforms
... There has also been a sharp rise in demand for ‘Access Control as a Service’, which companies rely on to operate their access control technology systems. It is suitable for all estates, from single doors to multiple sites. Globally, the value of the Access Control as a Service market is predicted to hit $2.1 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 14.7% from 2022 to 2027, according to Lucintel.
Biometric technology
Biometrics, such as facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, have evolved from a niche product into a widely used technology in the business and consumer worlds. ...
Wireless access control ...
... Why Grosvenor Technology for Access Control?
Very few businesses have the pedigree and expertise of Grosvenor Technology in the Access Control space. Access control is in our DNA; we were the first UK manufacturer to offer an Access Control front-end in a Windows environment.
Since then, Grosvenor Technology has developed into a leading innovator in the security sector, serving hundreds of enterprises across the globe with our access control software and hardware and first-class customer support. ..."
http://www.grosvenortechnology.com/insights/uk-access-control-market-share-predicted-to-double/
"Grosvenor continues to open new doors for our customers with migration tools
... Why migrate? Could I not just buy another system?
Of course, there are plenty of providers out there that you could turn to, but the hardware and cabling would have to be replaced, the cost of which could be excessive, not to mention the time it would take. JanusC4 is a robust solution that provides fantastic opportunities to secure your site. The benefit of migration is you can save time and money by not replacing your hardware, if compatible, and retaining all your user data and system configuration so it doesn’t have to be reinput into a new system. ...
What are Grosvenor Technology’s plans for the future?
We are working hard to create new and innovative solutions all the time. We want our customers to be a part of that journey, and we will be publishing our roadmap for the next 3 years. We’ll be engaging with our customers a lot over this time to really understand their business and where they see it and the industry going. We see the future of Access Control expanding beyond just building security to offering a comprehensive, integrated solution that can really help businesses save money and feel secure. We’re eager to share our ideas with our customers and get their input into the roadmap. The voice of the customer is key to understanding our customers and their business, and we intend to listen.
The JanusC4 platform has already proven to help companies secure their assets, protect staff, and reduce costs, but there is more to come. Grosvenor’s team of access control experts is working to further improve JanusC4 with exciting new features, greater functionality, and enhanced performance. Get in touch with a member of our team to find out more. ..."
https://www.grosvenortechnology.com/insights/grosvenor-continues-to-open-new-doors-for-our-customers-with-migration-tools/
Grosvenor's migration pathway from legacy access control systems looks very compelling; and its future access control roadmap should herald further groundbreaking developments:-
From 2022:-
"Grosvenor continues to open new doors for our customers with migration tools
We catch up with Chris Wrench, Head of Product to find out about migration and how it works to support our customers
Chris Wrench
Senior Product Manager
Grosvenor Technology and JanusC4 solution are paving the way for companies to introduce new robust technology into their businesses, securing assets, protecting staff, and reducing running costs, through the effective implementation of smart building management.
With 30+ years of experience within the security market, having delivered the first Windows-based security solution to the UK with the Janus system, the latest evolution in Grosvenor’s access control portfolio provides a robust and secure platform that integrates with many leading security solutions, such as CCTV, Intruder Alarms, Active Directory, Mobile Credentials, and many others.
After decades of innovation, original Janus and Sateon systems have now been selected for end-of-life, but this is in no way the end of the road for access control at Grosvenor. A simple migration path has been developed to assist Grosvenor customers with the move to their latest and greatest security solution, JanusC4.
Years of working within the security industry have seen Grosvenor forge lasting relationships with security professionals across the UK. These relationships are further improved by working closely with industry professionals to ensure we can meet the demands of an ever-changing requirement to secure buildings and assets. The simple migration solution allows legacy systems to be brought into the latest technology with JanusC4, capturing valuable system composition data and user information, carefully secured, and encrypted in line with GDPR regulations, to transition users simply and easily. ...
Why are we bringing our legacy systems to end-of-life?
