Access Control News

A Midlands manufacturer of anti-terrorist bollards and barriers has ticked off another continent on its impressive export book after securing its first site in Africa. Safetyflex Barriers, based in Coventry, has seen hundreds of its Truckstopper anti-terror bollards installed at government buildings in Casablanca, Morocco. The prestigious contract means the firm’s unique and cutting-edge designs have now been installed on six continents across the world in major cities.   Truckstop...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, was recently honored with the “Minority Owned/Diverse Exporter of the Year” award in the first-ever New Jersey International Trade Awards (NJITA), which was held last month at Galloping Hill Golf Club in Kenilworth, N.J. Hosted by the New Jersey District Export Council in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the inaugural event also recognized New Jersey-based busin...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems protection company, announced its strategic relationship with medical technology company Siemens Healthineers to protect healthcare enterprises from malicious cyberattacks through a combination of software, managed services, and medical device security data sharing that will increase the reliability with which they serve patients.   Cyber and operational risks facing healthcare systems are rising as technology environments are increasingly...

Invicti Security™, known for acquiring and combining AppSec market pioneers Netsparker and Acunetix, announced that Lou DiFruscio has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Revenue Office (CRO). Extensive work experience Lou DiFruscio brings over 25 years of leadership and experience to the dynamically growing AppSec solutions provider and will be accelerating the ongoing expansion and high growth success of the global company in the enterprise, small to medium enterprise, and cha...

As part of Butterfield Business Park’s expansion plans, Amthal has fitted new columns featuring integrated wireless IP CCTV cameras and surveillance technology to offer essential peace of mind to businesses and visitors on site. Luton-based Butterfield Business Park, managed by pioneering UK commercial and residential real estate consultancy, Lambert Smith Hampton, covers a total site area of 24 acres and is home to a range of high-quality commercial buildings. Security installation and...

Cybersecurity specialist, Core to Cloud, has appointed a new Head of Cyber Security, Laurence Bentley, as the multi-award-winning company launches a program of new services, as part of its strategic transition to a fully managed service provider. Laurence Bentley New responsibilities Laurence Bentley, who has over 26 years of experience in cybersecurity, is working in partnership with Chief Technology Officer - Phil Howe. He will oversee the service delivery team as the company launches...

Boon Edam Inc., the world-renowned manufacturer of secured entry solutions, and Boon Edam Manufacturing, the former manufacturing division of Boon Edam Inc., are now one organization, following an internal merger that sees Patrick Nora named President and Managing Director of the newly unified Boon Edam Inc. This strategic combination enables the company to offer improved operational efficiencies, streamlined communications, and increased market presence, solidifying its position as a provider...

WSD (Wall Street Docs) has today announced that it is working with Venari Security to maintain strong encryption standards across its entire network and identify malicious activity hidden within encrypted traffic. As a key 3rd party supplier to banking and financial services organizations, the relationship will be essential in further reducing WSD’s customers’ risk exposure and potential attack surface. VigilanceAI WSD is utilizing VigilanceAI, to gain unparalleled insight and vis...

Rishikul Vidyapeeth takes special pride in providing excellent education to students up to XII standard. Spread across an area of 42 acres. It has two more schools under the Rishikul Vidyapeeth group namely Rishikul Vidyapeeth - Jagos Bhaghpat, UP, and Rishikul Vidyapeeth, Alipur. Modern infrastructure All school campuses are having modern infrastructures with aesthetically maneuvered activity areas, sprawling playgrounds, acoustic auditoria, and a fully automated campus. It provides a great...

Network monitoring vendor - Sycope is introducing version 2.3 of its network monitoring and security tool.  The solution is based on real-time flow analysis enriched with business context and supports companies in securing performance and improving IT security. The new version brings numerous improvements and functional enhancements. Sycope 2.3 Sycope 2.3 records, processes, and analyses all parameters contained in the data streams, supplemented by SNMP, geolocation, and security fe...

Quanergy Solutions, Inc., a global provider of 3D LiDAR solutions, announced a partnership with Convergint, a provider of service-based systems integration. Together, the two companies will deliver enhanced perimeter intrusion detection capabilities for the utilities industry. Convergint is collaborating with Quanergy to design, engineer and implement various security solutions to provide early detection with hyper accuracy and faster response times. Convergint delivers intelligent, highly sca...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions announces an expanded version of its 360° virtual tour, which provides an immersive, interactive experience to illustrate the vital role of door security and access control in education and healthcare settings. 360° Virtual Tour  The ASSA ABLOY 360° Virtual Tour takes users on a digital walkthrough of three venues: a university setting, a K-12 school, and a hospital. From the outside of the building to every type of room and door inside, the tour...

Interface Systems, a managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses announced that BRIX Holdings, a multi-brand franchising company that specializes in the “better-for-you” QSR segment, has chosen Interface to deploy the managed network, business voice, PCI compliance, business security, and business intelligence solutions for all their franchise locations, including Red Mango Cafe, Smoothie Factory + Kitch...

DigiCert, the pioneering provider of digital trust-announces that it will be providing digital trust services to the European Production Giganet (EuProGigant) project. In doing so, DigiCert will be serving a key role in secure data communication and exchange for the manufacturing industry, adhering to European standards of Self-Sovereign Identity. EuProGigant is set to bring about the next step in Industry 4.0 in Europe by demonstrating a shared, intelligent and automated data ecosystem that wi...

