Access control software News

Reliance High-Tech, the independent security technology integrator, announces that it has successfully completed audits of its ISO 22301 and Achilles Utility Vendor Database (UVDB) certifications. As a result, not only does Reliance High-Tech demonstrate excellent business continuity and disaster preparedness, but it also means that the company operates robust safety, health, environmental and quality (SHEQ) management and practices to ensure compliance and reduce supply chain risks. Identify...

A distinguished pharmaceutical company, based in Saudi Arabia, has been unwavering in its dedication to establishing a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing complex. Their ambitious initiative is geared towards combating chronic and life-threatening diseases, reflecting the company's vision to address unmet needs in the pharmaceutical sector within Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. By steadfastly committing to this mission, the company positions itself at the forefront of advan...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global pioneer in innovative entrance security solutions, is attending Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 to debut its latest airport entrance systems alongside new advancements in security technology. Visitors to booth E340 will be able to see live demonstrations of Gunnebo Entrance Control's latest systems, offering intelligent passenger flow management for all stages of the airport journey. Whole boarding process This includes PreSec which operates as a self-service t...

In the fast-paced business environment, ensuring the security of valuable assets and sensitive information is paramount.  In this article, they will delve into the different types of commercial safes available, their benefits for businesses, installation considerations, and the cost involved. What are commercial safes?  In 2022/2023, there were 6,558 thefts by employees reported in England and Wales. Commercial safes, also known as business safes, offer a comprehensive solution...

Access controls are not just for business or residential buildings. They are crucial in schools because they safeguard the students and the building. The well-being of students, employees, and visitors depends on maintaining a safe and secure environment.  “One report from Teaching Times suggests almost half of UK schools experienced technology theft in the last three years,” said Security World Market, UK. Why are access controls essential in schools?  Access control re...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announces its new connectivity solution, the GC31 Cellular Gateway, that will enable device deployment in hard-to-wire or remote locations, a new set of government-grade solutions, including Command for video security and visitor management hosted on AWS GovCloud, an updated mobile app for iOS and Android, as well as a range of feature updates that expand and improve upon Verkada's Command platform. GC31 Cellular...

Prism Infosec, the independent cybersecurity consultancy, announced the launch of its Cyber Maturity Assessment service to help organisations identify areas of strong cyber security defence and where improvements can be made to help improve their security posture. The assessment provides the C-suite with a standardised initial benchmark against which to measure cybersecurity maturity and organisational performance. NIST Cybersecurity Framework The Cyber Maturity Assessment has mappe...

Infrastructure access firm Teleport has launched a new product to help break access silos and reduce cyber risk from the current increasingly complex DevOps infrastructure. The solution, Teleport Policy, offers organisations instant visibility and unified policy management over how engineers, users, and workloads access infrastructure and data. Implement security policy The rapid growth of clouds, data centres, and everything within has fragmented infrastructure into access silos. These silos...

Award-winning global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, ICT (Integrated Control Technology), is delighted to announce the appointment of Tyler Christensen as US Director of Channel Sales. With an extensive career in the security industry, including significant leadership roles in sales and channel management, Tyler brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by security integrators. Vast industry experience Tyler's professiona...

Integrated Control Technology Ltd (ICT®), a global manufacturer of intelligent access control and security solutions, announced it has been authorised by the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Programme as a CVE Numbering Authority (CNA), becoming the second New Zealand organisation to be accepted into the programme. The mission of the CVE programme is to identify, define, and catalogue publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. This aligns with ICT’s commitment to prov...

G4S Academy Director Noah Price spoke at the World Institute of Nuclear Security (WINS) in Vienna on AI. This is an abridged version of his presentation. Contrary to the popular narrative, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for a long time in the security industry; it’s been embedded into cameras since the 1980s. The first kind of video analytics was just a line on the screen and anything that crossed it would create an alert. Deep learning, AI, and analytics...

IDEMIA Group announces a comprehensive reorganisation of the company to pursue its mission to make the world safer for consumers and citizens. These changes have been in effect since January 2nd, 2024. Sustainable growth IDEMIA has consistently demonstrated its ability to perform in fast-evolving markets and pursue a strong sustainable growth trajectory, both in terms of sales and profitability. In 2023, IDEMIA’s revenue was nearly €2.9 billion, and an EBITDA of over €630 milli...

CityFitness is one of the largest fitness gym chains in New Zealand. With almost 50 gyms across the country (average area: 5,000 square metres), each facility is open 24/7 and accommodates a huge number of people daily.  A tailored automatic speedgate solution that is secure, reliable, and efficient is imperative to ensure quick access to their facilities and prevent unauthorised individuals from entering the gyms.  Integration with a third-party platform  CityFitness has an ex...

Banking premises require a robust security infrastructure to safeguard sensitive financial information, customer data, and valuable assets. When a pioneering investment bank in Finland needed to enhance the protection of its archive room, it turned to PACOM’s cutting-edge VIGIL CORE security management platform.  An archive room A bank’s archive room is a designated location, often in a basement, which is designed for the storage and preservation of critical documents, custom...

Only one UK mainline station has ever been built specifically for a higher-education institution: University Station, Birmingham, inaugurated in 1978. In 2023 it was completely reimagined to meet the needs of 21st-century passengers and railway staff. The rebuild’s aim was to improve facilities; offer greater passenger capacity; and boost ease of use, including barrier-free access for all. To achieve these goals, the new station required certified doorsets to meet stringent standards, inc...

