The Access Control Executive Brief (Free)

In this free preview of the Access Control Executive Brief 92, Lee Odess explores Mercury Security's announcement at MercTech, where they revealed plans to launch an App Store for their access control boards. Following in the footsteps of mainstream players, Mercury is opening up their platform to third-party developers, allowing for custom applications to be deployed directly on their hardware.

We'll discuss how this strategic shift could revolutionize the access control industry by enabling developers to get creative. The move promises benefits for everyone in the ecosystem - from OEMs and technology partners to end users - while maintaining the critical balance between innovation and security.

In this free preview of the Access Control Executive Brief 91, Join Lee Odess for an illuminating discussion about the transformative state of Dubai's security market, as experienced firsthand at Intersec Dubai. Lee shares insights from this pivotal industry event, where traditional practices meet ambitious innovation⁠.

⁠​This episode offers valuable insights for security industry professionals, technology innovators, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of one of the world's most fascinating security markets. Whether you're a seasoned player in the Middle East market or observing from afar, this discussion provides crucial perspectives on where the industry is heading⁠.

In this free preview of the Access Control Executive Brief 90, Lee Odess provides an insider's look at PDQ Industries' remarkable transformation from a family-owned door hardware manufacturer to a dynamic industry player under new leadership. The piece details PDQ's strategic evolution, highlighting their new mantra of "Speed, Value, and Ease" and their successful operational changes in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The podcast explores PDQ's expansion into the Middle East market, its innovative manufacturing and customer service approaches, and its promising position in the changing landscape of commercial door hardware. Through personal observations and industry insights, Odess paints a picture of an American manufacturer successfully adapting to modern market demands while maintaining its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

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In this free preview of the Access Control Executive Brief 89, industry expert Lee Odess shares his insights on the transformative trends shaping access control in 2025. Discover what's next for the industry and how these changes could impact your business.

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Join us as Lee Odess has an exclusive interview with Aaron Rudenstine (CEO) and Cyrus Claffey (Founder) of ButterflyMX as they discuss their recent significant growth equity investment from FTV Capital. With 17,000+ buildings and 1.5M daily users, learn how this proptech leader plans to revolutionize property access and security.

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In the first of 2025 and free to non members of the Access Control Executive Brief, Brief 88, Lee Odess explores the transformation of The Access Control Collective into a company while providing insights for 2025 and Tony Dong joins in by analyzing the performance of key industry players through the updated ACEB Focus 10 Index.

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