Access Control News

Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that SureWave™ CM-336 Series (battery-powered wireless switches) and CM-333 Series (battery-powered relay output touchless switches) can now be surface mounted utilising Camden’s new CM-23DSER narrow surface box. This mounting box features a two-piece flame and impact-resistant ABS construction. Surface mounting boxes Extra deep narrow surface mounting boxes can be purchased separately or as part of Camden’s SureWave™ CM-336...

IoT-enabled integrated security solutions provider The Protector Group is about to set a course for significant growth after being acquired by the Argenbright Group. It will join Amberstone Security under the Argenbright umbrella retaining its own identity and will complement Amberstone by providing security monitoring services and IoT-enabled integrated security solutions into the construction and critical national infrastructure sectors. Integrated security solutions The Protector Group was...

Duke Royalty, a provider of alternative capital solutions to a diversified range of profitable and long-established businesses in Europe and North America, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a £5.0 million royalty financing agreement (the Financing) with New Path Fire and Security Limited (New Path), further diversifying Duke’s revenue base. New Path has to date executed a buy-and-build strategy of synergistic companies within the fire and security services sector in th...

Dan DeMichele, Vice President (VP), of Product Management for LastPass, said “The latest wave of cyberattacks is a powerful reminder of their increasing sophistication. But there has been a significant target shift – Cybercriminals aren’t just coming for governments, large-scale enterprises, and critical infrastructure, individuals and SMBs are on their radar too." He adds, "The message is clear – everyone at every level needs to be prepared. The good news is that when i...

Every year, more data storage is required to meet the demands of Britain’s expanding population. With this, security is essential to comply with privacy regulations, avoid information loss, and safeguard against terrorism and espionage. As the need for a West Midlands data centre increased, a robust perimeter security solution was essential, particularly following the development of leisure facilities adjacent to the site. Fencing, gates, access control, and automation were installed to c...

As the largest sporting goods company in China, Anta Group has more than 12,000 offline stores in 294 cities across the country, with more than 100,000 employees. Despite its massive scope, Anta can still keep orderly management of its stores, present neat and cohesive displays, and provide excellent shopping experiences to its customers. How do they do it? Let’s check it out. Overview Just like its corporate mission to integrate the sports spirit of "Going beyond oneself" into everyone...

Sella Personal Credit (Sella) is launching a trial of a credit card with biometric recognition that, thanks to a small chip sensor, allows people to make payments using their fingerprint. Users can ‘authorise payment transactions by simply placing their finger on their credit card, securely and quickly’. New biometric card to secure payments Each customer of Sella Personal Credit is provided with a kit containing a special device (‘sleeve’) Deploying the new card, wh...

Patriot One Technologies (‘Patriot One’ or the ‘Company’) has announced it will protect entrances to schools for the Lakewood, N.J. school district, New Jersey, USA. The company’s SmartGateway entry screening solution will be used to ensure weapons are not brought into schools throughout the Lakewood Township district. Securing school entrances in Lakewood Township A recent report found that as many as 3% of high school students said that they carried a weapon on...

Oosto’s Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Scientist presented a bold new vision for video analytics leveraging contextual scene understanding and semantic segmentation at this week’s ISC East, the International Security Conference & Exposition, in New York. In their presentation, Oosto laid out how the use of these new technologies can deliver real-time contextual analytics and more accurate alerts based on a more holistic understanding of a scene. Providing limited insight...

Matrix COSEC ARGO is an engineering feat designed with high-performance standards that revamps various organisations’ lookout towards security concerns, including securing their assets and employees. With the peak technological intelligence of the age, this biometric door controller, with a 3.5” IPS Touchscreen LCD and a sleek look, gives a visually impacting experience. With a super upgrade from the conventional devices available in the same range in the market, Matrix COSEC ARGO i...

Someone is trying to break into an ATM with a sledgehammer one day while someone else tries to install a skimmer (card reader) the next. On both occasions, a warning is given within a matter of seconds through a loudspeaker that they’ve been detected. They are told to stop their illegal activity and leave the ATM zone. AI capabilities After ignoring the instructions, a dense, harmless fog deterrent is released which pushes the intruder back towards the entrance, and a patrol and response...

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, is pleased to announce that the UK arm of international defence and security company, Leonardo, has selected Rizikon, Crossword’s supplier assurance, and third-party risk management platform, to assist in their assessment of cyber risk in their supply chain. Leonardo will utilise Crossword’s Rizikon platform to enhance visibility, automation, and efficiency in their assessment o...

Steve Bradford, Senior Vice President EMEA at SailPoint comments, “As Black Friday looms, retail brands eagerly anticipate profit boosts during their ‘Golden Quarter’, but it's not all rose-tinted shopping for online bargain hunters.” “The holidays are arriving early for cybercriminals – sales spikes and digital stampedes mean more opportunity for fraudsters to con unsuspecting consumers, through fake retailer websites, fraudulent card payment functions, and...

VIVOTEK, the IP surveillance solution provider, announces that it has once again been named among the top 20 by A&S magazine, marking its 10th consecutive year as a global leader. This year (2022), VIVOTEK advanced one position to secure 17th place. It is also the only Taiwanese enterprise listed. With deep roots in Taiwan, VIVOTEK has catered to the world for over two decades. Its insistence on retaining its design, R&D, and manufacturing operations locally has enabled it to build incr...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, shared its vision and future growth strategies at the three-day ‘Suprema Global Partner Program 22’ event from November 16 to 18 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. The theme of the event  The event marked the eleventh anniversary of the Suprema Global Partner Program. A total of 114 partners from 46 countries participated, representing companies from every continent. Suprema and its partners interacted with each other and shared i...

