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Technology enabled care is gaining popularity among most local authorities across the country. However, a few years ago, Westminster City Council showed that it is ahead of the innovation curve by digitalising Carer access to clients’ homes for both security and transparency purposes. In fact, Westminster was the first local authority to use this technology, and it pioneered the approaches and methods required for running such a system smoothly at all stages of the process. This simple mo...

Yubico, the pioneer of phishing-resistant authentication and creator of the original passkey, the YubiKey, today announced the general availability of its YubiKey 5.8 – marking an expansion of the role of the passkey from secure authentication to include verifiable, hardware-backed authorization. The new firmware delivers a foundation for secure enterprise workflows across identity wallets, document signing and AI-driven approvals, while also providing developers with the critical capabil...

Stuart Wheeler, Managing Director at Keynetics, the company behind the smart keyholding solution SentriGuard, explores how operational pressures surrounding alarm response are forcing security providers to rethink traditional keyholding models and reassess the role access management now plays within modern mobile response operations. The operating environment surrounding alarm response has changed significantly over the past couple of decades. Client requirements are rising and, with them, the...

Cubbit, the first geo-distributed cloud storage enabler, announces a new partnership and supported technology integration with Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale. The collaboration aims to help Italian and European organizations advance their digital sovereignty, cyber resilience, and operational simplicity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Across Europe, organizations are facing rapid data growth alongside an evolving risk landscape, where ransomware and o...

Digital locking specialist SimonsVoss has launched the FORTLOX Series, a new mechatronic locking system designed to help organizations strengthen security across technical infrastructure sites with remote assets and distributed estates. At the centre of the system is the FORTLOX Cylinder, a thumb-turn-free and battery-free digital cylinder powered directly by the multifunctional FORTLOX Key. Together, the system delivers a freely programmable digital access solution that can be managed centrall...

Global designer and manufacturer of coded locks, Codelocks International Ltd, has announces a new partnership with CES Security Solutions Ltd, a specialist in patented key systems. The collaboration makes selected Codelocks products compatible with CES Security’s patented key cylinders, combining two established access control technologies within a single, integrated solution. Bringing them together in this first line of products gives users the convenience and flexibility of coded access...

Inner Range has recently announced the release of its latest update to the ASSA ABLOY, Traka Keylocker Integration for the Integriti unified Access Control, Video Surveillance and Security solution delivered in their intelligent management software, further strengthening its ecosystem of enterprise-grade integrations. Designed to deliver seamless interoperability between physical access control and intelligent key management systems, the latest update enhances operational efficiency, au...

Brivo, the AI innovator and global pioneer in cloud-native physical security solutions, announces that the Brivo Security Platform API is now fully AI-friendly and capable, empowering developers and systems integrators to deploy business and security solutions faster than ever. The Brivo Security Platform API significantly reduces development costs, making custom integration viable for a wide range of use cases and corporate workflows, including those previously deemed too costly or complex to...

A prison is, by definition, a secure place. Those who supervise correctional facilities deal in levels of secure access – from the door on an individual cell to the door open to the facility’s external secure perimeter. According to a report featured on Security Management Online, a prison has certain probabilities for a number of security breaches, each with its own degree of consequence. Maintaining secure accesses The safety of the inmates, the facility’s staff and the su...

DigiCert, a global pioneer in intelligent trust, announced enhancements to its Document Trust Manager solution to help organizations combat rising document fraud, simplify global compliance, and strengthen trust in digital transactions in the age of AI. Unlike traditional signing tools that require separate regional or departmental infrastructure to meet standards such as AATL and eIDAS, Document Trust Manager centralises signing assurance management in a single solution. Document fraud The...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing the “Power of Three” at ISC West Booth 12109. Attendees can experience the company’s industry pioneer KeyWatcher® key management systems, along with solutions from sister companies SupplyPoint®, featuring their RotoFlex™ asset management solution, and mobile computer workstations from Newcastle Systems®. The “Power of Three” represents the convergence...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is debuting KeyWatcher® Sentinel at ISC West Booth 12109 . It builds on the company’s decades of experience, helping organizations redefine key and asset management. It will be showcased alongside the company’s comprehensive portfolio of key management solutions. “We listened closely to the challenges our customers face, like the need for better scalability, more integrations, and simpler wo...

Today marks the launch of LEAF Verified, a next-generation credential platform that transforms how organizations deploy and manage physical access credentials. Built on NXP® Semiconductors' MIFARE DUOX™ product, LEAF Verified uses Public Key (PK) cryptography to eliminate encryption key management while enabling true interoperability across any compatible device, fulfilling the LEAF Community's mission of a single credential that works everywhere. The LEAF Community is a global forum...

In business and personal life, digitalisation increasingly means moving to mobile. Mobile-first is becoming the norm across regions and industries. In Western Europe alone, there are 459 million active smartphones and only a fraction of these are currently used for digital access. This is changing fast: one projection suggests mobile credentials’ CAGR of more than 22% over the next 7 years. This rapid growth seems only natural: in terms of access management, it is more secure and more con...

For large retailers with hundreds of branches, operational challenges often feel familiar. Rising crime, staff shortages, tight margins and ageing infrastructure dominate boardroom conversations. Yet while many organizations focus on headline issues, smaller structural inefficiencies quietly drain budgets year after year. One of the most overlooked is keyholding and access management. The financial impact of traditional keyholding models is significant. Across large retail estates, annual costs...

