Mobile access news

To ensure that their customers always have the best help and support at their fingertips, ASSA ABLOY has announced an updated customer support app that offers new tools to ensure successful installations. Now available for download on Apple and Android mobile devices, the ASSA ABLOY Customer Support App provides a troubleshooting, e-learning and support experience that is immediate and intuitive. The app is powered with live, interactive video and live chat support from a technician. It also e...

Vanderbilt strives that its products meet the highest approval standards and Vectis iX is no different with UVV Kassen certification. Access to playback can be restricted by requiring two user logins. One of the users must be the 4-eye master in order to playback the video. This feature protects workers’ privacy rights as it ensures they cannot be secretly monitored by their co-workers or superiors in their working environment. A reference picture of an area within the bank (e.g. the ATM...

Camden Door Controls announced the launch of its new and enhanced switch selection wizard. Featured on Camden's website, the switch selection wizard is an integrated software app designed to recommend the correct Camden switch for any application. The wizard section page can be accessed via Camden's homepage, and provides the user the option to either compare a Camden switch to a competitor's switch model or select the switch criteria they need from a menu of options. Once the values of the sw...

NOTIFIER by Honeywell announced availability of the System Manager app, a cloud-based, mobile monitoring tool that allows staff at commercial buildings to simplify how they interact with and manage NOTIFIER life safety systems. Paired with a web-based portal or a variety of NOTIFIER gateways, the app allows for quick diagnosis and response to system events on the go. System Manager provides event data, along with detailed device information and history through an easy-to-use mobile interface....

Mivatek Smart Connect (previously ‘Mivatek’), an interactive Protection Service platform provider, announces the introduction of its ‘Smart Connect as a Service’ (SCAS). The new offering is targeted towards service providers brand owners, and telco’s for ODM Smart Home, Smart Care, Smart Business, and Smart Community solutions and service. Mivatek Smart Connect mobile-cloud, and auto-configurable security, safety, monitoring, wellness, and automation control system...

Honeywell announced the release of its Silent Knight 6000 Series, an expansion of addressable fire alarm control panels (FACPs) and accessories sold through security equipment distributors for improving small-to-medium size business applications.  The new 6000 Series includes four new panels with point capacities ranging from 100 to 1,110 points for greater flexibility and larger installs. Up to 17 panels can now be connected with a designated panel acting as a common communicator, offerin...

AimBrain, the Biometric Identity as-a-Service platform, has raised the bar in user authentication by introducing optional audio and lip synchronisation into its facial authentication module to create AimFace//LipSync. Designed to prove liveliness and counter even the most sophisticated spoofing technologies, AimFace//LipSync provides AimBrain customers with stronger user authentication by combining facial recognition with a spoken challenge and lip movement analysis. Traditionally, defences aga...

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMB), it is particularly important that video security solutions are easy to install and smooth to operate. Precisely for this target group, Dallmeier offers VideoNetBox 3 which can be configured quickly and simply as a complete video security solution for up to 16 HD video streams. The appliance combines the proven SMAVIA recording and analysis software with compact, fanless, energy-efficient server hardware. With VideoNetBox 3, shops, petrol stations, sm...

SPC Connect 2.6 is a service release that adds new features to Connect. Key features Customer notification User restrictions Alarm verification via mobile devices Installers will now be able to communicate through the SPC Connect network directly to their customers. This feature will allow you to create a message that will appear directly in the user’s app and/or in their email. The messaging editor provides editing capabilities and the inclusion of links. The installer can also d...

Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, announces the availability of its SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt, the company’s newest introduction in the ‘entry-level’ smart lock category.  Featuring a sleek, all-metal design and traditional styling, the SmartCode 888 Touchpad Electronic Deadbolt is designed to integrate with a variety of smart home systems. Featuring an easy-to-use, five-button keypad for keyless entr...

Sigma Designs, a provider of intelligent system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for connected smart home IoT, is proud to announce a cumulative lifetime 100M Z-Wave modules have shipped into the smart home market. With hundreds of customers shipping over 2,400 interoperable Z-Wave devices, Sigma Designs is pleased to highlight that the recipient of the 100 millionth module was the smart home service provider and long-time customer of Sigma Designs, Vivint Smart Home.  Vivint was the first service...

Security dealers and integrators don’t have the time or money to wade through dozens of security platforms and programs from various manufacturers. Think about all the training necessary for support, sales and technicians required when using multiple management platforms. It can become overwhelming. The single solution to meet the needs for all your customers and projects in every market vertical is Connect ONE from Connected Technologies, LLC. Cloud-hosted Connect ONE is the complete pac...

Vanderbilt, global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, has announced the release of its SPC Connect 2.6 cloud platform. SPC Connect is a hosted cloud-based solution designed for installers to monitor, manage, and maintain SPC panels remotely from any location. The latest features revolve around creating an ecosystem for installers and system users that will allow them to work together better.  “At Vanderbilt, we want our customers to be able to get their message to their...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that its HID Approve mobile authentication application was awarded New Product of the Year at the Info Security Global Excellence Awards gala ceremony during RSA 2018 in San Francisco. Cryptography and mobile push notifications HID Approve is a next-generation multi-factor authentication solution that combines the security of public key-based cryptography with the convenience of mobile push notifications, and that deliver...

Comelit Group is introducing a new fire division at IFSEC 2018, created to integrate with its smart security solutions, including stylish new video door entry systems, home automation and CCTV. Following an acquisition of an established fire manufacturer, Comelit will be unveiling a range of specialist fire solutions, including conventional and addressable panels, on stand E120, which has already proven successful across Europe in complementing its renowned security portfolio.  Comelit wi...

