Access Control News

A pioneering manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation systems, Heald, has installed and secured a number of spaces within the bustling area of Battersea Power Station, Central London. Battersea Power Station is at the heart of one of Central London’s largest and eagerly anticipated new developments.  Challenges Over recent years, the area has become home to a community of homes, shops, bars, restaurants, cafes, offices, and over 19 acres of public space. As vehicle-borne inciden...

Canterbury Christ Church University, an educational institution with a rich history spanning back to 1962, has recently taken significant steps to enhance security measures on its esteemed campus. With a commitment to sustainability and a focus on academic excellence, the university partnered with Jacksons Fencing in 2023 to fortify its facilities. Canterbury Christ Church University Originally established as a teacher training college, Canterbury Christ Church University achieved university...

CyberArk, the identity security company announced that Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) has selected the CyberArk Identity Security Platform to power its mission-critical identity and access management modernisation initiatives and improve security for its more than 27,000 staff and students. Protecting access The top-performing modern university in Scotland, GCU has campuses in the center of Glasgow and London and is well known for its academic teaching and research programmes, especi...

Aqua Security, the pioneer in cloud-native security, announced its open-source solution - Trivy now supports vulnerability scanning for Kubernetes components in addition to Kubernetes Bill of Materials (KBOM) generation. Companies can better understand the components within their Kubernetes environment and how secure they are to substantially reduce risk.  Kubernetes Kubernetes has been widely adopted across enterprises worldwide, but according to Red Hat, more than half of companie...

Eagle Eye Networks, the pioneer in cloud video surveillance, announced a technology integration enhancement with central station monitoring software provider Immix to securely connect any business location using the Eagle Eye Cloud VMS (video management system) with any central station using Immix. The integration brings the distinct advantages of cloud, including greatly simplified installation, robust end-to-end cybersecurity, centralized management of multiple locations, and AI-filteri...

ASIS International, the National Sheriffs’ Association, and the International Association of Chiefs of Police, announce the formation of the Annual International Public Law Enforcement/Private Security Partnership Day. Security Partnership Day The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), and ASIS International (ASIS) are very pleased to announce the initiation of the Public Law Enforcement/Private Security Partnership Day. ...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of its new SecurOS® Motus Pro 702 camera series. Purpose-built for license plate recognition (LPR/ANPR) applications, the Motus Pro 702 series is available in four different models – 702-E (IR), 702-E (WL), 702-S (IR), and 702-S (WL) and have been designed to deliver unrivaled performance in a wide variety of operating environments. Motus Pro 702-E and 702-S...

Gallagher Security is proud to announce the latest release of its award-winning security site management software, Command Center v9.  Command Center is designed to integrate seamlessly with a wide variety of systems and hardware, creating a single operating platform that manages total site security.  Your security, your way Meredith Palmer, Chief Product Officer at Gallagher Security explains, “Gallagher’s customer-centric mindset and commitment to research and developm...

The North Syracuse Central School District (NSCSD), a K-12 public school district in Central New York state, serves the communities of North Syracuse, Clay, Cicero, Bridgeport, and Mattydale. With 11 elementary, middle, and high schools, the district covers almost 90 square miles and has 7,792 students and approximately 700 teachers. With some of its school buildings over 60 years old, the district needed to renovate many of them, some more urgently than others. As part of the process, distric...

Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication, all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.  X-Series “We are thrilled to introduce the new X-Series,” said Greg Yocom, Senior Sales Engineer for Viking Electronics, adding “These intercoms offer our customers the features they want and the reliability they trust.” Built-in HD video camera The intercoms feature a built-in HD video camera with H.264 video compre...

Harnessing digital automation technology to transform people's experiences in its commercial buildings, British Land Company PLC (“British Land”), one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies, has deployed connected access at its Broadgate, 100 Liverpool Street office building in London. Through a collaboration with HID and SwiftConnect, people can use their employee badge in Apple Wallet for seamless access at this trophy building with their iPhones and Ap...

In a world where digital threats evolve unprecedentedly, staying ahead of the curve is a necessity. The Wazuh team is delighted to unveil the latest evolution of their open-source cybersecurity platform, Wazuh 4.6.0. Together with its open-source community, Wazuh has implemented innovative strategies to enhance and fortify its cybersecurity platform to ensure the organization’s IT infrastructure remains resilient. Wazuh 4.6.0 introduces new security features, enhanced feature sets, improv...

With a rise in looting, smash-and-grabs, active assailants, and other security-impacting incidents in malls and retail locations, shoppers are concerned about their safety this upcoming holiday season. Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services provider, knows better than most that the holidays mean an uptick in crime, with the severity and frequency of these incidents almost certainly heightened in November and December. Author's quote “Retailers...

The dates are set for the return of Secutech, Asia’s ultimate business and technology platform for security, loT, and AI integration. Together with facial recognition, big data, 5G, or cloud computing, these security technologies continue to advance at a rapid pace and Secutech remains one of the most influential platforms to reflect these trends. The 25th edition will be held from 24 – 26 April 2024 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. More than 300 local and international exhi...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing its line of top-performing asset management solutions at Secutech Thailand 2023, November 1-3 at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC). Most notably, Morse Watchman’s SmartKey® Locker Touch System for the storage and management of laptops, cash trays, wallets, cell phones, hand-held radios, and other valuables, will be on display and available for demonstration at...

