ASSA ABLOY - PULSE

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 keynote speakers, featured panel sessions, and executive interviews for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 18-19 at the InterContinental Times Square in New York City. At SNG 2022, the security industry will gather for top-level information sharing, networking, and business analysis. Keynote presentation Securing New Ground 2022 conference will shape industry trends and offer opportunities to engage with the leaders who are driving the future of security. In a dynamic keynote presentation on Day 2 of SNG, Phil Mackintosh, Chief economist and senior vice president at Nasdaq will share insights into market conditions and financial indicators that are likely to impact the U.S. and global economies, particularly for companies in the technology sectors. Exclusive interviews  SNG attendees will also unlock access to the following exclusive executive interviews: A discussion with Mike Mansuetti, president, of North America, at Bosch on supply chain and other critical pressures facing businesses. A session with Rich Tucker, legal, privacy, and regulatory senior vice president (SVP) at CLEAR, highlighting key privacy and security topics. An interview with John Kedzierski, SVP and general manager of video security and access control at Motorola Solutions, about what’s next for the powerhouse firm and leveraging market conditions to capitalise on industry growth opportunities. SNG Founders’ Panel Practitioner-led panels from CISOs and CSOs and their teams will also be a highlight of the event’s first day Additionally, the conference agenda includes the first-ever SNG Founders’ Panel, which will share a look inside the minds of the creators of some of the security industry’s most successful firms, including John Moss, chief product officer at LenelS2, and Dick Soloway, CEO at NAPCO Security Technologies. Practitioner-led panels from CISOs and CSOs and their teams will also be a highlight of the event’s first day, featuring security executives from many of the world’s top organisations and brands, including leading technology companies. Information-packed program “The Securing New Ground conference is where the security industry’s leaders, innovators, and pioneers gather to delve deep into the business and security topics that matter most,” said SIA Board of Directors Chair James Rothstein. “We look forward to delivering an information-packed program with top-quality networking and engagement opportunities for our 2022 conference attendees. SNG is truly a unique and valuable window into the future of the security industry.” Addressing the current and cutting-edge issues  The 2022 SNG program will share investment insights for the security industry, and foster new connections The 2022 SNG program will explore the most current and cutting-edge issues, like security as proptech and the industry’s supply chain; share chief information officer and chief information security officer perspectives on cybersecurity threats and converged security; share investment insights for the security industry, and foster new connections through interactive sessions and dynamic roundtable discussions. In addition to the founder’s panel, keynote, and executive interview sessions, attendees will hear perspectives and takeaways from experts at companies like Meta, ADT, WESCO, Hanwha Techwin America, dormakaba Americas, ADI Global Distribution, Kastle Systems, Axis Communications, Brivo, HID Global, Latch, Honeywell, Trellix, Raymond James, Imperial Capital, NBCUniversal Media, and many more leading organisations. View the full agenda on the website. SNG 2022 SNG registration is free for government security leaders and just $99 for security practitioners, including security managers, chief security officers, and security directors. Industry registrants can save $300 by registering in advance of the event; learn more and register here. SNG 2022 is sponsored by ASSA ABLOY, Allegion, AMAG Technology, Axis Communications, Axon, Bosch, Brivo, Cloudastructure, Convergint, dormakaba, Eagle Eye Networks, Hanwha Techwin America, Houlihan Lokey, Imperial Capital, LenelS2, Louroe Electronics, Milestone Systems, Motorola Solutions, Prosegur, PSA Security Network, Raymond James, System Surveyor, Unlimited Technology and WESCO, and supported by industry partner ISC Security Events and media partners SDM Magazine and Security Journal Americas.