ProdataKey (PDK), the manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced the full availability of its new software platform, PDK.io 2.0. Previewed at ISC East in November 2023 and available in beta to installation partners since December 2023, the software is ready for widespread use by PDK customers. Version 2.0 Most notably, version 2.0 expands scalability to offer full support of enterprise installations managed across multiple buildings and sites. With ver...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, and Olea Kiosks®, a visionary provider of self-service kiosk solutions, announced a new collaborative engagement that revolutionises the user experience when it comes to access control and user authentication across a range of applications. WHAT: Industries from healthcare, hospitality and retail to banking, government, transportation and beyond are primed to empower people with unsurpassed levels of security and user convenience w...

Arrow Electronics, Inc., a provider of technology solutions, and its engineering services company, eInfochips, have announced the expansion of its Automotive Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Egypt to assist customers in the development of next-gen automotive products. Arrow’s Automotive CoE addresses the opportunities and helps resolve the challenges associated with connected, autonomous and electrification technologies in the automotive industry. The complexities associated with adopting su...

Matrix is excited to present its array of security products and solutions at Booth No. 2, Hotel Le Méridien, New Delhi,  during the 5th Rail Analysis Innovation and Excellence Summit.  RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras Matrix is the first Indian company to offer RDSO 6.0-compliant cameras for Indian Railways. Matrix cameras are certified by STQC, Delhi lab for following the OWASP ASVS 4.0 L2 norms mandated by RDSO for cybersecurity.  IP Video Surveillance solutions Matri...

Before adopting an IDV system, it’s imperative to conduct thorough testing, especially for large-scale businesses. However, it is nearly impossible to obtain a reliable set of IDs with real NFC chips (as they contain sensitive personal data) to test-drive the verification process. Besides, it’s not that easy to test both positive and negative verification scenarios without representative ID sampling. Regula’s unique service, Regula NFC TestKit, effectively addresses these issu...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared tips on protecting the privacy of data captured from video surveillance systems.  According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 137 out of 194 countries have put in place legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2024 as legislation is introduced around the ethical use of AI...

Situated in Vadodara, Gujarat, India, this venerable university stands as one of the oldest in the country, tracing its roots back to 1881. Honouring a forward-thinking ruler, it has evolved into a prominent public institution that provides a diverse array of academic programmes spanning arts, sciences, engineering, and management. Dedicated to delivering top-notch education and cultivating a culture of research and innovation, the university features a sprawling campus and holds a distinguishe...

ELATEC Inc., a world-renowned developer and manufacturer of innovative RFID products, announced the appointment of Sarah Bowling as the VP of Business Development and Marketing. Bowling will play a pivotal role in driving the company's growth strategy by aggressively expanding its customer base in the Americas.  Bowling's primary objective As ELATEC focuses on adding new customers to sustain its growth trajectory, Bowling's primary objective will be to collaborate with the territory sale...

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard managed and unmanaged switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has announced a new partnership with pioneering Middle East video surveillance, access control and structured cabling distributor, Amstergi. Established in 2004 and headquartered in Dubai, Amstergi is an end-to-end supply chain distributor offering security integrators in the UAE and Qatar, a single source of supply, stocking a wide range of the most pr...

Genetec Inc., a pioneering technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces it is the first manufacturer to achieve the Cyber Assurance for Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) 2023 standard, for unified video and access control software. The specific solutions to be granted CAPSS-approved status are Genetec Security Centre Omnicast™, Genetec Security Centre Synergis™ and the Genetec Synergis™ Cloud Link. Process...

As the number of airline passengers has exploded to surpass the high pre-pandemic levels, airports across the world have been expanding and improvising their security regime and devoting wider resources to make the systems and processes smoother and free of glitches and shortcomings. The entire aviation value chain has been playing a key role in keeping the airports safe and secure as threats have remained a priority since the start of the 21st century. The threats continue to evolve...

IDEMIA Group is a pioneering technology provider whose three market-pioneering businesses power mission-critical solutions based on biometrics and cryptography. Its algorithms have come top among all those tested in the Proprietary Fingerprint Template (PFT III) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) benchmark, covering all datasets and fingerprint types.  NIST’s comprehensive evaluation The datasets used on this benchmark are composed of slap or rolled finger...

Suprema, a global pioneer in AI-based security solutions, took part in the largest global security exhibition, ‘Intersec’, held in Dubai, UAE - the Middle East, from January 16th to 18th, 2024 at booth S2-D33, showcasing its AI-based security solutions. BioStar 2 During the exhibition, Suprema demonstrated the enterprise-level scalability of its security platform, 'BioStar 2'. The newly introduced BioStar2 Multi-Communication Server (MCS) enables multiple server architectures to su...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have released details for the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards at ISC West 2024, including the awards submission and presentation schedule. The SIA NPS Awards competition is the industry’s premier awards program and is presented in partnership with ISC West to recognise innovative security products, services and solutions. ISC West 2024 will be held April 9-12 at the Venetian Expo in Las Veg...

Technology alone is no longer enough to protect the clients from cyberattacks. As the cybersecurity landscape continues to become more complex, MSPs need to consider adding security training to their suite of services. Verizon found that 74% of data breaches involve a human element, underscoring that employees are still one of the weakest links in an organisation’s cybersecurity efforts. Corporate-owned devices           The common hum...