Hello karkas-ga,
Is this a tough assignment? Whew!! Was it! I thought it would be
fairly easy but it quickly became very clear that this is an extremely
fragmented industry that’s in turmoil. The post 9/11 world is very
anxious about access control -- and all kinds of security – which
brings lots of opportunities. Physical access control is a mature
market but there are many new developments in the available
technologies which has led to continuing mergers and acquisitions.
I’ll answer your numbered questions first. After much frustrated
digging I came up with a market research report that included a table
of contents that listed the most significant companies in the field.
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ECONOMICS OF SECURE DOOR INSTALLATION -- LARGEST COMPANIES IN THE
FIELD
http://www.businesstrendanalysts.com/TOC/Security2002-TOC.doc
Business Trend Analysts & The Leading Edge Group
Security Industry Markets: Products and Services
367 pages, Available for download. Priced by section, Chapter XIII
$800
Table of Contents (Includes names of companies profiled) Published
June 2002
CHAPTER XIII Electronic Access Control Systems
Company Profiles
Cardkey Systems Inc.
Casi-Rusco Inc.
Checkpoint Systems, Inc.
Chubb PLC
Detection Systems, Inc.
Honeywell International Inc.
Identix Incorporated
International Electronics, Inc.
IriScan, Inc.
Miros, Inc.
Mytec Technologies Inc.
Sensormatic Electronics Corporation
Synergistics Inc.
Viisage Technology Inc.
Visionics Corporation
I’ve typed up a Word document with my search results for these
companies that gives you their Web page and a summary of their current
status. The research report was published in June 2002. Amazingly,
about half of these companies have been acquired, have merged or
disappeared. You can pick up the document (AccessContCos.doc) at
(http://www.lucidmatrix.com/rupload.php ). You will notice that some
of these are very large, established companies that are gobbling up
smaller access control companies. Many of the product names are well
known (i.e. Cardkey, Checkpoint, Sensormatic) and are marketed through
dealer networks.
In addition to these large companies, there are hundreds of small to
large companies offering products in every facet of the access control
business. I haven’t been able to gather any meaningful volume or value
data for individual companies. I think you may have to buy one of the
proprietary market research reports if you need this. In addition to
the one I’ve cited above, here are a couple of others.
http://www.securitygateway.com/page.asp?c=mkt_ov_toc
2002 Security Industry Market Overview
Order the entire report for $200 (members $50)
Order individual sections for $30 (members $10)
Has section on access control
http://www.jpfreeman.com/mktreport.htm#report6
The U.S. Access Control Market Report" (1999)
The 5-year forecast is segregated by 4 systems levels, 5 specialized
products, 7 systems products, 4 electric hardware products, 4
ancillary products, and dealer/integrator service revenues for a
detailed analysis of every type of Access Control company. Table of
Contents
(302 pages, 150 graphics - $2,700 hard copy)
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ECONOMICS AND COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
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Overview – The Big Picture in Access Control
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Put very simply, access control means setting rules, limits, methods
and procedures for how someone can access a physical facility. The
lock and key has been replaced by ever more complex technical
solutions. Exciting new technologies have to be tried and tested and
integrated with old systems. The adoption of new technologies is
affected by the cost of development and deployment, effectiveness in
use and acceptance by the users.
All of these considerations have to be examined and evaluated in the
context of the post-9/11 world. On the one hand, there is a demand for
greater security. On the other hand, there are deep concerns about
privacy rights. These concerns play out in the economic, political and
private arenas. I will address the key issues as I review the three
components of a typical secure installation: access devices, software
and hardsware.
I found a very comprehensive document from the US General Accounting
Office that sets the stage in clearly and in great detail.
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d02687t.pdf
National Preparedness, Technologies to Secure Federal Buildings
GAO Report, April 25, 2002
This is a 72 page report. It provides a review and brief evaluation of
every segment of the building security industry.
The basic description of the segmentation of the industry is very
clear:
Identity verification devices use three basic technological approaches
to security based on something you have, something you know, and
something you are. Accordingly, they range from automatic readers of
special identification cards (something you have), to keypad entry
devices that generally require a pin number or password (something you
know) to more sophisticated systems that use biometrics (something you
are) to verify the identity of persons seeking to enter a facility.
More secure access control systems use a combination of several of
these approaches at the same time for additional security.
http://www.businesssolutionsmag.com/Articles/1999_10/991003.htm
Breaking Into The Access Control Market
This short article describes how these ideas are viewed by a systems
integrator who combines several technologies for its implementations.
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The Access Control Market
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You asked about Card/Keypad Combination Access Devices, Computer
Software and Mechanically and Electronically Operated Door Hardware.
These combine into an integrated system. System integrator companies
and consultants work with the customer to determine what combination
of products will meet their needs. The manufacturers and vendors of
the myriad of products for these systems sell to value added resellers
who choose from the enormous spectrum of products that are available.
I will not discuss the components of these systems as separate
categories. Instead, I will highlight the main technology issues that
are driving the industry.
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Emerging Technology Issues
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Card/Keypad systems have been around for a very long time and they are
a well accepted and understood technology. Whether they are simple
card-recognition devices or cards that require a pin, the technology
is established. The new technology coming on the scene in this arena
is smart cards. Smart cards have been used by financial institutions
for a long time. The application to access control is to integrate
physical access with information access. I found a wealth of articles
discussing this issue in the trade press.
http://www.globalsources.com/MAGAZINE/SECURITY/0201/OUTUS.HTM
January 18, 2002, Market Overview
Growing security concerns to bolster sales of CCTV, access control
systems
This article discusses biometrics and smart cards along with other
industry issues.
