Access control news
The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, launched Swell, an integrated marketing agency to help security and AV integrators and technology partners access necessary strategic marketing expertise for a fraction of the cost of big, traditional agencies. “Marketing is about making waves in your industry and getting noticed by your ideal customers,” said Marissa Vacek, Swell Managing Director, adding “Making waves takes commit...
Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd., a pioneering provider of cyber security solutions, has announced the acquisition of Atmosec. An early-stage start-up, Atmosec specialises in the rapid discovery and disconnection of malicious SaaS applications, preventing risky third-party SaaS communications, and rectifying SaaS misconfigurations. The move reinforces Check Point's commitment to enhance its SaaS security offering and address the security gaps and blind spots in SaaS applications. Atm...
Allegion, a pioneering security products and solutions provider, has been named a Promoter Member of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (the Alliance) and, with this elevated status, gained a seat on the Alliance Board of Directors. The Alliance is made up of more than 600 companies creating, maintaining and delivering open standards for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a part of this organisation, Allegion helps develop and promote those standards, which are expected to improve...
Critical Infrastructure, a pioneering provider of advanced locking and access management solutions, will showcase its new CI Series line of key cabinets at GSX 2023 in booth 2941 as part of its expanding Critical Infrastructure Protection portfolio. The Global Security Exchange show takes place September 11-13 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Centre in Dallas. Physical security risks In industries such as water, power & energy, and oil & gas, government agencies and industry gr...
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership associations for the security industry have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Women in the security “SIA...
IPVideo Corporation, a provider of physical security solutions, announces the company will introduce its all-new HALO Cloud Application in booth #3245 at GSX 2023 in Dallas, Texas, USA, from September 11th-13th, 2023. In addition, the company announces a new 10-year product warranty for HALO 3C Cloud customers that purchase a 10-year cloud license, effective on September 1, 2023. The new HALO Cloud App was designed to provide customers with a modern tool that places crucial alerts at thei...
Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. With AC Nio, customers get access to an easy-to-use and customisable dashboard that provides the tools needed to manage daily access control credentials, run reports, set schedules, and program the AC Series access control solution. AC Nio features An intu...
Automatic Systems, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. New V07 software With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file. This provides end users with t...
The Horizontal Compliance Committee of Euralarm has started a new Task Group focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. The kick-off meeting of the new Task Group took place on August 23rd. Environment & Sustainability In early 2023, the Horizontal Compliance Committee acknowledged that the number of European legislative initiatives related to environment and sustainability under the European Green Deal was continuously growing and that the experts from the Eura...
The PSA Network, the world’s consortium of professional systems integrators announced the addition of SAFR from RealNetworks to its technology partners. SAFR is an AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications. The visual intelligence platform specialises in face and person-based computer vision optimised for real-world performance. Security, convenience, and affordability "As AI becomes more prevalent, security integrators must stay on top of t...
LiveAction, a pioneer in network performance visibility, announces that users can now leverage LiveWire in concert with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better refine network operations. LiveWire will now allow users to easily export their network packet data for use in AIs to find patterns that human operators might otherwise miss. Network monitoring produces huge amounts of data and for many organisations, it's difficult to use to its greatest potential. To make matters worse, users are...
Acre Security, a pioneer in providing state-of-the-art security systems, unveiled its robust growth trajectory in the first half of 2023, marked by a steady adoption of its cloud-based access control solutions, an expanding international reach, and continuous enhancement of its mobile solutions. Author's quote "The growing adoption of our cloud-enabled access control solutions underscores their effectiveness and the confidence our clients envision in our offerings,” said Don Joos, CEO of...
CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, announced the company's extended expansion into North America and Latin America to provide a full-time on-the-ground presence in priority geographic and vertical markets. Full-time presence in USA “While we have been exporting our systems into the United States for the past 14 years, we felt the need for a full-time presence in these very important markets,” sai...
Allied Universal, the world’s renowned global security and facility services company, has been recognised with two prestigious Human Capital Management Excellence Awards from Brandon Hall Group – a gold award in the category of Best Development Programme for Frontline Pioneers and a gold award in the category of Best Use of Blended Learning. The 2023 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Awards™ were earned by Allied Universal’s training programme for fr...
Hines, the real estate investment, development, and property management firm, is embarking on an ambitious digital journey to unite the technology that connects property operations, amenities, services and building automation to enhance the workplace experience. Hines is investing in a new digital ecosystem that makes it easier to access buildings, amenities and experiences while generating more in-depth insights about building utilisation and client satisfaction. New Hines app Centering arou...
The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH from Obersulm feels responsible for keeping its ecological footprint as small as possible. This is reflected in its own business activities, for example, in durable, climate-compensated camera models or resource-conscious production and logistics. As an integral part of many automation solutions, the use of industrial cameras also opens up new ways for users to conserve resources and thus ensure greater sustainability. IDS...
