4 Evolving Trends in ENTERPRISE ACCESS CONTROL

[...]in 2021, the needs and expectations of what access control systems can provide are continuing to evolve, says James Segil, vice president of access control at Motorola Solutions, Chicago. "The transition from on-premise application hosting to a hybrid or pure cloud model has been influencing security and IT decision making for several years," says Ewa Pigna, chief technology officer, LenelS2, Pittsford, N.Y. "Given the continued growth in cloud infrastructure by the public cloud providers, it is becoming more cost-effective and technically feasible to deploy enterprise access control solutions in this way. The adoption of cloudbased systems has accelerated in part due to the rich integrations and compatibility they offer, allowing businesses to connect and utilize different systems and services to fit their specific needs." Because this mass adoption of cloud access is new, though, there is a learning curve for security integrators. From single-location access control systems to remote campus environments in enterprise applications, it is important to partner with the best technology manufacturers to utilize best-in-breed, IT-standard tools and distributed architecture.