Mobile access news

Global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security, has announced that support for employee badges in Apple Wallet is available for Gallagher customers in the U.S. with the release of Gallagher Command Center v9.10.   Employee badge in Apple Wallet is fully integrated with Gallagher Command Center, making it easy for customers to issue and manage access credentials for their employees with in-app provisioning via Gallagher’s Mobile Connect app.   Managing credentials with ease O...

Barracuda Networks, Inc., a trusted partner and major provider of cloud-first security solutions, announced that Neal Bradbury has been elevated to the role of Chief Product Officer. In this new role, Neal will lead a unified product, engineering, and advanced technology team to steer the vision for Barracuda’s comprehensive cybersecurity platform and drive customer-centric innovation across the entire portfolio. The platform is designed to protect customers across all attack surfaces inc...

Genetec Inc., a renowned technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announced that its new enterprise-grade SaaS solution, Security Center SaaS, gives organizations the complete freedom to choose the door controllers, cameras, and devices that work best for their business. Based on an open platform architecture, Security Center SaaS enables organizations to connect direct-to-cloud with the latest Axis, Bosch, Hanwha, and i-PRO camera...

Gallagher Security announced the latest release of their award-winning security site management software, Command Center v9.10, marking a significant evolution for the security platform trusted to protect some of the world’s most critical sites. Mark Junge, Chief Executive at Gallagher Security explains, “Customers and Channel Partners of Gallagher who take advantage of this upgrade will benefit from a fast-evolving ecosystem of Gallagher Security technology that sets them up for th...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced its acquisition of DG Concept and Diadem, a French entrance control, design, installation, and service specialist, marking a significant step in reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service to global clients. DG Concept and Diadem is a family-owned business servicing the French market, with a team committed to delivering high-quality service solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. Service expansion G...

Global technology solutions provider - Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW) announced that Broadcom selected it as the sole provider for its CloudHealth from VMware offering. CloudHealth is designed to help businesses simplify financial management and operations (FinOps) across multi-cloud environments effectively. Arrow Electronics and Broadcom partnership “Arrow is pleased to build upon our strategic relationship with Broadcom by becoming the exclusive provider of the CloudHealth offering,&r...

In an industry-first, Safetrust provisions employee and visitor badges directly into Apple Wallet via an email link or text message, eliminating the need to download an application. This innovative app-free approach ensures a seamless experience for people requiring access to buildings or enterprise IT systems, whether visitors, contractors, or employees. It enables the deployment of mobile credentials in minutes rather than months. Universally compatible credentials “A major barrier to...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the availability of its new HID Seos Essential Bundle, providing small to mid-size businesses (SMBs) in Europe with the benefits of advanced access control in an all-in-one packaged solution that simplifies installation and deployment. With HID's legacy of security excellence spanning over 30 years, the new bundle combines the latest access control technology to provide premium security and enhanced user experience at a competiti...

Compatibility with a range of credential technologies can be a critical factor when selecting access control. As organizations across the world explore a move to mobile keys for access, it is more important than ever.  Aperio’s open technology platform has been built on compatibility. Its range of battery-powered access hardware for integration with third-party access control systems can secure almost any opening.   Wireless Aperio solutions Customers have a choice of wir...

Honeywell released its 2024 USB Threat Report, which provides new insight into how “silent residency” is an increasing cyber threat for industrial and critical infrastructure facilities. In the report, Honeywell highlighted the growing risk of “living off the land” (“LotL”) attacks in which adversaries use USB devices to gain access to industrial control systems to hide and observe operations before launching attacks that evade detection and manipulate the ta...

DigiCert, a major global provider of digital trust, reconfirmed its commitment to standards and compliance with the successful completion of 31 audits within a 12-month period. These audits include a range of crucial certifications, including the SOC 2 Type II audit for DigiCert® DNS Trust Manager and the ETSI audit for DigiCert CertCentral® Europe, underscoring DigiCert's dedication to ensuring robust security measures and regulatory adherence across its offerings, around the world. S...

Business email compromise (BEC) attacks involve manipulating or impersonating email accounts to deceive employees, often leading to financial fraud, breaches or data loss. According to Verizon, BEC attacks doubled last year and comprised nearly 60% of all social engineering incidents. To deal with this growing frequency of BEC attacks, MSPs need advanced strategies, such as user behavior analysis and employee training programs. Let’s look at the key BEC protection strategies for MSPs. Wh...

Interface Systems, a major managed service provider of business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced that it is releasing an enhanced customer portal, One View Edge, that will offer its customers greater visibility and easier access to critical information on all Interface services. The launch of One View Edge reflects Interface's commitment to delivering exceptional and relentless customer support. Capabilities of One View Edge On...

Federation of Gujarat Industries (FG)), Vadodara has conferred the Outstanding MSME Excellence Award at the 18th FGI Awards presentation ceremony. The objective behind the institution of these awards is to recognize excellence in economic, social, and scientific areas. The FGI believes that through these awards, the industrial and social achievements in Gujarat will be recognized publicly and encourage others to contribute to the country's efforts of globalization and economic development. Tec...

The Cygnus ALERT notification and monitoring platform is a cloud-based solution designed to strengthen site safety. Using Cygnus ALERT, construction professionals and site administrators can receive event, fault, or mesh information in real time, enabling swift responses to on-site situations.   Cygnus ALERT Cygnus ALERT is a subscription-based cloud portal solution, accessed through a 2G and 4G cellular hardware module, with easy user management and notifications provided thro...