Access control technology PULSE from ASSA ABLOY has been recognised for its combination of energy harvesting power generation and security features designed to meet the challenges of the next decade. France’s Expoprotection Trophées de l’Innovation 2021 highlight a select few new products and systems across the whole spectrum of security, cybersecurity and fire safety. PULSE’s Trophées de l’Innovation Silver Award was presented at Expoprotection Sécurité, Paris, September 28–30, 2021. Innovative access solution “We are delighted to accept the Trophées de l’Innovation 2021 award from Expoprotection on behalf of ASSA ABLOY teams all over Europe who have created this innovative access solution,” says Aude Rouyer, Product Solution Manager for Electronic and Digital Keys at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions France. “Together, we designed an energy-harvesting system with an eye to the future. Each lock works autonomously, without mains electricity or any need for batteries. PULSE also simplifies key handling, because every user carries just one key pre-programmed with all their cleared permissions, no matter how many locks they need to open.” External energy source A PULSE key is equipped with two complementary types of authentication technology PULSE key-operated access control is self-powered: It runs without any external energy source, neither wires nor batteries. Opening a programmable PULSE lock is beautifully simple. A user inserts their programmable PULSE key. The power generated by inserting and turning — kinetic energy which is usually ‘wasted’ — is instead harvested to power the lock’s encrypted electronic security. If the key is authorised by the system, the lock opens. Alongside energy harvesting, judges singled out three more features for their innovative approach. A PULSE key is equipped with two complementary types of authentication technology. It may be used, as a mechanical key, to turn in the lock, generating power to run the system’s electronic security. The same key also doubles as an RFID credential, able to unlock doors via wall or inbuilt readers. Harvesting cylinder technology For users and building managers, this is much more convenient than carrying or issuing two separate credentials. Secondly, embedding PULSE’s energy harvesting cylinder technology within the door — rather than on an external knob — brings security, simplicity of installation, and aesthetic benefits. Thirdly, PULSE locks’ integration with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions’ Incedo access control ecosystem helps security managers to tailor a security system to their exact needs. They can deploy and manage PULSE intelligent key technology at the same site as Aperio wireless locks and wired readers, for example. A flexible, scalable system controlled from one Incedo hub meets the needs of their premises — without compromises, now or in the future.

A century after the ABLOY brand invented disc detainer technology, the company is still reimagining the future of security. In Finland, the ABLOY PULSE ecosystem now delivers highly encrypted, electronic access control via self-powered cylinders, padlocks and electronic keys — with no need for batteries or any external power supply. A thirst for sustainable solutions grows in all walks of life — including security. In a recent survey for ASSA ABLOY’s “Wireless Access Control Report” around three-quarters of industry leaders report sustainability as a growing influence on procurement decisions. Almost half of survey respondents pointed to greentech innovation like energy harvesting as a potential future solution. PULSE key-based access control The power generated by inserting and turning powers the lock’s encrypted electronic access control features“While the self-powered mechanism doesn’t generate much power,” notes the Report, “electronic door readers and wireless locks don’t actually need much power. They are inactive, and can power down, for long periods. Their only task — reading card credentials and releasing the lock — is completed in less than a second and at the expense of minimal energy.” With PULSE key-based access control, ABLOY powers electronic security using this more sustainable energy source. "Reliable electronic security, no power supply needed PULSE locking is beautifully simple. A user inserts their PULSE key. The power generated by inserting and turning powers the lock’s encrypted electronic access control features. If the key is authorised, the lock opens." Cloud-based access control software Cloud-based access control software ensures administrators can program PULSE keys with just the right access permissions. Users carry one PULSE key programmed with their cleared permissions, no matter how many doors they need to open. “With PULSE, security and user-friendly operation work side-by-side,” says Kimmo Hirvonen, ABLOY PULSE Product Manager at Abloy Oy. “At ABLOY we have been creating the future of access control for over a century. Energy harvesting technology is the latest chapter.” Easy to install and cost-efficient A single PULSE installation can include a wired reader to secure communal doors, key-operated locks for apartment doorsPULSE is easy to install, because its locks require no major adjustments to doors. An installer just switches the existing cylinder for a PULSE cylinder. No wires and no batteries mean PULSE is cost-efficient, too. PULSE is perfectly adapted to any multi-resident housing block. A single PULSE installation can include a wired reader to secure communal doors, key-operated locks for apartment doors, and padlocks for storage rooms. Residents carry a single, programmable key to open every lock they need. For block security managers, it is easy to investigate incidents because cloud-based software logs events and can generate audit trails for any lock or key. PULSE keys and cylinders are reusable and reprogrammable, so managing resident turnover is simple, too. Maintenance is minimal, because PULSE products are durable and weather-resistant.