Mobile access news

Araknis Networks®, SnapAV’s exclusive networking brand, has released two new wireless access point models designed to deliver high speed for installs with multiple wireless clients. The Araknis Networks 510- and 810-Series Indoor Wireless Access Points are powered by Wave 2 MU-MIMO (Multi-User, Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology, allowing these access points to simultaneously communicate with multiple devices while increasing throughput and decreasing network congestion. Val...

The ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control Group has unveiled Openow, a new mobile solution for users of its SMARTair wireless access control system. Openow allows SMARTair users to open doors with their mobile phone and the Openow app, meaning access credentials can be granted, revoked and updated instantly, from wherever the user may be. Eliminating physical credentials By eliminating physical credentials, Openow helps ensure facilities managers, security administrators and business...

Iris ID, a global provider of iris recognition technology, announced its award-winning multimode iCAM M300 handheld biometric platform now offers gateless access control, time and attendance and employee mustering for both commercial and government markets. The new functions are possible with embedded XPressEntry software from Telaeris, a provider of real-time personnel tracking solutions. Also using Iris ID’s Iris Access EAC software, the iCAM M300 continues to provide an ideal portable...

Suprema, global provider of biometrics and access control solutions, has announced that it will showcase new-generation mobile solution and latest facial recognition biometrics at IFSEC 2019 in London on June 18. Suprema mobile credential service Suprema's new mobile credential service provides the end-to-end solution including a cloud-based portal services, a mobile app, BLE readers, open API and in-app SDK for 3rd party support. The new service provides users with easier mobile card administ...

HID Global, global provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that it has added the HID Credential Management Service to its growing offering of cloud-based identity solutions. The service simplifies the issuance and management of trusted Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate-based credentials. The PKI credentials can be used by a broader range of organisations for convenient and secure multifactor authentication and converged physical access to facilities, as well as digital s...

Airbus’ new development, Dabat Hybrid Roaming, makes its grand entrance during the Critical Communications World 2019 in Kuala Lumpur. The new solution, a unique combination between Airbus’ Tactilon Dabat hybrid terminal and the Tactilon Agnet 800 Solution, will bring ease and simplicity to daily operations thanks to state-of-the-art seamless switchover technology. The new solution will extend and secure end users’ operations by maximising the benefits of hybrid network communi...

HID Global, a globally renowned provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced that it has added the HID Credential Management Service to its growing offering of cloud-based identity solutions. The service simplifies the issuance and management of trusted Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificate-based credentials. The PKI credentials can be used by a broader range of organisations for convenient and secure multifactor authentication and converged physical access to facilities, as well...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, is showcasing the benefits of their KeyWatcher Touch and AssetWatcher key and asset management solutions at IFSEC International 2019 (stand no. IF620) in London, from June 18-20. The company is also introducing KeyWatcher Fleet, a key control system specifically for fleet management, to IFSEC attendees. “We’re thrilled to once again showcase the exciting features of our AssetWatcher and KeyWatcher Tou...

Transforming the way security teams monitor, manage and control multiple systems, Maxxess is launching its new, open-architecture InSite solution at IFSEC International, (London ExCel 18-20 June, stand IF2120). Maxxess InSite is a cyber-secure, cloud-based service that has been developed to give organisations impressive new levels of situational awareness and allow the most rapid, coordinated response to wide range of incidents, both emergency and non-emergency. InSite can pull data from a wid...

PAC & GDX, providers of access control and door entry solutions, are showcasing the range and depth of their innovative technology on Stand IF2930 at IFSEC International 2019. From a single door installation to a fully integrated network based system, the company’s extensive portfolio provides unbeatable reliability and robust functionality, at a price point that enables installation in a diverse range of residential and commercial buildings. In order to provide integrators and end us...

SimonsVoss Technologies GmbH, part of the Allegion group - a pioneer in digital locking and physical access control systems - enters a technology partnership in Europe with Morphean. The new technology partnership, that will utilise SimonsVoss’ digital access control system SmartIntego, extends Morphean’s cloud-based capabilities beyond video surveillance and into the access control-as-a-service (ACaaS) market, forecast to reach US$2.8b by 2024. Integrated security system We are s...

Cable-free access control provider, LOCKEN has launched a new website, which reflects its position as a market pioneer, showcasing its expertise and commitment to innovation and future technologies. Following the company’s merger with ISEO, LOCKEN is increasing its activity within new and emerging markets and is continuing to create innovative solutions that are tailored to its clients’ individual demands and requirements. Industries served by LOCKEN With 15 years’ knowledge...

Videx, a manufacturer and supplier in access control and door entry kits, has added new features and functionality to its GSMPRO intercom system that provides users with much greater freedom and security. The GSMPRO, which is now expandable to an eight-door access control system, enables people to answer calls to their front door or gate from their mobile phone or landline, so they never have to miss that important visitor and are made aware of who has visited even when they are not there. The...

PSA, the security and systems integrator consortium, announces the call for presentations for PSA TEC 2020 is open. Sessions will be selected that serve a variety of disciplines and focus on emerging technologies, critical issues in the industry and tool development to augment attendees’ knowledge base needed to drive the industry forward. TEC, presented by PSA, is the premier education and networking event for all professional systems integrators in the security and audio-visual markets....

HID Global, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces it has extended the capabilities of its HID goID mobile identity solution that enables government agencies to move from physical documents to mobile IDs on citizens’ smartphones. The latest addition to HID’s mobile identity offering, the HID goID Simple Verifier, is a small device that can be used by anyone seeking to quickly verify the age of citizens carrying an HID goID mobile ID on their smartphones—all with j...