Hanwha Vision is announcing that its Q series cameras will be fully compatible with Genetec™ Security Center SaaS, the company’s newly announced unified software-as-a-service solution. Genetec Security Center SaaS is a highly scalable, open, enterprise-grade physical security solution that is offered as a service and deployed in a hybrid-cloud architecture. It offers ease of deployment and enables organizations to choose the devices and cameras that work best for their business. Co...

Smart Spaces announces that it has partnered with the trusted identity provider, HID, to make access to Workspace’s The Light Bulb building in South West London fast, simple, and secure, by making door access credentials available in Google Wallet for all SME customers who lease offices and studios at the center.  Any registered Android smartphone user can gain quick and seamless access to The Light Bulb by holding their device near any NFC-enabled HID Signo reader, with doors then o...

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) once again demonstrates its post-quantum leadership, announcing the first crypto-agility solution that will enable service providers of secure products, such as banks and fintechs, mobile network operators, IoT manufacturers, and security providers, to future-proof the security of their products and to continually adapt to new threats in the post-quantum era. Quantum threat management The emergence of post-quantum cryptography has accelerated the need for agile...

SwiftConnect is thrilled to celebrate its Elite status in the HID Origo Technology Partner program, which is dedicated to partners with a focus on mobile technologies. The Elite premium tier of HID’s program is exclusive to industry pioneers such as SwiftConnect, who have proven leadership through innovation and solutions. HID Origo Partner programme The HID Origo Partner program has multiple tiers, ranging from Registered and Select to Advanced, and the highest tier of Elite, which is...

Nuke From Orbit, a UK fintech startup, has unveiled findings from its latest research report, ‘Evolving smartphone usage and the growing threat to consumers’. The report sheds light on a concerning trend in smartphone thefts, indicating that in 62% of cases in the UK, the repercussions extend far beyond the initial loss of the device.  Digital theft victims According to the research, not only were respondents' social media and email accounts accessed, but one in four individu...

ASIS International, a major authority in security standards and guidelines, proudly announces the release of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard dedicated to security risk assessments. ASIS SRA standard The ASIS Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Standard has been revised and designed to revolutionize how organizations assess and manage security risks. Developed by a team of seasoned security professionals, the ASIS SRA Standard offers an up-to-date and forward-looki...

Honeywell unveiled Honeywell Forge Performance+ for Aerospace, a cloud-based platform that utilizes AI and machine learning (ML) to help commercial aerospace manufacturing and maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) facilities modernize production and lower operational costs through digitalization.  This addition to the Honeywell Forge suite further supports Honeywell’s alignment with the megatrends of advancing automation and the future of aviation. Complexity and operating costs...

A major access management business is gearing up for a trio of industry awards. The Key Safe Company, which supplies police preferred key safes and security products, has secured several industry awards nominations fresh from landing a coveted feature slot in The Sunday Times.  A trio of industry awards Led by innovator - David Ogden, whose catalog of key safe inventions has revolutionized social care to name just one sector, Key Safe has been shortlisted for Entrepreneurial Business...

In a collaborative move with the W3C Consortium, Siemens and Microsoft have announced their commitment to converge the Digital Twin Definition Language (DTDL) with the Thing Description standard from the international standards organization, W3C. Customers are offered consistent modeling experiences by unifying both languages, mitigating fragmentation in an evolving IoT landscape. With customers typically deploying a mix of vendors in their infrastructure leading to lock-in and high integration...

Vismo will launch the latest version of its Locate & Protect App at the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) Annual Conference and Exhibition 2024, at booth #713, from April 29 - May 1, in Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Universal Orlando, in Orlando, Florida, USA. Featuring improved support for new Android and iOS mobile devices including deploying the latest technology to swiftly access critical functions, the app also includes location risk Insights for t...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has appointed Rebeka Rivas as the new European Marketing Lead. In her role, Rebeka will spearhead strategic marketing initiatives across Europe, driving brand awareness and enhancing customer engagement. Born and raised in Spain, Rebeka is currently based in Germany where she previously worked in MarTech for a medical software organization. Before this, Rebeka was based in the UK where she was working in the security and access control solutions sector. Rebeka Rivas W...

Siren, the all-in-one investigation platform company on a mission to keep people, assets, and networks safe, and Chainalysis, the blockchain intelligence platform, announced details of a strategic partnership at the annual Chainalysis Links event in New York. As cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream and used by both good and bad actors, the partnership addresses the increasing need for more sophisticated intelligence technology to fight illicit cryptocurrency activity. Chainal...

HID, trusted identity solutions, in partnership with Smart Spaces, an award-winning developer of smart building software, and Cohesion, a comprehensive smart building software platform that reimagines the connection between people, systems, and buildings, announces the availability of mobile credentials in Google Wallet, allowing users to access buildings, spaces and systems with their Android devices. Adding mobile credentials in Google Wallet gives employees, tenants and guests easy access to...

Centrios debuts at ISC West and addresses the North American small business market with a new access control platform comprised of an intuitive, secure app, web interface, and purpose-built electronic locks and readers. Additionally, the business Centrios, a brand and platform developed within ASSA ABLOY, leverages ASSA ABLOY’s scale and capacity to innovate with a bold new start-up strategy and digital-first, customer-centric approach. Digital access management “The small busines...

Allegion US, a major security products and solutions provider, announced support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide a seamless and secure way for employees to access their workplace facilities using their Android smartphones. This innovative offering is set to revolutionize the way workforces interact with company infrastructure and streamline daily operations. Security of Google Wallet A Leap Forward in Workplace Efficiency and Security Allegion's support for employee badges in...