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JULY/AUGUST ——————————————————————————————————————— ACCESS CONTROL TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGY 2015 S-7 systems will likely replace them with cloud based options and electronic credentials. So while serial communi- cations currently accounts for roughly 6 0 percent of access control sales, IP will eventually eclipse serial based sales as these legacy systems are replaced and become antiquated." Julian Love loc k: W ith the adoption of mobile access control, cards and phones are already converging into centralized identity management sys- tems. T he ultimate objective goes beyond supporting both form factors, though. Even more valuable is the abil- ity to use either form factor - - or both -- to secure access to the door, to data, and to cloud applications, while pro - viding a seamless user experience. Developments in converged back- of- house technologies are enabling strong authentication and card management capabilities for computer and network logon while also ensuring that physi- cal and logical identities can be man- aged on a combination of plastic cards, smartphones and other mobile devices. Peter Boriskin: Historic ally, electro - m e c h a n i c a l d e v i c e s w e r e s i m p l y mechanical devices with solenoids or other basic electronic components incorporated into them. Recently we have seen signific ant ad vances in the c apabilities of electromechani - cal devices with products like ASSA ABLOY's EcoFlex electrified mortise locks. Built on the same foundation, they share common aesthetics and security features with our mechanical locks, allowing them to co-exist seam- lessly in the same facility. Addition - ally, improvements in the technology of electromechanical hardware has allowed us to merge electromechani- cal hardware with innovations like low power wireless. By combining these ideas, we are able to create much more advanced products without com- promising security. David Ella: For applications with a lower need than 10 0% online availabilit y such as dorm rooms at universities, we are finding an increased demand in wireless locks. Access control prod- ucts are integrating with wireless lock products to meet the diverse demands of customers who need both technolo- gies to effectively secure buildings. Ajay Jain: When 'IP only' video devices emerged, hybrid systems appeared that could handle both analog and IP devices. Initially seen as a transition- al stopgap, it looks now that hybrid systems will stick around – there are even new analog cameras being intro- duced for some applications. In a simi- lar way, access control technologies and systems that can connect legacy and modern systems will see quick growth. Some applications will tran- sition to emerging technologies, and some will remain a hybrid of old and new for some time. Management sys- tems will need to support both. John Szczygiel: Electronic and wireless access controls will compliment and extend the traditional metal key but not replace them for quite a while. The newer technologies will enable more openings to become part of the auto- mated access control systems. The exciting trend here is towards ultra-low power wireless devices. The extended battery life of these devices will make Peter Boriskin is Director of Electronic Access Control for ASSA ABLOY. David Ella, Vice President of Product Marketing, AMAG Terchnology Jason Ouellette is the product line director for the access control brands of Tyco Security Products. (Photo courtesy Tyco Security Products)