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The Transportation Services and Mobility department for the city of Grand Prairie, Texas recently completed a substantial project to replace the locks on their Intelligent Traffic Cabinets with a better and more secure choice. Turns out what they needed was only a few miles away with ALCEA’s Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution powered by ABLOY technology. ALCEA is the brand formerly known as ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions - Critical Infrastructure. The ALCEA Traffic Cabinet Locking Solution has...

Essence Security, a part of Essence Group, a pioneering technology group developing and supplying wireless, cloud-based security solutions for homes and businesses, announced its collaboration with Point Fort Fichet, France’s pioneering locksmith network and a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY AB. The partnership aims to distribute and implement Essence’s all-encompassing MyShield-connected smoke-generating intruder prevention solution across France. MyShield is available for priva...

ISC West 2024 mirrored a vibrant industry on the precipice of accelerated change. Factors such as the cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), edge computing, and biometrics are shaping the future of the security marketplace, and they were front-and-center at the industry’s biggest U.S. show in Las Vegas.  Foot traffic was steady and impressive, including more than 29,000 security industry professionals viewing 750 exhibitors. A torrent of eager attendees crowded the lobby on the first d...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2024 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognized on April 10 during an award ceremony on the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor, was IronYun, receiving the 2024 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS Since its inception in...

Centrios debuts at ISC West and addresses the North American small business market with a new access control platform comprised of an intuitive, secure app, web interface, and purpose-built electronic locks and readers. Additionally, the business Centrios, a brand and platform developed within ASSA ABLOY, leverages ASSA ABLOY’s scale and capacity to innovate with a bold new start-up strategy and digital-first, customer-centric approach. Digital access management “The small busines...

ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA™ and DoorBird provide a comprehensive solution for property owners looking to enhance the security of their property while adding valuable convenience for their residents and staff. Secure and convenient With this new integration, the DoorBird IP video intercom can be managed seamlessly within the ACCENTRA Mult-family dashboard, eliminating the need to manage two separate systems.  ACCENTRA allows a secure and convenient way for residents and staff to access all...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is showcasing its portfolio of in-house developed and cyber-hardened access control and video surveillance solutions for enterprise applications during ISC West. At booth 18033, Johnson Controls experts are on hand to discuss the latest solutions enhancing physical and cyber security, while adapting to compliance regulations.  Security and Compliance “The enterprise security landscape is undergoing...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions is showcasing its expanded offering of products available within the United States and Canada at the 2024 ISC West Conference.  As part of its commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions, ASSA ABLOY will feature an extensive range of new technology aimed at enhancing access control, security, and convenience for businesses of all sizes. Access control and security “We must continuously broaden our offering to address the changing security landscape,&...

ONVIF®, the global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is pleased to return to ISC West 2024, April 9-12 in Las Vegas, at Booth L0 to continue the industry-wide conversation about open standards, interoperability, and the freedom of choice that standards provide for end users, systems integrators and consultants. This freedom of choice is important in several technology segments that will be major themes of this year’s ISC West event, including Artifici...

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, announced the PSA Partner Program (P3) members for 2024.  The P3 program is a performance-based initiative designed for technology partners. It assesses and categorizes partners according to a set of criteria that mirror their achievements and impact within the network. 2024 strategic P3 partnerships Partners meeting the minimum annual sales threshold undergo evaluation on a weighted scale. The cum...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions is announcing that its critical infrastructure offering will adapt ALCEA as its main brand. French-based ALCEA SAS has roots in the security solutions industry dating back to 1995 and was acquired by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions in 2022. The introduction of the renewed brand marks the beginning of a journey to position ALCEA as a provider of total security solutions for critical infrastructure worldwide. By integrating products, solutions, and services from ASSA ABLOY...

Virtual Security Showcase, the professional security industry’s first online multi-vendor educational tradeshow experience, has opened registration for its free ISC West Technology Preview. This comprehensive program consists of three separate 90-minute sessions over two days beginning on Tuesday, March 12, and concluding on Wednesday, March 13, and will cover a range of security technologies to be featured at the upcoming ISC West 2024 tradeshow in Las Vegas. Newest solutions for the ma...

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security teamed up with nine of their technology partners to showcase the latest in integrated security capabilities at the Integrate Roadshow in Durban last week. Held at Durban’s Premier Hotel Umhlanga on the 15th of February, the event hosted by Gallagher and supported by their partners, Axis Communications, IDEMIA, Runrite Electronics (Pty) LTD, Kenai, Stratus Technologies, Turnstar Systems (Pty) Ltd, Cathexis, Suprema Inc. Afric...

The sale of Carrier’s Global Access Solutions to Honeywell in December amounted to a dramatic finish to a big year in 2023 for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the physical security market. In the transaction between two industry giants, Honeywell sought to enhance and strengthen its building automation capabilities with the acquisition of Carrier’s Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion, in an all-cash transaction. Honeywell acquires Carrier Access business ...

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announces the newly elected Z-Wave Alliance Board of Directors, shares updates on the organization’s upcoming core initiatives and announces upcoming 2024 events. Z-Wave Alliance Directors 2024 Effective, the updated roster of roles and representatives spanning the connected home and IoT industry is as follows: Chairman of the Board – Avi R...

