Access Control News

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and intelligent inventory management systems, is featuring several of its latest key control systems and solutions at SECON 2024, from March 20-22, 2024, at the KINTEX Exhibition Center in South Korea.  Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher® Touch system will be on display and available for demonstration alongside a suite of additional products at booth # A013. Quality key control solutions “As Morse Watchmans expan...

Genetec Inc., a global technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, is pleased to announce its plans for ASIS Europe 2024, taking place in Vienna, Austria from 20-22 March, 2024. Genetec can be found on Stand #D4-D5 where it will be showcasing the power and flexibility of its unified physical security software to transform all aspects of physical security and operations. The company will also actively participate in the speaker program...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced Cohesity Gaia, a first-to-market AI-powered enterprise search assistant that brings retrieval augmented generation (RAG) AI and large language models (LLMs) to high-quality backup data within Cohesity environments. Cohesity Gaia will be made generally available on March 15. The conversational AI assistant enables users to ask questions and receive answers by accessing and analysing their vast pools of enterprise data...

Invixium, a global pioneer of biometric access control and workforce management solutions announces the appointment of Chris Thompson as the new National Sales Manager to support its expanding North American territory. In this role, Chris will drive sales strategies, nurture key partnerships, secure new opportunities, and expand market presence across North America. With this appointment, Invixium aims to advance its industry leadership and growth trajectory in the Americas. Prior roles of Chr...

Janam Technologies, a pioneering provider of rugged mobile computers and contactless access solutions, announced the launch of its XR2 UHF RFID Reader–an all-in-one device designed for real-time tracking and unprecedented visibility into the location and status of items throughout the supply chain. Built to thrive in demanding warehouse, manufacturing and logistics operations, XR2 combines the most advanced RAIN RFID technology with a sleek, intuitive and ergonomic design that sets a...

Cohesity, a pioneer in AI-powered data security and management, announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to help organisations safely unlock the power of generative AI and data using the recently announced NVIDIA NIM microservices and by integrating NVIDIA AI Enterprise into the Cohesity Gaia platform. Cohesity Gaia, the company’s comprehensive, patent-pending collection of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, will offer NVIDIA NIM and additional technolog...

The 2nd Edition Hospitality Innovation Summit Saudi Arabia and UAE organised on the 6th and 7th of March 2024, concluded with an overwhelming response while setting whole new standards of excellence for itself. The summit began with the much-needed information pack on the hospitality industry of the region presented by Turab Saleem, Partner at Knight Frank, also the knowledge partner to the summit who stressed the importance of growing home brands to the scale of international brands. This...

DoorBird will be attending ISC West 2024, the premier security industry event, showcasing its latest innovations in smart doorbell technology. As a global provider of video intercom systems, DoorBird is excited to present their cutting-edge solutions to security professionals and industry experts.  DoorBird invites all attendees to visit booth #9074 to experience firsthand how DoorBird is revolutionising home security and access control. ISC West ISC West is the largest converged securit...

Honeywell announced that Petróleos del Perú S.A. (Petroperú), one of the largest hydrocarbon producers, refiners, and distributors in Peru, will implement Honeywell cybersecurity solutions to help Petroperú strengthen the cyber resiliency of its refinery operations and accelerate its broader digital transformation. Cybersecurity consulting support Petroperú’s multi-year investment with Honeywell includes access to Honeywell’s cybersecurity consult...

Award-winning global security manufacturer Gallagher Security’s Controller 7000 (C7000) has been named Outstanding New Security Product at the India and South Asia OSPAs held in New Delhi on March 14th. Released in November 2023, this is the first award win for Gallagher’s C7000, the latest addition to their Controller suite. New generation of technology UL-certified and capable of managing all localised access control, intruder alarms, perimeter security, business automation, an...

IDEMIA Public Security, the global provider of biometric and secure identity solutions for government, travel, and law enforcement has once again proven its leadership, showcasing the most accurate algorithms in the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) latest Evaluation of Latent Fingerprint Technologies (ELFT) tests. NIST ELFT NIST ELFT is the global benchmark for latent fingerprint and palm print identification used to identify latent fingerprints and palm prints fou...

The Greening Campaign, founded by Terena Plowright, has set its sights on an ambitious goal: to make the entire United Kingdom greener, one community at a time. This initiative seeks to address a pressing concern—the widespread lack of awareness about the importance of energy efficiency within homes. According to Citizen’s Advice, the average UK home loses approximately £350 each year due to poor insulation. This loss escalates to as much as £951 annually for the le...

Valsoft Corporation Inc., a Canadian company specialising in the acquisition and development of vertical market software businesses, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Servico, a Belgian industry pioneer providing mission-critical software solutions to the travel agency and tour operator sectors. For over 40 years, Servico has been helping its clients and partners attain operational efficiencies through their top-of-the-line ERP solutions. Servico provides clients and partners with visib...

One Identity, a pioneer in unified identity security, announced the general availability of One Identity Cloud PAM Essentials. This innovative SaaS-based solution will simplify privileged access management (PAM) across the enterprise, with a specific focus on cloud applications and infrastructure. The surge in cloud migration, coupled with the expansion of the attack surface and the growing sophistication and frequency of cyberattacks, underscores the critical need for effective PAM solutions....

A prominent participant in the Central African mining industry, this company focuses on the exploration and extraction of copper and cobalt. Boasting a substantial cobalt reserve and expansive copper assets, it is presently undergoing a significant restructuring to establish itself as a prominent global player in mining. Through strategic collaborations with major entities in the sector, both domestically and internationally, the corporation aims to enhance its competitive standing. An impactfu...

