Mobile access news

Heald, a globally renowned innovator in the field of perimeter security technology and the manufacturer of quality security equipment in the United Kingdom, has announced a partnership with Sweden-based access control solutions firm, Intergate, following a recent installation of their Matador products in Stockholm, Sweden. Intergate is the renowned distributor in Sweden for access control solutions. The firm, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2020, is a subsidiary of Indutrade, which has...

Solink,a video surveillance company for businesses, announced a strategic partnership with connected safety platform Noonlight, offering customers an affordable, additional layer of business security. Solink provides a complete video security solution to commercial retailers, restaurants and other businesses, allowing owners and operators to easily manage security in their business remotely. Through this partnership with Noonlight, Solink will offer customers 24/7 professional video monitoring...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for Part 1 of the 2021 SIA GovSummit, its annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2021 will be held as a three-part virtual conference, with sessions held on April 28, June 9 and Sept 21, 2021. SIA GovSummit 2021     Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing...

Mobile access is changing the way we interact with buildings and how we manage their security. The smartphone becomes a mobile key just as easily as it transforms into a payment card or a map. The device which users already carry enables them to unlock buildings or rooms, across one or multiple sites, securely and at a lower cost to the business than alternative credentials. According to one recent access control market report, users view the benefits as a powerful triad of convenience, cost an...

HID Global, a trusted identity Solutions Company announced that Mail.Ru has chosen its HID Mobile Access solution for secure and convenient access control using smartphones and other mobile devices. Need for access control Mail.Ru reaches over 91% of all Russian internet users via its mail platform and social networks. The company has more than 7,000 employees and a high volume of visitors to its Moscow offices, necessitating an access control solution that provides best-in-class security...

Independent cyber security business, Adarma has announced the appointment of Cheryl Martin as the new Head of its Security Consulting practice. The UK-based organisation has offices in both, London and Edinburgh, and is one of the largest independent security services companies in the United Kingdom. Security consulting services expert Adarma works to safeguard businesses from ever-evolving cyber threats, through a range of security consulting & managed security services, with deep domain...

Standards and compliance perform a critical, if underappreciated, role for security and facility managers. They set a quality baseline for locking and security hardware. They help customers quickly compare attributes across products. An insurance provider probably requires security to meet relevant standards. Taking a short-cut could prove an expensive mistake, should the worst happen and one needs to claim. Importance of meeting standards “Not all affordable mechanical locking meets ev...

Reliance High-Tech, the foremost independent security technology integrator, has announced a new partnership with AMAG Technology. It is the latest move in Reliance High-Tech’s on-going strategy to give its customers access to best-in-class security solutions that create ever more intelligent buildings while allowing organisations to effectively transform their operations and offer occupants the highest levels of protection. AMAG Technology is a global provider of powerful and diverse uni...

SALTO access control hardware has achieved a huge milestone in having its SPACE readers and controllers certified to EN 60839 standard. This important standard provides guidelines for those responsible for establishing and planning an electronic access control system (EACS) both in terms of levels of protection and levels of performance necessary to provide the degree of physical access (entry and exit) access control and protection considered appropriate for an installation. Products certifie...

SAFR from RealNetworks, Inc. announced a new version of SAFR, the world’s foremost facial recognition solution for live video, offering accurate, fast, unbiased face recognition and additional computer vision features. SAFR version 3.4 introduces new passive liveness detection and anti-spoofing features, for both masked and unmasked faces, to enhance security for face biometric authentication solutions. The new version also includes SMS watchlist alarms. Passive Liveness Detection SAFR&...

ProdataKey (PDK), a manufacturer of the cloud access control platform built for mobile, announces the release of seamless integration with Rhombus Systems, the pioneer in cloud-based video surveillance and asset tracking systems. In joining forces, the two companies – each known for their best-in-class cloud offerings – bring to market the industry’s easiest-to-implement, easiest-to-use, comprehensive access control and AI-assisted video management solution. The integration is...

Suprema, a pioneer in access control, biometrics and time & attendance solutions, shared partner testimonials about its security controller CoreStation that helps facilitate building multi-credential access control systems. Suprema CoreStation is a biometric-enabled security controller that provides great system design flexibility with credential options ranging from PIN, RF card reader, mobile access to fingerprint and face recognition. Meyer, a partner in Turkey, was able to construct a f...

The UK Cyber Security Council, the self-regulatory body for the cyber security education and skills sector, has announced that the Formation Project to create the Council has been completed, allowing the UK Government-mandated Council to officially become an independent entity, fully and only accountable to its trustees. UK Cyber Security Council The Council will champion the cyber security profession across the United Kingdom, providing broad representation for the industry, accelerating awar...

As people slowly emerge from the coronavirus pandemic and businesses begin planning a return to the office, it is a good time to consider whether the access and security system needs a rethink too. Inner Range's entry-level integrated access control system, Inception, offers small businesses and single sites excellent security and intruder detection, as well as remote access, integration with Milestone Access CCTV, and the ability to manage and control occupancy levels, all at an affordable p...

IDEMIA launches a Mobile ID offering for Arizona in partnership with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT). Mobile ID allows Arizona residents to carry a digital version of their driver’s licence or other state-issued ID in an app on their smartphone. The mID builds off the strength of the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) enrolment process while adding layers of fraud protection. Mobile ID data is only stored with the MVD system of record and in the mID app on...

