Verkada Ranked #1 Worldwide in Cloud Access Control

Source: 2024 Omdia worldwide market share data for cloud-native access control solutions that push mission-critical services into the provider's cloud tenancy; excludes solution providers that materially split analytics execution between on-premise hardware and cloud.

Verkada has been ranked the largest provider of cloud access control worldwide by Omdia, based on market share. 

This milestone reflects more than scale. It highlights the trust of more than 30,000 organizations across 160 countries and how customer partnerships continue to shape a new standard for access control — one that’s easier to manage, faster to deploy, and seamlessly integrated across the security ecosystem.

Market Context: A Growing Shift to the Cloud

Organizations are rapidly moving away from legacy, server-heavy access control systems toward cloud-native solutions that are easier to manage, faster to deploy, and built to scale. Omdia reports the global market for cloud access control grew more than 15% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a 27.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), nearly doubling by 2029 to account for 32% of the global Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) market.

Verkada is at the forefront of this shift, with a dominant share of the Americas market that shows how organizations are adopting cloud-based platforms that scale flexibly from a single door to enterprise-wide deployments.

Redefining Access Control for the Modern Enterprise

For decades, organizations were limited by legacy access control systems — racks of servers, siloed software, and patching cycles that slowed response and left security teams stretched thin. Security leaders needed something different: a solution that scaled with them, simplified their workload, and delivered security they could trust in critical moments.

That need shaped our approach to physical security:

• Plug-and-play hardware that replaces complex servers and controllers.

• Centralized management through Verkada Command, a single web- and mobile-based platform for all doors, credentials, schedules, and users.

• Reliability by design with edge storage and peer-to-peer communication that keep doors operational — even during network outages.

• Scalability, from a single site to thousands of doors, all managed effortlessly across locations.

• Native integration across Verkada’s video, intercom, alarms, and visitor management — combined with AI-powered insights — gives teams unified visibility, faster anomaly detection, and more confident incident response.

Product Momentum from VerkadaOne

At VerkadaOne, we introduced innovations that both anticipate where access control is headed and reflect what customers value most: simpler deployments, broader coverage, and new ways to secure doors without added complexity.

AF64 Access Station Pro with Face Unlock

Coming this winter, the AF64 is our most sophisticated access device yet, unifying a controller, reader, touchscreen, and AI-powered security camera into a sleek PoE-powered unit. It also introduces Face Unlock, which allows users to simply walk up to a door and unlock it by looking at the door reader: no need to fumble for a badge, unlock a phone, or enter a PIN. Facial recognition is paired with a cutting-edge 3D indirect time-of-flight (iToF) sensor for infrared and depth detection, deterring spoofing attempts with photos, videos, or masks. The AF64 is a powerful and elegant device, ideal for modern office spaces, high-throughput entryways, and high-security zones. 

AL54 Wireless Lock 

The AL54 is Verkada’s first natively integrated wireless lock, designed to bring enterprise-grade access control to more doors without the prohibitive cost of traditional wiring. Ideal for schools, universities, senior living communities, and workplaces with dozens — or hundreds — of interior doors, it upgrades traditional lock-and-key doors with a smart, connected solution. 

The AL54 features a multi-technology reader supporting a range of credential types, including Bluetooth Intent Unlock; an interior and exterior LED indicator providing clear visual feedback on the door’s state; a built-in latch bolt monitor and door position indicator to help ensure doors are closed, locked, and latched; and a local schedule override button to trigger local changes to the door’s state with a simple button push. The AL54 is easy to set up in Command and uses Verkada’s VLink wireless protocol for connectivity. 

Together, the AF64 and AL54 show how innovation, combined with customer feedback, continues to shape the future of access control — bringing sophisticated and seamlessly integrated experiences to single-site and global operations. And they’re just part of the portfolio: Verkada also offers traditional access controllers, readers, physical and mobile credentials, and integrations with third-party wireless locks, giving customers the flexibility to modernize access control across every type of door.

Real-World Results with Verkada Access Control

Organizations of all sizes are rethinking how they manage access with Verkada — from schools safeguarding students, to enterprises modernizing workplaces, to governments protecting civic facilities.

Safer Schools and Campuses

In July, we announced that Verkada now partners with schools and universities serving an estimated 20 million students and 2.5 million teachers and staff, underscoring how central access control has become to creating safer learning environments.

Educators have been especially clear about what they need: tools that make emergency response faster, investigations easier, and daily management simpler.