To ensure smooth and secure access control at commercial or manufacturing sites, it's crucial to have a reliable, secure, and convenient solution. The software and hardware should be easy to control through a unified interface, and adaptable to the organization’s changes over time.  Access management system Resstende, an Italian sun protection manufacturer known for roller-shutter systems, needed such a solution. With over 60 employees and a yearly turnover of €12.4m, the...

ASSA ABLOY, the global pioneer in access solutions, announces the return of their Security Perspectives Podcast for Season 2. Hosted by Jeremy Saline, Senior Director of Business Development, each episode features discussions with industry experts to shed light on the latest trends, cutting-edge technologies, and pertinent topics reshaping the security landscape. Season 2 includes a compelling series of interviews with security pioneers who share their vision for the future, insights on creatin...

In many small businesses, the task of handing out and tracking keys is laborious and time-consuming. And because mechanical locking requires a keyholder (or keyholders) to be present, staff absences or vacations cause a problem —including unnecessary waiting around for an important door to be opened. A simple, familiar solution is offered when businesses make a simple switch to digital PIN locking. “We had a door with a classic lock and key,” explains Tom Smeets, owner of fami...

The Connectivity Standards Alliance, an international community of more than 675 technology companies committed to open standards for the Internet of Things, is proud to unveil Aliro, a new effort aimed at transforming how users unlock doors or other entry points using their mobile device or wearable. Adoption of new technology The Alliance and its members, in pursuit of their mission to promote universal open standards, are creating a new communication protocol with a common credential t...

Often overlooked, storage for valuables, documents, and personal items deserves the same protection as offices, labs, or accommodation.  Yet many access solutions leave these important access points poorly secured. Running two systems in parallel Intelligent electronic control often stops at the door, ignoring the critical safety needs of many forgotten openings.    One common facilities management solution is to run two systems in parallel: electronic access for doors, and me...

Connected Technologies LLC, maker of the award-winning Connect ONE® cloud management platform, is celebrating its 15th year in business – attributing its ongoing success and continually evolving product to listening to its dealers and bringing valuable services to their customers. Co-founded in 2008 by Managing Partners Mike Simon and Dan Simon, the father-son duo set out to develop an interface that would allow dealers to grow their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) while providing ser...

A manufacturing facility is a tough testing ground for any access control solution. By their nature, premises usually require multiple different types of locks, including a range of cylinder types and sizes, as well as padlocks. They often need locks that work both inside and outdoors. For this reason, many manufacturing plants retain traditional mechanical locking solutions—sacrificing the added control that an electronic solution brings. Key-based access control The right programmabl...

mindful MATERIALS (mM) recently announced the official launch of three building industry groups, known as The Forums, and ASSA ABLOY is excited to participate. The Forums represent owners and over 80 individuals from more than 40 pioneering companies across the manufacturing, architecture, design, engineering, and construction industries. The three groups that were formed this year are the Owners Forum, the AEC Forum, and the Manufacturers Forum.  Cross collaboration initiative “Th...

In the current dynamic business landscape, where offices, manufacturing plants, co-working spaces, and multi-use facilities co-exist, organizations face an array of challenges, including the need for agile and future-proof access control. The rise of hybrid or flexible work arrangements, coupled with the demand for optimized space utilization, requires businesses to carefully consider their access management solution.  Incedo™ Cloud With the right solution, organizations can seamle...

GSX 2023 has its share of new product announcements, although many of the new products are enhancements to technologies shown at last spring’s ISC West show in Las Vegas. Booth traffic on the first day seemed busy at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, although one exhibitor complained that it takes some time for the traffic to make its way to the farthest areas of the show floor. Apparent throughout the GSX show is an expanding idea of what constitutes security. Incre...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2023 schedule, speaker lineup and program for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place October 17-18 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City. At SNG 2023, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking, and business analysis. This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends and offer opportunities to engage with th...

“Work where others would like to work.” According to this principle, satellite office has been offering flexible offices in the luxury segment for 25 years. It is a pioneer for premium workspaces in the pioneering business cities of Germany and Switzerland, with four satellite offices in Berlin alone.  In addition to strict requirements for acoustics and equipment, satellite office locations also make no compromises when it comes to security. Due to the flexibility that the sat...

Our recent survey on the state of access control in 2023 showed that HID partners and end users, as well as security and IT professionals, may have varying needs and concerns but nearly all agree on one thing: the need for sustainable solutions. Operational transparency In fact, sustainability was a top issue for almost 90% of our survey respondents. Our end users and their consumers are primarily driving this demand, with ever-increasing numbers asking for operational transparency...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup, and program for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new to the security industry. AcceleRISE 2023 will take place Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. Conference Agenda AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen. Acc...

Østre Landsret, the High Court for Denmark’s Eastern region, handles both civil and criminal cases. At large new premises, specifiers equipped more than 650 doors and coordinated multiple project stakeholders, including Swedoor, a major Swedish supplier of doors and related technologies. The process required delivery of accurate door specifications directly to building project models in Revit® and other design software. Errors in the delivery of doors and security components ca...