Access Control News

Upwind, a next-generation cloud security provider, announces a partnership with Microsoft to deliver a unified Azure security solution to enterprises worldwide. The partnership brings together runtime protection, posture management, and vulnerability detection in a single experience, giving organizations continuous and integrated visibility across their Azure environments. Available on the Microsoft Marketplace, the solution offers deep alignment with Azure’s services and will expand in t...

Security, cost-management, and compliance demands placed on building managers have grown significantly. The key to meeting them all without increasing workload and costs could be the strategic implementation of smarter digital access, as a new whitepaper explores. Facility managers to manage access of locations As organizations upscale, downsize or onboard new locations faster than ever, facilities managers must be able to manage access flexibly and to adapt on the fly. The boom in service c...

Allied Universal®,  the world’s foremost security and facility services company, is pleased to announce that women leaders with its Technology Services business unit have been named to the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2026 Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list. Tia Eskandari, senior director of national field service, and Karisa Dominguez, director of talent acquisition, were selected for their demonstrated excellence in leadership, innovation and impact of contrib...

Interface Systems, a foremost managed service provider delivering remote video monitoring, commercial security systems, business intelligence and network services for multi-location enterprises, announced the integration of JamAlert™ with its TamperShield™ alarm monitoring service. JamAlert is an advanced cellular jammer detection device from Digital Monitoring Products (DMP) designed to detect criminal attempts to disable connected alarm devices using cellular interference before...

Nice, a global pioneer in Smart Living solutions, will showcase its latest advancements in wireless security and smart home technology at ISC West, March 23-27, led by the official show debut of the GC Touch™ panel and its 1.1 firmware update. Attendees can see live demonstrations of the new security panel, as well as Nice’s 2GIG EDGE panel, and expanded 345S and E+ sensor lines at Booth #23059.  New solutions Displayed alongside Nice’s expansive security portfolio, th...

Nice will showcase industry-pioneer solutions from both its HySecurity perimeter protection portfolio and Nice commercial and residential gate lines at ISC West 2026. Live demonstrations Show highlights include live demonstrations of the StrongArm® M30 crash-rated vehicle barrier and presentations of the next-generation SlideDriver® II gate operator. Also featured at Booth #23059 are the advanced commercial SwingSmart™ 535 and SlideSmart™ 535 systems, as well as Nice’...

Noonlight, an innovator in intelligent emergency response and professional monitoring solutions, announced two new features for its Verify API which powers its video monitoring solution, designed to help commercial and residential video security providers deliver smarter, more proactive protection to their end users.   Verify adds a human verification layer to video-triggered events, enabling trained Noonl...

Immersive, the pioneer in AI-powered cyber resilience, announced it has been named a pioneer in The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Skills and Training Platforms, Q1 2026. The report evaluates vendors on current offering and strategy in helping organizations develop and measure cybersecurity capability. Report evaluation In the report, Forrester noted that Immersive’s strategy is anchored in its bold vision to transform cybersecurity training into measurable, organizational resili...

Zero Networks, the foremost provider of zero trust security solutions, announced Network Map 2.0, a major advancement in real-time network mapping designed to help large enterprises eliminate decision paralysis, reduce blast radius, and turn visibility into immediate, enforceable action. Network Map 2.0 capability replaces static, point-in-time visualisations that must be generated on demand with a continuously updated, living map of the enterprise.   Real-time clarity “Large enter...

Ping Identity, a pioneer in securing digital identities for the world’s largest enterprises, announced the appointment of Graeme Ventris as Regional Vice President (RVP) for EMEA Channel and Alliances. Ventris will lead Ping Identity’s channel and alliance strategy across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, driving growth through its partner ecosystem as demand for secure identity solutions continues to scale. Experience A specialist in partner sales, enablement, and AI-led innov...

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity pioneer driving the convergence of networking and security, announced FortiOS 8.0, the latest release of the operating system that powers the Fortinet Security Fabric. Introduced as part of Fortinet’s Secure Networking innovation at Fortinet Accelerate 2026, FortiOS 8.0 delivers powerful new AI-driven security, next-generation SASE, and quantum-safe capabilities to help organizations simplify their security architectures while delivering consistent protec...

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity pioneer driving the convergence of networking and security, announced major innovations across the Fortinet Security Operations (SecOps) Platform at Fortinet Accelerate 2026. Updates feature next-generation SecOps advancements, including expanded agentic AI capabilities, a preview of FortiSOC, managed services, and endpoint security enhancements delivered through FortiEndpoint. AI acceleration "As attackers weaponise AI to accelerate reconnaissance, exploit...

Gallagher Security is coming to ISC West to challenge how the industry thinks about security architecture, identity management, and the value a fully integrated platform can unlock.  From March 23–27 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, visitors to Booth #25089 will experience the Americas debut of AccessNow, see the strength of Gallagher’s integrated ecosystem in action, and witness a timely industry debate on one of security’s most important archi...

LVT (LiveView Technologies, Inc.), the pioneer of rapidly deployable security solutions, today unveiled GuardGate, an advanced portable barrier solution that regulates access to restricted commercial areas. GuardGate augments guards at distribution centers, drop lots, storage yards, and any location to deter bad actors, address liability and compliance requirements, and provide objective evidence to accelerate investigations. GuardGate is a drop-and-go solution that allows customers to: Depl...

