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“To solve big problems, you need big data” – Ontic’s view on the security industry in 2024

The team at Ontic provide their overview of what's to come in the security industry in 2024, including an emphasis on potential threats, digital communities and senior security turnover. Read More

5 key technological trends affecting the security sector in 2024

IFSEC Insider hears from Axis Communications on five technological trends forecast to make an impact in the security sector in 2024. Read More

The cloud tipping point has arrived; Observations from the state of physical security 2024

Are organisations adapting quickly enough to digital transformation? Paul Dodds, Country Manager of UK & Ireland at Genetec discusses the outlook for physical security in 2024. Read More

Opening security to new opportunities as video surveillance goes beyond its borders

A key message at the Axis OPEN event on 31 October was the evolving trend of security and non-security workflows combining. Read More

“Access control is shifting towards a consumer-centric approach” – Key takeaways from the Access Control Summit 2023

CEO of the Access control Executive Brief and organiser of ACS23, Lee Odess, rounds up the key takeaways from the access control event. Read More

Video surveillance tech on the rise in luxury homes

Luxury homeowner’s are said to increasingly prioritise security in their homes with video surveillance now on the rise. Read More

A guide to mobile access control systems

A handy guide to the key features and benefits of mobile access control, an increasingly popular method of access credential to facilities. Read More

The Wireless Access Control Report 2023

Download the Wireless Access Control 2023 Report, providing an exclusive outlook into trends, challenges and opportunities in the market. Read More

Big tech and its impact on the access control market – ‘A $60 billion opportunity’

Lee Odess explains why the access control market is perfectly placed to take advantage of a $60 billion enterprise software opportunity Read More

IFSEC Global repositions as IFSEC Insider

IFSEC Global has rebranded as IFSEC Insider as it looks ahead to what's next for the fire and security markets! Find out more here... Read More

Podcast: Episode 11 – What’s next for access control? Lee Odess on the impact of Big Tech

Hear from Lee Odess, access control expert and influencer, on what the future holds as 'Big Tech' moves into the traditional security domain. Read More

Growing expectation for frictionless access in workplaces, report finds

User experience and convenience are central to the specification of new access control systems, according to a new report. Read More

Eaton: ‘Top trends to watch for the buildings sector in 2023’

IFSEC Global hears from power management company, Eaton, as it outlines trends for the buildings sector in 2023. Read More

Editor’s viewpoint: 2023 technology trends ahead for the physical security industry

Exploring four key technology trends set to shape the physical security industry in 2023 - from video surveillance AI to cyber security. Read More

Cyber and physical security must validate their value in 2023

Manish Mehta, Chief Product Officer at Ontic discusses the importance of collaboration from both physical and cyber security teams for 2023. Read More

New research reveals impact of cost-of-living and security concerns on productivity levels

International SOS warns that 2023 is set for disruption as shifts and the rising cost-of-living puts organisations in ‘Perma-Crisis’ mode. Read More



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State of Physical Access Trend Report 2024

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Whitepaper: Enhancing security, resilience and efficiency across a range of industries

Whitepaper: Multi-residential access management – The move to digital

2024 trends in physical security and critical communications

The Video Surveillance Report 2023

How cloud-based video surveillance can enable improved security for housing associations

EBOOK: Lessons from FIREX 2023 – Emerging challenges in fire safety