Access Control News

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-managed enterprise building security and management, announced a new way for organisations to transition to the cloud with its Command Connector, which enables third-party cameras to connect to Verkada’s Command platform. It also announced a range of new additions to its platform, including a next-generation door reader. "As we continue to expand our footprint we want to provide customers with a seamless transition to our cloud platform,” said Brando...

Having doors with mechanical security can be a drag on the effectiveness and efficiency of facilities management. While wiring ever more locks to make access control more flexible is expensive and disruptive, a wireless solution built for compatibility can be the answer. It takes a few minutes to swap almost any mechanical cylinder for a digital cylinder and connect it to an access control system. The battery-powered Aperio® C100 Cylinder can equip almost any door without the need for cabl...

HID, the worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces that the University of Dundee is updating its city campus estate implementing HID® Mobile Access® and signature HID Signo™ readers throughout its buildings to guarantee it has a modern, secure, and reliable access control system to allow staff and students to enter using both RFID cards and smartphones. Mobile-ready HID Signo readers The project will involve buying and installing new mobile-ready HID Signo reader...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expanded the SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) to include the group formerly known as the SIA Facial Recognition Working Group and all its members and has appointed Austin Park, director of technology at NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), to serve as the advisory board’s new chair. SIA IBTAB The SIA IBTAB – an exclusive advisory panel to the SIA Board of Directors – promotes the a...

Skills for Security is proud to announce a new partnership with Eaton, a global pioneer in power management solutions. Eaton has joined Skills for Security as a Platinum Sponsor, marking a significant collaboration aimed at enhancing the fire and security sector through education, innovation, and sustainable practices. Eaton, renowned for its expertise in fire and security systems alongside a whole host of other solutions, will work closely with Skills for Security to support the development an...

Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi is pleased to announce that Samuel Annear has joined the company’s Software Development Team, based in Poole in Dorset, for a twelve-month placement as part of his Computing Studies Course at Bournemouth University. TDSi has proudly supported university placements and apprenticeships for many years, highlighting its commitment to fostering and supporting talent in the next generation of security professionals. Software development...

Allegion US, a pioneer in seamless access control solutions, announced a new integration with TagMaster North America (TMNA), a pioneering provider of intelligent vehicle identification solutions (Licence Plate Recognition (LPR) and RFID) to enhance vehicle ID and tracking with a minimal hardware footprint. This strategic collaboration combines Allegion's Pure Access Cloud software and IP Bridge hardware with TagMaster NA's edge-computing long-range RFID Reader and passive tags, creating a seaml...

Hanwha Vision opened its newest Hanwha Innovation and Technology Experience (HITE) on July 30, 2024, in Irvine, Calif. The new 5,200 sq. ft Centre, Hanwha’s third HITE in the United States, presents the company’s vision for the future of security and surveillance through a combination of interactive product demonstration stations, a training centre, and presentation areas. Since Hanwha developed the HITE concept in 2019, the company has continually made every effort to des...

ONVIF®, the global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, is announcing that more than 30,000 product models in the $120B global physical security market meet the ONVIF conformance requirements for interoperability. ONVIF interoperability standards This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018. Security system integrators and end users around the world rely on pro...

Paxton Access, the international security technology manufacturer, is launching the Paxton Tech Tour across the continental United States in September. The Paxton Tech Tour is a free half-day commercial and technical experience that gives security installers and integrators an opportunity to see live product demos and get hands-on with Paxton’s extensive product line. Paxton’s intercom mobile app  Gareth O’Hara, Paxton’s Chief Sales Officer, said: “We have...

Vehicle safety specialist Durite is expanding its van range with reverse-view brake light cameras. Brake light cameras are retrofitted to the vehicle, replacing the existing brake light assembly and enhancing rear visibility, whilst retaining brake light function and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Offering a wide-angle view, they provide the driver with extra visibility and reduce manoeuvring errors - particularly when reversing. Light commercial vehicle operators can choose from...

An overwhelming majority (96%) of parents in the United States support a mandate requiring schools to share security cameras with 911 Communications Centres during emergencies, according to a survey of K-12 parents. A federal mandate was preferred by 56% of parents, 29% wanted a community-level requirement, and 11% favoured a school district mandate.  Camera Sharing is a new technology that gives Emergency Communication Centre telecommunicators (911 professionals) instant access to securit...

Matrix is thrilled to announce its presence at MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, set for August 22nd-24th at Siddhi Banquets, Erandwane, Pune. As a pioneer in security and telecom solutions, Matrix will have the prime opportunity to showcase its state-of-the-art IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions at this prestigious event. Matrix is going to showcase its diversified security portfolio at MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, especially conceptualised to cater to the div...

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security, announced the availability of its Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) solution on the Bugcrowd Platform. This solution provides customers with a proactive security approach to continuously meet compliance goals and reduce their external risk asset exposure. Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) is designed for customers with an evolving attack surface that only does pentesting once or twice a year, leaving &l...

Dallmeier, a pioneering provider of intelligent security solutions, will present its latest innovations at Security 2024 in Essen. The focus will be on the security of critical infrastructure companies as well as the requirements of small and medium-sized enterprises. Installers and system integrators are also invited to find out more about the opportunities as a Dallmeier partner. Cybersecurity resilience The focus will be on cybersecurity resilience, low total cost of ownership, and achiev...

