Access control software News

Nedap proudly announces the latest addition to its TRANSIT Tag portfolio with the introduction of the Compact Button. With over 30 years of expertise in vehicle and driver identification solutions, Nedap has consistently set the industry standard. The TRANSIT Tag portfolio, renowned for its secure and reliable vehicle identification solutions, is being renewed to ensure decades of dependable service. The result is the Compact Button, featuring a next-generation chip that enhances performance an...

The technology pioneer launches new sort gate and ear tag. The SmartSort sort gate and SmartTag Ear are the next evolution in Nedap’s dairy data ecosystem to meet farmers’ needs. As dairies progress, so do their data and technology needs. Similarly, the dairy insights suite from Nedap, a global pioneer in automated dairy herd monitoring and management technology, is also advancing in depth and breadth. Dairy data ecosystem “We’re launching the SmartSort sort gate, a hi...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid cloud, announces the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP), enabling customers to safely use AI tools to automate their daily cloud operations. The MCP server for NCP is an open-source software that implements the Model Context Protocol specification and enables AI agents and developer tools to interact with NCP through the Nutanix Prism v4 API. With the launch of its MCP server, Nutanix customers can build agentic AI applications that...

Terrence Curtin, chief executive officer of TE Connectivity plc, a pioneer in connectors and sensors, is scheduled to speak at two upcoming investor conferences. Curtin will participate in a fireside chat at the 2026 Citi Global TMT Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the discussion will be available on the investor relations portion of TE Connectivity's website at investors.te.com, accessible via the following link. Upcoming investor conferences Curtin...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi by Hirsch has released GARDiS version 3.3, a major update for its powerful access control software designed to make access control and integrated security management easier to use, easier to administer and more intuitive for security teams. Key additions include Ajax Cloud intruder integration, basic intruder panel connection on the GARDiS controller, simplified credential types, and enhancements to security controls and data governance....

Gozoki, a French family-owned company and pioneer in the freshly prepared meals market (Maison Briau, Maison Tino and other brands), has taken the step of investing to secure its industrial sites. At its facilities in Agen, the company now benefits from a state-of-the-art video surveillance system deployed by specialist integrator SDP, using Hanwha Vision hardware and software solutions. Production sites in the food manufacturing sector face stringent requirements for security, access control a...

Recent FBI and EPA warnings about cyberattacks on internet-connected operational technology at U.S. water utilities underscore a broader risk: adversaries systematically hunt for any internet-facing asset an operator has not fully secured. A successful compromise can disrupt essential services, expose sensitive operational data, and force already-stretched teams into costly emergency response. Web applications, administrative consoles, and APIs used for monitoring, management, and integration a...

A critical infrastructure security system unifies high-assurance access control, scalable intrusion detection including video verification, perimeter protection, and lone worker safety into a single platform, helping operators of electricity, water, and gas networks protect distributed sites, support regulatory compliance, and maintain the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.  A loss of these services disrupts economies and endangers communities, which makes protecting them a national...

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announces the appointment of Deidra C. (Dee) Merriwether to the new position of president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 8, 2026, reporting to William F. Austen, interim chief executive officer. Merriwether will be responsible for leading Arrow’s global business segments and logistics organisations. With this announcement, the company augments its executive team and strengthens succession planning. “We are delighted that Dee is joining Arrow as...

iDenfy, the global RegTech solution provider that offers identity verification and fraud prevention tools to businesses, has implemented BankID Norway into its electronic identity verification software. The addition of a new digital ID or non-document verification method for the Norwegian market gives businesses a native alternative to verify Norwegian citizens using their existing bank login credentials, without requiring a physical document during onboarding. BankID Norway is widely used acro...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases education-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on responses from North American K-12 and higher education professionals, the data shows schools are prioritizing improved situational awareness, faster incident response, and unified security systems. Education institutions are primarily using physical security data to monitor and respond to incidents across campus. Monitoring...

SAGE Integration announced the acquisition of Vital Installs and sudoVision Consulting LLC, expanding the company’s capabilities in security integration for commercial customers and government agencies. Vital Installs, with an office in Columbus, Ohio, provides security system solutions, structured cabling, and network installation services designed for performance, reliability, and growth. SudoVision Consulting LLC, out of Charlotte, North Carolina, is an SDVOSB-certified firm focused on...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces it has been recognised as a top-tier digital trust leader in Frost & Sullivan's ‘Frost Radar™: Digital Trust and eSignature Ecosystem, 2026.’ DigiCert was positioned among the market's leadership cluster for both Innovation and Growth. Frost & Sullivan noted that DigiCert's growth is being propelled by enterprise demand for cryptographic trust at scale. Frost & Sullivan highlighted the growing need for organisatio...

Keepit, a SaaS data protection provider, announces AI Truth Cloud, the next evolution of its platform, transforming backup from a compliance requirement into the most trusted, strategically valuable data asset an organisation can hold. As AI agents take on business-critical decisions, AI Truth Cloud positions Keepit as the sovereign source of truth that enterprise AI can safely build on: data that is verifiable, governed, immutable, and proven. Keepit holds something AI vendors cannot replicate...

Everon, LLC, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third largest integrated security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announces it has acquired Scarsdale Security Systems, Inc. (Scarsdale), a prominent, New York-based provider of integrated security and fire alarm solutions serving a wide range of commercial markets. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Scarsdale, New York, Scarsdale Security Systems brings more t...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance products, has maintained its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) designation from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for five years. The designation is for its manufacturing facility in Lillington, N.C. The SHARP designation recognises model workplaces that exemplify the best safety and health management systems and approaches in their operations. Ongoing...

Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a security technology company pioneering AI-based solutions designed to create safer experiences, announces that Evolv Express®, the company’s people-screening system, has been selected as a security partner in Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field following a rigorous evaluation process. As Ryan Sports Development prepares to open the first NFL-type stadium in college sports, they evaluated available screening solutions before selecting Evo...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonisation, announces new AI capabilities in its OpenBlue digital ecosystem to help building owners reduce energy use, automate building operations and cut operating costs. The expanded platform includes: Energy & Comfort Intelligence, an AI-enabled capability that helps optimise how air flows through buildings; an agentic AI assistant; and a new AI-native architecture whe...

Xtract One Technologies announces multiple SmartGateway deployments across California healthcare facilities, reflecting growing demand from health systems across the state ahead of the March 2027 compliance deadline for California Assembly Bill 2975. Deployments are underway at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister and Contra Costa Health in Martinez, with expected completion by mid-August, in addition to the previously reported San Mateo Health deployment. AB 2975 requires hospitals acr...

Keepit, the dedicated cloud data protection company, announces the appointment of Thomas McCrory as Vice President of Sales, Americas. In his new role, McCrory will lead growth across the region, helping organisations understand why protected and recoverable data is the foundation of any AI strategy. Keepit is gearing up for growth in the Americas at a time when organisations are more dependent than ever on SaaS applications and the rapid adoption of AI is increasing both data volumes and opera...

Downtime costs reach $19 million per hour on average when endpoint devices become inoperable, according to Absolute Security’s latest research. This level of loss is especially alarming when considering that 88% reported that autonomous recovery capabilities would enable a measurable reduction in the cost of downtime incidents, while only 4% described their organisations as “broadly autonomous.” Absolute Security, an Autonomous Cyber Resilience pioneer, publishes the third vol...

Cribl, the AI Platform for Telemetry, announces new AI-era security capabilities that turn existing enterprise telemetry into AI visibility, stronger detections, and faster security action. The new AI Observability app helps manage token usage, spend, model adoption, and risk across teams and applications. Expanded detection engineering improves coverage, while stream-native detections surface high-confidence threats earlier, without duplicating telemetry or rebuilding the infrastructure beneat...

Hikvision launches its ProAV offering, bringing together a broad portfolio of audiovisual products and unified management platforms. By offering partners a more coordinated approach to project planning, integration, deployment, and ongoing operation, Hikvision ProAV is designed to reduce unnecessary complexity and support more cohesive experiences for the people who use each space. “For many integrators, a major challenge in an audiovisual project is not any single product, but coordinati...

iDenfy, the global RegTech solution provider that delivers identity verification and fraud prevention tools, has implemented Czech Bank iD into its electronic identity verification software. The addition of the new digital ID or non-document verification method for the Czech market gives businesses a native alternative for verifying Czech citizens through their existing bank login credentials, without asking for a physical document during the onboarding process. Czech Bank iD is a nationwide, b...

Today at the Black Hat Conference, Rubrik, the Security and AI Operations Company, announced Rubrik Agent Identity, a powerful new AI-based solution to manage and control AI agents' access and permissions, addressing a key obstacle in enterprise agent deployment. AI agent deployments are rapidly evolving, with the potential to execute complex, automated workflows across SaaS applications, databases, and APIs at unprecedented speed and scale. Yet most organisations lack the capability to monitor...

rf IDEAS, a global manufacturer of RFID credential readers, announces that its WAVE ID® readers support Gallagher Employee Badge in Apple Wallet, expanding the range of credential technologies supported across its flexible, interoperable reader platform. With this support, organisations can use a Gallagher Employee Badge in Apple Wallet credential across both physical and logical access. The same credential can unlock a Gallagher access-controlled door and verify identity at rf IDEAS WAVE I...

Brivo, the AI innovator and global pioneer in cloud-native physical security, announces it has joined the Secure Building Council (SBC) and that Brivo Founder and President Steve Van Till has been appointed to the SBC Advisory Board. SBC is a non-profit dedicated to creating more secure, resilient, and intelligent built environments. Its SHIELD Certification program is the first AI-powered building security certification. Encompassing security design, technology implementation, operations, comp...

Tenable® Holdings, Inc., the exposure management company, launches the CyberAgents Exchange, a new open-source AI exchange created to foster industry collaboration and improve collective cyber defence. The CyberAgents Exchange, powered by Tenable, is the only purpose-built, cybersecurity-native registry for AI agents, skills, MCP servers and multi-agent playbooks in the current market.  Security teams are increasingly turning to AI to scale security operations and manage risk overload...

ZeroEyes, creators of the multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, and Ohio’s Heath City School District today announced that ZeroEyes’ AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform has been deployed by the district to protect students and faculty against gun-related violence. Located in Licking County, the Heath City Schools serve approximately 1,600 students and 250 staff members across four schools, including two elementary schools, a...

Zimperium, the global pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, announces Zimperium Deep Insights, the industry's only enterprise-wide solution to unify real-time Mobile Threat Defense with automated mobile forensics. This solution enables security teams to investigate AI-powered mobile attacks in minutes instead of weeks or months. By automating forensic analysis and reconstructing complete mobile attack timelines, Deep Insights transforms complex mobile investigations into a streamlined, evide...