The Access Control Executive Brief
The Brief is TACCā€™s paid, members-only newsletter from Lee Odess ā€” delivering exclusive written and audio analysis on the trends, people, and innovations shaping physical security
Volume 31
Volume 31 | October 17, 2023
Hello, and welcome to Brief #31!
I am fresh off of the largest security specifier show, CONSULT, in Louisville, Kentucky (USA), where I had the privilege of moderating a conversation between Rob Lydic of Wavelynx, Michael Wong of Genea, and Sanjit Bardhan of HID. It w...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 30
Volume 30 | October 10, 2023
Hello, and welcome to Brief #30! And also, for my sports fans, the same number of teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Association of Basketball (NBA).Ā
Back to the Brief titled: ACS23 Themes and Trends.
This Brief is all about the Access Control Summ...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 29
Volume 29 | October 6, 2023
Welcome to Brief Volume 29: ACS23 Videos Are Here!
Did you miss a 1:1 Fireside or a Panel at ACS23? No problem. We have you covered.
If you could not attend ACS23 but wished you could have seen the 1:1 Firesides or Panels, don't worry. We have you covered.
I am delight...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 28
Volume 28 | October 2, 2023
Welcome to Brief Volume 28!
Hello everyone! Fresh from the Access Control Summit (ACS23), I wanted to send a quick note along with a video (click on the image below orĀ here) to give you an idea of what to expect next.
Quick Video About ACS23 - Click on the Image Below
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Aug 02, 2026
Volume 27
Volume 27 | September 26, 2023
Welcome to Brief Volume 27!
We are one day away from the highly anticipated Access Control Summit in Washington, DC, and conference season is in full swing.
Before the event, I am providing you with a quick Brief for a few important reasons.
Firstly, an engaging and...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 26
Volume 26 | September 6, 2023
Welcome to Brief Volume 26!
This brief reflects many conversations and observations about what is happening in and around our industry. It highlights an unsaid issue (and opportunity) within our industry. Although some in our industry want to ignore the changes happe...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 25
Volume 25 | August 31, 2023
Welcome to Brief Volume 25! This Brief is part 2 of a 2-part series. In part 1, I shared my overall market insights, observations, and thoughts on the Australian and New Zealand markets. In Part 2, I discuss my thoughts, comments, and provide a SOT (Strengths, Opportun...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 24
Volume 24 | August 8, 2023
Welcome to Brief Volume 24! As most of you know, I recently traveled to Australia and New Zealand to get first-hand knowledge of the market, meet with companies headquartered there (thank you, Daltrey, Torus, GOKI, smartlox, ICT, and Gallagher Security), and soak in the...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 23
Volume 23 | July 31, 2023
Welcome to Brief Volume 23! I I would like to express my gratitude to Torus, GOKI, smartlox, ICT, and Gallagher Security for hosting me during my visit to Australia and New Zealand last week. In the coming days, I will share my observations of the market and insights on ...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 22
Volume 22 | July 18, 2023
Welcome to Brief Volume 22! I do not know about you, but for me this summer is quickly moving along fast.
As discussed in Volume 20, the purpose of the Brief was to discuss changes and trends in the global access control industry, focusing on North America and Europe. Th...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 21
Volume 21 | July 10, 2023
So, what did I miss? All joking aside, I am grateful for the opportunity to spend quality time with my family and disconnect. These past two weeks have been great for me, my wife, and my kids. Ultimately, everyone benefits as I feel refreshed, focused, and ready to retur...
Aug 02, 2026
Volume 20
Volume 20 | June 15, 2023
Welcome to Volume 20 of the Access Control Executive Brief! This Brief is titled "Access Control and Locks: A View of North America and Europe." The purpose of this Brief is to discuss the changes and trends in the access control industry on a global scale, focusing on N...
Aug 02, 2026
