For decades, the majority of startup culture seemed to focus on the activities of businesses based in Silicon Valley. From Listia to Evernote, Silicon Valley is a hotbed for some of the today's most popular tech companies.

Access control is the practice of regulating who can enter a specific area or system. It involves measures such as passwords, ID cards, or biometric systems to ensure only authorised individuals can gain access. Access control is used in both physical spaces and digital environments for security.