Since the beginning of October, all the agents at the security company SOS Cash & Value have been equipped with the intelligent vest from Wearin’, the startup whose Internet of Things (IoT) technology is specifically designed to reinforce the safety and efficiency of its mission-critical teams on the ground. The high-tech vest that SOS Cash & Value’s security guards wear at all times during their mission throughout Switzerland is equipped with environmental and biometric sen...

According to multiple surveys, "behavioural biometrics" and "behaviour recognition" have sparked a lot of interest in recent years. Once a sci-fi movie feature with only imaginable technology, it is slowly becoming a reality. Exciting and scary at the same time, depends on which end you are located at, behaviour recognition and identification will be more discussed in upcoming years. This post provides a basic overview of behavioural biometrics and behaviour recognition, as well as how they wi...

SailPoint Technologies, Inc., the pioneer in enterprise identity security announced that it had been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Governance Administration for Identity Security 2022 Vendor Assessment (doc #US47254121, November 2022). IDC MarketScape is a highly respected vendor assessment tool for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry, providing both quantitative and qualitative technology market assessments designed to help organisations make...

Wipro Limited, a technology services and consulting company, announces that it is launching a strategic cybersecurity consulting offering in Europe. The announcement comes on the heels of a series of acquisitions in the consulting space—Edgile, Capco, and Ampion—and is part of the firm’s vision to build a global cybersecurity consulting offering to help clients stay ahead of a dynamic threat and regulatory environment. Changing regulatory environment “Escalation of cyb...

The cyber game is now an entire underground economy wrapped around cyberattacks. Thanks to increased international friction and the activity of groups such as Lapsus$, cybercriminals have upped the ante on cybercrime in order to turn a profit. Atakama the pioneer in multifactor encryption outlines its top cybersecurity predictions for 2023, compiled from its CEO, Daniel H. Gallancy, and team of experts. IoT blends with shadow IT to make a security headache - With 43 billion devices connected to...

Suprema, a global pioneer in access control and biometrics, shared its vision and future growth strategies at the three-day ‘Suprema Global Partner Program 22’ event from November 16 to 18, 2022 at Lotte Hotel Seoul. The event marked the eleventh anniversary of the Suprema Global Partner Program. A total of 114 partners from 46 countries participated, representing companies from every continent. Suprema and its partners interacted with each other and shared insights about Suprema&rs...

Cold weather can take a toll on the security systems. Exposure to rain, snow, and frost can affect the performance of CCTV cameras, access control systems, and other outdoor security equipment. While they can’t control the British weather, they can take steps to protect their security investments and keep the property safe. Harsh weather conditions Verify the IP Rating: Outdoor cameras should have at least IP66 to withstand harsh weather conditions like sleet and snow. Inspect Camer...

Biometric market pioneer Aratek is set to bring in a full suite of solutions for border control and digital identity to the 6th Border Management and Identity Conference (BMIC) in Bangkok, Thailand. “As cross-border mobility starts to pick up again in a post-pandemic world, Aratek’s innovative solutions will be at the forefront helping authorities do a better job at managing and controlling borders with the use of digital identity,” said Samuel Wu, Aratek’s VP for Intern...

Fortra announces that it welcomes Matthew Schoenfeld to the organisation as its new President. A software industry veteran with more than a decade of experience in cybersecurity, Schoenfeld has a proven record as a dynamic, purposeful leader. He has a strong history of growing sales and revenue while helping customers solve challenges through a collaborative approach, a Fortra hallmark. Current President - Jim Cassens will continue to support the business as an Executive Director. Numerous exe...

Manufacturer and distributor of security solutions for the commercial and residential market, RISCO, is helping accredited security installers to cost-effectively grow their businesses in the lucrative SME market, with the expansion of its commercial product portfolio. NSI- and SSAIB- accredited installers form a rapidly increasing share of RISCO’s customer base and the company has announced the arrival in the UK and Ireland of the first stock of its new integrated alarm, access control,...

Ambient.ai, the computer vision intelligence company transforming physical security, announced that it has been named to Fast Company’s second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honouring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industries. Ambient.ai was named as a winner of the inaugural security and privacy category, which celebrates technologies that protect organisations and consumers against online and physical threats and privacy intrusions. Computer vision i...

Many steel companies have similar challenges tied to safety, productivity, and environmental stewardship. They have the capacity to produce dozens of tonnes of crude steel annually, host operations in multiple countries, and employ tens of thousands of people—all of which can prove a challenge to safely producing hot and cold rolled coils, sheets, galvanised sheets, tubes, wire rods, construction rebars, and bearings. Ensuring environmental responsibility and worker safety in all producti...

Ajax turned the passive environmental monitoring system into an active control system with alarm generation and reporting. Mushroom cultivation is extremely sensitive to the environment, as even small changes in humidity or temperature significantly affect the harvest. Such attention to the climate is also critical for the food industry, wood processing, paper production, etc. Special detectors monitor climate indicators, but for full control, users need to build a system that actively resp...

The flexibility of ASSA ABLOY’s Incedo access control ecosystem has been extended even further. Organisations can now deploy Incedo Cloud in locking solutions both in real-time or autonomously at the same premises, fine-tuning their security and gaining total control over their buildings from one place. In an environment where change is a constant, businesses need access control which is agile and futureproof. Hybrid working and the more efficient use of space — as well as energy &m...

Enveil, the pioneering Privacy Enhancing Technology Company protecting Data in Use, announces the wide release of the enhanced version of its flagship solution, ZeroReveal® Search. With the capabilities delivered in version 4.0, Enveil enables secure and efficient data usage, analysis, sharing, alerting, and collaboration across data silos in ways that were not previously possible, significantly reducing operational risk and accelerating the timeline for turning raw data into actionable insi...