Our original Janus and Sateon systems have been in the market for a long time. We no longer develop the systems and the componentry on the hardware is getting very hard, and expensive, to purchase. Our focus is now and the future, and we have a much more up-to-date security solution to offer with JanusC4 and its accompanying integrations. Technology has come a long way in a short period of time which has now superseded our legacy products. It’s time to retire these robust yet ageing solutions so we can focus our attention on new development utilising the latest technologies available to us. ..."
https://www.grosvenortechnology.com/insights/grosvenor-continues-to-open-new-doors-for-our-customers-with-migration-tools/
"Enhanced Access Control with JanusC4
... JanusC4 integrates with the following systems, all of which can be controlled from our software dashboard:
• CCTV
• Intruder alarms
• Wireless doors & locks
• Elevators
• BMS
• Biometrics
Migration
After decades of innovation original Janus and Sateon systems have now been selected for end-of-life, but this is in no way the end of the road for access control at Grosvenor. A simple migration path has been developed to assist Grosvenor customers with the move to their latest and greatest security solution, JanusC4. ..."
https://www.grosvenortechnology.com/insights/enhanced-access-control-with-janus-c4/
From 2023:-
"Enhanced Access Control with JanusC4
In Janus C4, we believe we’ve created the most complete and flexible building access and security management solution available today.
Chris Wrench
Senior Product Manager
Understanding who is coming and going from our facilities has never been more critical. Both from a physical and cyber perspective, effective access control provides a central pillar to any successful security approach. Modern businesses must be agile and operate flexibly in response to changing patterns in the world of work, recognising the requirement for limited occupancy levels, frictionless entry, and world-class levels of security.
Grosvenor Technology has long been considered an innovator in the access control space. In JanusC4, we believe we’ve created the most complete and flexible building access and security management solution available today. Whether you run single or multiple sites, JanusC4 will help your business securely manage access, whatever the shape or size of your organisation.
Software
As we design, develop, and continually improve JanusC4, a key goal remains to provide the user with an intuitive solution. It should be easy for our customers to work with our systems, and in JanusC4, what you have at your fingertips is technology that works how you want it to. Our simple migration technology makes it easy for you to migrate legacy systems, capturing critical data and user information that is stored securely and encrypted to comply with GDPR regulations. ...
Hardware
JanusC4 offers almost limitless scalability and modular technology that can control one door or thousands of doors, and everything in between. It is suitable for every type of business, whether that’s a sole trader or a multinational.
Businesses want to use products that are simple and don’t require lengthy training sessions to get users up to speed. JanusC4’s plug-and-play capabilities allow you to get your access control up and running in minutes and integrated with your existing security systems and software. The high-performance Advance multi controllers can operate up to eight doors, all within the hardware footprint that can usually only control one door. ...
Integrations
We understand how important it is when you invest in a new solution that it integrates seamlessly with your existing applications. The future for all software and hardware products is a simple integration that rids organisations of the need to run many disparate systems, offering a centralised solution for command and control. Demand for technology that is built for broad integration is a trend that is only going to continue. That’s why JanusC4 supports a common API method that allows for consistent authorised access and integration with third-party data to give you the complete picture of what’s happening on site. ..."
https://www.grosvenortechnology.com/insights/enhanced-access-control-with-janus-c4/
It's also worth noting that Grosvenor Technology's JanusC4 access control solution is not just about access control: it's actually also a complete building security management solution, as explained in these excellent articles:-
From 2022:-
"The Key Benefits of JanusC4
Building Access & Security. Made Simple.
Chris Wrench
Senior Product Manager
JanusC4 is a modern access control security management system. Put simply, it controls building occupancy and access whilst also managing, at a software level, your onsite CCTV intruder alarms, and wireless locks.
JanusC4 is the first step to smart building security management with exceptional software integrations to leading third-party manufacturers security equipment. ...
What are the key benefits?
1. The JanusC4 software is an advanced user-friendly security management system that allows you to manage your buildings access AND your integrated security systems in one place, remotely or locally, including: ...
2. The JanusC4 software allows you to fully customise user permission per login. Meaning each user can be given access to certain parts of your security system and integrations, making your JanusC4 software, secure.
3. JanusC4 can help with GDPR compliance as it can be set to sync directly to the Active Directory of any business. This means there are fewer admin requirements involved in maintaining the ‘Persons’ within JanusC4, as the automatic Active Directory synchronisation updates the personnel records daily. This tightens security and gives you efficiencies that save time and money. ...
4. The JanusC4 hardware is modular and scalable by design allowing you to easily add more doors without the need for re-engineering. ...
5. Unlike other access control systems, JanusC4 supports all the leading and common Wiegand and OSDP reader devices from manufacturers, including: ...
Why is JanusC4 different?
With JanusC4, Grosvenor Technology has taken a step forward in Building Access & Security Management. Hygienic, controlled workspaces, with protocols like occupancy management and contactless entry, are more important than ever. This means the systems used to manage them need to be as effective as possible. JanusC4 achieves this. JanusC4 will manage your access and security systems in a simple to use interface. Discover more here."
https://www.grosvenortechnology.com/insights/the-key-benefits-of-janus-c4/