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How Cloud Access Control Is Reshaping the Security Industry
October 1, 2026
The migration from on-premise access control servers to cloud-hosted platforms represents one of the most significant shifts in the physical security industry in recent years.
Cloud access control eliminates the need for dedicated servers at each site, reduces IT overhead, and enables centralized management of credentials across multiple locations. Organizations can add doors, modify access levels, and pull audit reports from any browser.
Key benefits include automatic software updates, improved redundancy and uptime, mobile credential support, and integration with cloud-based video and visitor management systems.
For security integrators, cloud access control opens new recurring revenue opportunities through managed service agreements and remote monitoring. The business model is shifting from project-based installations to ongoing service relationships.
At The Security Show 2028, several leading access control manufacturers will showcase their latest cloud platforms, including live demonstrations of mobile credentials, AI-based access decisions, and cross-site management capabilities.
Cloud access control eliminates the need for dedicated servers at each site, reduces IT overhead, and enables centralized management of credentials across multiple locations. Organizations can add doors, modify access levels, and pull audit reports from any browser.
Key benefits include automatic software updates, improved redundancy and uptime, mobile credential support, and integration with cloud-based video and visitor management systems.
For security integrators, cloud access control opens new recurring revenue opportunities through managed service agreements and remote monitoring. The business model is shifting from project-based installations to ongoing service relationships.
At The Security Show 2028, several leading access control manufacturers will showcase their latest cloud platforms, including live demonstrations of mobile credentials, AI-based access decisions, and cross-site management capabilities.