IDEMIA, the world-renowned secure identity solutions provider, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), has launched the next-generation of Mobile ID. Iowa residents can download the Iowa Mobile ID app from the Apple App Store or Google Play and start using it immediately to verify their identity from their mobile phone at TSA PreCheck® checkpoints at both the Des Moines International Airport and Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport, in addition to other participating...

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security products and solutions, and Quext, a smart technology and services company for the multifamily industry, announced a planned alliance to improve the multifamily resident experience while providing owners and operators an opportunity for differentiation and operational efficiencies. The multifamily technology and access control providers will debut the integration at OPTECH, November 1-3, offering multifamily housing professionals from around the wo...

The long-awaited trade fair for security and fire safety will open its doors from 1 to 3 November at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC), shining a spotlight on cutting-edge solutions for various sectors including manufacturing, smart cities, the commercial sector, transportation, and hospitality. Spanning 7,500 squaremeterss of exhibition space, the show features over 200 exhibitors from Canada, China, India, Israel, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the Uni...

Carlisle Support Services celebrates 23 years of continued service with Tottenham Hotspur, whose stadium was recently awarded the World Football Summit’s Best Venue Award and is home to the world-renowned Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, as well as NFL, and countless other world-class concerts and leisure events.  Having delivered staffing and stewarding solutions to White Hart Lane for 18 years, Carlisle Support Services was awarded full security oversight across the Tottenham Hotsp...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, has launched ‘BioStation 2a’, the world’s first deep learning-based fingerprint recognition solution providing powerful access control features.  Suprema has pioneered fingerprint recognition technology based on deep learning for the first time in the world. BioStation 2a The cutting-edge AI algorithm based on deep learning is embedded in BioStation 2a. This innovation was achieved through Suprema's expertise i...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, announced it has opened a new office in the Tampa, Florida., USA, a further testament to the company's position as an industry pioneer and continued growth within the security industry. The new office marks Aiphone’s first location in the South, and fourth overall in North America. Aiphone currently has offices located in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Laval, QC. The corporate office is loca...

Amthal Group, an independent integrated fire and security systems specialist, has become an approved Gallagher Security channel partner. The specialist partnership network selects independent security companies to operate in partnership and deliver total protection and customer excellence, with expert technical capability and best-in-class guided product installation. Compliance, security, and quality Amthal joins a network of experts across the UK, representing Gallagher Security, with...

9 in 10 (90%) of Chief Security Officers (CSOs) at large, businesses operating in the UK agree that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have the biggest impact on physical security operations over the next five years, according to G4S. The finding comes from G4S’s first-ever ‘World Security Report’-a survey of 1,775 Chief Security Officers from 30 countries with total revenue of more than $20 trillion USD. G4S has published the findings ahead of the UK hosting a two-day AI...

UK subsidiary of SailPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise identity security, completed its acquisition of Osirium, a UK-based security company dedicated to solving complex access needs. This acquisition will feed into the company’s vision to unify visibility, oversight, and protection across all types of access, both regular and highly sensitive, into one solution.  clarity and real-time control “Enterprises don't have time to sort through access rights across di...

In a world where safety and security are paramount, Monitoreal is proud to announce the launch of the Monitoreal Secure Guard App, allowing Monitoreal users to see what matters most in and around their properties, right from their pockets. Modern living demands modern solutions, and the Monitoreal Secure Guard App is designed to meet the needs of individuals and businesses alike. This all-in-one, comprehensive surveillance app offers on-the-go accessibility, making it easier than ever to protec...

Allegion Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Allegion plc has made a $20 million investment in Ambient.ai, the artificial intelligence (AI) powered computer vision intelligence (CVI) company that’s transforming enterprise security operations to prevent security incidents before they happen. Developing seamless access Based in San Jose, California, Ambient.ai applies AI and CVI to existing security camera infrastructure allowing their platform to deliver near human-level visual percep...

Safeguarding and streamlining access into and through education premises is a formidable task. Each user group has specific needs, from teachers, management teams, and cleaners to IT staff and students. Perimeter entrances, and indoor and outdoor spaces all require different levels of security.  Visitors to the premises want a controlled, efficient flow through the site. Staff need timely access to teaching rooms. Student access to the library or IT suite must be filtered and mon...

Automation specialist B&R is using this year's PackExpo exhibition in Las Vegas to feature open solutions with Codian robot mechanics, now integrated and rebranded within B&R. The Codian portfolio of delta configurations, including class-pioneering hygienic models, is open to any control platform and can be incorporated into any machine configuration. Single-source robotics B&R's Machine-Centric Robotics key combines Codian mechanics and B&R controls to offer builder...

Central Community College in Nebraska has multiple campuses and educational centers to serve approximately 90 different communities. CCC’s outdated lock-and-key system and access control technology weren’t meeting their security needs. On one campus alone there are 26 buildings with access control needs for students, staff, and vendors. The security team had to provide targeted scheduled access control for about 15 different user groups. Support and service “From past...

As the new academic year rolls on, school leaders across the United Kingdom (UK) are facing a stark and unsettling reality: the rising threat of cyber-attacks looms large. Recent reports of cyber-attacks targeting institutions such as Highgate Wood School in Crouch End, St Augustine Academy in Maidstone, and Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, UK have highlighted the pressing need for schools to fortify their cybersecurity defenses. In this blog, Advantex explores how outdated infrastructure a...