Access Control News

Fingerprint Cards AB (Fingerprints™) unveils FPC AllKey, its new biometric system for logical and physical access control. The solution has been designed to enable fast and seamless integration into devices and to bring smooth, secure authentication to use cases including peripherals, cryptocurrency wallets, residential or workplace smart door locks, FIDO authenticator tokens, padlocks, and more. Biometric system The biometric system includes all components needed – hardware, soft...

The deployment of new Live Facial Recognition technology by Essex Police resulted in three arrests at the Clacton Airshow on August 22 and two additional arrests in Southend on August 25 and 26, including for sexual assault and common assault cases. Live Facial Recognition technology  The technology, provided by Corsight AI and Digital Barriers, identified individuals wanted for serious offenses, enforced orders against those on a ‘watch list,’ and protected vulnerable indivi...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based identity verification and fraud prevention tool provider, announced a new partnership with Frank, a logistics and transportation platform for both businesses and individual customers. The main goal of the collaboration is to help Frank accept their clients through a seamless verification flow that is both compliant and user-friendly, which means automatically checking and confirming KYC data at the onboarding stage.   Robust security measures In the digital...

At this year’s IAA Show in Hannover, Labcraft, the industry-pioneering designers and manufacturers of LED lighting for commercial vehicles, is presenting its latest Banksman lighting systems alongside a new range of compatible harness kits, designed to save time and money during installation. Available in four models – BM2, BM3, BM4 and BM6 - Labcraft’s innovative Banksman lighting solutions deliver additional bright light around the vehicle, helping drivers to manoeuvre more...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding pioneer using proprietary intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, recently hosted several law enforcement officials at its headquarters for a demonstration and tour of the company’s pioneering-edge Security Operations Command Centre (SOCC).  On hand were El Segundo (Calif.) Police Department Chief Saul Rodriguez along with precinct Captains Ryan Danowitz and Gilbert Sanchez. They met with Elite representati...

Casino operators have long been among the keenest users of video surveillance technology, but there is strong demand for even more advanced solutions, reports IDIS, South Korea’s largest in-country video tech manufacturer. In a new report on surveillance in the casino sector, the company explains how a generation of major resort casinos is emerging—new developments comprising luxury hotels, state-of-the-art gaming, high-end retail, wellness, and leisure facilities—have a...

A Rubrik Zero Labs report found that 66% of IT and security pioneers report that data growth outpaces their ability to secure data and mitigate risk. Adversaries are noticing, increasing the sophistication of cyberattacks, and leveraging gaps in coverage to target critical data for destruction, theft, or extortion. As the volume of data continues to grow and exacerbate visibility challenges, organisations must find ways to manage and protect their constantly expanding data. Organisations n...

Infosys, a global pioneer in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced the expansion of its collaboration with NVIDIA for AI-powered, customer-centric solutions to drive innovation and operational excellence for telcos. Leveraging Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms using generative AI technologies, the collaboration will help telcos enhance their customer experiences, streamline network operations, and accelerate service delivery. Th...

Cyware, the globally renowned company in threat intelligence management, security collaboration, and orchestrated response, announced that it is a recognised pioneer in Frost and Sullivan’s '2024 Threat Intelligence Platform' (TIP) Radar Report. The TIP industry encompasses more than 20 vendors, and Frost & Sullivan selected the top 10 based on solid growth potential, rapid growth rates and commitment to innovation. Cyware is one of only three vendors to lead the report’s Innova...

Level Home, Inc., the company redefining the smart home, announced the release of professional installer editions of its industry-renowned, award-winning smart locks, Level Bolt and Level Lock+ including new Zigbee native configuration options.  Curated for the professional install market, Level Bolt Pro Pack and Level Lock+ Pro Pack offer special add-ons and integration opportunities for installers to offer their customers the convenience of smart home technology, while maintaining the de...

In any construction project, meticulous recording and management of door hardware is critical —although often prone to human error. What if there was a way to harness digital technology to fulfil this crucial requirement in a dependable, efficient, agile way? Located in several cities around India, Edifice Consultants Pvt Ltd. specialises in designing climate-responsive architectural structures that harmonise with their surroundings.  Complex standards and regulations Each pro...

Fake videos of celebrities, politicians, and business pioneers have morphed from an amusing novelty on social media to a pervasive threat across all digital platforms that can potentially impact market valuations, election outcomes, spread disinformation and perpetrate phishing attacks at unprecedented levels.  With the 2024 US elections looming, Attestiv has rolled out a commercial-grade deepfake detection solution designed for individuals, influencers and businesses. Attestiv’s new...

Sharry, a global workplace experience platform built around digital employee badges, has successfully delivered its enterprise solution to London’s new international hub opened by PATRIZIA, a global real estate investment manager. The state-of-the-art mobile access leverages Gallagher Mobile Connect credentials and, through full integration with the Gallagher Command Centre access control system, enhances physical security and significantly improves the workplace experience. PATRIZIA&rs...

The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States ("CFIUS") has now approved Identiv's transaction to sell its physical security business and assets to Vitaprotech, the security solutions provider that also acquired British manufacturer, Tdsi in 2019. The Identiv sale was originally announced in April this year, but was subject to regulatory approval under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act and to approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). On August...

With cybercrime rising and new cybersecurity legislation tabled by the UK government, BM TRADA is encouraging businesses to achieve ISO 27001 certification sooner rather than later to safeguard information security and avoid non-compliance. Cybercrime has risen significantly in recent years, with 32% of businesses in the UK now attacked at least once a week, according to statistics gathered by The Independent. Phishing and ransomware attacks have had a particularly disruptive impact, with 61% o...

