From the editor's desk: Business efficiencies at the door

Access & Identity Management Handbook 2021 News & Events

The COVID-19 virus and its seemingly endless variations has been termed ‘The Great Reset’ because of the changes in the way businesses have to operate. The virus has also been a reset for the access control industry as those companies offering touchless offerings have seen a sharp increase in interest in these products.

The reset has also seen more people focusing on cloud-based solutions that leave your servers in someone else’s hands while the customer simply makes use of the access service, whether they use cards or biometrics. We touch on how iPulse has changed from selling biometric readers to offering full Access Control-as-a-Service (ACaaS) in the handbook. The benefits of the change, as challenging as it was to make, are apparent both for iPulse and its customers.


Andrew Seldon.

The cloud is going to play a much larger role in access control going forward (and in the security industry as a whole), offering new opportunities while also presenting challenges to the traditional operations of many vendors and integrators.

One of the areas in which we can expect to see significant development is that of making better use of your data. The article based on a talk I had with iPulse’s CEO demonstrates how effectively analysing your access control data can lead to business process optimisation and cutting costs. There are many examples of this happening in various segments of the security industry, and the ability to extract value out of customers’ data will become a major selling point.

This does not only apply to those making use of ACaaS, however. The same data is available whether you store it in the cloud or on site, whether you use biometrics or cards and fobs. If the system is set up correctly, you have the data and can slice and dice it for those ‘data gems’. That is, as long as you have an open system that provides easy access to the data.

We’ve been harping on about openness and integration for years, but today it is critical that one has access to your data (whether from access control or other security or building management systems) as well as the ability to interrogate it. And if your access control data can provide value and reduce costs, how much more will data integrated from all security systems be able to enhance business efficiencies and reduce costs?

The Access & Identity Management Handbook 2021 provides a brief look into the world of access and identity management today. We hope you find value in it and invite you to send comments and criticisms to [email protected].


Credit(s)




Share this article:
Share via emailShare via LinkedInPrint this page



Further reading:

Highest increase in global cyberattacks in two years
Information Security News & Events
Check Point Global Research released new data on Q2 2024 cyber-attack trends, noting a 30% global increase in Q2 2024, with Africa experiencing the highest average weekly per organisation.

Read more...
The power of PKI and private sector innovation
Access Control & Identity Management News & Events Government and Parastatal (Industry)
At the recent ID4Africa 2025 Summit in Addis Ababa, the spotlight was firmly on building secure, inclusive, and scalable digital identity ecosystems for the African continent.

Read more...
Bosch Security renamed Keenfinity
News & Events
Globally renowned brands for video systems, access control and intrusion alarm systems, as well as communication systems, unite under the roof of the new company Keenfinity Group.

Read more...
2025 video surveillance market set for improved fortunes
News & Events Surveillance
Novaira Insights has unveiled its latest report, World Market for Video Surveillance Hardware and Software – 2025 Edition, forecasting a healthy growth rate of 8,1% until 2029, excluding China.

Read more...
Wialon announces integration with fleet maintenance and optimisation platform
News & Events Transport (Industry) Logistics (Industry)
Fleet management software platform integrates with a fleet maintenance and optimisation platform to support mutual customers for better workflows and deeper insights into fleet operations.

Read more...
DeepSneak deception
Information Security News & Events
Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs.

Read more...
Almost 50% of companies choose to pay the ransom
News & Events Information Security
This year’s Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report found that nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to get their data back, the second-highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six years.

Read more...
Value and industry insight
Securex South Africa Training & Education News & Events
Securex South Africa 2025, co-located with A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo, drew thousands of security professionals from across the continent and beyond, offering a platform for networking, product discovery, and knowledge sharing.

Read more...
Gallagher Security achieves ISO 27001 recertification
News & Events Training & Education
Gallagher Security has successfully achieved certification to the updated ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). This accomplishment builds on previous certifications and reflects a continued commitment to the highest standards of information security.

Read more...
Survey highlights cost of cyberdamage to industrial companies
Kaspersky Information Security News & Events
The majority of industrial organisations estimate their financial losses caused by cyberattacks to be over $1 million, while almost one in four report losses exceeding $5 million, and for some, it surpasses $10 million.

Read more...










While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, the publisher and its agents cannot be held responsible for any errors contained, or any loss incurred as a result. Articles published do not necessarily reflect the views of the publishers. The editor reserves the right to alter or cut copy. Articles submitted are deemed to have been cleared for publication. Advertisements and company contact details are published as provided by the advertiser. Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or veracity of supplied material.




© Technews Publishing (Pty) Ltd. | All Rights Reserved.