Loyva, a secure and easy-to-use e-sign, contract management, document repository, and vaulting platform, today announced it has officially partnered with PSA Security Network as an Exclusive Business Solutions Partner. The milestone marks Loyva as one of only ten approved software solutions within PSA’s partner ecosystem, the largest security integrator network in North America. The partnership makes Loyva’s platform directly available to PSA’s network of security integrators...

dormakaba announces strong integrator adoption of its E-Plex™ 7900 electronic lock, enabled by the recently launched open API. The growing roster of partners includes Genetec, Imron, Hartmann, and Lockt. These partners represent a broad cross-section of the access control platforms most widely deployed across enterprise, institutional, and commercial environments. Their integrations enable seamless connectivity between the E-Plex 7900 – a reliable, budget-friendly electronic lock &n...

Following a year of strategic acquisitions and technology investments, dormakaba North America will showcase its expanded access control portfolio at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2026 in Las Vegas (March 23 - 27). The company will demonstrate how its new products and service capabilities come together to support customers in high-demand environments such as healthcare, airports, and data centres. In booth #20007, dormakaba will highlight how recent activity he...

Zimperium, the pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announces new research from its zLabs threat intelligence team uncovering PixRevolution, a sophisticated Android banking trojan designed to hijack Brazil’s widely used PIX instant payment system in real time. PixRevolution represents a significant evolution in mobile financial malware. Unlike traditional banking trojans that rely heavily on automated overlays or credential theft, PixRevolution introduces an agent-operated attack mode...

Carrier announces it has been awarded the Security of Tech Award at Data Centre World (DCW) London 2026 for Nlyte® Device Management, part of the Carrier QuantumLeap™ integrated data center solutions offering. The award recognises an industry-pioneer platform designed to secure one of the most critical and historically overlooked elements of modern data center infrastructure; intelligent rack-mounted power distribution units (PDUs). Carrier is a part of Carrier Global Corpor...

The successful event series “KRITIS-Tage” will continue in 2026, providing security managers, consultants, planners, and specialist installers with up-to-date expertise on protecting critical infrastructure and NIS-2 entities. The first event will take place on April 14, 2026 in Mainz, Germany, followed by another event in France in June. Under the motto “Well informed for the future: security and high availability for critical infrastructure”, the “KRITIS-Tage 202...

NAKIVO, a global provider of backup and ransomware recovery solutions, announces the general availability of NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.2. This release expands platform support and reinforces security and compliance across modern IT environments. With v11.2, customers can confidently protect their environments running the newest VMware and Proxmox releases, while ensuring secure system communications through modern authentication standards. Latest platform version NAKIVO Backup &...

Vismo, the tier-one critical event management company, has appointed Tom Cowling as CEO. He arrives from Ernst & Young, the multinational professional services partnership, where he was a business development director. With a focus on expanding the customer base of the Vismo Locate & Protect App, which has more than 450,000 users, Tom says, “I’m very excited to have joined such a talented team, which has built a number of innovative products, all centred around the crucial p...

Ranger Fire and Security announces the acquisition of Midlands-based MarkOne Safety Solutions, further expanding its presence in the West Midlands and strengthening its capacity to deliver comprehensive fire safety services across the UK. MarkOne Safety Solutions specializes in the design, supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire safety and emergency lighting systems. Over its near 20-year history, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored and high-st...

At ISC West 2026, BCD and EyeOTmonitor announced a strategic partnership that delivers real-time, end-to-end visibility across modern video surveillance environments by combining validated infrastructure with operational intelligence. The partnership gives security integrators and end users a single operational view across cameras, servers, storage, network performance and Video Management Systems (VMS), helping eliminate the blind spots that lead to missed footage, degraded performance, and un...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the first AI-based gun detection video analytics platform to earn full U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Illinois’ Palestine Community Unit School District #3 to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. Safe and supportive learning environment Located in Palestine, Illinois, the district serves s...

WeSuite, manufacturer of award-winning sales management software for security technology providers, introduces Selena AI, embedded intelligence fully integrated within its cloud-based QuoteAnywhere platform. Unlike generic AI tools, Selena is powered by each company’s own sales data, delivering real-time intelligence directly inside the Sales workflow. The result is faster quoting, stronger margin control, and more consistent sales execution. Job-specific recommendations Like QuoteAnywh...

The Life Safety Alliance (LSA), an organization committed to improving global life safety and security through best practices, networking, and collaborations, announces the launch of the Executive Women’s Leadership Council (EWLC). This strategic initiative is designed to elevate senior women leaders and transform individual excellence into collective industry advancement across the global security and life safety ecosystem. The Life Safety Alliance is a not-for-profit organization open t...

Everon, LLC, a foremost security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announced the promotion of Jay Robertson to Chief Business Operations Officer, a newly created executive leadership role reporting directly to Don Young, Chief Executive Officer. Role and responsibility In this expanded position, Robertson will oversee Everon’s centralized, customer-facin...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has acquired Shuretech Ltd, combining established field engineering expertise and a proven service-led operating model within its UK business. About Shuretech Founded in 2011, Shuretech has built its reputation on the installation, maintenance and lifecycle support of gates, barriers, turnstiles, doors and shutters across the South East of England. The company is recognized for its technically skilled engineers, structured preventative maintenance programmes and resp...

Zimperium, the world pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, released new threat intelligence detailing extended indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with TaxiSpy, a sophisticated Android banking malware strain targeting mobile users and financial applications. Research The research, conducted by Zimperium’s zLabs threat research team, expands on previously identified TaxiSpy samples by uncovering additional infrastructure, artifacts, and indicators tied to the malware’...