Costar Technologies, Inc., a major provider of advanced electronic security solutions, is excited to announce the successful completion of its acquisition by IDIS, a global pioneer in video surveillance technology. This merger marks a significant milestone in the companies’ nearly two decades of shared history, promising enhanced product offerings, greater financial stability, and an expanded global footprint to better serve a diverse customer base.  Stronger security foundation &l...

In recognition of its best-in-class employee training and development programmes, Allied Universal® has earned a 2024 Training APEX Award from Training Magazine. Award ranking The Training APEX Award is the only awards programme ranking companies that are unsurpassed in harnessing human capital. The ranking is determined by assessing a range of qualitative and quantitative factors, including financial investment in employee development, the scope of development programmes, how c...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, announced the appointment of four pioneers to its newly formed Federal Advisory Board. The board, which brings together experts with extensive experience across the public sector, will provide counsel to Verkada as it continues to expand its product offering for the Federal Government. Latest Verkada Grade models Board members include: Kiersten Todt, former Chief of Staff of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agenc...

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced that it has reached an agreement with Nozomi Networks Inc., a developer and distributor of operational technology (OT) security solutions, to jointly pursue OT security initiatives including marketing and technical development.  As part of the agreement, Mitsubishi Electric has acquired an equity stake in Nozomi Networks. OT security solutions Mitsubishi Electric will integrate its factory automation (FA) equipment and OT security solutions with...

SwiftConnect, the pioneer in connected access enablement, and Wavelynx, a provider of interoperable and secure access solutions, announced that their deployment at Stream Realty Partners’ RiverSouth Austin marks the first use of access credentials in Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet in the corporate real estate market. Now, tenants and employees can use their Android devices and Galaxy phones for easy and secure building access at Austin’s most intelligent building. &...

SwiftConnect, a pioneer in connected access enablement, and Wavelynx, a provider of interoperable and secure access solutions, announced that Stream Realty Partners’ RiverSouth has launched the use of company badges across all major digital wallets for seamless NFC access at the smartest building in Austin, Texas. RiverSouth employees and tenants can now add their company badges to Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, or Samsung Wallet and use their iPhone, Apple Watch, Android device,...

Bridewell, a pioneering UK cyber security firm, has completed its first acquisition of public sector cyber security specialists, Arculus Cyber Security. The acquisition will increase Bridewell’s headcount by 15% and triple its public sector revenue with all of Arculus’ employees retained. The deal strengthens Bridewell’s public sector footprint and aligns with the organisation’s overarching strategic Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) focus. Bridewell’s growth...

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, has unanimously approved a proposed change of the company's place of incorporation from Switzerland to Ireland. Shareholders will be asked to vote in favour of the proposal at a Special General Meeting of Shareholders in Zurich, Switzerland. If approved, TE expects to implement the change in 2024. TE leadership hub TE Connectivity does not anticipate any material change in its operations or financial res...

Shareholders of TE Connectivity Ltd., a global major in connectors and sensors, elected Carol "John" Davidson as the new Chairman of the Board at the company's March 13 annual general meeting of shareholders. Davidson assumes the Chairman's role from Tom Lynch, who retired from the board after serving as the chairman since 2013. Davidson has served as a member of the board since 2016 and has been the Lead Independent Director of TE since 2022. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience...

IriusRisk, the industry-pioneering platform for automated threat modelling, has announced the appointment of Jose López Muñoz as its new Head of AI. The appointment represents another key milestone in IriusRisk’s plans to power the development of advanced AI-driven threat modelling solutions, transforming how the company can help its customers design secure software and systems. Prior roles of Jose López Muñoz Jose López Muñoz’s immediate...

With Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Opening Day around the corner, 10 MLB teams are gearing up to welcome millions of fans with the help of security screening by Evolv, the security technology company pioneering AI-based screening to create safer experiences. Evolv’s Express® is an award-winning weapons detection system that uses sensor technology combined with artificial intelligence to help differentiate between weapons and non-threatening metal objects people commonly carry. S...

The International Organisation for Migration reports that the migrant flow has been steadily rising, with the numbers swelling from 153 million in 1995 to 281 million in 2022. Concurrently, the quality of counterfeit documents keeps advancing. Under these circumstances, the need for more sophisticated border control tools has never been greater. Regula steps up to this challenge by upgrading its Regula 4205D, a one-of-a-kind device designed to significantly enhance the efficiency and...

Espria, a pioneering provider of digital workspace solutions, recently hosted the second webinar in their Optimise 2024 series. The webinar covered achieving peace of mind with IT and featured discussions with some of their key solutions partners, Xerox and Mimecast.  During an open forum centred around technology's benefits for achieving peace of mind, several industry pioneers identified the key challenges that keep business owners awake at night. They discussed how technology can help a...

BotGuard OÜ, an Estonia-founded cybersecurity software company that helps web hosting providers control traffic and protect their infrastructure from malicious threats, has secured a €12 million Series A funding round led by MMC Ventures. Existing investors Tera Ventures and Expeditions Fund also participated in the round, alongside prominent angel investors including Stefan Lindeberg. This latest investment will enable the business to further develop its technology, recruit tech...

CIE Group, a provider of security and audiovisual solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with VOLO, an innovator in cloud-based access control systems. Through this agreement, CIE Group will become an authorized distributor of VOLO's access control platform, offering a comprehensive solution for businesses and organisations seeking to enhance security, streamline access management, and gain valuable insights into their physical spaces. Cloud-based platform VOLO's cloud-based platfor...