Jonathan shares his journey into the world of physical access control, highlighting the pivotal role of Lenel Systems in transitioning from clunky command-line interfaces to user-friendly graphical systems powered by Windows. He emphasizes how the industry's reliance on on-premise solutions has shaped its evolution, with a slow but steady shift towards cloud-based systems in recent years. The conversation underscores the challenges of replacing established systems due to hardware dependencies and the lasting impact of early innovations.
