Access Control Solutions: Market Leadership
Access Control is a security feature that regulates & controls communications between users and systems. It restricts the entry of unauthorized individuals into restricted areas to protect people and assets. The overall Access Control Solutions market is expected to grow from USD 6.94 billion in 2017 to USD 12.12 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 8.24% during the forecast period. The growth of the access control solutions market is driven by various factors, such as increasing crime rates globally, technological advancements, the deployment of wireless technology in security systems, and the adoption of IoT-based security systems with cloud computing platforms. Best access control systems provide secure access to physical resources by validating user credentials.
In 2017, the access control solutions market was dominated by Assa Abloy AB (Sweden), Johnson Controls International Plc (Ireland), Dormakaba Holding AG (Switzerland), Allegion Plc (Ireland), Honeywell Security Group (US), Identiv (US), Nedap NV (Netherlands), Suprema HQ Inc (South Korea), and Bosch Security Systems (US).
Assa Abloy (Sweden) is a leading provider of digital and mobile security solutions. The company’s wide product range of access control systems provides it with a competitive advantage over other players. In addition, it focuses on market presence, product leadership, and cost efficiency to grow in the market. The company focuses on strengthening its market presence by expanding into emerging markets; this has enabled its sales to grow from 10% in 2006 to 28% in 2016. It strengthens its market presence by acquiring companies. The group’s acquisitions are focused on increasing its geographical presence, complementing its existing product range, and adding new technologies in key areas. The company intends to grow organically through product innovation and development and by broadening its product portfolio. The company’s R&D investments in product development have increased by 90% over the last five years.
Dormakaba Holding AG (Switzerland) is one of the leading companies in the global security and access solutions market. It provides premise access products, solutions, and services. The company has strong distribution channels and sales networks in all industries, which will accelerate global expansion through a strengthened presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia Pacific. The company focuses on mergers &acquisitions to expand its business and strengthen its product portfolio. For instance, in 2016, two strategic acquisitions from Black & Decker, Inc. (US) and Mesker Openings Group (US) took place, which enhanced the company’s market foothold in North America and global standing within the security &access control industry.
Johnson Controls International Plc (Ireland) offers a wide range of fire & security products and installation &maintenance services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from installations &maintenance services and offers premium access control, video, and location-based tracking to customers in more than 150 countries. Its commitment towards quality and consistent improvement in products makes it one of the leading providers of security solutions. The company focuses on maintaining a multi-segment business platform to enhance the predictability and sustainability of its earnings and growth.
360Quadrants Scoring Methodology
The top companies in the Access Control Solutionmarket will be rated using the following methodology:
1. A highly experienced team of researchers and senior analysts conducts extensive research to generate a list of vendors (competitors).
2. A patent-pending algorithm is used to collect inputs from key stakeholders—industry experts, buyers, vendors, and 360Quadrants analysts—based on criteria for Product Maturity and Company Maturity.
a) Criteria under Product Maturity include breadth and depth of product/service offering, product features and functionalities, product differentiation, and their impact on customer value.
b) Criteria under Company Maturity include geographical footprint, partner ecosystem, financial stability, and client coverage or sector footprint.
3. Approximately 20+ in-depth parameterswill be considered for research into the Access Control Solution market. These parameters will be updated every six months to ensure the latest developments are taken into consideration.
4. A weight is assigned to each stakeholder based on information gathered pertaining to the above criteria as well as inputs from stakeholders. These inputs follow the order of priority given below:
a. Buyers
b. Industry Experts
c. 360Quadrants Analysts
d. Vendors (Competitors)
5. The inputs are analyzed, and a final rating is assigned to each vendor (competitor).
6. After the finalization of ratings, each vendor is placed in the most relevant quadrant based on its score.