They say that hindsight is 20/20. So as we go into the year 2020 it seems fitting to reflect back, while at the same time looking ahead at the most influential trends that shaped — or will shape — the security lock and door hardware market.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, a global leader in access solutions, announced the integration of its Aperio wireless lock technology with the Pinnacle Advanced access control software and 1700 Intelligent Controller from Sielox LLC; and the PremiSys Access Control system from PDC IDenticard; as well as the integration of its IP-enabled Power over Ethernet (PoE), WiFi locks, and Aperio wireless lock technology with AvericsUnity from Averics Systems Inc.

For decades the dominant story in access control has been that it was a victim of its own success: that is, customers were reluctant to change out what was still working — even 15 or 20 years on — and didn’t see the benefit in spending the money to upgrade, even for significantly new or different features.

Allegion, a provider of security products and solutions, announced Identiv’s Hirsch Velocity Software and Mx controller now integrate with Schlage wireless electronic locks for a highly scalable access control offering. The integration supports Schlage LE wireless mortise locks, Schlage NDE wireless cylindrical locks and AD-400 wireless locks.

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, a global leader in access solutions, completed the integration of their Aperio wireless lock technology with MAP1-based access control systems from Cansec Systems Ltd.

Keri Systems, in conjunction with industry partners Allegion and Comelit, announced a series of traveling road shows, aimed at using their integrated platforms to educate the access control industry and property managers.

Allegion and Open Options integrated the Schlage LE wireless lock with DNA Fusion software to expand their offering of scalable security solutions.

ArchiTech Designer Wireless Networx Locks, now available from Marks USA, are infinitely customizable and offer optional enterprise integration.

Yale Locks & Hardware announced the availability of Yale nexTouch, a product that provides small business owners a wireless access management solution with the security of commercial-grade locks and the convenience and cost-efficiency of wireless installation.