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dormakaba opens new production facility in Mexico

dormakaba, a global provider in the access solutions market, opens a new production facility in Nogales, Mexico. With operations in Mexico since 2016, the new facility represents a multimillion-dollar investment designed to support commercial growth in North America. Chief Operations Officer Carsten Franke and dormakaba Americas leadership joined Nogales employees and Mexican dignitaries to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Flexible manufacturing network "Today marks an important milesto...

Secutech 2026: Innovations in AI & fire protection

Amid rapid international digitalisation and evolving risk environments, Secutech 2026 brought the industry’s latest advancements to the forefront at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from 22 – 24 April 2026. Concluding its 27th edition, the fair drew 396 exhibitors from nine countries and regions, presenting advanced security, fire protection, rescue, and AloT products and solutions to 14,069 visitors from 37 countries and regions including India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysi...

dormakaba launches Apexx Strato for ATM security

dormakaba, a pioneer in safe locks and trusted provider of ATM security solutions for financial institutions worldwide, announces the launch of its newest innovation, Apexx Strato™ Rotary. The keyless electronic ATM rotary lock is designed to secure the ATM top hatch and help prevent unauthorised access that can lead to malware installation and jackpotting attacks. Apexx Strato delivers Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE)-enabled protection for the ATM’s most vulnerable access point, th...

Matrix COSEC: Future-ready access control solutions

Security has become a fundamental requirement for modern businesses. From protecting physical assets to ensuring employee safety and regulatory compliance, organisations increasingly rely on digital security infrastructure. One of the most important components of this infrastructure is the Door Access Control system, which determines who can enter a facility, where they can go, and when they can access specific areas. Global demand for access control technology The global demand for access c...

Codelocks Connect App: Mobile access control solution

Codelocks, the global access control specialist, announces the launch of its Codelocks Connect App, giving users an easier way to remotely manage their connected locks from a mobile device. Now, business owners, building managers, and any personnel responsible for managing access to a site can create access codes and share them via email or SMS directly from the app. The new mobile functionality makes it even more convenient to manage building and locker access, without compromising on features...

dormakaba's growth in healthcare access solutions

dormakaba announces strong order intake in the healthcare sector in fiscal year 2025/26. In line with dormakaba’s go-to-market strategy, the company has secured several projects across Norway, Germany, and the US, allowing the company to strengthen its healthcare vertical. dormakaba delivers solutions for doors, including locks, door hardware, door automation, access control, and mechanical locking systems.  The combined total order volume is in the low double-digit million range (C...

Xthings One: Unified security platform for SMBs

At ISC West 2026, Xthings, a pioneer in AIoT and smart security, introduces Xthings One, a modular, on-premises security command center designed for organisations seeking to unify video surveillance, access control, and workforce intelligence in a single edge platform. Xthings One unifies video surveillance, access control, time and attendance, and visitor management into a single edge-based platform, giving business owners and security teams the clarity and control that fragmented systems have...

Alfred International smart locks certified by Alarm.com

Alfred International, designer and manufacturer of secure, modern smart locks for residential and multifamily environments, announced that its ML2 Smart Mortise Lock, DB2S, and DB1 Pro Smart Deadbolt Series—each built on Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) 800 Series technology—have earned certification from Alarm.com. The certification expands Alfred’s compatibility with one of the most widely deployed and trusted smart security platforms in North America and reinforces the compan...

Safetrust backs Aliro Enterprise for access solutions

Safetrust announced its support for Aliro Enterprise and is demonstrating the first Aliro Enterprise physical credential alongside Aliro credentials on Mobile.  Aliro is the new industry specification for access credentials and reader communication, developed by the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) with support from more than 400 partner organisations, including Safetrust. Designed to address interoperability challenges across thousands of vendors, solution providers, and partners, A...

Allegion showcases mobile credential technology

Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology and services, will be exhibiting and demonstrating new interoperable electronic access control technologies and software at ISC West 2026 (booth #23051), the security industry’s most comprehensive and converged trade show occurring from March 23–27, 2026, at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. “Today, the access control industry demands more than just hardware, credentials or standalone software,” said Mark Casey, vic...

