Access control software News

As home of the renowned St Andrews Prize for the Environment, the University of St Andrews has sustainability at the heart of its ethos. For student accommodation, university managers sought an energy-efficient access control solution, which respected and reflected these principles. A major challenge facing the university was that multiple different standalone access control technologies had been installed piecemeal at student halls over the years. To upgrade the accommodation, university manag...

Demand for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans is high in south-eastern Europe, as there are many regionally-based logistics companies responsible for transporting merchandise from Black Sea ports to central Europe. RealWear, the provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, announces that MHS Truck & Bus, the sole distributor of MAN Commercial Vehicles in Romania, has deployed RealWear assisted reality devices across its service network in the reg...

Acronis, a pioneer in cyber protection, has debuted a new Advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) pack for Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, a game-changing solution that shields Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and businesses of all sizes from data leakage. Notably, the solution does not require months for deployment, and highly skilled teams to maintain it. Drawing from decades-long experience enabling MSPs in data protection, this expansion resolves the main obstacles hindering the broader adoption o...

Corero Network Security, a provider of real-time, high-performance DDoS cyber defense solutions, has received the BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik) DDoS mitigation service provider qualification. The BSI has recognized the increase in cyber-attacks, both in number and intensity. Cyber breaches can affect any organization, affecting them not only financially but also damaging their reputation and customer trust.  Cyber defense solutions To give organizations a...

When Groupe Hospitalier Mutualiste Portes du Sud looked to modernize door security, their focus was clear - A battery-powered rather than wired solution was required to meet the access control challenges of a hospital environment. Like any healthcare setting, Portes du Sud needed to ensure their premises are an open, welcoming space for the public, while simultaneously keeping medicines, staff, equipment and sensitive data secure. Every user group — from doctors, nurses, patients and thei...

ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announces that the U.S. Air Force AFWERX has awarded the company with a Direct-to-Phase II SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grant for Drone-Robot Enabled Active Shooter Deterrence (DRASD). The research proposal, submitted under the 21.1 SBIR cycle, has been approved for a $750,000 contract for research and development (R&D) and d...

Vision-Box, a pioneer in biometric recognition, digital identity, and seamless travel management, has unveiled its latest solution built upon a new generation of biometric technology set to transform the travel experience: Seamless Kiosk - The New Generation of Biometric Technology. Seamless Kiosk has been developed to provide an exceptional user experience through its biometric and biographic capture performance, increasing the passenger handling process speed with an accessible design and a s...

After the pandemic, companies are looking at how they can handle their capacity more flexibly. As a result, Nedap is seeing more and more office buildings used by different companies. These multi-tenant buildings are increasingly sharing their facilities, including parking spaces in the parking lot. MOOV Multi-Tenant software solution As a manager, ensure that the setup is the parking facility efficient and making optimum use of the parking spaces per company, without being time-consuming or f...

Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce the appointment of Phil Tennent as its new International Business Development Director. With over 30 years’ worth of sales and international sales management experience, Phil will head up TDSi’s continued expansion in overseas markets through its network of professional partners. John Davies, Managing Director of TDSi commented, “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Phil to the senior TDSi team. With a highly impre...

Motorola Solutions, a globally renowned company in public safety and enterprise security solutions, announced that it has opened an innovation hub in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (UK), expanding its mobile video, video security and access control businesses, while creating new employment and commercial opportunities for Scotland. Motorola Solutions’ Edinburgh R&D (research & development) teams will focus on cloud-based evidence management software, video security solutions...

Qognify, a provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions, announces that Prague Airport, a. s. has selected Qognify EIM (Situator) to interconnect its security systems and provide security control room personnel with a single incident management interface, as well as the ability to verify the validity of identification cards using mobile devices throughout the airport. Prague Airport, a. s. is a company that operates Václav Havel Airport Prague in the Czech Republi...

Australian company High Frequency designed a “self-service” linen portal for a commercial laundry servicing the thriving short-stay accommodation market. Called the “Mobile Linen Hub”, this modified shipping container provides access to linen for users 24/7. After taking the linen they need, the cost is then added to their account as they exit the hub. Access control with Wiegand 125 kHz reader High Frequency’s initial prototype used a standard Wiegand 125 kHz re...

LastPass, the global pioneer in zero-knowledge password management announced that customers can access their vault, and all sites stored in it, with a simple and secure passwordless login using the LastPass Authenticator. As the first password manager with this offering, LastPass is in a unique position to bring both individuals and businesses instant access to the applications and credentials they need in a seamless, simple and secure way. FIDO-supported passwordless future LastPass is deepl...

HID Global, the pioneer in trusted identity solutions announced it will exhibit its family of passwordless authentication and phishing-resistant credential solutions that secure user identities in the digital and physical space, as well as digital certificates supported by PKI-as-a-Service that protect the workforce, networks, and the entire ecosystem of connected IoT devices. “It’s great to be back in person at the 2022 RSA Conference and share how HID can ensure no person, device,...

This year’s Euralarm international Industry Forum takes place on 21st June in Brussels. The forum Joins to discuss topical issues of the Fire and Security industries. This year’s topics include the Euralarm Strategy 2019-2024 followed by workshops on ‘International Standards and Trade’ and 'Is your business ready for the future?' Industry Forum This year's conference venue is the Double Tree by Hilton Brussels City in Brussels, Belgium. The Industry Forum will start wit...

