Access control news

North West-based security firm, CDX Security has announced the appointment of a new Group Sales Manager, John Welch, as part of its ambitious growth plans for the new financial year. John Welch joins the team to expand the firm’s service offering within the construction and housing sectors, following a successful 2021. Business development and sales expert An experienced business development and sales professional, John Welch has more than 20 years experience working across various sect...

Rough sleeping is the most visible form of homelessness and the number of people sleeping rough across the UK, particularly in its larger cities, has increased in recent years. While it is far from being the only form of homelessness, a new initiative from The Salvation Army –who have partnered with a specialist Lancashire-based company ‘Protectal’ - is seeing the pioneering use of so called ‘NAPpads’ being used to offer pop up accommodation to rough sleepers. The...

This article offers an in-depth look at current trends in access control and make predictions for the year ahead in the industry, focusing mainly on advancements in integration, including a few examples from Vanderbilt's very own ACTpro.  In addition to this, Vanderbilt will also discuss why integration is so important in the access control industry. Without further ado, here's what Vanderbilt thinks users need to know about access control integration to stay ahead of the curve. Importanc...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security announced it has achieved the “In Process” designation for the Federal Risk and Authorisation Management Program (FedRAMP) for its SaaS identity security platform. The FedRAMP “In Process” designation indicates that SailPoint plans to achieve a FedRAMP Authorised product within 12 months of the “In Process” date. FedRAMP approach FedRAMP is the U.S. Government’s standar...

Scality announces the availability of its Scality S3 Object Storage on the HPE GreenLake Cloud Services platform to accelerate on-prem cloud services for customers who want to retain their data sovereignty, scale easily and manage costs. The two companies are committed to solving the greatest data challenges across the globe and together are delivering innovation that helps more businesses achieve results that drive the success of their businesses. Increasing capacity requirements For organis...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) welcomed three new U.S.-based PSAP/Emergency Communication Centers (ECC) to its ASAP-to-PSAP service in early May. The City of Bloomington, MN; Dakota County, MN; and Rice-Steele Counties, MN respectively became the 105th, 106th, and 107th Emergency Communications Centers in the United States and the 3rd, 4th and 5th agencies in the state of Minnesota to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP-to-PSAP). Public-private partnership The City of Bloomi...

Even in the digital age, the security of real valuables still plays a major role. Whether money, sensitive documents, keys or valuable goods: Exhibitors at Security Essen will show how they can be optimally protected. From September 20 to 23, 2022, the international security trade fair will also focus on high-quality locks and fittings. For example, dormakaba Safelocks will focus on safe locks in its presentation in exhibition hall 6 and show how they have evolved. Siegfried Gamma, dormakaba De...

Maxxess has added advanced facial recognition authentication to its eVisitor visitor management solution for access control, with off-the-shelf integration to RealNetworks’ industry-renowned SAFR technology. Maxxess eVisitor Maxxess’ eVisitor visitor management solution has established itself as one of the most flexible, secure visitor management solutions available, with frictionless and touchless access, removing many of the old inconveniences visitors, staff, and contractors enc...

AudioLINK+ is now faster, quieter, and more reliable than ever before. The second iteration of Aico’s award-winning AudioLINK technology makes it easy to access real-time data from alarms via the free AudioLINK+ app. AudioLINK+ AudioLINK+ extracts the same data as AudioLINK, but does this quicker and quieter than before to reduce disturbance and does not affect any other functionality of alarms. With the average time to take a report taking between 4-7 seconds, AudioLINK+ technology make...

HITRUST announced the general availability of the HITRUST Results Distribution System (RDS) to make it easier and more efficient to collect, inspect, export, and act upon findings in a third-party information assurance report. The current system of sharing and consuming third-party assurance reports is antiquated and highly inefficient. Third-party risk management (TPRM) system Vendor risk managers are encumbered with mundane and time-consuming tasks in reviewing existing reports, in order to...

Creating sophisticated, integrated security solutions managed via a single platform has been their USP for more than three decades, and the new API for Integriti, Their intelligent integrated access, and security system, reflects the steadfast R&D commitment to evolve and enhance the offer. They’ve redesigned the API from the ground up to dramatically simplify the development process for new integrations. The updated API, known as REST XML API V2, allows the vast majority of developer...

ODSecurity, already well known in the field of contraband detection, through their established Soter RS range of body scanning systems, is upping its game with the launch of THEIA Automatic Threat Recognition, (ATR) software to their arsenal of products designed to fight the contraband and improve safety in the prison estates. THEIA Automatic Threat Recognition Software is being launched onto the market currently at American Jail Association’s (AJA) 41st Conference and Jail Expo at Long B...

For product installations that require extra protection from moisture, vehicle exhaust, pool chemicals or temperature extremes, Viking Electronic unveils its Enhanced Weather Protection (EWP) products that ensure the durability needed for years of service. James Catt of Viking Electronics said “Viking products with Enhanced Weather Protection simply outlast the elements. They just keep on working, reducing disruption and preventing repair calls from customers. Choosing EWP adds so much va...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used in the United States and internationally, announces that its DSC550 barrier which will stop a 15,000 pound (66.7 Km) vehicle traveling 50 mph (80 kph) has just met the criteria of the United States Department of State for continuous operations of 1 million cycles. The Open Frame DSC550 was tested from September 2021 through April 2022, outside, exposed to full sunlight, and the effects of climatic conditions. C...

LastPass, the global pioneer in zero-knowledge password management announced four new hires to its executive team. This expansion brings experienced talent to the company and highlights LastPass’ commitment to investing in innovation and a seamless user experience. Joining LastPass is Christofer Hoff as Chief Secure Technology Officer, Lora Rodstein as Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Pegi Wheeler as Senior Vice President of Operations, and Rob Charlebois as Chief Marketing Offic...