Alfred smart locks integrate with ELK alarm engine

Alfred International, a provider of innovative smart lock solutions, announced a new integration with the ELK Products E27 Alarm Engine platform. Built on the Z-Wave protocol, the integration allows security professionals and system integrators to incorporate Alfred’s Z-Wave smart locks directly into ELK’s security and automation ecosystem, enabling unified control of access and alarm systems. Integration details The integration connects Alfred’s Z-Wave-enabled smart l...

Mercury Security: Open architecture app environment

Mercury Security, a pioneer in open architecture access control hardware, announces the commercial launch of its embedded application environment. With developer onboarding active and partner applications in progress, the platform moves from concept to execution, enabling technology partners and OEMs to build and deploy secure applications directly on Mercury MP Intelligent Controllers equipped with the latest Mercury firmware. Embedded application environment Mercury introduced its embedded...

Kindoo cloud access at ISC West - secure & scalable

Kindoo is displaying its innovative smartphone cloud-based access solution that eliminates the complexities of conventional access control solutions here at ISC West in booth 2054. Kindoo’s comprehensive access solution makes it easier and more profitable for systems integrators and installing resellers to expand their solution offerings. End-users will find the Kindoo access solution easier and more affordable, even if they already have an access system installed. Existing access system...

LifeSafety Power Heads to ISC West ’26 with five new introductions

LifeSafety Power continues its pathway of delivering technology with innovative intelligence and will highlight five new products at ISC West, March 25-27 in Las Vegas. Booth 9073 will host the debut of products, new tools and features that solidify LifeSafety Power’s commitment to providing flexible power solutions for the latest physical security and loT applications including: Advanced locking options An advanced cabinet locking option is now available for Unified Power Solutions&re...

SWEAR integrates Milestone XProtect for secure video

SWEAR, a pioneer in digital content authenticity, announces the completion of its integration with Milestone Systems’ XProtect® Video Management Software (VMS). The integration enables security teams using XProtect to verify, within their existing VMS workflow, that surveillance video is authentic and uncompromised, reinforcing confidence in the evidentiary value of the data they collect and rely upon. As AI-driven media creation accelerates, the volume of manipulated content has surg...

Nice smart solutions at ISC West 2026

Nice, a global pioneer in Smart Living solutions, will showcase its latest advancements in wireless security and smart home technology at ISC West, March 23-27, led by the official show debut of the GC Touch™ panel and its 1.1 firmware update. Attendees can see live demonstrations of the new security panel, as well as Nice’s 2GIG EDGE panel, and expanded 345S and E+ sensor lines at Booth #23059.  New solutions Displayed alongside Nice’s expansive security portfolio, th...

dormakaba at ISC West 2026: Access control innovations

Following a year of strategic acquisitions and technology investments, dormakaba North America will showcase its expanded access control portfolio at the International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2026 in Las Vegas (March 23 - 27). The company will demonstrate how its new products and service capabilities come together to support customers in high-demand environments such as healthcare, airports, and data centres. In booth #20007, dormakaba will highlight how recent activity he...

Innovative IP video stations by DoorBird unveiled

DoorBird is launching two additional new products: the IP video indoor stations A1103 and A1104 will be presented in early March at Light + Building in Frankfurt. Back in January, the Berlin-based specialist for IP door communication announced several innovations and now complements its range with the powerful A1103 and A1104 indoor solutions. Indoor stations Both indoor stations are equipped with a 7-inch true-color touch display made of scratch-resistant tempered glass. HD video and two-wa...

TDSi launches GARDiS Pro v3.2 access control update

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi by Hirsch announces the release of GARDiS Pro v3.2, the latest evolution of its powerful access control software platform. The new version introduces a series of enhancements designed to strengthen system security, improve wireless locking integration, and simplify installation and commissioning for partners and end users. GARDiS Pro v3.2 reflects TDSi by Hirsch’s ongoing commitment to delivering a future-ready access control ecosys...

Centrios Exit Trim: Simplified access control solution

Centrios continues to expand its radically simplified access control platform with the introduction of the Centrios Exit Trim — purpose-built for doors that require an Exit Device. Exit Device openings are some of the most common in a commercial space. Front entrances. Rear exits. Stairwells. Employee-only corridors. They’re required for life safety, yet they’re often the last openings to be modernised because upgrading them feels complex. App-based management experience The...

