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 90
Volume 90 | February 3, 2025
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Welcome to Brief 90! During my recent trip to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I visited PDQ Industries, LLC - a company that sparked immediate interest when I announced my plans. This compelling story showcases PDQ's rich h...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 89
Volume 89 | January 29, 2025
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Welcome to Brief 89, a deeper dive into the Top 5 Trends for 2025 that I wrote about in Brief 84 but did not provide a ton context. I dug deeper into them in a video and audio file found here, at the member podcast l...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 88
Volume 88 | January 7, 2025
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Welcome to Brief 88 and the first of 2025! For 2025, I'm taking a different approach. Rather than setting traditional resolutions, I'm outlining clear intentions for what we will and won't pursue. This shift reflects ...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 87
Volume 87 | December 23, 2024
Welcome to Brief 87 - our final Brief for 2024 before the Great Unplug! I'm excited to share my recent visit to Nedap'sheadquarters in Groenlo, Netherlands. This whirlwind trip offered insights into their history, present operations, and promising future direct...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 86
Volume 86 | December 16, 2024
Welcome to Brief 86! Introducing "My Views" - A New ACS25 Initiative for Members
As excitement builds for the Access Control Summit 2025 (ACS25) in San Sebastian this May, we're thrilled by the initial incredible speaker lineup and the enthusiastic response from our...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 85
Volume 85 | December 11, 2024
Welcome to Brief 84! I am happy to report that I've completed my 2025 themes and inevitable trends, which I'll share in a Brief soon. I believe you'll find these five fundamental shifts reshaping our industry to be thought-provoking and actionableā€”at least, that is ...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 84
Volume 84 | December 9, 2024
Welcome to Brief 84!
Like many in my position, I'm asked to make yearly predictions. But I prefer not to and try to avoid them. Instead, I have found it better to, like I did last year, focus on themes and inevitable trendsā€”they're more honest and actionable for...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 83
Volume 83 | December 5, 2024
Welcome to Brief 83!
Before I jump into the Brief and discuss ISC East and some observations, I want to begin this Brief by sending my deepest condolences to the friends and family of Joe Costa, who passed away last week. He was a legend in our industry, an early...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 82
Volume 82 | November 28, 2024
As I take some time off this Thanksgiving Day, I want you to know how grateful I am for you and this community. Thank you for spending time with us, for sharing your thoughtful comments and honest feedback, and for your willingness to engage. I appreciate both your c...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 81
Volume 81 | November 20, 2024
Hello! We are live in New York City at ISC East, where we are super busy activating the Critical Infrastructure Pavilion and are looking forward to the CoreWillSoft breakfast. As usual, it was a pretty impressive show. If you are here, come stop by and say hello. I'd...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 80 (Correct Date)
Volume 80 | November 13, 2024
Apologies for a second email. There was an error in the first Brief.
The date of AC/MA is March 4, 2025 (not March 25, 2025).
Thank you!
Welcome to Brief 80 where we are excited to announce our new conference, AC/MA, in partnership with the leading advisor in the ban...
Aug 03, 2026
Volume 80
Volume 80 | November 13, 2024
Welcome to Brief 80 where we are excited to announce our new conference, AC/MA, in partnership with the leading advisor in the banking and security sector, Houlihan Lokey!
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The AC/MA Summit is a comprehensive half-day event tailored for profess...
Aug 03, 2026
