JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2026ELECTRICAL BUSINESS REVIEW6Copyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffOlivia HarperDavid CarterPaisley AaronClaire JonathanVisualizersEdwin PaulChris LynnManaging EditorAndre Brown Disclaimer : *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsJANUARY - FEBRUARY 2026, Volume - 04, Issue - 01 (ISSN 2996-0460)ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to Electrical Business ReviewVisit www.electricalbusinessreview.com Email:sales@electricalbusinessreview.comeditor@electricalbusinessreview.commarketing@electricalbusinessreview.comThe bar for innovation keeps getting higher for electric gate and automation solutions as security, convenience and connectivity converge. These solutions are evolving from standalone mechanical systems into intelligent, integrated access platforms that support gated communities, logistics hubs, commercial campuses and critical infrastructure sites.Modern electric gate systems are increasingly powered by IoT-enabled controllers, AI-based monitoring and cloud-connected management platforms. These technologies enable property owners and facility managers to monitor access activity in real time, automate entry permissions and respond instantly to security events. Mobile applications and remote diagnostics are further simplifying gate operation while improving overall system reliability and uptime.Automation is also enhancing safety and performance. Advanced sensors, obstacle detection systems and predictive maintenance algorithms are reducing the risk of mechanical failure while supporting compliance with increasingly stringent safety standards. High-efficiency motors, battery backup systems and solar-powered options are making automated gates more resilient and sustainable, even in power-disrupted or off-grid environments.As urbanization accelerates and security expectations increase, these solutions are becoming essential infrastructure for managing access efficiently and securely.This edition of Electrical Business Review highlights the innovators setting new benchmarks in electric gate and automation solutions through engineering excellence, digital intelligence and customer-centric design.It features prominent thought leaders shaping the industry, including Jason Colbenson, senior quality assurance specialist at Dairyland Power Cooperative. He highlights how responsibly transitioning from coal to a balanced energy mix of renewables and natural gas supported by rigorous quality assurance ensures reliable, sustainable power generation. Kaveh Djavaherian, director global cloud office (CCoE) at Electrolux, emphasizes that successful cloud innovation in complex enterprises depends on pragmatic governance, automation-led security, focused tooling and people-centric leadership.We hope this edition gives you deep insights into the leaders in electric gates and automation solutions that are delivering secure, intelligent and future-ready access experiences.Let us know your thoughts!Securing Access Points with Intelligent AutomationAndre BrownManaging Editoreditor@electricalbusinessreview.comEDITORIAL
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