At La Cañada Unified School District, teachers can now lock classroom doors from the inside instead of stepping into a hallway — a small change with life-saving potential.

“Our teachers can safely lock classroom doors from the inside, instead of having to swipe their badges from outside the classroom.” — Jamie Lee Lewsadder, Associate Superintendent of Technology Services.

At the Imperial County Office of Education, native integration between cameras and access control make incident resolution faster:

“Cameras and access control are natively integrated, so we can easily view video footage alongside any door event. This makes it easier and faster to investigate and resolve incidents across our sites.” — Luis Alejandro Wong, Chief Technology Officer

At Greenfield Community College, one-tap campus-wide lockdowns have become a cornerstone of emergency preparedness:

“Verkada had everything I was looking for in an access system: centralized control, cloud-based, no servers required, and intuitive enough that I don’t need to spend a day training people how to use it.” — Alex Wiltz, Director of Public Safety, Chief of Police, and Emergency Management Coordinator

The story extends globally. In Sweden, Futuraskolan has reduced IT workload while improving safety:

“It’s not just cameras or access controls — it’s peace of mind, faster investigations, less IT workload, and better protection for students and staff.”  — Teresa de Freitas, Head of IT & GDPR

And in Australia, Immanuel Lutheran College is using digital passes to simplify access for new staff and contractors:

“The ability to send out digital passes to new employees and staff as they come into the campus—they can use it with their NFC, Apple Wallets, open doors right away while waiting on even a physical card.” — Austin Telford, Director of Technology and Innovation

At KIS International Schools in Thailand, Verkada manages 2,000+ users across secured entry points, including campus turnstiles. The system simplifies daily access for students, staff, and parents while integrating with cameras and sensors for unified visibility across both campuses.

Modernizing the Workplace

Enterprises told us they needed access control that was both secure and user-friendly — something that worked with devices people already carried and scaled as teams grew.

At the Los Angeles Rams’ state-of-the-art training center, access is now mobile-first:

“People don’t forget their phones like they used to with badges. Access is always at hand.” — Jeff Graves, Director of IT

For Fortune 500 retailer Camping World, onboarding is automated and credentials are digital:

“Verkada makes onboarding simple. Employees get put in the right group and instantly have access to everything they need. Our corporate offices love the Bluetooth unlock capabilities—using their phone as a digital keycard instead of carrying physical badges.” — Jamin Horton, Director of IT

International enterprises are seeing the same impact. At Kogan in Australia, fine-grained permissions help keep sensitive areas secure, while Symington’s in the UK relies on the mobile app to respond to incidents in real time:

“Granular permission settings allow us to fine-tune site and role-based access levels, ensuring that only authorised individuals can enter certain areas.” — Joshua Olds, Head of IT and Security

“The ability to monitor and control access remotely through the Verkada Pass mobile app has been a game-changer for our IT team, allowing us to respond to incidents quickly—even when offsite.” — Colin Walsh, Service Desk Manager

And at IFC Global Logistics & Warehousing in Australia, integrating access with Guest and Intercom creates a connected workflow:

“We can easily identify individuals, understand who they are here to see, and control their access… Having insights connected across devices allows us to take action immediately.” — Daniel Sammut, Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Securing Government and Civic Facilities

Public sector leaders emphasized the need for both heightened security and smooth daily operations. Verkada’s hybrid cloud model has enabled both.

At Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, courthouse staff no longer fumble with keycards:

“Individuals can approach the gate, and without pressing a single button, the system recognizes their credentials from a distance and grants access. Beyond security, this capability improves convenience for our staff.” — John Dunnington, Chief Information Officer

At the Kearney Center, replacing physical keys reduced both cost and risk:

“Our accounting and administrative offices require restricted access. Before Verkada, we frequently dealt with costly lock replacements. Now, we can manage access with ease, saving time and resources.” — Sonya Wilson, Executive Director

And at the Pikes Peak Library District of El Paso County, centralized management cut down on manual badge programming and ongoing administrative overhead:

“With Verkada's access control, we expect to save on the costs associated with manually programming badges and reduce the time and resources spent on managing multiple systems.” — Michael Brantner, Chief Safety, Community Resources & Security Officer

What’s Next

Our #1 ranking in cloud access control reflects what’s possible when we innovate alongside our customers. Looking ahead, we’ll continue introducing new products, features, integrations, and capabilities that make systems more powerful and scalable — helping organizations of every size create safer, smarter environments.