Insafe launches Safe Range for lithium batteries

Insafe, the UK distributor for Chubbsafes, has launched a Lithium Ion Battery Safe range to provide reliable and tested solutions for the safe storage and charging of lithium batteries.  The range includes two models, the Lithium Ion Battery Safe Lite and the Lithium Ion Battery Safe Pro, designed to meet different levels of operational and safety requirements across commercial and industrial environments. Reducing risks Says Simon Arthur, Managing Director at Insafe: “With lithium...

Vivint's all-in-one smart home solution for builders

Vivint, an NRG company, the foremost US energy-focused security and smart home company, announces Vivint for Builders, the only direct, end-to-end smart home security solution specifically set-up to ease and simplify the builder workflow and homeowner experience. New smart home technology In today’s housing market, smart home technology is an expectation from future homeowners wanting protection, comfort, and convenience. With Vivint for Builders, home builders can select the smart...

Mobile access in physical security with ASSA ABLOY

In business and personal life, digitalisation increasingly means moving to mobile. Mobile-first is becoming the norm across regions and industries. In Western Europe alone, there are 459 million active smartphones and only a fraction of these are currently used for digital access. This is changing fast: one projection suggests mobile credentials’ CAGR of more than 22% over the next 7 years. This rapid growth seems only natural: in terms of access management, it is more secure and more con...

Comelit-PAC launches PAC Lock to unify online and offline access control management

Comelit-PAC has expanded its access control portfolio with the launch of PAC Lock, a fully integrated offline locking solution that enables customers to manage wired and wireless doors within the same Access Central™ platform. PAC Lock brings the benefits of Open Security Standard (OSS) offline technology to the PAC ecosystem. The result is a practical and scalable way to extend access control to areas where cabling or constant connectivity may not be possible or cost-effective. Evolutio...

Orion DataGuard: AI security for data center growth

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. announces the availability of Orion DataGuard™, the first fully automated, AI-enabled security screening room engineered specifically for modern hyperscale and enterprise data center environments. With the rapid growth of artificial intelligence driving massive increases in compute infrastructure, the demand for physical protection around sensitive server capacity has never been higher. From edge-based remote security to dark data centers and reduction in SOC...

Reduce costs with smart key management systems

For large retailers with hundreds of branches, operational challenges often feel familiar. Rising crime, staff shortages, tight margins and ageing infrastructure dominate boardroom conversations. Yet while many organisations focus on headline issues, smaller structural inefficiencies quietly drain budgets year after year. One of the most overlooked is keyholding and access management. The financial impact of traditional keyholding models is significant. Across large retail estates, annual costs...

SMARTair & CLIQ integration for total security control

Sometimes a digital system cannot cover all the openings an organisation needs. Readers, escutcheons and security locks can equip many doors. But what if they also want to deploy intelligent key-operated locking for alarm boxes, medicine stores, server rooms or power units? Until now, the only secure option was to run two systems in parallel. A new integration between two digital ecosystems puts facilities managers in control like never before. Wireless access system The SMARTair® wireles...

Schlage named America's most trusted® lock brand for seventh consecutive year

Schlage®, a pioneer in home security and access solutions for over 100 years, has been recognised as the most trusted door lockset and hardware brand in the 2026 America's Most Trusted® Door Locks & Hardware Study conducted by Lifestory Research. This year marks the seventh consecutive year that Schlage has been awarded this distinguished recognition, solidifying its position as the top consumer choice for home security solutions. Consumer choice The 2026 America’s Most Tru...

Managing access in education: How and where digitalisation makes a positive impact

Across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, schools, colleges and universities look to modernise security while preserving openness. Their duty of care extends to protecting people, property and data, yet education sites must also enable the free movement of staff, students and visitors. At the same time, budgets are tight and expectations for user experience are high. The right access management strategy must reconcile safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness – and when implemented effe...

Salto XS4 face: Secure face recognition access

Salto, a pioneer in electronic access control solutions, continues to advance smart access innovation with Salto XS4 Face, a face recognition access control solution designed to deliver fast, secure, and hands-free access while prioritising privacy, flexibility, and user experience. Salto XS4 Face’s face recognition technology is engineered to provide convenient, secure access to Salto access points, requiring only a face as a credential and granting access in under a second. Each user ga...