Access control software News

NEXT Biometrics, the world pioneer in advanced high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has secured its first mass production order for solutions that will be used in China ID products. The order, for NEXT Basalt FAP 20 sensors, is from an existing China-based OEM distributor and will be integrated into China ID products to support banking use cases. This news follows an initial order from the same distributor, which was announced in Q3 2024. This milestone reflects the growing demand for...

Matrix Comsec, a major innovator in Security and Telecom solutions, announced its strategic participation at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, the Kingdom's premier security, safety, and fire protection exhibition.   The event will serve as the official launchpad for Matrix’s next-generation facial recognition device. We will also be displaying surveillance solutions and access control systems, aligning with Saudi Arabia’s rapid security market growth and Vision 2030’s amb...

Lanner Electronics, a global pioneer in network computing and edge AI solutions, is set to host the highly anticipated Edge AI Summit 2025 on September 18, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara in Fremont, California. The summit will spotlight Lanner's latest advancements in edge AI infrastructure, featuring the all-new AstraEdge AI platforms designed to accelerate the deployment of agentic AI, telco AI, vision AI and robotics AI. Attendees will also hear keynote presentations from industry...

The latest edition of Assa Abloy’s long-running Wireless Access Control Report has just been published, and the 2025 report paints a picture of a maturing market where digital and mobile solutions are becoming the norm. With strong momentum behind trends such as wireless adoption, sustainability, and cloud services, the focus now turns to increasingly intelligent integrations and to demonstrating ROI to cement access control's role in a new generation of smart, secure, and efficient build...

Ice hockey thrives on speed, precision, and team spirit – values ​​that are also crucial for IT projects. That's precisely why SHD is delighted to be an official sponsor of the Dresden Ice Lions starting this season. With their advertising on the boards at the Dresden Ice Sports Center, they are not only showing their support for the region, but also for the connection between professional sports and high-performance IT. Because whether on the ice or in the digital infrastructure: only th...

A new international standard has been developed by the IEC and ISO joint committee for biometrics, SC 37. The new ISO/IEC 20059 standard features methodologies to evaluate the resistance of biometric systems to morphing attacks.  Biometric systems are increasingly used as a solid way to authenticate identities, because using human characteristics makes them hard to forge. Yet, in the age of AI, there is rising concern about the use of ‘morphing’ to create new identities that...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global pioneer in connected safety technology, is unveiling new software enhancements at the 2025 National Safety Council (NSC) Safety Congress & Expo in Denver, Colorado, September 12-18, 2025.  Blackline is rolling out significant updates to its cloud-based safety platform, Blackline Live. Highlights include upgraded bulk management tools that automate manual tasks, a refreshed loner mobile app that extends protection to lower risk workers, and all-new geofe...

Cyware, a pioneer in AI-powered threat intelligence management, secure threat sharing and collaboration, hyper-orchestration and response, announced it has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of software development companies and security services partners that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend the mutual customers against a world of increasing cyber threats. Intelligent action Cyware Intel Ex...

Iris ID, a pioneer in iris recognition technology, announced that its FacePAD algorithm version 2.4.2 has successfully cleared the Level 1 iBeta Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance tested with Iris ID iBAR 600E.  The certification underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering solutions with the highest standards of biometric security, accuracy and reliability.  Iris ID’s FacePAD algorithm Iris ID’s FacePAD algorithm is effective at distinguishing betwee...

Iris ID, a pioneer in iris recognition technology, announces that its FacePAD algorithm version 2.4.2 has successfully cleared the Level 1 iBeta Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance tested with Iris ID iBAR 600E. The certification underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering solutions with the highest standards of biometric security, accuracy and reliability. Conducted by iBeta Quality Assurance, the world’s leading third-party accredited biometric testing laboratory, th...

TXOne Networks, a pioneer in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) security, introduced asset-vulnerability management and other expanded capabilities for its Edge network security solution.  The new release of TXOne Edge creates an end-to-end solution for helping ensure the reliability, safety and availability of industrial processes and infrastructure, enabling organisations to maximise their return on investment in operational technology (OT) security. TXOne Networks will showcase its Edge net...

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH, Storage Products Division, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Titan Data Solutions, appointing the company as a direct partner for Toshiba Enterprise hard disk drives (HDDs) in the UK. Headquartered in London, UK, Titan Data Solutions is a specialist in server and storage solutions for AI, next-generation infrastructure and Advanced Computing. This new collaboration reinforces Toshiba’s commitment to delivering high-performance, reli...

AlgoSec, a global cybersecurity pioneer, announced a gross dollar retention rate of over 90% in the first half of 2025, following the launch of its AlgoSec Horizon platform.  Since its release, the Horizon platform has gained adoption across industries, underscoring the market need for convergence of cloud and on-premises networks. This widespread adoption has driven a 36% increase in new annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the first half of 2025 compared to 2024. Advanced AI capabilities...

Ivanti, a global enterprise IT and security software company, released its 2025 Digital Employee Experience (DEX) Report, which surveyed over 3,300 IT professionals and end users around the world. The research draws attention to the widening disconnect between organisations’ perceptions of their digital maturity and the real-world tech challenges faced by office workers and IT professionals alike. Over the next three years, 92% of companies plan to increase their AI investments, accordi...

With a clear focus on collaboration and innovation, Hornetsecurity once again invited its partners and distributors to a joint exchange this year. The Distribution Summit and the Gold Partner Dialogue centred on forward-looking developments and strategic insights at Hornetsecurity. The main focus was on the innovations surrounding the core product, 365 Total Protection, which, in addition to comprehensive email security, also includes solutions for backup, archiving, compliance, and awareness t...

