The Americas market has been significantly hit by the recession. In its latest 2009 research on the electronic physical access control market, IMS Research forecasts the Americas market to grow at a CAGR of 2.9 percent from 2008 to 2013. HPSD-12 continues to impact growth in the region. However, whilst this government initiative was initially [...]

A report from IMS Research indicated future growth in the access control market due to the impact of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12, which will standardize access control to government facilities.

The global market for IP-based access control systems is predicted to experience strong growth in the next five years, due largely to a U.S. government initiative, according to a December report released by IMS Research entitled, “The World Market for Electronic Physical Access Control Equipment.”