Access control news
Invixium, a pioneer in biometric access control and workforce management solutions, and IDCUBE, a provider of the world's most widely integrated - open platform for Physical Security and Identity Management, jointly announced the signing of a new technology partnership and global distribution agreement. The two companies have collaborated in the past to give end-users and system integrators a straightforward way to install and implement the best-of-the-breed integrated solution - Invixium...
Freund Elektronik A/S is a major player of access control solutions, building communication, and security solutions for the B2B sector. Zenitel is a provider of intelligent and critical communication solutions that allow people to hear, be heard, and be understood, in every situation. Zenitel’s solutions are designed to meet safety and security needs for onshore and offshore markets. Critical communication solutions Freund Elektronik A/S currently distributes brands such as Ritto by Sch...
Allied Universal, a globally renowned security and facility services company, has announced that its team of ‘certified earthquake searchers’ are participating in rescue efforts in Turkey via its international business - G4S. The G4S employee team of ‘certified earthquake searchers’ based in Turkey have been given special leave from their normal security roles to help with the painstaking search through rubble to locate and rescue survivors. Turkey earthquake rescue eff...
Chubb, one of the UK’s pioneer fire safety and security solutions provider, has strengthened its senior leadership team with a number of significant appointments. Following the recent senior executive hires and promotions for Chubb Group globally, the UK and Ireland team welcomes three new leaders. David Dunnagan was promoted to Managing Director of Chubb UK&I, following Brendan McNulty's promotion to the newly created role of Vice President – Europe last summer. David has enjoy...
The PSA Security Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the addition of LMN Software Corp. (LMN) to its line-up of technology partners. LMN, the developer of EdgeSentry, offers the security industry the simplest, most cost-effective tool to monitor networks for intrusions, anomalies and failures. “We are pleased to add LMN as a technology partner,” said Matt Barnette, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the PSA Securit...
Matrix, a manufacturer of Telecom and Security Solutions, is all set to participate in Securexpo, East Africa, 2023. At this prestigious event, Matrix will put forth its extensive range of security products and solutions in the domains of IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom. With technology and customer satisfaction as top priorities, Matrix heavily invests in researching, designing, and manufacturing world-class enterprise solutions. Being in the industry for 30...
The Security Executive Council (SEC) has opened applications for its annual scholarship programme, offering up to $7,500 to qualifying students enrolled in specific academic programs of study in the 2023-2024 academic year. The SEC launched the scholarship programme in 2022 to encourage and support next-generation leaders at its partner academic institutions, which are recognised for excellent programs in security, risk, and intelligence. Partner academic institutions Each $2,500 Next Generat...
Commend Americas, a provider of communication systems and solutions, announced today a new podcast pairing reflections on communications and security technologies with insights on digital transformation trends. The Commend Journey will feature discussions about cybersecurity, unified communications, industry trends, and emerging technologies. Unified communication solutions Podcast host Mike Diamond will invite a variety of experts including technology executives, engineers, consultants...
DeterTech, the award-winning provider of intelligence-led security solutions, is pleased to announce the respective appointments of Franz Scherer and Luke Staton as Managing Director, Europe and Managing Director, UK. Reporting directly to CEO Baba Devani, the two will work closely to further integrate DeterTech’s end-to-end solutions and service offering, and to evolve the business in line with the company’s strategic growth objectives. Multilingual international management With...
At ISC West 2023, on booth# 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a globally renowned company in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will introduce the latest release of its MonitorCast Access Control software. The new version adds Mercury-based intrusion detection to MonitorCast, which provides a unified solution between access control and intrusion detection, without requiring third-party hardware or integrations. Intrusion detection system (IDS) added to access control Ad...
SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company has announced that it has added to its family of Armored Client products with a solution specifically designed to address the client-side security gaps of Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 while harnessing the strengths of Intune. Armored Client for AVD & W365 Users of endpoint devices that connect to any virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) system are at risk of cybersecurity attacks, particularly from keylogging and scr...
Iris ID, the global pioneer in iris recognition technology for 25 years, is pleased to report the growing adoption of its iris recognition technologies amongst the nation’s top local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Most notably, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) implemented Next Generation Identification (NGI) Iris Service utilising advanced iris technology from Iris ID to allow law enforcement and corrections officials to capture, catalogue, and rapidly compare iris...
As a market pioneer in access control, Nedap Security Management has its finger on the transformative pulse. Where will most opportunities present themselves? Which technologies look likely to pull ahead, and how can organisations best use the potential of emerging tech and advancements in integration and connectivity? Building management options The Potential of AI - AI can be integral to how businesses incorporate digital systems and technology into their infrastructure to improve efficienc...
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA) is delighted to announce it has renewed its exclusive sponsorship partnership with IFSEC. Now in its 50th year, IFSEC is the ever-popular annual trade show and industry gathering for the global security sector, held at London’s ExCel exhibition venue. Organised by Informa Markets, it is the largest and longest running security related event in the United Kingdom, regularly welcoming over 20,000 visitors from the UK and over 115 different co...
Cohesity, a pioneer in data security and management, announces the 7.0 software release of Cohesity Data Cloud. The release provides customers with enhanced cyber resiliency capabilities to help protect and secure data against cyberattacks. Cohesity is announcing its 7.0 software release as cyberattacks continue to become more sophisticated in nature and customers require a comprehensive cyber resilience strategy to ensure their business stays up and running. Data-centric approach Organisatio...