Rubrik, Inc., the Zero Trust Data Security™ company, announces a new partnership and technology integration with Mandiant, part of Google Cloud. The collaboration brings together pioneers in data security, incident response, and threat intelligence, aiming to expedite customers’ threat detection and path to cyber recovery. “This partnership will gations leveraging Rubrik’s backup solutions to identify threats in their backups powered by Mandiant’s industry-pio...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in extended risk and threat detection, announced the release of its Ransomware Radar Report in conjunction with the company’s presence at Black Hat USA. The all-new research report provides a fresh perspective on the global ransomware threat by analysing, comparing, and contrasting attacker activity and techniques over an 18-month period ending June 30, 2024. According to the report, ransomware groups continue to refine their craft, building and scaling business mo...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LiftMaster, a pioneering brand of professionally installed access solutions including smart video intercoms, smart door controllers and gate operators. This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up t...

ZeroEyes, the creators of the only AI-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the US Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, announced that its AI gun detection solution has been selected by West Feliciana Parish Schools (WFPS) to help mitigate gun-related violence. WFPS, based in St. Francisville, Louisiana, is renowned as one of the state’s highest-ranked educational systems. The district educates approximately 2,300 students from early chi...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announced it has acquired Sewio Networks (Sewio), a pioneering provider of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) platforms for asset management, intralogistics, and improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). The addition of Sewio expands HID’s growing RTLS portfolio, particularly for asset-tracking use cases in automotive and manufacturing. “Welcoming the Sewio team into the HID family reinforces our commi...

SaaS Alerts, a cybersecurity company delivering an automated software-as-a-service (SaaS) security platform that enables managed service providers (MSPs) to detect and stop unauthorised activity in client SaaS applications, announced the integration of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint into its SaaS security platform. Integrating Defender into the SaaS Alerts platform provides MSPs with a single pane to view Microsoft’s Identity monitoring, Microsoft 365 application suite, and the endpoint...

To further develop effective and customised solutions for Seek Scan™, one of the most affordable thermal temperature screening solutions meeting FDA guidelines during the COVID-19 public health emergency, Seek Thermal announced it has made APIs available for access control, VMS and other integrated network capabilities. The Seek Scan thermal imaging system (MSRP 1,995) is specifically designed and calibrated to quickly automate body temperature screening using skin temperature as a p...

At Sepura, the dedication to innovation and excellence in product design and development is reflected in every device they create. From the state-of-the-art facilities in Cambridge, they have delivered over three million devices to public safety users and commercial customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. “My role as a mechanical engineer involves generating concepts and taking them through the entire development process. This journey is both challenging and rewarding, as it requi...

In 2023, Jacksons Fencing completed a successful implementation of state-of-the-art fencing and access control solutions for Newbury Football Club, marking a significant step in the club's return to its historic grounds at Faraday Road. This project not only secures the site but also restores a vital community hub that has served the Berkshire area for over 50 years. A history of challenges In 2018, Newbury Football Club was evicted from its longstanding ground, which was designated for...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has announced a strategic partnership with the Arab Organisation for Industrialisation (AOI) and the Transport Information Technology Company (TransIT), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Transport, Egypt. The new collaboration is set to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and support technological localisation in the production of electronic gates, leveraging advanced Swedish expertise. In a significant step towards reducing imports and boosting local production, a t...

SentinelOne, a global pioneer in AI-powered security, announced a series of groundbreaking innovations to the Singularity Platform that leverage the industry’s most advanced generative AI technology, major new advancements delivered on a unified agent, and pioneering data insights to supercharge threat prevention, detection and response and empower customers to secure their operations from end-to-end in a simple, unified way. “With our latest innovations, we are enhancing the a...

Gunnebo Safe Storage, in partnership with Tecnosicurezza, is at Security Essen to unveil a host of innovative new products alongside a dedicated panel speaker slot to discuss the importance of European standards in the security of banking. On Tecnosicurezza stand 6E12, the pioneering global provider of secure storage solutions will unveil brand new locking solutions, including a powerful electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors. MiniTech technology Visitors to the...

Hotel managers require security, flexibility, durability and aesthetics in an access management system that can cover guest rooms and shared spaces, on one hand, and private staff areas on the other. With multiple buildings, a private beach and sports areas, the new TH Resorts Capo Rizzuto on Calabria’s Ionian coast receives high daily traffic from guests and staff, who must have access at different times according to their specific needs. On taking over resort, TH management quickly ident...

Censys, the pioneering Internet Intelligence Platform for Threat Hunting and Attack Surface Management, announced the Censys Community Forum, a moderated, online platform for security professionals to discuss topics focused on threat hunting, attack surface management, general security expertise and more. Designed with security professionals in mind, the space provides over 70,000 members with free resources and data-driven security solutions through a centralised, accessible platform. Security...

Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its newest Axis Experience Centre (AEC) in Phoenix, AZ. Featuring an extensive variety of Axis surveillance solutions as well as meeting and demo spaces, the facility will allow Axis to build stronger bonds with partners and customers in the southwest, fostering collaborative growth and innovation to enable smarter and safer communities – both local and beyond. As Arizona’s capital, Phoenix is one of the fastest-growing cities in t...