The Fischer family founded Conextivity® Group to meet the connectivity challenge posed by the emergence of new cross-functional and scalable ecosystems, from locally interconnected devices and sensors to cloud-managed IoT platforms. With nearly 600 people worldwide, four R&D centres and six manufacturing sites, the Swiss-headquartered technology group serves as a single-source partner across the entire value chain of connectivity, leveraging the expertise, innovation capabilities and te...

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced it has opened its new global headquarters and welcomed the team's recent return to office. Located just a few miles from its previous headquarters in Melville, NY, the new ADI Support Centre site was designed to foster innovation and encourage a collaborative work environment. The new office, located at 275 Broadhollow Road, Suite 400, Melville, NY, is the home to approximately 120+ ADI team mem...

Honeywell introduces the Honeywell Safety Watch, its real-time location solution (RTLS), to help drive safety and security and boost workforce efficiency. Supporting continuous operational improvement, the Safety Watch gives organisations actionable information on their workers and assets to help meet the demands of modern industrial operations. Leveraging Honeywell OneWireless™ infrastructure, the only solution of its kind to work with all major industrial wireless standards, Honeywell&r...

Delta, a world-class provider of industrial automation solutions, will present its portfolio of high-performance industrial automation systems at the 2022 SPS Italia to reflect the market need for smart manufacturing and production. These include the AX series motion controllers based on the CODESYS development environment, the new ASDA-B3 series servo systems, and the DVP50MC PLC motion controller. “Automation and digitalisation play important roles in smart manufacturing,” says Lu...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Americas Group Brand, HES, is expanding its range of server cabinet locks to include Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) and mechanical options. These new innovations are designed to help protect physical assets, data and access to critical infrastructure networks. Layered physical security “With digital data and records, we need to create additional layered physical security protection that starts at traditional doors and extends to server cabinets, lock...

AlgoSec, a global cyber security leader in securing application connectivity, has announced its new product, AlgoSec ObjectFlow, a network security object management solution for hybrid environments, spanning cloud networks, SDNs and on-premises.  According to Rik Turner, the Principal Analyst at Omdia, “In the complex environments that ensue from modern architectures, such as SDN, as well as hybrid and multi-cloud environments, there is a very real risk of overlapping objects, makin...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five female biometrics leaders, as recipients of the 2022 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognised programme, presented by SIA, with support from sponsors - IDEMIA and Paravision, along with organisational and media supporters - AVISIAN, Biometric Update, FindBiometrics and SIA’s Identity & Biometric Technology Advisory Board and Women in Security Forum. The 2022 awardees, who will be honoured at the SIA GovSummit 2022, SI...

Intelligent. Simple. Inclusive. These are the key value of Dahua WizSense, a series of wide-range AI products developed by Dahua. Following these principles, Dahua has continuously developed additional AI features to deliver accurate detection, quick target search, simplified operation, and inclusive AI products for customers. To tell more about the latest upgrades in WizSense this year, they have interviewed Mr. Eaden Xie, Product Director at Dahua. Independent AI chip What is WizSense and i...

Security solutions services company Amberstone Security has released ambitious plans to become the UK’s largest privately owned security provider by 2025. The business was born out of Cardinal Security, which fell into administration just two years after an MBO. Cardinal’s Founder, Jason Trigg, who had exited the business on completion of the MBO returned to save the remnants of Cardinal in 2018, ultimately creating the new company Amberstone Security. Risk-based model for security...

One of the biggest challenges in digital business ecosystem is preventing cybersecurity breaches. When breaches happen in large organisations, a bank or a major utilities company, the media and the entire business ecosystem takes a note of it. However, there are millions of other cyberattacks that take place every year and a large number of them turn out to be successful in stealing data or hacking computers, without getting any public attention. This creates a false sense of security amon...

Nexperia, the pioneer in essential semiconductors, has announced a partnership covering gallium nitride (GaN) automotive power modules with KYOCERA AVX Components (Salzburg) GmbH, an international supplier of advanced electronic components for the automotive industry. This partnership agreement is the next step in the long-lasting close relationship between both companies and will focus on power components to jointly develop GaN applications for electric vehicles (EV). Efficiency and high powe...

Security Essen is strengthening its position as an important on-site event and business platform for the security industry. After Honeywell, Telenot and dormakaba are also returning to the international security trade fair. From 20 to 23 September 2022, they will present their innovations to the trade public at Messe Essen. A comprehensive range of products Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen, sees this as confirmation of the concept of the event, "We are very pleased about the great response...

Sielox, an established industry-renowned company in layered access control solutions, announces the immediate availability of the company’s flagship Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform, a new release with powerful new features, in conjunction with the imminent release of its new 2700 Intelligent Access Controller. Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform is immediately available for upgrades and new installations, with the availability of the 2700 Intelligent Access Controller set for May...

Teledyne FLIR is joining the Oregon Zoo in celebrating a record hatching season for endangered California condors. Twelve fuzzy condor chicks are joining the nest at the Oregon Zoo this spring, setting a record from last year’s ten chicks. These birds will eventually head to a wild release site where they will join other free-roaming condors in California and Arizona. Until then, the chicks will spend at least eight months with their parents before being moved to pre-release pens for abou...

HID Global, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it has acquired Vizinex RFID. The acquisition increases HID Global’s presence and relevance in key vertical markets including healthcare/medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centres, etc. and adds a key technology to HID Global’s RFID tag portfolio. Strategic acquisition “Bringing Vizinex into the HID family strengthens our position in the RFID market, especially in North America,” said Björn...