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Access
ANTICIPATING 2023's
Access Action
Propelled by
the pandemic,
authenticating
who goes where
when with an audit
trail of comings
and goings has
never been more
sought after. Zero
in on the solutions
and markets that
will drive 2023
access control
opportunities.
By Angelo Faenza
S
ecurity isn't fl eeting. And the solutions
that ensure it shouldn't be
either. Th e best ones come with
futureproofi ng and longevity built
in, whether they're for perimeter protection,
access control or another application. It's what
customers expect as they adapt to changing circumstances
and look for the greatest return on
investment. Th at's why it's so important access
solution manufacturers and their integrator
partners function as a unifi ed team.
Th e fl uid world of security is why product
off erings must continually evolve right alongside
discovering and developing new, exciting
solutions. It's also why smart integrators keep
up on the latest innovations and stay attentive
to customer needs and pain points, and why
successful end users are the ones who keep their
teams updated on the proper operation and
procedures surrounding door security solutions.
Because the adoption of existing products
and development of new innovations are ongoing,
trends in door security innovation for the
new year will look a lot like they did in 2022.
In other words, they'll be an extension of the
tremendous progress suppliers and integrators
have been making - especially in digital access
solutions, including the expansion of mobile
device credentials, wireless locks, integration
with nonsecurity applications, datacenter security
enhancements, electronic access-controlled
lockers and cabinets, and more.
Together, providers have also been furthering
the development and deployment of specialty
doors and delivering more touchless solutions
to meet growing demand. More decorative
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hardware choices continue to be rolled out and
products made with safer, more sustainable ingredients
to help improve energy effi ciency for
the built environment and the health of those
within it. Like security, sustainability isn't a passing
phase; its advancement is vital for the future
of our planet, our lives and our livelihoods.
Helping Healthcare With Healing
Installations of low-touch and touchless doors
- wave-to-open, automatic door operators,
ADA-approved paddle trim, arm and foot pulls,
etc. - continue to grow in healthcare settings,
a trend that started pre-pandemic and has fl ourished
ever since. Th ese products not only help
prevent the spread of germs, they make it easier
for staff and the public to pass through openings
handsfree, which also improves access for those
who have mobility issues and disabilities.
Solutions designed specifi cally for behavioral
health facilities are also expanding, including
specialized patient room access doors, intelligent
keys, double swing hinges with emergency
release stops and anti-ligature hardware.
Whether for a behavioral health ward or any
other area of a hospital, demand for doors with
better acoustic and insulation benefi ts has accelerated
due to the extra privacy and comfort
that they provide. Decorative doors, frames and
hardware have become a higher priority as well
in healthcare. Th e impact of design is integral
to how people respond to their surroundings
so it's logical that aesthetic considerations have
become much more important in healing environments.
Sliding doors that use less space
and are easier to open are also going into more
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