New State of Physical Access Control Report from HID

August 2024 Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events

HID released the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends shaping access control's future.

Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID, the report surveyed over 1200 security professionals across the globe to paint a picture of an industry that has been going through considerable transformation. Conducted between November 2023 and January 2024, the survey reveals five trends, as follows:

1. Mobile access and digital ID set to become ubiquitous

While physical ID is still prevalent within the access control industry, there is no doubt that mobile access credentials and digital IDs are quickly gaining ground. According to the report, 39% of organisations now actively use mobile identities with respondents naming touchless/contactless solutions (48%) and mobile access (44%) as the two largest trends shaping the wider access control industry.

2. Open standards driving smart buildings phenomenon

Open standards have become key drivers for more converged security solutions, where physical access control data helps decide who should be allowed into the building and how that building can best be used. As the report shows, almost half of organisations (48%) already have access control/badge scanning systems in place to monitor building usage throughout the day, at least to some extent. Additionally, 43% of respondents cited smart buildings and flexible workspaces as the top three trends shaping the wider access control industry. One in three respondents (32%) listed integration with other business functions as another top trend.

3. Sustainability becoming a greater influence on business decisions

Sustainability is playing a significant role in access control, with nearly two-thirds (63%) of respondents citing that those with responsibility for sustainability have either some influence or are consulted when it comes to upgrading physical access control systems.

4. The rise of artificial intelligence for analytics use cases

The use of artificial intelligence capabilities in physical access control is becoming more common as AI technologies and expertise are developed. When asked if they were looking to incorporate AI/machine learning into their access control solutions, 38% stated they were (although the same percentage said they were unsure of the benefits). Only 23% said they had no plans to incorporate AI technologies.

5. Growing role of biometrics – especially contactless solutions

The biometrics market is growing at a rapid pace. By 2031, the worldwide market for biometrics is expected to reach $136,18 billion, while the global facial recognition market alone is predicted to grow to $16,74 billion by 2030, up from $3,83 billion in 2020. That is a CAGR of 16% from 2021 to 2030.

All data cited in this press release are from the full report, which provides an in-depth analysis of what is driving the physical access control industry now and into the future. The report is available at https://info.hidglobal.com/2024-pacs-global-06-trds-web-ga-hidweb-state-of-access-control-lpreq.html


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