Suprema ID, global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, has announced that it will launch the new FAP30-compliant BioMini Slim 3 fingerprint scanner, at ID4Africa 2019 in South Africa on 18 - 20 June 2019. BioMini Slim 3 fingerprint scanner The new BioMini Slim 3 comes with the world's slimmest optical sensor. With the FAP30 compliant wider platen, the scanner now captures wider area of fingerprints which leads to better accuracy. The sensor's slim form factor also allows extra flexibility...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined secure access solutions, is pleased to announce new partnerships with Westcon EMEA, Nuvias Group and Spectrum Networks, to deliver Pulse Secure authorised training courses to its reseller partners and customers across EMEA. Following on from the successful North American launch of the authorised education training course curriculum earlier in the year, the Pulse Secure training and certification programme has authorised new partnerships to prepare...

Partitioned systems and a new evidence vault with cryptographic fingerprinting are among a cluster of improvements for Inner Range’s intelligent access control and intruder detection system, Integriti. Version 19 system update The Version 19 system update is expected to be available to all new and existing Integriti customers in June. The update introduces ‘partitioned sites’, which allows security managers to create users and other global entities that only exist within the...

Check Point has announced a new suite of network security products for large enterprises and data centres, which deliver an industry-leading Tera-bps (bits per second) of Gen V Threat Prevention without compromising on network performance, up time, or scalability. Powered by the Check Point Infinity architecture, the 16000 and 26000 Security Gateways incorporate Check Point’s ThreatCloud and award-winning SandBlast Zero-Day Protection. These modular gateways come in base, plus and turbo m...

Inner Range’s access control system, Inception has been upgraded with a dedicated app and the ability to integrate with the Milestone Access platform. Inception access control system Inception is Inner Range’s powerful yet budget-friendly access control and security alarm system. New and existing customers can now use the Sky Command App to control access remotely. It allows interactive control and live status of areas, inputs, doors and outputs as well as simple or multimode area...

Ping Identity, global provider of identity-defined security solutions, has announced its capabilities framework and practical guidance for adopting a Zero Trust security strategy. This framework provides reliable direction to companies in any stage of the Zero Trust maturity process to help enable a broad range of use cases and technology integrations. It also includes innovative ways to support secure access to anything, by anyone, from anywhere on any device. Zero Trust security strategy The...

Manchester-based security tech scale-up, Broadstone, is celebrating unprecedented growth as it reports a 300% increase in revenue in the past five months and a 700% increase in its user community in the past six months (up from 2,500 users in October 2018 to 20,000 users this month). They predict that transactions via their platform (people looking for temporary work) will be in excess of £1m per month by 2020. As a result, the high growth firm is looking to expand its headcount by 50% ov...

Johnson Controls releases the newest version of Tyco Kantech EntraPass security management software, enabling new functionalities such as expanded audit features and other enhancements for a more streamlined experience for users. For faster auditing and troubleshooting, EntraPass v8.10 users can run audit reports based on cards, components and operators, including a detailed report of who made changes to a card or component and when the changes were made. Seamless operation This will help to...

ELATEC is pleased to announce its recent hire of Ron J. Fiedler, who joins the ELATEC team as Vice President of Strategic Alliances. In this role, Fiedler will expand ELATEC’s global presence through business development, strategic partnerships, and penetration of new markets. ELATEC RFID readers ELATEC designs and manufactures unique radio frequency identification (RFID) readers for user authentication and access control applications. ELATEC readers recognise and decode over 60 RFID tra...

Johnson Controls announces that its flagship access control and event management system Tyco Software House C•CURE 9000 is supported on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), enabling customers to take advantage of the many benefits of cloud computing with the choice of best-suited service providers. With C•CURE 9000 deployable in the cloud, integrators and end users can leverage cloud service providers such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform, to reduce se...

Consumers are managing their financial services in more digital and diverse ways than ever before. But as card-not-present (CNP) transactions across e-commerce, m-commerce and remote commerce rise across the globe, so does fraud. Adding security without simply creating more points of friction is a real challenge, but one that the EMV 3-D Secure protocol – EMV 3DS for short – is trying to combat. The protocols are generating real interest across the industry, but what exactly is EMV...

SALTO is excited to be showcasing the latest in access control technology at IFSEC, the UK’s premier security event, taking place at ExCeL London 18-20 June. SALTO is on Stand IF2810. SVN-Flex provides access management with increased security, more convenience and at lower cost. It makes hard-wired update point’s obsolete, thus introducing completely wire-free access control with online functionalities. It provides a range of benefits to operators and end users, especially by remov...

Percepto, the provider of industrial autonomous drone solutions, announced that it has raised $15M Series A Round Funding, led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP), with participation from existing investors: NHN, Spider Capital and Emerge. The company has to date raised a total of $27.5M. Previous investors include R&R Venture Partners and Hyundai Motors. CEO of Percepto, Dor Abuhasira explains: “This new investment in Percepto accelerates our rapid trajectory. We have the solution, talen...

Control4 Corporation, global provider of smart home solutions, has announced Control4 Smart Home OS 3. Control4 Smart Home OS 3 is designed to unify hundreds of connected devices within the home, control them all from a single platform, delivering the personalisation that homeowners want, and facilitating the professional support that smart home technology needs. Control4 Smart Home OS 3 Control4 Smart Home OS 3 is designed to simplify the use of many connected devices throughout the home, exc...

Pulse Secure, the provider of software-defined Secure Access solutions, announces that it has published its ‘2019 State of Enterprise Secure Access’ report. The findings quantify threats, gaps and investment as organisations face increasing hybrid IT access challenges. The survey of large enterprises in the US, UK and DACH uncovers business risk and impact resulting in a pivot towards extending Zero Trust capabilities to enable productivity and stem exposures to multi-cloud resource...