Every morning at 9 AM., hundreds of employees pass through the busy office lobby. Some nod at familiar faces, others exchange brief greetings, while many keep their heads down and hurry through the access points. Inside the security control room, operators diligently monitor numerous CCTV feeds, but with dozens of screens and countless people moving simultaneously, it becomes impossible to catch every unexpected behavior or anomaly.

According to a study by Matryx Consulting, a single CCTV operator may miss about 45% of anomalies after 12 minutes of continuous monitoring, and the miss rate can reach up to 95% after 22 minutes. In that brief moment, a stranger could slip unnoticed into the elevator, suspicious objects left unattended on the 22nd floor could go undetected, and unusual activity in the parking garage might be ignored entirely. These gaps present real security vulnerabilities.

The challenge is clear: how can we overcome the limits of human attention while keeping security friction-free?

In 2025, the answer is AI. Verified Market Research projects that the global video analytics market will grow at an average annual rate (CAGR) of 21.5% from 2021 to 2030. Facial recognition, in particular, has achieved accuracy rates above 99.7%, according to testing by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Leading this transformation is Suprema’s AI-driven video analytics and facial authentication technology.

AI-Powered Security, Beyond Human Limits

 Suprema’s AI is like a tireless security officer—one who never blinks, never misses an anomaly, and can monitor dozens of locations at once. Imagine a guard who remembers 1,000 faces per day, instantly spots behavioral red flags, and recognizes potential threats before they escalate. That is what Suprema’s AI delivers.

Unlike humans, who can tire or lose focus, AI remains sharp and vigilant 24/7. Developed entirely at Suprema’s R&D center, this proprietary algorithm accurately authenticates authorized users only and detects various behaviors, including intrusion, loitering, collapse, abandonment, and violence. Additionally, it offers advanced features such as tailgating (when unauthorized individuals follow authorized personnel through access points) and weapon detection.

Designed for flexibility, the algorithm can be deployed as a module or plugin, allowing seamless integration into a wide range of industries and existing security infrastructure.

25 Years of AI Innovation at Suprema

Suprema’s journey in artificial intelligence spans 25 years of continuous innovation in biometrics and access control. The company first gained global recognition in the early 2000s by pioneering fingerprint recognition technology and has since invested in developing proprietary biometric authentication algorithms.

Over time, Suprema’s focus expanded from fingerprints to facial recognition and now to advanced multimodal authentication.

Leveraging this extensive experience, Suprema delivers industry-leading AI authentication performance, validated by decades of field deployment and proven reliability across diverse environments.

Notably, Suprema was an early adopter of neural processing units (NPUs) for edge AI devices. NPUs are specialized chips designed to accelerate artificial neural network computations, enabling efficient processing directly on the device rather than relying on cloud-based systems. This approach embeds Suprema’s proprietary deep-learning engine directly into its devices, enabling efficient, high-speed processing of large datasets with lightweight AI, without causing device overheating or slowdowns.

Through this integration of AI expertise, hardware optimization, and unmatched authentication accuracy, Suprema has firmly established itself as a global leader in AI-powered security solutions.

Predictive Security: AI That Predicts, Not Just Responds

The real breakthrough in security comes from the ability to predict threats before they happen, rather than just reacting afterwards. Traditional security systems only respond once an incident occurs, but Suprema’s AI looks ahead. It detects early signs of risks such as unusual access attempts, people scouting the area, or unauthorized movements, and alerts security teams before these lead to problems.

For instance, someone pacing repeatedly around the fence may appear harmless on ordinary CCTV. But AI can flag the behavior as potentially suspicious. If an employee accesses restricted areas at 2 AM or repeats failed entry attempts, AI marks it as abnormal and warns security staff in advance. In urgent scenarios, AI detects weapons or violent acts instantly and triggers alerts.

Where human eyes may falter, AI ensures nothing is overlooked.

By predicting threats early, AI helps prevent incidents before they escalate. This gives security teams valuable time to act proactively, use resources more efficiently, and keep people and property safer. As security challenges grow more complex and sophisticated, relying on AI for predictive security is not just smart—it’s becoming essential for effective protection in the modern world.

Responsible AI, Trusted Security

AI in security requires great responsibility and careful implementation. Suprema adheres to the highest standards, including ISO/IEC 27001 for information security management and ISO/IEC 27701 for privacy information management. These international standards ensure that data is handled securely and privacy is protected throughout the system’s operation.

Compliance with the EU’s GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), AI Act, and other global regulations is built into the development process from the ground up. This is supported by advanced encryption methods and privacy-by-design principles, meaning privacy protection is considered at every stage of system development rather than added as an afterthought.

This commitment to “responsible AI” ensures that predictive security solutions remain both effective and trustworthy. Organizations can implement these systems with confidence, knowing they meet the strictest international standards for data protection and ethical AI use.

Additionally, Suprema’s AI-powered facial authentication has successfully passed the Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) test conducted by iBeta, an independent testing laboratory. This certification means it meets the ISO/IEC 30107-3 standard, demonstrating robust anti-spoofing capabilities that can reliably prevent attempts to deceive the system using photographs, videos, masks, or other spoofing methods.

The Future Has Already Begun

The security industry is experiencing a fundamental shift from reacting to incidents after they occur to preventing them altogether. By combining more than 25 years of biometric expertise with groundbreaking AI capabilities and an integrated platform approach, Suprema is actively shaping the future of predictive security.