Cureoscity has developed an industry-pioneering super app that provides one of commercial real estate’s first mobile-only tenant experiences at London’s 8 Bishopsgate, the UK’s most sustainable speculative office tower. Appointed a year prior to practical completion, Cureoscity collaborated with the building’s developers, Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope, and property managers, Savills, to understand the building’s core vision. Using the latest technolog...
Mark the calendar! Ajax Systems is thrilled to announce its new Special Event product presentation, titled “Rule Your Space”. The online show will be streamed on October 20th, 2023. Ajax Special Event Rule your space will be the richest in-release presentation that Ajax Systems has ever held, featuring an array of new product reveals, existing product lines evolution, and important app updates. New security innovations will be showcased by the Ajax team to partners and us...
CIAS, an Italy-based manufacturer of perimeter security and safety systems (with operations in Miami, FL) has introduced a solution for the aviation industry, specifically air traffic controllers, to reduce or eliminate the high incidence of airport runway incursions. A runway incursion, as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration, is an incident that, while not causing fatalities, is described as a “near miss” by the journal, Business Traveler (May 15, 2023). The FA...
Matrix is dedicated to pioneering intensive research to develop groundbreaking security and telecommunication solutions for both domestic and global contexts. During the North Tech Symposium 2023, Matrix will present its full array of customer-centric offerings and products within the Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom sectors. Telecom offerings During the North Tech Symposium, Matrix is set to showcase its Telecom offerings, including Media Gateways such a...
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA is pleased to announce it has acquired Kinetron, a pioneering specialist in motion-based energy harvesting systems for self-powered products, as part of its efforts to accelerate growth and continue its journey as a provider of digital access solutions. Author's quote “Kinetron is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA division and will reinforce our offering in energy harvesting locking solutions that are energy ef...
According to Regula’s survey, 65% of organisations worldwide use digital document verification as one of their main methods of identity checks. And 94% of those who haven’t yet, plan to employ digital document verification in the next year. Responding to this growing demand for reliable and frictionless online ID verification, Regula and InScope-AML are joining forces to offer businesses across Europe and Africa a comprehensive and trustworthy solution for KYC and AML compliance ma...
Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. has been recognised as one of this year’s Certified Great Place to Work® for Best Mid-Size Organisations in India. “Great Place to Work Certification™ is a highly coveted recognition in the business world, and it’s earned by organisations that truly value their employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment,” said Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, Serial Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer...
IDEMIA’s Group QR code accelerates the adoption of the eSIM technology, with the promise of a fully digital onboarding journey for travellers and visitors to a country. The entire frictionless eSIM for travel experience can be completed in just minutes, granting users direct access to local connectivity. Major sporting events such as Rugby World Cup, Paris 2024 Olympic Games, or cultural events such as large music festivals as well as professional events are attracting major travellers&rs...
A range of customers in the supply chain are often confused when it comes to the selection of the correct cabling for many critical applications, says AEI Cables. The company has been communicating the dangers of not following the technical guidance for the selection and installation of cables for Category 3 Control fire performance cables under the revised British Standard BS8519: 2020. Author's quote Category 3 Control fire performance cables reduce harmful smoke, toxic gases and flame spre...
Vicon Industries is proud to announce its new corporate partnership with The Security Institute, the largest professional membership body for security professionals in the UK. As part of this partnership, Vicon will work closely with The Security Institute to promote the highest standards of security professionalism and provide its members with access to cutting-edge security solutions, technologies, and insight. Author's quote "We are thrilled to partner with The Security Institute, an organ...
Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy revealed additional findings for the education sector from its survey of 1,610 IT and security professionals from more than 100 countries. According to the survey, 69% of organisations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months. Phishing, account compromise Phishing and user account compromise was the most common attack paths for these organisations, while phishing and malware (such as ransomware...
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its latest student placement, Cameron Lane. Cameron has joined the company’s Software Development Team for a twelve-month placement as part of his BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering studies at Bournemouth University. Software development TDSi has a proud history of supporting university placements and apprenticeships. Managing Director John Davies commented, “We are delighted to welc...
Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with seven companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The Interoperability Validation Testing was hosted at Convergint’s facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry. PKOC specifications David Bunzel, PSIA Executive...
Matrix, a prominent provider of Telecom and Security solutions, eagerly anticipates showcasing its range of security products at INTERSEC 2023, KSA. This event is scheduled from 3rd to 5th October 2023 and is dedicated to innovative security solutions. The venue is Booth No. 2-C35, Riyadh International Convention And Exhibition Centre RICEC, Riyadh KSA. IP video surveillance solutions Matrix will unveil its cutting-edge IP video surveillance solutions at this exhibition, encompassing enterpri...