The next iteration of Honeywell’s NetAXS-123 web-based access control solution offers increased efficiency with a faster, user-friendly design that makes it simple to install and easy to operate and maintain. Optimised for Google Chrome, NetAXS-123 version 6.0 offers unparalleled flexibility with its 3-N-1 capability meaning the panel can be managed through the new embedded interface, in the cloud via MAXPRO Cloud or via on-premise software with WIN-PAK’s integrated security suite....

Comelit Group has launched an internal Mini Handsfree monitor with integrated WiFi that offers installers an easy upgrade opportunity, which alongside Comelit’s new App, allows homeowners to benefit from instant intercom control and smart door entry capability. The Italian door manufacturer, known for its high specification solutions, now presents the Mini Handsfree WiFi kits as a new internal wireless upgrade to its exclusive SimpleBus system, alongside complementing Quadra ViP and iKall...

The Lenel BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem, a complete cloud-based, keyless mobile credential management platform from Lenel, continues making door access faster and more convenient with a new smartphone app that anticipates user’s door selections, reducing authentication time. Lenel, a provider of advanced security systems, is part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp. The BlueDiamond mobile ecosystem includes an intuitive mobile app, innovative multi-f...

Matrix, global manufacturer of telecom and security solutions, recently unveiled its indigenously designed COSEC Facial Recognition. Matrix COSEC Face Recognition is based on innovative, deep learning technology, which evolves as per regular user interaction in different conditions. It identifies a user quickly and accurately with 1:1 or 1:N identification method. The technology checks liveness of a face with 99.53% accuracy. It accepts the user’s mobile as a credential, which eliminates h...

3xLOGIC, Inc., global provider of integrated, intelligent security solutions, and a three-time Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ winner, announced the release of the latest version of the company’s access control solution, infinias 6.3. infinias 6.3 access control solution The infinias 6.3 software is loaded with multiple powerful features: Advanced Mobile Credential - Alert some or all credential holders to sensitive information quickly and easily. New Responsive User Interface -...

Honeywell invites attendees to ISC West 2018 and visit Honeywell’s booth #14025 from April 11 to 13 in Las Vegas, to see the latest connected home and buildings technologies. Visitors will get an early preview of Honeywell Home’s next generation security solutions –from All-in-One to Tower versions – featuring smart designs to keep users safe and connected. Dealers can experience how Honeywell’s voice, video and mobile solutions integrate with today’s connecte...

Padlocks have long been used to secure valuable items but remembering the combination or where the key is can be a hassle. Fingerprints have replaced passwords for electronic devices and are now replacing combinations and keys. The Tapplock one is the world’s first smart fingerprint padlock. It can unlock in 0.8 seconds with no effort compared to a traditional combination lock that can take up to 15 seconds, or several minutes if the combination is forgotten, to open. The Tapplock one has...

Hikvision USA Inc. and Hikvision Canada Inc., a provider of artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics and other emerging technologies, and the supplier of video surveillance products and solutions, announced the launch of new websites for Hikvision USA Inc., Hikvision Canada Inc., and a French language website for Canada. Managed by the Hikvision North America marketing team, the new websites were developed on a dynamic content management system and feature a responsive design optimis...

Send For Help — a lone worker protection firm in the world which provides 24/7 emergency response via personal safety alarms — has been included in this year's prestigious Financial Times ‘FT1000’ list of Europe’s fastest growing companies. The list comprises of the top 1000 companies in 31 countries across Europe that have achieved the highest percentage growth in revenues between 2013 and 2016. Send For Help was ranked 625th on the list — one of just 158 o...

Broadstone, a new recruitment marketplace for the private security sector has entered into a strategic partnership with one of the UK’s leading security services providers, Brooknight.  Broadstone will support Brooknight to identify and secure high quality, vetted and background checked security personnel. The new app-based service manages the whole recruitment process from job posting, background vetting, and candidate selection via an algorithm, to invoice administration, schedulin...

Honeywell, global Connected Home solutions provider, has announced enhancements to its Total Connect Remote Services capabilities with an expanding ecosystem and key third-party integrations.  Now, Total Connect Remote Services ‘Works with Amazon Alexa’ to give users voice control of their security system from their connected home platform of choice. Homeowners will now be able to control their security system with their voice, using their Amazon Alexa device with the Honeywell...

Manything, providers of cloud video recording and remote monitoring services with more than 850,000 registered users globally, is introducing Manything Pro for professional applications at ISC West 2018 (booth #34061). Manything Pro is a robust and secure SaaS solution offering remote surveillance viewing and offsite cloud recording, creating a new source of Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR) for integrators and dealers. Integrators can install the software onto a compatible camera in under 5 minu...

Manything, providers of cloud video recording and remote monitoring services with more than 850,000 registered users globally, is building on their proven integration with Hikvision cameras with the addition of Axis and Dahua camera integrations. In addition, Manything has signed on three new distribution partners (Brooklyn Low Voltage Supply, DSG Distributors and Tristate Telecom) for their Manything Pro SaaS solution offering remote surveillance viewing and offsite cloud recording. With six y...

Senstar will be showcasing two new products at ISC West – the Senstar LM100 hybrid perimeter intrusion detection and intelligent lighting system, and Senstar Symphony 7.1 video management software (formerly Aimetis). Live demonstrations of these products will be given throughout the show at Booth 17901. “Senstar’s commitment to innovation means we are continuously exploring new technologies and evolving our existing product offerings to address changing security environments,&...

Manything, providers of cloud video recording and remote monitoring services with more than 850,000 registered users globally, is introducing Manything Pro at this year’s ISC West show (booth #34061). With six years of cloud video expertise, Manything is now empowering professional security dealers and integrators to offer remote viewing and offsite cloud surveillance recording, creating a new source of Recurring Monthly Revenue (RMR), with extreme ease. Remote monitoring with mobile acc...