Access Control
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Access Control Topo Map
Our mission is to make the access control and smart lock industry more inclusive and comprehensive. This resource is designed for professionals, customers, and researchers, helping you navigate and understand the industry's key players.
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Download your copy to explore a global, categorized list of companies in locks, PACS, readers/controllers/credentials, applications, ISVs, hardware/software enablers, system integrators, middleware, biometric/identity services, and intercoms. (Updated 1/8/2024).
Access Control Executive Brief Members have access to the Topology Map and source file on the Member website.
Focus 10 Index
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The index begins with an equal weighting methodology. Regardless of its market size, each company has an equal impact on the index's performance. This approach is crucial for several reasons:
Visibility of Emerging Players: It allows newer, smaller companies with the potential to disrupt the industry to be featured alongside established giants, giving a complete picture of the market.
Balanced Representation: It avoids the skewing of the index towards larger companies, ensuring a balanced and holistic view of the industry.
Reflecting Industry Dynamics: The equal-weight approach mirrors the diverse nature of the Access Control sector, where both large and small companies play critical roles.
The composition of the Access Control Executive Brief Focus 10 Index was deliberate. Each company was selected by a committee based on its impact and role in the access control sector, with respect to three criteria:
Global Presence: Companies with significant global operations and influence.
Pure Play and Diverse Businesses: A mix of companies solely focused on access control and those with broader business interests in the sector.
Coverage of Various Verticals: Ensuring the index covers a broad spectrum of the industry, from traditional security systems to cutting-edge smart lock technologies.
The index is rebalanced monthly and reviewed annually to add or drop constituents as necessary.
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Don Erickson
CEO, Security Industry Association
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Dave O’Toole
President, Touch2Access Ltd, President, European Locksmith Federation