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Smart Cards
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http://securitysolutions.com/ar/security_studying_smart_cards/index.htm
Studying up on smart cards
http://securitysolutions.com/ar/security_single_mind/index.htm
Of a single mind
Access Control & Security Systems, Nov 1, 2000
Smart cards are a hot topic for corporate access. With these systems a
single card controls physical access to buildings and offices, and
logical access to computers, servers, and networks. The impact of this
trend is that the use of password security will decline while the use
of smart cards is expected to grow from less than 5 percent to 30
percent of computer users.
http://www.bitpipe.com/data/detail?id=1035812988_194&type=RES&src=google&x=1822638844
RSA Smart Badging -- Securing PCs, Networks and Buildings
January 1, 2002, White Paper
http://www.secdealer.com/Archives/2001/0601/tech.shtm
Security Dealer Magazine, June 2001 Issue
TURNING SMART LOCKS INSIDE OUT.
This article provides a good discussion of the varieties of smart
locks.
http://www.icma.com/info/quick-facts.htm
Quick Card Facts and Glossary
Global Smart Card Market Forecast 1997 – 2003
This article estimates that smart cards for the Access Control
industry will grow from $10M in 1997 to $260M in 2003, a 72% rate of
growth.
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Biometrics in Access Control
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Biometrics is based on gaining access through identification of who
you are as demonstrated by physical or behavioral characteristics.
Face recognition and fingerprint technology are the two best known
biometric authentication methods.
http://www.icma.com/info/biorev7802.htm
Where Will Biometric Revenues Grow from 2002 to 2006?
Article includes marketing statistics
http://www.ecoliving.co.nz/nzsecurity/mag/Feb-March2001/Biometric%20News.htm
BIOMETRIC NEWS
Frost & Sullivan Research Reveals Biometrics Is Not Mission Impossible
New strategic market research from Frost & Sullivan reveals that the
U.S. User Authentication Device Markets generated revenues of over
$200 million in 1999. Frost & Sullivan predicts that figure will reach
$2.6 billion by 2006.
http://www.darwinmag.com/read/machineshop/column.html?ArticleID=133
Face Time: Facial recognition technologies have you pegged, whether
you know it or not
July 13, 2001 — Forget ID badges, passwords and access cards. Pretty
soon, to get in and out of your office you might start using something
you can’t forget or misplace: your face.
http://www.securitysales.com/t_ci_newsView.cfm?nid=865
Security Sales & Integration Magazine
Biometrics Gains Further Acceptance, Studies Say
Sep 25, 2002
Physical access/time and attendance will reach $245 million in annual
revenues by 2004, and surveillance and screening applications are
projected to reach $49 million in annual revenue in 2004, according to
IBG.
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RESOURCES: ASSOCIATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
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http://www.siaonline.org/c.html
Security Industry Association
Portal Site
http://securitysolutions.com/
Access Control and Security Systems Magazine
http://securitysolutions.com/bg.asp?siteID=24&codeID=83224&magazineID=119
Buyer’s Guide
http://www.securitygateway.com/page.asp?c=contact_sia
Security Industry Association
http://www.siaonline.org/c.html
Security Industry Association (SIA),
http://www.siaonline.org/list.asp?fld=mas_c_36&strng=AC
Members by Segment – Access Control
http://www.biodigest.com/
Biometric Digest
Trade Magazine
http://www.ctst.com/
Card Tech, Secure Tech
http://www.smartcardalliance.org/
The Smart Card Alliance is a not-for profit, multi-industry
association of over 185 member firms working to accelerate the
widespread acceptance of multiple application smart card technology.
http://www.cardtechnology.com/
Card Technology Magazine
http://www.icma.com/about/what_is.htm
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA)
Global Market Survey available to members only
http://www.semweb.com/may02/accessmay.htm
Technological Trends in Access Control, May 2002
Market segments and stats included
http://www.statlistics.com/datacards/emdc46.htm
ACCESS CONTROL & SECURITY SYSTEMS EMAIL9,
953 Email Addresses, June 2002
$255/M, Deployment Fee $120/M
http://www.sjandco.com/sjreports.html
Sandra Jones and Company, Security Industry Resource and Consulting
Firm
Security & Integrated System Reports
http://www.globalsources.com/MAGAZINE/SECURITY/INDNEWS/INFO.HTM
Security & Safety Industry News
http://www.gii.co.jp/english/fd8898_biometric_electronic_toc.html
Global Information, Inc.
Biometric and Electronic Access Control Systems
Pub Time: 2001/11
Table of Contents
Published by : The Freedonia Group
US $ 3700 (Hard Copy)
http://www.purchasingresearchservice.com/js/rs/pid_1.site_1.cat_10525.dcc_15.dtc_230.html
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access control market
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Industry Card/Keypad Combination Access Devices
I was struck by how dynamic this industry is at the moment. I hope
that the information I’ve gathered will help you get your bearings. If
any of this is confusing, please ask me to clarify it. I hope you’ll
enjoy your explorations.
czh |