Delkia, a major UK-based specialist systems integrator for safety-related and mission-critical systems, will showcase its advanced engineering capabilities at DSEI 2025, the world’s premier defence and security exhibition, taking place at ExCeL London from 9–12 September. The Delkia team will showcase the company’s cutting-edge capabilities in systems integration, digital engineering and technical consultancy across the highly regulated aerospace and maritime sectors.  O...

Zero Networks, a pioneer in zero trust security, is the ideal solution to support organisations seeking to follow CISA’s new zero trust microsegmentation guidance. While microsegmentation has long been considered complex and niche, a new survey from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) signals a turning point in attitudes around microsegmentation: 96% of respondents consider microsegmentation to be extremely or very important for cyber defence. EMA survey results EMA’s research...

Concirrus, the trusted AI insurtech partner for speciality underwriting automation, announced the launch of Concirrus Property, a new AI-native platform helping insurers and MGAs cut the processing time from receipt of submission to getting a quote issued from days to minutes.  Traditionally, the manual nature of P&C and speciality insurance underwriting forces underwriters into tedious, repetitive work. Recent solutions scrape submission data but still miss vital fields, leaving under...

AGILOX North America, a major innovator in the field of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for material handling, announced its first-ever presence at PACK EXPO, held in Las Vegas. This underscores the company's expansion in the burgeoning U.S. West Coast market. Seizing this momentum, AGILOX will also use the trade show as the platform for the highly anticipated North American launch of its newest AMR, the AGILOX OFL. PACK EXPO The company's decision to exhibit at PACK EXPO for the first time...

ST Engineering held its annual InnoTech Conference 2025, bringing together industry visionaries, business pioneers and government officials to shape the future with AI. Themed “AI.Innovating the Future”, the large-scale conference was graced by Guest-of-Honour Josephine Teo, Minister for Digital Development and Information, and Minister-in-charge of Cybersecurity and Smart Nation Group. One of the conference’s highlights was the announcement of a five-year, $250 million AI...

BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative airborne defence solutions, announces the official launch of its latest development – the µDIRCM : the most compact, lightweight, and cost-effective DIRCM solution available today,  developed based on BIRD’s fully operationally proven SPREOS DIRCM technologies. Tailored to meet the growing demand for lightweight defence systems, the µDIRCM enables unique and comprehensive airborne missile defence even for small plat...

Smart Spaces announced the launch of Space Agent, its new agentic AI-driven workplace concierge designed to transform how people manage and engage with buildings and their workplaces.  Space Agent – introduced through its friendly persona, Max – is fully interactive via text and audio and integrates seamlessly with the Smart Spaces’ smart building operating system (OS) and employee engagement app. “Space Agent extends and elevates our platform by adding an intellig...

Sophos, a global pioneer of innovative security solutions for defeating cyberattacks, announced that Sophos Endpoint is now natively integrated and automatically included in all Taegis Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and Taegis Managed Detection and Response (MDR) subscriptions. This milestone gives customers immediate access to combined prevention, detection, and response capabilities in a single platform – while lowering costs and simplifying operations. The integration follows...

SHD is now a member of the Logistics Initiative Hamburg (LIHH) – one of the logistics networks in Europe. With this partnership, SHD is sending a strong signal for the future: digitalization, networking, and innovation in the logistics industry are the focus. The Hamburg Logistics Initiative unites over 500 companies, institutions, and research facilities with the goal of further strengthening Hamburg's position as a logistics hub. As a new member, SHD contributes its extensive IT experti...

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, outlined key considerations for IT professionals as they look to strengthen protection against today’s cyber threats while preparing for the challenges of tomorrow. With the region’s growing investments in smart cities, energy hubs, and mega events, the need for physical security solutions that seamlessly integrate with IT infrastructure has never been greater. For IT professionals t...

Interface Systems, a major managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, announced the successful completion of a major security upgrade for Bethesda Community Church and Bethesda Christian School in Fort Worth, Texas. Serving more than 530 students from preschool through 12th grade, Bethesda Christian School is recognised among the top private schools in Texas. Between church services, school operations, an...

SwiftConnect is excited to expand into the higher education market through its landmark deployment of NFC-enabled digital student ID cards for the University of Arizona. Earlier this month, the university announced that its 53,000 students and 16,000 faculty and staff can now add their CatCard to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet and use their iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android Phone to access campus buildings, purchase meals, and experience many other campus moments with a single tap of their mobile...

Claroty, the cyber-physical systems (CPS) protection company, announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Manufacturing and Industrial Competency for Operational Technology (OT) Security. The designation validates Claroty’s commitment to securing mission-critical infrastructure via Claroty xDome’s unrivaled OT expertise. With the surge in connectivity and a growing reliance on digital systems, manufacturing industries from automotive to pharmaceuticals have become lucr...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification, compliance, and fraud prevention business, recently announced its partnership with Ping Proxies, a rapidly growing UK-based provider of ethical residential proxies and web-data collection tools. By implementing iDenfy’s Know Your Customer (KYC) software, Ping Proxies will aim to efficiently scale the user onboarding process via AI-powered identity verification while ensuring that its proxy infrastructure is protected from fraudulent sign-u...

Group-IB, a major creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced that it has contributed to INTERPOL’s “Operation Serengeti 2.0” between June and August 2025.  The multinational operation resulted in the arrest of 1,209 cybercriminals across Africa, targeting nearly 88,000 victims globally, and the recovery of US$97.4-million.  During the operation, investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom also...