Access Control News

LRG, inc., an independent manufacturer's rep firm serving the electronic security industry, and Vector Firm, a professional sales and marketing consulting and training business focused on system integrators, are very pleased to announce their newly formed partnership. The alliance was forged by LRG Founder Chris Lanier and Vector Firm Founder and President Chris Peterson. Author's quote Challenges facing any size company with regards to hiring, training, coaching, and retaining top talent &ld...

The University of New Haven offers a range of National Security and Public Service programs, some of which were the first of their kind when launched decades ago.  Having such a sturdy academic background, the university searched for the proper equipment to let the students practice and polish their knowledge. After thorough market research, the choice was made in favor of Regula 4308S, which is already being used in educational forensic research. Features of Regula 4308S Regula 4308S en...

In the ever-evolving realm of biometric technology, face recognition solutions have surged to the forefront, showcasing remarkable advancements. They offer a seamless and highly secure method for identity verification, capitalizing on the distinct features of users' faces. These solutions harness the might of artificial intelligence and deep learning algorithms, meticulously analyzing and identifying unique facial attributes, from the nuances of facial structure to contours and proportions. Thi...

More and more security managers are asking for video management functions that can be operated as comprehensively as possible from a mobile device. With the “SeMSy® Mobile Client” for its Domera® and Panomera® cameras, Regensburg-based manufacturer Dallmeier is now launching a solution that combines the functional and security requirements of professional organizations with the user-friendliness and simplicity of consumer apps.  SeMSy® Mobile Client Security...

Bosch is realigning its Building Technologies division: in the future, the division is to focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation. Building Technologies division The company plans to sell most of the Building Technologies division’s product business. This includes the Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication business units, and affects some 4,300 associates at more than 90 locations wo...

Exterro, a recognized provider of legal Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) solutions, is strategically expanding its presence in India through a partnership with mh Service to address pressing challenges in the Indian forensic landscape. This partnership reflects Exterro's commitment to expanding its influence in markets, with a particular focus on India's dynamic forensic ecosystem and growing technology adoption. Exterro's strategic expansion Exterro's strategic expansion in India invol...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of SecurOS® FACT (Faces As Credentials Technology) Check for aviation environments. Leveraging industry-pioneering FaceX facial recognition technology, FACT Check enables airports to turn their existing security infrastructure, including surveillance cameras and card readers, into a full-featured facial authentication solution for access control. Security use...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Logistics Center in Shannon, Ireland. The new facility is HID’s second-largest Logistics Center, supporting 55 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The occasion was marked with an official ribbon-cutting and a visit from local government and business pioneers, as well as HID’s operations leadership team. The new 4,157 m2 Logistics Center is double the si...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, introduces the industry’s first 2 MP analog cameras featuring an F1.0 aperture with the debut of the ColorVu Fixed Turret (DS-2CE70DF0T-MF) and Bullet (DS-2CE10DF0T-F) Cameras. These groundbreaking cameras provide high-quality, around-the-clock color imaging with HD over analog cabling for easy upgrade, 3D Digital Noise Reduct...

Vigitron, Inc., the pioneering manufacturer of networking products designed for security applications, is pleased to announce it has been awarded patent US 11,777,752 B2 for its product line of PoE test equipment. The patent covers the Vi0021, Vi00021U, Vi00022, Vi00023, and Vi000023L Camera installation tools. The Vi0021 and Vi00021U provide a reliable method for displaying PoE voltage and power to a PoE Camera. They use the network PoE power and provide a wired connection for viewing video. T...

Video surveillance of large areas and long distances is a major challenge for security managers. Experts from Dallmeier and Milestone will explain how effective and at the same time cost-efficient solutions can look in the webinar on 7 November 2023 at 4:30 PM CET. Demands on technology Large areas and long-distance environments place high demands on camera technology and video management software. In the webinar on 7 November, end users, specialist installers and integrators can find out...

Drata, the pioneering continuous security and compliance automation platform, announced the launch of two highly anticipated capabilities: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and User Access Reviews (UAR). The addition of Role-Based Access Control enables even more partitioned access to various elements of the Drata platform to better manage compliance programs.  And with Drata's User Access Reviews offering, customers can automate the pulling of access levels of all employees across all the...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that Leon County Schools of Tallahassee, Florida has deployed ZeroEyes’ proactive AI-based gun detection and intelligent situational awareness solution across five high school campuses. ZeroEyes has been added to Leon County Schools’ multi-layered security plan in response to rising gun-related violence in schools...

According to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) latest National Retail Security Survey, retail crime represented $112.1 billion in losses in 2022. To bring attention to this crucial issue, October 26 has been designated as ‘Fight Retail Crime Day’. In support of the NRF’s initiative, Interface Systems offers retailers best practices to fight retail crime. Increase software budgets As retail crime continues to evolve in scope and sophistication, so do retailers&rsqu...

As October brings cybersecurity awareness month into the spotlight, new research conducted by Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, reveals that cybersecurity remains a key concern for physical security experts. Based on insights from over 5,500 physical security pioneers from around the world, the research shows that while organizations are putting in place new processes to protect themselves, the lev...