Neurotechnology, a provider of deep learning-based solutions and high-precision biometric identification technologies announced the release of a new version of their Face Verification system. Face Verification 13.1 Face Verification 13.1 includes a multi-platform SDK and a web service designed for the integration of high-quality face capture, secure facial authentication, and robust face liveness detection into mobile and web applications. It includes a small-footprint version of Neurotechnol...

Technology industry pioneers gathered in the Houses of Parliament to discuss the challenges posed by cyber attacks to UK national security and the economy. Parliament Street think tank’s Cyber Summit Speaking at the Parliament Street think tank’s Cyber summit on Monday night, which was hosted by Dean Russell MP for Watford, and chaired by Steven George-Hilley of Centropy PR, a panel of experts debated the steps that should be taken to tackle the threat posed by ransomware and...

Award-winning, global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security teamed up with five technology partners to showcase the latest in their integrated security capabilities at the Integrate 360° Roadshow in Cape Town. Integrate 360° Roadshow Held at the 360° Bloemendal Wine Estate on Thursday, 1st of June 2023, attendees to the Integrate 360° Roadshow experienced a variety of sessions where each technology partner had the opportunity to give the audience a quick presentation and a...

Red Helix, a pioneering UK cyber security managed service provider, has launched an innovative coding club for primary school children that will provide them with additional exposure to the real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The goal of this project is to start addressing the chronic shortage of cyber skills in the UK and encourage more diversity in the sector, with a specific focus on aiding social mobility. This will be achieved by targeting t...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced that Holley Hunt has joined RAD in the newly created role of Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Growth impact The announcement was made at the opening of Security LeadHER, an event presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association and dedicated to the advanc...

Security breaches and unauthorized access to sites can have devastating consequences, posing risks to valuable assets, infrastructure, and even human lives. To mitigate these threats, it is crucial to employ effective security measures from the outset of a project to ensure the level of protection specified is robust enough to suit the needs of the premises. In recent years, LPS 1175-rated security gates have gained widespread recognition in the UK for their resilient and robust properties. Wh...

Change is coming to the way businesses manage access. While the modern world demands more flexibility, mobility, cost-efficiency, and speed, most common static access management solutions provide the opposite. How far from their PC can facilities managers usually work on a day-to-day basis? Security or safety issues often demand a fast response. As a result, facilities managers may be tied to their office or site.  Flexible working It restricts their mobility and efficiency and makes hy...

Veridas, a global provider of AI-driven identity verification solutions, is proud to announce the expansion of its groundbreaking Age Verification product. Designed to help businesses meet stringent age verification regulations, this cutting-edge solution combines biometric verification and artificial intelligence to deliver accurate and efficient age verification services. Age Verification solution's new feature Veridas’ existing Age Verification solution comes equipped with Age Valida...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has released a new Genetec DMS plug-in that provides flexibility and extended user control, as well as a significant reduction in security network support costs. The plug-in is fully integrated with the Genetec Security Center Omnicast VMS interface. An IP-based VMS, Genetec Omnicast offers a clear picture of events, affording quick response and informed decision-making. It's...

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneering manufacturer of secured entry solutions, is proud to be a Partner Sponsor for the LeadHER Event, taking place from June 12-13, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, USA, presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International. The day-and-a-half event combines curated education and networking events with engaging opportunities to connect and collaborate for women in the vital and growing Security Industry.  Boon Edam fosters a supportive workplace...

Founded in the early 1400s, the University of St Andrews is globally renowned and was recently ranked as the UK’s top university. It occupies around 150 separate buildings in and around the town of Fife, Scotland. Home to the St Andrews Prize for the Environment, it has many teams and departments that have won awards for sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental action. The University’s vision is to be net zero by 2035. St Andrews will take out all avoidable greenhouse ga...

More than 9, 200 Convergint colleagues across 200+ global offices have the opportunity to give back to their communities as part of the company’s 22nd annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day. This year’s efforts have resulted in a total donation of approximately $3 million in labor and equipment from the systems integrator’s global colleagues, partners, and families – surpassing 2022’s totals. Convergint colleagues in Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA, and Baltimore, MD,...

Zentra, a new multifamily access solutions brand announced by Allegion Americas in April, is making its marketplace debut at NAA Apartmentalize, June 7-9. This annual event brings together multifamily housing professionals from around the world for three days of education, networking, and learning about the latest industry trends and best practices on them, how to provide seamless security for multifamily buildings. A unified single software platform At booth #1709, Zentra will have hands-on...

From June 7-9, Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology, and services, will be exhibiting and demonstrating new interoperable electronic access control technologies, software, and proptech solutions at NAA Apartmentalize (booth #1705), an annual event that brings together multifamily housing professionals from around the world for three days of education, networking and learning about the latest industry trends and best practices.  "We're excited to unveil our latest secur...

More than three-fourths of respondents in the latest Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Market Index survey offered a positive take on current business conditions. Market findings The May-June Security Market Index found that 77% of the survey pool which comprises industry leaders who represent a cross-section of SIA membership describe conditions at their company as “excellent” or “good,” with 34% reporting the highest rating. A similar number, 78% said they...

Teledyne Gas and Flame Detection, a global pioneer in gas and flame detection solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, featuring updated informational content and a user-friendly interface. New content and experience  The website is designed to provide an enhanced experience, including improved accessibility and mobile compatibility. It introduces new content on a range of gases, including H2, CO, O2, NH3, and more, helping users understand the potential risks ass...