This transformation promises a safer, more convenient future where security systems work intelligently in the background, protecting people and assets while maintaining the smooth flow of daily operations. The technology exists today, the benefits are proven, and organizations worldwide are already experiencing the advantages of predictive security.

The future of security is not just about watching—it’s about understanding, predicting, and protecting before threats become reality.

The latest edition of ASSA ABLOY’s long-running Wireless Access Control Report has just been published. The 2025 Report paints a picture of a maturing market where digital and mobile solutions are becoming the norm.

With strong momentum behind trends such as wireless adoption, sustainability, and cloud services, the focus now turns to increasingly intelligent integrations and to demonstrating ROI to cement access control’s role in a new generation of smart, secure, and efficient buildings. For the first time in six editions of researching and publishing this biennial Report, ASSA ABLOY’s survey finds that wireless (fully or partly) systems have overtaken wired-only deployments among those who manage access digitally.

“We are delighted to offer a snapshot of the ongoing digitalization of access, which is steadily becoming a wireless-first technology,” says Richard Sharp, VP & Head of Product Unit Wireless Locks, DAS at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA. “Now running for more than a decade, our Report once again highlights ways for security departments and consultants to contribute to their overall business. Written in clear, business-friendly language, the Report also helps all non-specialist decision-makers to stay on top of what’s happening right now in digital access – and more importantly, what’s ahead.”

Survey results presented throughout the Report, in figures and tables alongside expert analysis, are based on almost 500 responses from those who work in a broad range of roles across security and facilities management, as well as IT professionals with influence over the purchasing or administration of physical access control. Almost half of respondents describe their role as “security/facility manager”.

“This year’s edition of the Report comes direct from the day-to-day sharp end of strategic facilities management,” adds Richard Sharp.

The growing importance of sustainability

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings consume approximately 30% of global energy^*. The Report confirms suggestions that, increasingly, end-users and security professionals are identifying concrete ways in which digital access can help to reduce unnecessary use. For many respondents to the survey, sustainability has gone beyond ‘merely’ a consideration: for 27% of respondents, it is the top factor when considering technology investments to enhance access management reach or capability.

“For many organizations, across multiple and diverse sectors, sustainability is moving from a supporting role to a strategic driver,” says Richard Sharp. “Wireless systems, which reduce the need for cabling and complex infrastructure, are often seen as a ‘greener’ alternative. Battery-powered and energy harvesting devices generally consume much less energy than equivalent wired locks.”

“We also see fast-growing demand for green building solutions and documentation, such as Environmental Performance Declarations (EPDs) which count towards several green certification schemes we support, including BREEAM, LEED, WELL and others.”

“Access Control as a Service reflects a broader convergence trend, with physical security now aligning more closely with IT, sustainability, and workplace experience strategies,” adds Owen Kell, Senior IoT & Security Research Associate at smart-building analysts Memoori. “Organizations increasingly use access data to support occupancy analytics, ESG reporting, and operational efficiency.”

As EU regulations approach, important insights into cyber-security knowledge

The last edition of this Report found significant knowledge gaps between physical and cyber security professionals. Presented with four important regional laws and directives which are (or soon will be) critical to cyber and physical security, 55% of survey respondents did not recognize any. Only 12% of 2023 survey respondents said they were fully prepared for the implications of cyber-security legislation.

“The situation has improved two years on, although the new Report does identify some remaining issues,” says Richard Sharp. “With NIS2 coming into force and obligations under the EU’s Cyber Resilience Act^** fast approaching, this remains an area where customers and manufacturers must continue close cooperation.”

The vast majority of 2025 survey respondents (84%) felt their organization was either already compliant, or in the process of ensuring compliance, or that these regulations were not relevant to their situation. Worryingly, when asked directly if their organization was prepared, 16% replied to the survey with a blunt “No”.

In providing commentary for this section, cyber-security governance expert Andy Watkin-Child of Veritas GRC notes, “Cyber security is quickly becoming a regulated risk for companies, either directly or indirectly, requiring boards to address cyber-security risk management or risk civil and/or criminal penalties.”

Accelerated mobile adoption

Adoption of mobile credentials – and mobile access management in general – has boomed, as widely forecasted in previous editions of this Report and elsewhere. Data from the 2025 Report indicates that just over a quarter of respondent organizations are making plans for a future mobile deployment (26% of survey respondents in 2025 versus 39% in 2023). The market is clearly maturing. Fully mobile credential environments now account for 17% of all respondents – more than triple the rate seen in the last edition of ASSA ABLOY’s report, in 2023.

“What’s changed?” asks Richard Sharp. “Many early adopters have already transitioned: mobile digital access is for the now, not just something for the future. These teams are already experiencing the operational agility, convenience, security and sustainability benefits of mobile access. We also see a marked fall in respondents who believe mobile access isn’t an option for them. Mobile digital access is embedded.”

Where the 2023 Report captured strong momentum towards mobile access, the 2025 edition finds increasing market maturity. As so many organizations modernize their security infrastructure, digital access systems are becoming standard, with a clear shift to mobile credentials. Convenience and enhanced security are the key benefits which have driven this adoption – and will continue to do so, the Report suggests.

The 20-page Wireless Access Control Report 2025 also includes data and exclusive expert analysis on the growth of cloud/ACaaS solutions, the rise of biometrics, and much more. To download a free copy, visit: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/emeia/stories/access-stories/wac-report-20251