Omnilert, a pioneer in active shooter solutions, announced that Sarasota County Schools in Florida is deploying its Omnilert Gun Detect system to monitor over 4,800 security cameras throughout the entire school district, representing the largest deployment of its kind in Florida aimed at thwarting the presence of weapons on school campuses. Omnilert Gun Detect is the most effective and complete AI visual gun detection system available–providing 24/7 monitoring with a near-instant respons...

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ imaging cameras, has enabled a flexible, CCTV town centre network extension and replacement programme for Plymouth City Council. “Starting over 2 years ago, 360 Vision has assisted us to make a painless transition from an analogue camera network to an IP one, by the use of their clever Invictus Hybrid camera technology,” says Stuart Venn, CCTV & Street Lighting Engineer, Street Services, Plymouth...

The perimeter of a small and medium-sized business (SMB) property is its first line of defence against intruders. It keeps the premises away from theft, property loss and security incidents. Having said that, traditional methods of surveillance cannot fully catch up with the round-the-clock monitoring requirement of the scenario and unable to dispatch security personnel in time to handle abnormal situations, especially during night time. Backtracking to locate the cause of the event is deemed t...

Tquila Automation, an emerging technology consultancy specialising in intelligent automation, is thrilled to announce its expansion into data and artificial intelligence services. This marks a significant milestone in the company's evolution, and to support the move, it also announced its new public-facing name will be TQA. Founded in 2020, TQA is a pioneering intelligent automation consultancy and implementation partner for UiPath, the market-pioneering AI-powered business automation platform....

As part of its global expansion plan, Integrity360 has acquired Grove Group, a long-standing cybersecurity and cloud services company headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  The acquisition provides Integrity360 with approx. 600 additional customers across 51 countries, a deep partnership with pioneering NDR (Network Detection and Response) vendor Darktrace, and another global SOC (Security Operations Centre) location bringing the group's...

Sustainability is doubtlessly a top-of-the-list issue industry-wide, especially in the hospitality sector. This industry has, in fact, created a serious threat of carbon emissions resulting from the energy used and the subsequent waste, accounting for 5% of world emissions, as approximated by the World Tourism Organisation. As a result, many businesses are now actively seeking innovative technologies to adopt more sustainable practices, from energy consumption to waste management, and ensure th...

With immediate effect, netfiles GmbH, a provider of virtual data rooms and highly secure data exchange solutions, is adopting passkey authentication as an additional and convenient option to log in. Thanks to passkeys, users no longer have to remember passwords and can keep their user accounts reliably protected against phishing and cyber-attacks. It has long been understood that logging in with a password is a not particularly secure way of accessing applications, websites and online shops. Wh...

The Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response (PPVAR), an organisation established to promote the value of verification and validation of alarm events during the emergency response process, recently announced a new Vice President.  The new PPVAR Vice President for Alarm Industry role will be filled by Ms. Tammy Cozby, VP of Commercial Monitoring at Everon. With over three decades of experience, Tammy has dedicated herself to central station management within the security sector. Act...

Corsha Inc., a Washington D.C.-based cybersecurity firm, known for its innovative Identity Provider for Machines of all kinds, has been awarded a new contract through a competitive RFP released by the Cybersecurity Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CyManII) for the Department of Energy (DOE). Corsha will join a diverse team led by Michigan Tech University, collaborating with experienced organisations in manufacturing, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Cybersecurity playbook The aim of the...

ALCEA will showcase a diverse lineup of critical infrastructure access management solutions in booth 1642 at the Global Security Exchange, to be held September 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando.  The company plans to focus attention on its entire resettable line of keyless products. Additionally, other solutions in the booth will include the ABLOY Super Weather Proof Padlock; ALWIN software integration to ABLOY PROTEC2 CLIQ™ CWM remote access control s...

WINT Water Intelligence, a pioneer in cutting-edge water management, leak detection and water damage mitigation solutions, challenges stakeholders and governmental institutions to prioritise the management of water in real estate and address some of the most unnoticed sources of water waste. Commercial buildings and institutional facilities consume 17% of the public freshwater supply in the United States and are also significant sources of waste. Up to 25% of that water is ultimately...

Global security solutions specialist, Gunnebo has achieved the prestigious bronze EcoVadis status, affirming its dedication to evolving sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility. EcoVadis is a globally recognised sustainability rating platform that assesses the environmental and social performance of companies across various industries. It evaluates a company’s performance based on four key categories: Environmental Impact, Labour & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustaina...

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based RegTech solutions provider best known for its variety of KYC tools, has launched a new Face Authentication service. The new cutting-edge technology is designed to detect fraudulent biometrics and add extra protection without unnecessary friction to the end user. Face Authentication enables online platforms to create a more secure network by flagging suspicious activities in real time, helping to prevent fraud at every stage of the customer journey. Face Authentication...

Matrix, a prominent pioneer in the Security and Telecom sector, has wrapped up its successful participation at FSIE 2024 in Mumbai. Drawing on more than three decades of industry expertise, Matrix connected with industry peers gained valuable insights, and explored new opportunities for collaboration.  Technology-driven solutions Matrix is resolute, in its commitment to delivering technology-driven solutions with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. This dedication is reflected in th...

Matrix is delighted to share the successful participation in MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, held from August 22nd - 24th at Siddhi Banquets, Erandwane, Pune. The event provided an excellent platform for Matrix to display its cutting-edge IP Video Surveillance, Access Control, Time-Attendance, and Telecom Solutions, garnering significant attention from industry professionals and stakeholders.  Innovation in security solutions  Ruggedised IP Camera At MahaSecure Tech Expo 2024, Matrix hi...