AI Access Control is revolutionizing the future of security, and the game has officially changed! In this episode of Secured, host Lee Odess breaks down how innovations like Genea AI are transforming access control, enabling natural language queries to instantly generate actionable insights—no spreadsheets or manual workflows required. Learn why the value in security is shifting from hardware to identity data, and discover how companies like Bearing and ACRE are embracing AI-powered, cloud-native platforms to redefine the industry. We also explore the "sailing ship syndrome" and its relevance to legacy access control systems, discuss the rise of platform-first thinking, and highlight why the future of security lies in intelligence, not just electronics. From exclusive news to thought-provoking insights, this episode is packed with everything you need to understand the seismic changes shaping the access control landscape. Don’t miss out—this is the future of AI Access Control in action!

Welcome back to Secured with Lee Odess! In this episode, Lee breaks down the latest industry news, including key acquisitions by Assa Abloy and Dormakaba, and what they signal for vertical integration in security. We dive into data from the PSA State of the Integrator 2026 report, discuss outcome-based pricing trends, and explore how AI agents are shaking up enterprise software - plus what it all means for security integrators. Lee also clarifies the difference between audience, community, and association, and shares why it's essential to know which you're building.

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