Access Control News

The PSA Network, the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, launched Swell, an integrated marketing agency to help security and AV integrators and technology partners access necessary strategic marketing expertise for a fraction of the cost of big, traditional agencies. “Marketing is about making waves in your industry and getting noticed by your ideal customers,” said Marissa Vacek, Swell Managing Director, adding “Making waves takes commit...

CyberArk, the global identity security company, has announced details of its new Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence. Drawing upon years of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technology across the CyberArk Identity Security Platform, CyberArk is expanding R&D and product development resources to advance the use of generative AI to improve security for its more than 8,000 customers worldwide. AI-enabled threats According to the recently published Cybe...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership associations for the security industry have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession. The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Women in the security “SIA...

Smarter Security is thrilled to announce the launch of the latest Door Detective model, the Door Detective SG, featuring groundbreaking Sidegate Detection® technology.  This next-gen addition to the Door Detective line is set to transform the landscape of access control and door security, offering enhanced capabilities that address the evolving needs of modern facilities. Door Detective SG "Smarter Security's new Door Detective SG brings an entirely new weapon to the Security Directo...

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the completed convergence of ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® Energy Management to the Nice brand name. Integrated product ecosystem Since the company acquired Nortek Security & Control in 2021, Nice has been focused on executing its strategic plan to strengthen the company’s position as an industry pioneer in North America by converging its vast product portfolio under one unified brand. The mi...

Critical Infrastructure, a pioneering provider of advanced locking and access management solutions, will showcase its new CI Series line of key cabinets at GSX 2023 in booth 2941 as part of its expanding Critical Infrastructure Protection portfolio. The Global Security Exchange show takes place September 11-13 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas. Physical security risks In industries such as water, power & energy, and oil & gas, government agencies and industry gr...

Cureoscity has developed an industry-pioneering super app that provides one of commercial real estate’s first mobile-only tenant experiences at London’s 8 Bishopsgate, the UK’s most sustainable speculative office tower.  Appointed a year prior to practical completion, Cureoscity collaborated with the building’s developers, Mitsubishi Estate London and Stanhope, and property managers, Savills, to understand the building’s core vision. Using the latest technolog...

The industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH from Obersulm feels responsible for keeping its ecological footprint as small as possible. This is reflected in its own business activities, for example, in durable, climate-compensated camera models or resource-conscious production and logistics. As an integral part of many automation solutions, the use of industrial cameras also opens up new ways for users to conserve resources and thus ensure greater sustainability. IDS...

Automatic Systems, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. New V07 software With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file. This provides end users with t...

Hines, the real estate investment, development, and property management firm, is embarking on an ambitious digital journey to unite the technology that connects property operations, amenities, services, and building automation to enhance the workplace experience. Hines is investing in a new digital ecosystem that makes it easier to access buildings, amenities, and experiences while generating more in-depth insights about building utilization and client satisfaction. New Hines App Centering ar...

Allied Universal®, the world’s renowned global security and facility services company, has been recognized with two prestigious Human Capital Management Excellence Awards from Brandon Hall Group – a gold award in the category of Best Development Program for Frontline Pioneers and a gold award in the category of Best Use of Blended Learning. The 2023 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management Excellence Awards™ were earned by Allied Universal’s training program&...

Matrix is dedicated to pioneering intensive research to develop groundbreaking security and telecommunication solutions for both domestic and global contexts. During the North Tech Symposium 2023, Matrix will present its full array of customer-centric offerings and products within the Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom sectors.  Telecom offerings During the North Tech Symposium, Matrix is set to showcase its Telecom offerings, including Media Gateways such a...

CIAS Security, a global manufacturer of physical perimeter security systems based in Italy, announced the company's extended expansion into North America and Latin America to provide a full-time on-the-ground presence in priority geographic and vertical markets. Full-time presence in USA “While we have been exporting our systems into the United States for the past 14 years, we felt the need for a full-time presence in these very important markets,” sai...

Acre Security, a pioneer in providing state-of-the-art security systems, unveiled its robust growth trajectory in the first half of 2023, marked by a steady adoption of its cloud-based access control solutions, an expanding international reach, and continuous enhancement of its mobile solutions. Author's quote "The growing adoption of our cloud-enabled access control solutions underscores their effectiveness and the confidence our clients envision in our offerings,” said Don Joos, CEO of...

CIAS, an Italy-based manufacturer of perimeter security and safety systems (with operations in Miami, FL) has introduced a solution for the aviation industry, specifically air traffic controllers, to reduce or eliminate the high incidence of airport runway incursions. A runway incursion, as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration, is an incident that, while not causing fatalities, is described as a “near miss” by the journal, Business Traveler (May 15, 2023). The FA...

Mark the calendar! Ajax Systems is thrilled to announce its new Special Event product presentation, titled “Rule Your Space.” The online show will be streamed on October 20th, 2023. Ajax Special Event Rule your space will be the richest in-release presentation that Ajax Systems has ever held, featuring an array of new product reveals, existing product lines evolution, and important app updates. New security innovations will be showcased by the Ajax team to partners and users from o...

