Access control software News

One of the UK’s fastest-growing installers of electronic security systems, Zicam Integrated Security Ltd, is part of a larger movement of business development based in the West Midlands region. The West Midlands has the fastest growing economy of any city region in the UK. The region is home to hundreds of globally competitive businesses, from JCB to Cadbury, providing a strong foundation for growth. The strength of the region is having a significant impact on smaller businesses with inno...

AI is empowering a new generation of advanced, efficient security systems. In the field of education, AI is also facilitating the digital and intelligent upgrading of schools and institutions from K12 to universities. AI applications such as smart identification, deep learning, and intelligent analysis greatly reduce manpower costs, while improving the security level and management efficiency at the same time. AI-enabled innovative teaching methods can help enhance engagement in both remote and...

While spontaneously taking a vacation may give users some great last-minute travel deals, research says that planning and anticipating the trip can make users happier than taking it. That’s right: late nights researching vacation activities, scrolling on social media for dining options, and even shopping for a new wardrobe are all contributing to that anticipatory happiness. Looking to extend that blissful, peace of mind? One thing that should be on that trip to-do list is considering the...

OPTEX is exhibiting at a world-leading event on mobility and traffic technology in the RAI Amsterdam between 29 March - 1 April 2022. It will showcase the OVS series for vehicle detection. No groundwork is needed for these reliable sensors for gates and barriers. Also on display is the OAM-Explorer sensor for automatic industrial doors. This sensor is perfect for improving the on-site traffic flow and increases efficiency and safety whilst cutting costs on energy and damages....

LifeSafety Power, the industry’s provider of networking power solutions, will bring its intelligent networking products to booth 8081 during ISC West 2022, March 23-25 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. LifeSafety Power continues on track as the premier innovator in the power solution and connectivity space, focusing on technologies that yield enhanced data and information to ensure reliability and assured system uptime. Products to be highlighted at the show include: SD16 The SD16 is t...

Verkada, the provider of cloud-managed enterprise building security, announces a new integration with Schlage electronic locks from Allegion, a security products, and solutions provider, to expand access control deeper into buildings. By supporting integrations with Schlage AD and NDE and LE Series wireless locks, organizations can cost-effectively increase security and visibility over more interior doors. Wireless lock portfolio By integrating with the Schlage NDE and LE Series, organization...

When Hall & Kay Security was asked by the London Borough of Hackney to provide a state-of-the-art access control system, they turned to Third Millennium for card readers. A networked system covering council offices, care centers, libraries, youth hubs, and the town hall, to name just a few of the 42 council-run facilities, are all fitted with the highly secure RX280 reader, with the Third Millennium Secure Envelope technology. Advanced access and visitor management system With over 640 re...

Enhancing enterprise security is high on the list of priorities for businesses across sectors. Within the retail industry, there is an additional focus on enabling new ways of working through management tools. Integrated solutions and applications help to create a robust security landscape and ensure a future-ready posture as organizations look to address emerging risks and create better experiences for next-gen employees. Physical access control (i.e., the readers on the door and the credentia...

Leonardo’s latest Cyber Threats Snapshot highlights the main malevolent actors (threat actors), cybercrime activities and vulnerabilities found between October and December 2021. The analysis was conducted by Leonardo’s Cyber Threat Intelligence experts, in support of the Global Security Operation Center (SOC). Among the most significant trends recorded in the last three months of 2021: Telecommunications companies high on the target list of threat actors. COVID-19 is used as t...

Matrix Comsec is pleased to announce the appointment of Anil Mehra as the Sr. Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. As part of the executive leadership and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, he will be responsible for all activities related to the marketing and sales functions. His extensive experience will be an integral asset to Matrix’s go-to-market strategy for the Security and Communication segment. “With more than 2.5 decades of experience in General Management,...

"In the past, blast furnace inspections were completely manual. Workers needed to use a temperature gun to detect the surface temperature of the furnace, spending a lot of time. Moreover, there were many safety hazards such as gas poisoning and fall injuries.” “So we have to figure out effective solutions to protect employee health and safety in this dangerous process," said Yin Fengwei, a native of Anshan and the general manager of the Anshan branch of Yutai Security. Steelmaking...

Yeastar, the provider of SME PBX system, welcomes Tango Nordik as a new Yeastar distributor in Canada. Tango Nordik is a provider of IP telephony solutions and with a wealth of experience. This partnership with Yeastar enables their capability of extending the reliability and flexibility of the best VoIP and Unified Communications solutions to their large customer base. With the expansion of the communications portfolio, Tango Nordik’s partners can now benefit from the on-premises and in-...

Carbon neutrality is a state of ‘net-zero’ carbon dioxide or greenhouse gas emissions that were directly or indirectly produced by countries, enterprises, products, or human activities within a certain period of time. It can be achieved through afforestation, energy conservation, emission reduction, and other relevant initiatives. As a video-centric smart IoT solution and service provider, Dahua fulfills its social responsibility by implementing a wide range of sustainability strate...

Videx launches a new premium video monitor for its flagship door entry system the VX2200 and its 2-wire video VX2300 range. The video monitor, coupled with the 6-wire VX2200 or 2-wire VX2300, is an ideal entry solution for smaller installations, such as apartments and houses, as well as multi-story apartment or office blocks. The video monitor boasts a 3.5” TFT LCD monitor and eight soft-touch controls, four of which are programmable for features such as activating additional outputs or i...

Qognify announces the appointment of its Director of Program Management: Professional Services. Pavithra Subramanian joins a Professional Services team that provides a premium service to the company‘s global customer base, assisting with new system installations and migrations, upgrades, audits, configurations, troubleshooting, and consultations. Pavithra Subramanian is an experienced program management leader with 14 years of experience across supply chain products, cloud infrastructure,...