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, announces that UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, has standardized its video surveillance operations on the Salient CompleteView Video Management Platform, enabling campus security and safety staff to protect the campus population of 32,000 with a 24/7 view of its video surveillance and integrated access control operations. Using CompleteView, UMass Amherst is centrally monitorin...

Yeastar, the provider of Unified Communications solutions and Digital Workplace innovator, is pleased to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Prince Cai, Vice President, to its 2022 Channel Chiefs list. CRN’s annual Channel Chiefs project identifies top IT channel vendor executives who continually demonstrate expertise, influence, and innovation in channel leadership. A panel of CRN editors selected the honourees for their channel dedication, industry stature, and...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the addition of AI to its PTZ (Pan, Tilt, Zoom) cameras and a revamp of the entire PTZ range, adding a total of 35 new cameras. The PTZ cameras also benefit from a new modern design in a smaller form factor that is similar in size to many dome cameras. The S-Series cameras include a powerful built-in AI processor enabling advanced automatic tracking to make operators’ lives much eas...

SailPoint Technologies Holdings, Inc. the pioneer in enterprise identity security, announced the expiration of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (the “HSR Act”) with respect to SailPoint’s pending transaction with Thoma Bravo, L.P. Customary closing conditions “Thoma Bravo”, a software investment firm. The expiration of the waiting period under the HSR Act satisfies one of the conditions to the closing of the transac...

Yeastar, the provider of Unified Communications solutions and Digital Workplace innovator, launches its second annual Yeahs Awards on Jun 1, 2022. The Yeahs Awards, founded in 2021, is an annual award that seeks to discover the best customer stories and recognize customer success. It shines a light on Yeastar Partners’ achievements and validates the innovative and impactful solutions they delivered to their customers. Recognizing customer success “We are proud to announce our seco...

The disruption caused by Covid-19 has changed the narrative in almost every walk of life, especially the workplace. If an organization has not reconsidered or revamped the employee wellness, resilience, health and productivity frameworks then it is about time to do so. The future belongs to an employee-driven culture, and any enterprise that does not wake up to the fact will soon stop growing and eventually existing.

Qognify, a foremost provider of video and Enterprise Incident Management (EIM) solutions, announced the appointment of Oliver Schmidt, as Sales Manager EMEA, EIM. He will focus on supporting enterprise-class organizations to minimize the impact of incidents through real-time situational awareness and response coordination capabilities of Qognify EIM. Role and responsibility Based in Germany, Oliver Schmidt brings more than 25 years of experience in selling technology-led solutions, with a foc...

Allegion plc, a global provider of security products and solutions, has announced that John H. Stone will succeed David D. Petratis as the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective July 11, 2022. John H. Stone will also become a member of the company’s Board of Directors at that time, and David D. Petratis will serve as Executive Chairman until his retirement, which is expected by Jan. 2, 2023. David D. Petratis has led Allegion since its spin-off from the former Ingersoll Ra...

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd (Konica Minolta) has announced that it has been awarded Technology Reseller/MSP Solution Install of the Year, at the Technology Reseller Awards 2022. The prestigious IT industry award recognizes a technology project solution, which has met and exceeded customer expectations in the past year. Video Solutions Services The award-winning project was delivered to a leading catering organization, operating at a major European airport hub. The project uses...

Siemens has introduced a set of new features and collaboration tools to its workplace technology solution Comfy, which will play a key role for businesses returning employees to the office, and simplify the shift to hybrid work. The new features are designed to address known employee concerns around hybrid working, such as a lack of social contact, difficulty with building and maintaining a network and a lack of collaboration opportunities. The new collaboration tools are part of Comfy’s...

HID Global, in partnership with GE Hydro and Asygn, has developed a highly intelligent and robust RFID TAG solution that allows customers in the renewable energy sector to optimize availability and prevent unplanned outages. The TAG’s rugged design presents opportunities in applications with industrial-grade requirements. Improve monitoring Located in severe environments, hydropower installations typically have aging connections between the rotor poles, which can exhibit drastic temperat...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS, and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, announces two scholarship programs to help provide financial support to college students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)-oriented studies and careers. The ‘Tech for Good’ scholarship, which was launched in 2021, recognizes students who demonstrate a passion for using technology to solve r...

The security industry in Sweden is thriving, with installers in short supply to meet the overwhelming demand of the market at present. When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, the world paused. However, in Sweden, as 2020 progressed, life gradually began to grind back into a somewhat normal glimpse of reality. Security industry impacted Naturally, though, some government restrictions were in place, which caused many businesses to remain slow. While this did not directly affect the security marke...

In a first of its kind initiative, Concept Smoke Screen is partnering with criminologists from the University of Lincoln to assess the impact of their systems on retail loss prevention and on crime in surrounding communities. The new partnership was born out of Concept’s ‘Connected’ campaign, which urges a radical rethink of the private security industry’s approach to crime prevention. A significant part of the Connected project focuses on collaboration between academia...

ReliaQuest, a force multiplier of security operations, announces the appointment of two key members to the company’s executive team. Mike McPherson was named as senior vice president of security operations to lead ReliaQuest’s global security operations team. Regina Marrow joined the company as its chief information officer responsible for ReliaQuest’s global internal systems, digital transformation, infrastructure, and technology initiatives. McPherson will report to Brian Mu...