The report "The evolution of access control: advice for connected office projects" is available

Entitled "Evolution of access control systems: a guide for Smart Office projects", this report offers the opportunity to all players (managers, investors, operators, installers and security professionals) to study the drivers of growth in this market, such as IP control units and next-generation Bluetooth access technologies.

The report on technological advances dedicated to the building aims to support industry players in identifying and marketing the best intelligent access control solutions.

The main findings of the report:

More than four in ten office workers agree that their smartphone is now the preferred way to store their access credentials;
The use of readers with integrated access controllers is expected to increase by more than 50% by 2024;
Companies around the world had already anticipated an increase of nearly 40% in their cybersecurity spending during the year 2020.

The full report is available at this address.

For Michal Kratochvíl, CEO of 2N Telekomunikace in the preamble of the report: "There is no doubt that the demand for intelligent access control solutions is on the rise, but what constitutes best-in-class access control in connected office buildings is constantly evolving as technology develops and that the expectations of office workers are changing. If you are a systems integrator or installer working on an office or commercial building project, what should you consider when deciding which access control solution to choose? With so many factors to consider, what should your priorities be? As the world leader in IP Videotelephony systems, 2N works alongside its customers and partners around the world, to help them find the right solution for their office projects. This hands-on experience not only makes us experts in access control solutions, it also gives us amazing insight into the priorities that guide customers' access control decisions - an understanding that has also been informed by a survey we conducted last year among distributors, system integrators and installers operating in the EMEA region, Asia-Pacific as well as the Americas. This white paper is designed to summarize the most relevant ideas. It will focus on the benefits of the systems, help you understand the latest technologies available, and explain what you need to consider to ensure you choose solutions that can grow with you over the next ten years. We hope you find it informative, enjoyable, and most importantly, practically useful reading. »