Renowned biometrics company, Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™), has extended its collaboration with Infineon Technologies, a pioneering provider of semiconductor products, to become a Premium Partner. This builds on the pair’s existing work to drive collaboration, development, and innovation in bringing biometric technologies for authentication into payments, broader IoT applications and beyond. Infineon’s Partner Ecosystem is a highly selective network of specialized engin...

The Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has successfully implemented the biometric system Id-Guard developed by the RecFaces company. The entrance to the building is controlled by software that identifies visitors by face.  Id-Guard Id-Guard is a state-of-the-art biometric software designed by RecFaces. It instantly detects a person in the video stream and compares the data with the archives in less than 10 seconds. Id-Guard responds to threats in real-time and sends notifications about...

Acre Security, a global pioneer providing state-of-the-art security systems, announced its latest hardware and software solutions, SPCevo and SPC Connect 4.0, which will be prominently featured at the SECTECH Security Event in Sweden. SPCevo SPCevo represents the next evolution in acre security’s intrusion detection line of controllers, offering improved performance, higher-powered power supplies, and auxiliary power distribution. In addition, existing SPC controllers can be easily migra...

GoTo, the company making IT management, support, and business communications easy with flagship products GoTo Resolve, GoTo Connect, and LogMeIn Rescue announced nearly 60 new product updates across its portfolio.  The updates are the third in a tri-annual release showcase from GoTo highlighting product innovations to help support business productivity and growth for customers while continuing to deliver simple and secure solutions. Hybrid work model According to Gartner, 96% of business...

Versa Networks, the global pioneer in AI/ML-powered Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) announced Versa Secure SD-LAN, the industry’s first software-defined branch and campus Local Area Network (LAN) solution to deliver Zero Trust and IoT Security natively at the LAN Edge. This software-defined approach makes campus and branch networks more agile and integrated, and Zero Trust improves the security posture. Operational challenges For years, enterp...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces an update to its GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control System, which includes up to 12 Doors as standard thanks to a firmware update.  Firmware version 3.9 enables the inclusion of 12 doors (up from eight previously) without the need for a license dongle, while only one dongle is now required from 12 doors up to the control unit’s maximum of 44 doors. New, improved configuration This new, improved configuration is appl...

There are two truisms of K-12 schools that exist currently; first, safety and security are core objectives, and second, school budgets are tight. K-12 schools have traditionally been perceived as safe havens where children can learn and develop as they begin their life journeys. Violence, vandalism, and theft Unfortunately, K-12 schools are increasingly being subjected to violence, vandalism, and theft. Teachers are expressing growing concerns about their safety as they intervene in physical...

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organizations keep their people and assets safe, will host a webinar alongside 3GC Group, “Building Cyber Resiliency in a Physical World,” to address the rising focus on both cyber and physical security risk, resiliency, and fusion between the two.  Title: Building Cyber Resiliency in a Physical World  Date: Tuesday, October 24 Time: 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern Speakers:  Gary Good...

Smart Spaces announces that its chief executive and co-founder, Dan Drogman, has been named by LDC as ‘One to Watch’ at its annual Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Pioneers 2023 awards scheme. Created by a trusted investment partner LDC-part of Lloyds Banking Group, and supported by The Times newspaper, The LDC Top 50 champions the business pioneers who are pushing for growth and building successful medium-sized businesses. This year’s nominations–which totaled almost...

Camden Door Controls, the industry’s one-stop source for electric strikes, has expanded its line of outdoor rated (gate) strikes to include a new CX-ED1959RM model specifically designed for use with RIM exit devices, with standard or Pullman latches. This complements the existing CX-ED1959-MB model, designed for use with cylindrical locksets. The CX-ED1959 series outdoor-rated strikes are ideal for exposed perimeter doors and gates and feature heavy-duty stainless-steel construction with...

ISC East, the Northeast’s pioneering security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and partnership with ASIS NYC, is proud to present an expansive slate of keynote speakers and educational programming at the 2023 conference. ISC East attendees are invited to participate in all programming, which takes place Nov. 14-16 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. Keynote series The 2...

Global security and fire safety specialist, Comelit Group has achieved the prestigious Gold EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility.  Gold EcoVadis status EcoVadis is a globally recognized sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. Achieving Gold status places Comelit amongst the top tier of companies worldwide for its sustainable and respons...

One division of a national lender that provides financial services primarily to underserved customers, was faced with upgrading a legacy security camera system in several locations and expanding into additional locations that had been without the benefit of surveillance. With a disparate architecture that was aging and weakening, the Director of Network Architecture wanted to partner with an organization to not only replace its system, but also make improvements to image resolution, video manage...

A behavioral health provider specializes in 24/7 care to treat substance use disorders with behavioral and primary healthcare services. They are a large not-for-profit, community-based adult detoxification, residential, and outpatient substance use facility in Chicago, serving over 10,000 people annually. The provider had budgeted for security improvements and wanted better oversight of not only their main facility but also their building across the street. They were looking to replace the vide...

Newport Aquarium is located in Newport, Kentucky. The aquarium is home to thousands of the world’s most exotic aquatic creatures, including playful penguins, rare white alligators, and smiling sharks and stingrays. To keep the animals, visitors, and staff safe, Newport Aquarium wanted to replace their old security system with an easy-to-use and high-security access control solution. Sec-Tron, an experienced access control integrator, recommended Paxton’s flagship access control sys...