Allegion, the globally renowned provider of security products and solutions, including Schlage readers and locks, together with CBORD, a renowned higher education technology solutions provider, announced that they have expanded their offerings and now provide on-campus mobile credential solutions on Android phones. Students, faculty and staff on participating campuses can now use their Android phones to conveniently, safely and securely access campus buildings and make purchases through Google...

Allegion Ventures, a US$ 50 million corporate venture fund of Allegion plc, has expanded its strategic portfolio with an investment in Mint House, a startup that’s revolutionising the hotel experience for modern business travellers through technology-aided amenities, such as secure mobile check-in and keyless entry, digital concierge services, customised pre-stocked grocery delivery and more. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed in the release. Strategic investment portfolio In la...

Allied Universal, a global security and facility services company, based in North America, has recently hired Tim Brandt as the company's Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Brandt will lead the financial operations of the company and will focus on the upcoming acquisition and integration of G4S and the eventual IPO (initial public offering) of the newly consolidated company. Mergers and acquisitions specialist Tim specialised in mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and public...

Suprema, a global renowned company in access control, biometrics and time & attendance solutions, has announced that it has been chosen as the top brand for access control management software and mobile access solution, in a survey of over 500 respondents in security industry participants and end users. Top brand for access control The survey, by a renowned industry media, asked systems integrators, distributors, consultants and end-users in a variety of verticals to choose the top brands...

ID solutions provider and card manufacturer, Databac celebrated its 50th anniversary with a brand new look and revamped website. The company, founded in 1970, has grown from a local business offering laminated cards to an international organisation with a wealth of experience in all aspects of identification technologies. New logo and website To mark the milestone, Databac has developed a new logo and created a new website, which better reflect the company as it is today - a dynamic, experienc...

iPhone users have a new way to keep their data and information safe from hackers with XSealed, an app that creates a maximum-security room to securely house private data and activity. XSealed iOS app The newly launched XSealed iOS app is available now in the AppStore and allows users to manage passwords, browse privately, and store their private pictures, files and other information in an encrypted room, which hackers cannot decipher, even if the phone is compromised by an intruder. According...

SALTO Systems, a globally renowned manufacturer of electronic access control solutions, has named Laura Turman as Retail Vertical Leader for North America. “We are expanding our vertical focus across all the verticals we serve and are very excited to have Laura leading our retail vertical business,” said Steve Burk, SALTO Systems North America Director of Marketing & Vertical Businesses. Access control solutions in retail space SALTO’s offerings in the retail space provi...

AlertMedia, the globally renowned emergency communication solutions provider, has announced its new Global Threat Intelligence Division, with faster, broader, and more relevant coverage, about a wide range of global and local incidents. Staffed by a dedicated team of intelligence analysts, who provide human-verified alerts 24/7, the division has more than doubled the volume of actionable intelligence available to AlertMedia customers concerning threats that directly affect employees and busines...

ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, has announced its decision to move its Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021 to a hybrid experience with in-person and digital features that will take place 27-29 September, 2021. Hybrid event experience The three-day event features daily global keynote and game-changer presenters, as well as concurrent education sessions that focus on the most pressing issues faced by the security profession. This integra...

CIE (CIE Security), a global distributor of audio-visual and security brands, is pleased to announce the UK launch of the A05C Access Control Unit from Akuvox (Akuvox Networks). The A05C is the first of Akuvox’s brand new series of smart IP access control readers and features a distinct 5-inch HD colour screen that is attractive in design and easy to use. AI and dual-camera technology The A05C is one of the most advanced IP access control readers available on the market The unit also in...

Corsight AI, a globally renowned facial recognition technology provider, has announced plans to invest in a significant number of new hires over the next 12 months, with help from premier Executive Search firm, The SJB Group, in order to support the company’s next phase of growth. Corsight's facial recognition technology, which received top rankings by NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) and the Department of Homeland Security, is able to accurately identify individuals...

The ISEE & CEFE Powered by INTERSCHUTZ, co-hosted by Beijing Safever Science & Technology Innovation Center, China National Machinery Industry International Co., Ltd. (SINOMACHINT), and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai Ltd. will be held at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center on December 8 – 10, 2021. The exhibition area is expected to be 30,000 square metres, with an estimated 400 exhibitors and 20,000 trade visits. ISEE & CEFE Powered by INTERSCHUTZ This exp...

VPS Holdings Limited (VPS) has just released their lat­est ver­sion of its ground-break­ing ini­tia­tive, to help sites pre­pare and be secured, before trespassers set up ille­gal encampments. Accord­ing to the lat­est gov­ern­ment statistics, the num­ber of trav­ellers’ car­a­vans in the United Kingdom (UK) has almost tripled from 8,000 to 23,000, between 1979 and 2020. When sev­er­al car­a­vans set­tle in un...

DoorBird IP video door stations can now fully integrate with Yale and August smart locks. Home owners can connect their smart lock to the smart door station for a seamless ‘approach to entry’ experience. IP video door stations integration The new integration works with the August Wi-Fi Smart Lock, any August Smart Lock with a Wi-Fi Connect, and the Yale Assure Locks and Levers with Wi-Fi. Through the DoorBird app, residents will have access to the following features: Know who st...

The pandemic has caused a global supply-chain shortage of chips used in access credentials. Ordering replacement cards has become even more difficult and may have a huge impact on lead times causing a disruption in your security program. Some MIFARE products may have a lead-time of at least 10 weeks, while other products and a variety of Java Cards are being forecast at up to 26 weeks for chip supply. It’s time to think about transitioning to a mobile access control solution. AMAG’s...