LiveAction, a pioneer in network performance visibility, announces that users can now leverage LiveWire in concert with Artificial Intelligence (AI) to better refine network operations. LiveWire will now allow users to easily export their network packet data for use in AIs to find patterns that human operators might otherwise miss.  Network monitoring produces huge amounts of data and for many organizations, it's difficult to use to its greatest potential. To make matters worse, users are...

The PSA Network, the world’s consortium of professional systems integrators announced the addition of SAFR from RealNetworks to its technology partners. SAFR is an AI-powered face authentication solution designed for mainstream commercial applications. The visual intelligence platform specializes in face and person-based computer vision optimized for real-world performance. Security, convenience, and affordability "As AI becomes more prevalent, security integrators must stay on top of t...

Aiphone, the international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. With AC Nio, customers get access to an easy-to-use and customizable dashboard that provides the tools needed to manage daily access control credentials, run reports, set schedules, and program the AC Series access control solution. AC Nio features An intu...

The Horizontal Compliance Committee of Euralarm has started a new Task Group focusing on environmental and sustainability issues. The kick-off meeting of the new Task Group took place on August 23rd.  Environment & Sustainability  In early 2023, the Horizontal Compliance Committee acknowledged that the number of European legislative initiatives related to environment and sustainability under the European Green Deal was continuously growing and that the experts from the Eura...

Istanbul, as the economic, cultural, and transportation center of Turkey, is a world-famous tourist destination spanning Europe and Asia, attracting countless tourists from all over the world every year.​ As a highly developed metropolis, Istanbul has a well-developed transportation system that covers major tourist attractions and commercial areas. Challenges with transportation However, the enormous scale of transportation also brings its own set of challenges. For instance, the small size o...

Located in Kerala, India, the Somatheeram Ayurveda Hospital with a Resort Ambiance is the best place for not only visual rejuvenation but also physical and mental rejuvenation. Through Ayurveda, Somatheeram provides a means to shed all worries, anxieties, and illnesses.  With the objective of combining Ayurveda and Tourism, the Somatheeram Research Institute & Ayurveda Hospital was founded in the year 1985, thus making it the world’s first-ever Ayurvedic Hospital in a Resort Ambi...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. has been recognized as one of this year’s Certified Great Place to Work® for Best Mid-Size Organizations in India. “Great Place to Work Certification™ is a highly coveted recognition in the business world, and it’s earned by organizations that truly value their employees and create a positive and inclusive work environment,” said Yeshasvini Ramaswamy, Serial Entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer...

According to Regula’s survey, 65% of organizations worldwide use digital document verification as one of their main methods of identity checks. And 94% of those who haven’t yet, plan to employ digital document verification in the next year. Responding to this growing demand for reliable and frictionless online ID verification, Regula and InScope-AML are joining forces to offer businesses across Europe and Africa a comprehensive and trustworthy solution for KYC and AML compliance ma...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA is pleased to announce it has acquired Kinetron, a pioneering specialist in motion-based energy harvesting systems for self-powered products, as part of its efforts to accelerate growth and continue its journey as a provider of digital access solutions. Author's quote “Kinetron is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA division and will reinforce our offering in energy harvesting locking solutions that are energy ef...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce its latest student placement, Cameron Lane.  Cameron has joined the company’s Software Development Team for a twelve-month placement as part of his BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering studies at Bournemouth University.    Software development TDSi has a proud history of supporting university placements and apprenticeships. Managing Director John Davies commented, “We are delighted to welc...

Innovation, sustainability, and new business models are at the heart of the inter-airport Europe 2023, the world’s pioneering trade fair for the global airport community. Visitors can look forward to a broad range of exhibits and live demonstrations by international brands and promising start-ups, supported by an intense program of technical seminars and summit talks, all geared to boost operational advancement, strategic partnerships, and investment to help airports meet their envir...

Teledyne FLIR will use its appearance at SPE Offshore Europe 2023 (Aberdeen, UK, 5-8 September) to shine the spotlight on its comprehensive and industry-proven array of optical gas imaging (OGI) camera solutions for the oil and gas market. These advanced cameras help users to detect methane, sulfur hexafluoride, and hundreds of other industrial gases quickly, accurately and safely, without shutting down systems. Teledyne FLIR OGI cameras can scan broad sections of equipment rapidly and detect l...

viisights, Inc., a global pioneer in behavioral recognition video analytics, is providing GSX 2023 attendees with a first-hand look at its latest advancements in proactive intelligence, including updates to its flagship viisights wise™ video analytics and viisights IQ™ auto-learning technology. Together, these new developments set new benchmarks in video analytics performance for professional security and safety intelligence applications. wise 3.0 and viisights IQ “With...

Netwrix, a cybersecurity vendor that makes data security easy revealed additional findings for the education sector from its survey of 1,610 IT and security professionals from more than 100 countries. According to the survey, 69% of organizations in the education sector suffered a cyberattack within the last 12 months.  Phishing, account compromise Phishing and user account compromise were the most common attack paths for these organizations, while phishing and malware (such as ransomwar...