The 2026 State of the Verticals Benchmark Report

The 2026 State of the Verticals Benchmark Report examines how physical access control is evolving — from standalone hardware decisions to identity infrastructure, IT-owned budgets, and platform-first adoption. The report covers three priority sectors: Education (K-12 and higher education), Healthcare, and Financial Institutions. It includes commentary from Lee Odess threaded throughout the research, adding perspective on where the industry is heading and what it will take to get there.