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Digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) is a security system that utilizes electronic credentials to manage and monitor entry into sensitive areas within a facility. It verifies individuals through unique digital badges, ensuring that only authorized personnel can access critical infrastructure such as server rooms and restricted zones. The system also records and tracks all access events to strengthen overall security, compliance, and accountability in data center environments.
The key components of digital badge access control for data centers include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical devices and infrastructure required to establish and maintain secure access control systems. These solutions are deployed through on-premises or cloud-based models and support various authentication methods, including single-factor authentication and multi-factor authentication. They are applied across physical access control, which manages entry to physical areas, and logical access control, which secures access to digital systems and networks. The primary end users include colocation data centers, enterprise data centers, hyperscale data centers, and others that aim to enhance their access management and data protection capabilities.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.
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The digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.26 billion in 2024 to $2.62 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rising demand for secure enterprise operations, growing need for centralized identity management, increasing adoption of wireless access solutions, expansion of enterprise IT infrastructure, and rising focus on compliance and regulatory standards.
The digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.71 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing deployment of cloud-native access solutions, growing integration of artificial intelligence in access management, rising demand for scalable security solutions, expansion of edge data center networks, and increasing emphasis on zero-trust security models. Key trends in the forecast period include technology advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, innovations in decentralized identity solutions, developments in cloud-native security platforms, research and developments in adaptive access protocols, and advancements in smart sensor and Internet of Things integration.
The increasing frequency of cyber threats is expected to drive the growth of the digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market in the coming years. A cyber threat refers to any potential danger that can exploit a vulnerability in a computer system to compromise security and cause harm, such as data theft, service disruption, or financial loss. The rise in cyber threats is fueled by increasing digitalization and interconnected systems, which create additional vulnerabilities for attackers to exploit. Digital badge access control for DCs enhances cybersecurity by limiting physical access to authorized personnel, thereby reducing the risk of insider threats and unauthorized data breaches. For instance, in April 2024, according to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), a UK-based government agency, 50% of UK businesses, 32% of charities, and 74% of large organizations reported cybersecurity breaches in the previous year, indicating growing threats across sectors. Therefore, the rising frequency of cyber threats is driving the growth of the digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market.
Key companies operating in the digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market are focusing on developing advanced technologies such as biometric cryptography to enhance identity assurance and prevent unauthorized access. Biometric cryptography is a security technology that merges biometric authentication (such as fingerprint, facial, or iris recognition) with cryptographic methods to securely create, protect, and manage encryption keys. It strengthens data protection by ensuring that only an individual's unique biological features can unlock or use cryptographic credentials. For instance, in October 2025, Thales Group, a France-based company specializing in digital security and identity management, introduced a new Identity Verification and Account Recovery solution for enterprises and consumers that incorporates technology from Badge for cryptographic binding. This solution combines strong identity verification, decentralized credential management, and cryptographic key binding, ensuring that user identities are securely linked to verified devices and cannot be altered or duplicated. It also supports passwordless account recovery, reducing reliance on traditional recovery methods such as security questions or emails that are susceptible to phishing and social engineering.
In October 2025, Assa Abloy AB, a Sweden-based company that provides safe and sustainable advanced technology solutions, acquired Kentix GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Assa Abloy aims to strengthen its digital access control capabilities for data centers and expand integrated monitoring and security solutions to accelerate the adoption of secure, future-ready access technologies. Kentix GmbH is a Germany-based company that provides specialized access control and monitoring products for data centers.
Major players in the digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market are Siemens AG, Honeywell International Inc., Johnson Controls International plc, Assa Abloy AB, Dormakaba Group, Allegion plc, Axis Communications AB, Keenfinity Group, ZKTeco Co. Ltd., Gunnebo Entrance Control, Genetec Inc., SALTO Systems S.L., Gallagher Group Limited, Matrix Comsec Pvt. Ltd., Brivo Inc., Iris ID Systems Inc., Suprema Inc., Kisi Inc., Ones Technology, and Swiftlane Inc.
North America was the largest region in the digital badge access centers for data control (DCs) market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation, system integration, and monitoring support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The digital badge access control for data centers (DCs) market also includes sales of digital badges, card readers, biometric scanners, access control panels, security cameras, and door controllers. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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