Open architecture in access control systems represents not just a technological choice but a strategic vision for future-proofing security infrastructure. This approach challenges the traditional, vendor-locked systems that restrict flexibility and inflate costs over time
In the world of access control, the debate between open architecture and proprietary solutions is akin to choosing between a flexible, long-term investment and a locked-in system that limits future choices. Critics of open architecture often stem from the circles of proprietary solution advocates. They might label the flexibility and scalability of open systems as a “myth,” arguing in favor of the status quo where organizations are tethered to one vendor. This argument often serves those who benefit from creating a dependency on their products, echoing the old saying about the fox guarding the henhouse.
