access control

Phone-based access control with no network at a UK student housing site

Paxton's Solo needs no network infrastructure at the property, using phones as credentials to open doors via Bluetooth and mobile data where needed.

Brivo Adds Schlage XE360 Wi-Fi Lock, Claims 70% Lower Cost Per Door

Brivo says its Schlage XE360 RealSync integration cuts access-control cost per door up to 70% versus hardwired systems, using existing Wi-Fi.

39% of organizations now use mobile credentials, and access control is moving to IT

HID and SDM data point to faster adoption of mobile IDs, open standards, and AI analytics. Operators need to buy access control like an identity platform.

Access control upgrades are shifting to IT identity, not new doors

Cloud access platforms are adding SSO, MFA, and video integrations while retrofit-first approaches push upgrades onto existing openings instead of rip-and-replace projects.

Access control upgrades are moving to door retrofits and hybrid cloud systems

Operators are modernizing access control without ripping out doors, pushing demand for retrofit-friendly hardware and open, hybrid deployments.

Axis Powered by Genetec ships door controllers with access control software preloaded

Genetec and Axis are shipping preloaded door controllers as access control moves to the edge.