Across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, schools, colleges and universities look to modernize security while preserving openness. Their duty of care extends to protecting people, property and data, yet education sites must also enable the free movement of staff, students and visitors.  At the same time, budgets are tight and expectations for user experience are high. The right access management strategy must reconcile safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness – and when implemented...

Morse Watchmans, the industry foremost in key control systems and asset management solutions, is showcasing its lineup and new innovations in key control and inventory management at Intersec Dubai, 12-14 January, in booth S2 F09. In addition to presenting its new KeyWatcher® system developments, enhanced to meet customers’ “wish list” of features, the company will also highlight their SmartKey® Lockers, emergency EKG system, and their parent company, SupplyPoint&r...

Balancing operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction with costs, resources, and legislative obligations is a challenge faced by every security services provider offering keyholding and alarm response. While mobile security operations must adhere to strict compliance, with BS 7984 standard and SIA licensing for guards at the very core of the operations, security providers are increasingly contending with a wider range of regulations. Among the most pressing are sustainability requirement...

Keycafe, a global pioneer in cloud connected key management, continues to expand the success of its MS5 SmartBox, an advanced solution already trusted by automotive businesses worldwide. Built for teams managing anywhere from a few to hundreds of vehicles, the MS5 has become a new benchmark for key management, control, and traceability. “Every lost or misplaced key can disrupt workflow and damage customer confidence,” said Jason Crabb, CMO and Co-founder of Keycafe. “The MS5...

Keycafe, a pioneer in cloud-connected key management, continues to expand the success of its MS5 SmartBox, an advanced solution already trusted by automotive businesses worldwide. Built for teams managing anywhere from a few to hundreds of vehicles, the MS5 has become a new benchmark for key management, control, and traceability. MS5 SmartBox “Every lost or misplaced key can disrupt workflow and damage customer confidence,” said Jason Crabb, CMO and Co-founder of Keycafe. “...

CAME KMS now announced the rollout of a number of quality of life updates to its SimpleKey Web (SKW) platform, designed to provide installers, end users, and advantage residents with new tools, improved usability, and enhanced security — all at no additional cost. October 2025 update The October 2025 update introduces several new features, including: Sign-Off Certificate Email Confirmations: Installers can now generate digitally approved sign-off certificates and send them directly to...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider that streamlines the adoption of passwordless authentication through its proprietary software platform. IDmelon’s offering allows users to turn existing identifiers, such as a physical credential, smartphone, or biometric, into enterprise-grade FIDO security keys. In addition to its software solution, IDmelon offers hardware that support...

Eviden, the Atos Group product brand, pioneering in advanced computing, cybersecurity products, mission-critical systems, and vision AI announces the strengthening of its cybersecurity product offering through the integration of Cosmian’s Key Management System (KMS). In an era marked by rapidly increasing cyber threats, it is imperative that French and European companies retain control over the security of their most sensitive data, irrespective of deployment environment. Merger between...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting its flagship KeyWatcher Touch and full suite of electronic key and asset management solutions at GSX 2025 in New Orleans. Attendees can visit Booth #3713 to explore how Morse Watchmans technologies help organizations secure keys, protect assets, and strengthen operational accountability. “KeyWatcher Touch continues to set the standard in key management, providing organizations with systems...

Anyone responsible for facilities management or security is well aware that access control and keyholding are often challenging and, consequently, can cause a number of operational and even financial issues. Appetite for change Keyholding and access control are dynamic processes that involve daily activity and ongoing management. Keys are frequently stored off-site and exchanged daily. Access cards and fobs require setup. Every lapse creates a chain reaction: replacements, lock changes, risk r...

Allegion US, a pioneering provider of security products, technology, and solutions, announced the launch of Overtur™ Key System Management, a cloud-based subscription solution that offers authorized users a simpler way to view, manage, track, and update a building’s key system – regardless of complexity. Overtur Key System Management is an extension of the Overtur digital environment, which empowers project teams to collaborate in real time on the design, specification, constr...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, invites Apartmentalize 2025 attendees to visit booth #3000 June 11-13 to experience live demonstrations of the award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system and explore comprehensive key control solutions designed specifically for residential building management. "For residential property managers, effective key control is no longer just good practice, it's essential. We understand the critical demand...

Camden Door Controls has announced a number of enhancements to its popular CX-DE1200 Series EXIT WATCH™ delayed egress magnetic locks. These include a louder 75 dB voice annunciation, packaging the lock with a 90 dB remote sounder, and adding the option for a cost-effective kit that includes the maglock, remote sounder, and a remote reset key switch. Camden EXIT WATCH™ series Camden EXIT WATCH™ series delayed egress magnetic locks feature a 1200 lb. holding force, rugged al...

Powering digital access with energy-harvesting technology frees organizations from wiring and even batteries. However, to meet the challenges of the future, digital access needs more. It needs technologies and software platforms flexible enough to grow and adapt with the evolving needs of each organization, protecting their investment in digital access while delivering an ROI every day. Digital access solutions Kinetic energy generated by inserting the intelligent key is harvested to power th...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is highlighting its advanced solutions at stand 5/E20 during The Security Event UK 2025. The company will demonstrate innovative key management systems tailored for applications in healthcare, education, transportation, critical infrastructure, and many other sectors. key management system KeyWatcher® Touch, designed for secure, efficient, and easy-to-use key control Taking center stage is their flagship K...