ADI Global Distribution, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products, announced it opened a new branch location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This marks ADI's second branch to serve the Fort Lauderdale area and ninth branch location across the state and further strengthens its commitment to providing the best and most convenient service to dealers. Expanding branch network The new ADI Fort Lauderdale branch, located at 10420 West, State Road 84, Suite 1-3, Davie, Florida...

Patriot One Technologies announces that the Company’s CEO & Director, Peter Evans, will be presenting Patriot One’s story, including an overview of current operations and upcoming milestones while sharing its most recent investor presentation. This is in addition to the previously announced investor webinar update on Friday, February 11, 2022. Patriot One invites all investors and other interested parties to register for the webinar at the link below. Date: Wednesday, Februar...

Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT brings its experience in the area of Tactical Data Links, IFF, and sensor fusion to develop an independent next-generation Tactical Data Link through a European project called ‘ESSOR MIDS’ (MIDS= Multifunctional Information Distribution System). In the frame of the ESSOR (= European Secure Software-defined Radio) program, managed by the procurement organization OCCAR, ‘ESSOR MIDS’, to which HENSOLDT is subcontractor, has been awarded a m...

No one is immune to a data breach. From universities and hospitals to corporate giants and government agencies, almost every organization has encountered a security incident. Data security breaches not only expose sensitive information but can also cripple businesses. Users need the right physical and digital security measures to safeguard critical information. If users want to protect the data, they should know what to look out for. Learning about the top security breaches can help better prep...

The Monitoring Association (TMA) has welcomed six new local PSAPs/Emergency Communication Centers (ECCs) from across the United States to its ASAP-to-PSAP service since December 20, 2021. These include; Albemarle County-UVA-City of Charlottesville VA;  Thurston County WA 9-1-1 Communications (WA); Talladega County Alabama 9-1-1; Valley Communications Regional 9-1-1 Center (WA); City of Colonial Heights VA Emergency Communications Center (ECC) (VA); and Elk County Pennsylvania Emergency Ser...

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., is pleased to introduce Mark Miller as the new Regional Sales Manager for New England, and Paul Hoey, former RSM, as the new Systems Applications Support Provider for the Country.   Miller, well-known in New England, comes to Napco with a successful track record and long tenure in the region at a well-known area distributor, and prior to that held roles at two large dealers in MA and CA, respectively.  Technical help assistance Paul Hoey, a Na...

Ava Security, the open platform for cloud-native video security announced its growth results and key achievements for 2021. Overall video revenue grew globally by over 300%, ARR grew by 500%, and the number of cameras connected to the Ava Aware Cloud® continues to double every three months. The company continued to make significant investments across R&D, sales, marketing, and leadership.  Ava Aware Cloud “Cloud, cloud, cloud—it’s what's driving Ava’s growt...

The rapid global growth rates in electronics production, combined with constantly rising quality standards and high requirements on process reliability, require new, innovative measurement methods in order to achieve a market-leading position, to stay competitive and to guarantee the highest quality standards to customers. Established testing methods, such as optical and electrical tests, often fail to detect serious quality deviations such as high moisture content in the PCB substrate, thermal...

SecurityCEU.com has launched the Frontline Project Management Course, a new online training in partnership with industry-renowned educator Nadim Sawaya, MSCE, CPP.  The Frontline Project Management training program is tailored to the low voltage electrical/construction industry. It was conceived to teach the Security and Systems Project Managers how to play the construction game and manage their projects as electrical and general contractors.  Program contents This unique program co...

Resideo Technologies, Inc., a global provider of home comfort and security solutions and distributor of commercial and residential security and audio-visual products, announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire First Alert, Inc., a provider of home safety products, from Newell Brands Inc. for $593 million in an all-cash transaction, or approximately $547 million net of expected future tax benefits. Home safety market Established in 1969 and based in Aurora, Illinois, F...

Zurich, one of the insurers, has appointed Corps Security to deliver guarding services across its UK portfolio which includes premises in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Swindon, Whiteley, and Farnborough. The three-year deal was secured in collaboration with Corps long-standing partner commercial real estate services provider CBRE and will see 27 security operatives deliver customer focussed security duties, all underpinned by an ethical, people-first approach. Together Corps and CBRE will work t...

TRENDnet®, a provider of reliable SMB and consumer networking and surveillance solutions, is excited to announce the addition of two new 10G switches to its multi-gigabit product solutions family. The two new 10G switches are the 5-port 10G switch (TEG-S750) and the 6-port 10G switch (TEG-S762). Both cost-effective 10G switches deliver advanced high-bandwidth performance, ease of use, and reliability. The 5-Port 10G Switch, model TEG-S750, features five dedicated 10G ports, with a 100Gbps s...

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, has published a new protection profile for Microcontroller Units (MCUs), to help IoT component and device manufacturers to build, certify and launch secure technologies and services. The document is the latest update to GlobalPlatform’s Security Certification Program and defines a set of security objectives and requirements for an MCU, to answer to a specific level of protection and robustness, so solution provider...

A first-time exhibitor, iDter will be at booth 25116 in the Emerging Technology area during ISC West, March 23 through 25 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. iDter launched its new product at the end of 2021 and continues to recruit security dealers with a unique solution and the ability to earn recurring monthly revenue (RMR). Applications of the iDter solution iDter, which stands for intelligent and immediate deterrence of crime, is an automated and complete security package proven to foil 98...

SALTO Systems has introduced EAN13 standardized barcodes into its product packaging answering partners and channel needs. The EAN code is a 13-digit bar code used internationally to identify each product. The International Article Number (also known as European Article Number or EAN) is a standard describing a barcode symbology and numbering system used in global trade to identify a specific SALTO product model, in a specific packaging configuration, with a unique identification number. Benefi...