OTORIO, the provider of operational technology (OT) cyber and digital risk management solutions, announced research pointing to wireless IIoT vulnerabilities that provide a direct path to internal OT networks, enabling hackers to bypass the common protection layers in the environments. OTORIO Senior Researcher - Roni Gavrilov will present key findings and how organisations can overcome these issues at S4 2023. Research finding OTORIO’s comprehensive research into industrial wireless IoT...
Qognify, a provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, will join technology partner, Axis Communications, to present its award-winning Retail Solution in booth #E03, hall 6 at EuroShop 2023, taking place at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, from 26th February till 2nd March. Qognify BVI and VMS Brick-and-mortar, multi-channel, and e-commerce retailers will learn how they can leverage Qognify‘s enterprise-class video management system – Qognify VMS &ndash...
Introduced in 2021, the Dicentis flush product range will be complemented with new modules, functions, and flexible connectivity options. An identification panel, ID card holder, voting panel, language selection panel, audio interface, and handheld microphones enhance the product family. The latest additions to the flush-mounted version of the fully IP-based Dicentis Conference System offer the same installation convenience, ease of operation, and easy, cost-effective installation as the preced...
Neustar Security Services, a provider of cloud-based security services that enable global businesses to thrive online, is launching UltraPlatform™, a solution that leverages three Neustar Security Services’ offerings critical to protecting organisations’ online assets and infrastructure: an authoritative domain name system (DNS) service, protection against distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and a web application firewall (WAF). Unified solution To create this unifie...
Over four-fifths, (93%) of healthcare organisations surveyed have faced an identity-related security breach in the last two years, according to new research from SailPoint, a pioneer in enterprise identity security. And with many organisations in the healthcare industry understaffed, the sector is more vulnerable than ever before to malicious cybercrime. SailPoint unveils the findings of a new research report titled, ‘The State of Identity Security 2023: A Spotlight on Healthcare&r...
Finnish security software company - Visma Megaflex just introduced the Idesco ID service and mobile app to their system. This lets their system managers send mobile credentials directly from their access control system to users' mobile phones, whenever new users request mobile access. Easy integration Via a technology-independent interface, Idesco ID easily integrates into any system using Idesco’s mobile compatible 8 CD 2.0 MI readers. "Idesco ID is very easy to implement. Its simpl...
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated announced that the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center has awarded the company an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $43.9 million to service electro-optical sensor systems used for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). The contract will provide replacement parts and technical support for several lands- and sea-based systems used by the United States Navy and Coast Guard, including t...
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher and nine of their technology partners hosted Integrate 2023 at their UK headquarters on the 1st of February 2023. Expected to become an annual event, Integrate 2023 was a day of technical demonstrations, presentations, keynote speeches, and networking for over 150 guests from the UK security industry. The event was designed for consultants and end-users to learn more about how Gallagher and their technology partners integrate with one another to deli...
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions – Critical Infrastructure (booth 8101) will showcase its robust ALWIN security management software, as part of a total access management solution for critical infrastructure customers in the U.S. at ISC West. The annual ISC West conference takes place from March 29-31 in Las Vegas. ALWIN security management software ALWIN is a modular, scalable, and flexible software solution for critical infrastructure protection, designed to monitor and protect security-cha...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings announced the release of the Metasys CCM09090 Critical Environment Controller. The CCM09090 is a room-level controller that provides precise control of temperature, humidity, and air handlers for spaces like complex labs with multiple fume hoods and healthcare facilities. Monitor and maintain key environmental parameters “The ability to monitor and maintain key environmental parameters at an accelerated r...
Sharry, a workplace experience platform around digital employee badges, continues with its international expansion. After opening several new markets in 2022, the company is entering Belgium at Kortrijk Business Park. Developed by Vesta, Kortrijk Business Park will be equipped with Sharry’s integrated workplace platform, including a tenant engagement app, to make this Class A office space ready for hybrid work. Kortrijk Business Park was designed to be the new landmark of the economic hea...
SentryBay, the UK-based cybersecurity software company has announced that it has been recognised as a Sample Vendor in the Gartner® Hype Cycle ™ for Endpoint Security, 2022 under the VDI/DaaS Endpoint Security category for the second year in a row. VDI and DaaS According to the Gartner report: 'The increased use of VDI and DaaS to deliver access to company apps and data from unmanaged devices demands additional controls. Less control of the local machine introduces the risk of keylog...
Cequence Security, the provider of Unified API Protection, announces it has enhanced the testing capabilities within its Unified API Protection Platform with the availability of API Security Testing. This API Security Testing framework encourages shift-left efforts by giving security and development teams the tools to quickly uncover and remediate API vulnerabilities in pre-production environments that could otherwise lead to business disruption in production. API traffic analysis With API Se...
IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies, technologies, and products in the global Internet-of-Things (IoT) market announced that it has selected Johnson Controls, a global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, as the winner of the “IoT Enterprise Software Company of the Year” award in the 7th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards programme. OpenBlue solutions Johnson Controls OpenBlue suite of solutions adds state-of-...
The British Security Industry Association (BSIA), its training subsidiary Skills for Security, and members SecuriGroup have launched the UK’s first apprenticeship for front-line security personnel. They aim to tackle the outdated image of security and recruit younger people to the industry. The UK is facing an acute shortage of security officers, increased demand for security services, an aging workforce, Brexit, and fall-out from the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning around 62,000 new security...
