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Access control trends 2025: Matrix Technologies insights

In an era marked by digital transformation and increasing security demands, access control is evolving from a basic security layer into a comprehensive, intelligent, and user-centric system. As they step into 2025, organisations are no longer just restricting unauthorised entry—they are rethinking how users experience security at every touchpoint. Adoption of mobile access Access control solutions will continue their evolution in 2025 as corps assess and adapt to dynamic According to S...

HID Integration Service boosts security efficiency

HID, pioneer in trusted identity and access management solutions, announced the launch of HID Integration Service, a platform that integrates physical security, cybersecurity and digital identity management. This integration platform-as-a-service (IPaaS) was designed to empower application developers, solution integrators and software vendors to seamlessly and rapidly integrate essential physical security solutions, streamlining processes and enhancing system interoperability. Integration...

Genetec's new AutoVu ANPR plugin boosts investigations

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announced the AutoVu™ ANPR Analysis Reports plugin, an advanced investigation tool that expands ANPR-based forensic search capabilities within Genetec™ Security Centre. The new plugin empowers law enforcement officers and investigators to quickly narrow down a pool of suspects using vehicle behaviour patterns—specifically driving speed and travel cohorts. By eliminating manual data sorting and enabling ta...

Intersec Shanghai 2025: Anticipating digital innovations

Intersec Shanghai, the Chinese extension of the globally recognised security brand Intersec, will launch 13–15 May 2025 at the National Exhibition and Convention Centre (Shanghai).  Gathering a variety of exhibitors, the fair will spotlight digital technologies and innovative solutions across key sectors, including security, fire safety, emergency response, and occupational protection. Digital advancements With a special focus on cutting-edge digital advancements, the show aims to...

ASSA ABLOY's award-winning design in security systems

Increasingly, customers see access control and security systems as integral to their premises. As a result, they expect the same attention to detail and design principles they find in other building products, in both the commercial and the residential sector. The industry needs better design thinking to meet these changing demands. ‘Product design’ of course has always encompassed more than aesthetics. An access solution’s performance and any potential ROI for adopters will be...

Scality ARTESCA+ Veeam: Cyber-resilient storage solution

Scality, a pioneer in cyber-resilient storage for the AI era, unveiled a first-of-its-kind unified software appliance developed in collaboration with Veeam® Software, a pioneer in data resilience.  The solution combines Veeam Backup & Replication™ software, part of the Veeam Data Platform, with Scality ARTESCA — cyber-resilient object storage software — in a single, streamlined software appliance.  Scality ARTESCA+ Veeam Scality ARTESCA+ Veeam is a unified...

Nanodems unveils innovations at ISC West 2025

Nanodems, a pioneering provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, proudly presented its latest innovations at the ISC West 2025, drawing strong interest from security professionals, integrators, and enterprise customers. At this year’s event, Nanodems showcased two game-changing features of its critical event management platform: AI-Powered Health Check and security-focused digital twins, both designed to revolutionise the way organisations monitor and manage co...

Regula's Dynaprint® verification boosts ID security

With the recent update of its Document Reader SDK, Regula became the first identity verification (IDV) vendor to make it possible to verify all the dynamic security features of documents in real time. With the latest addition of Dynaprint® checks, the solution ensures more robust physical document authentication during remote onboarding. The innovation has arrived at a time when 58% of businesses globally face fake or modified IDs during digital onboarding.  Dynamic se...

PSIA's PKOC 3.0: Secure credentialing for the future

The Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a well-attended cocktail reception and live demonstration during ISC West 2025 to unveil its latest advancement: the PKOC 3.0 specification, an exciting solution for secure, open credentialing in physical access control systems. Jason Ouellette, Chairman of the PSIA and Corporate VP of Innovation and Technical Partnerships at ELATEC, led the presentation. He shared an overview of PKOC’s progre...

Genetec empower360 UAE: The future of physical security

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has announced the dates for its annual empower360 roadshow.  Scheduled to take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 17 April 2025, the partner-focused event will bring together industry professionals to explore the evolving role of physical security in the country. Adaptable deployment models According to the Genetec State of Physical Security Report 2025, 66% of physical security consultants and channel partne...

SIA Awards at ISC West 2025: New security solutions

ISC West 2025, organised by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s pioneering comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the global security community. Over five action-packed days, ISC West welcomed more than 19,000 attendees and featured 750 exhibiting brands. ISC West innovations and ideas “ISC Wes...

Genetec empower360 Roadshow: Physical security insights

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has announced the dates for its annual empower360 roadshow. Scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on 14th April and in the UAE on 17th April, the partner-focused event will bring together industry professionals to explore the evolving role of physical security in the Middle East region. Adaptable deployment models According to the Genetec State of Physical Security Report 2025, 66% of physical security consultants and...

Harper Chalice joins Hirsch for UK security solutions

The UK’s pioneering Perimeter Intrusion Detection manufacturer Harper Chalice announces it is combining product lines, brands and organisation with fellow Vitaprotech company Hirsch for their UK and Export business activities. The Hirsch product range of high security Physical Access Control, Video, Analytics, and Security Monitoring, Command & Control solutions combined with Harper Chalice’s lineup of National Protective Security Authority approved perimeter intrusion detection...

SIA announces new board members for 2025

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its new Board of Directors chair-elect and presented its new and returning members to the SIA Board of Directors on April 1 at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, and the following Board of Directors meeting during ISC West. The SIA Board of Directors ratified the selection of Mike Mathes, executive vice president (EVP), western operations at Convergint and former treasurer of the SIA Board of Directors, as SIA...

Advanced surveillance: Digital Watchdog and Allied Telesis

Digital Watchdog (DW), the industry pioneer in digital recorders, surveillance cameras, system peripherals and related management software, announces the strategic technology collaboration with Allied Telesis, a pioneer in connectivity solutions and intelligent network tools. Building on our commitment to innovation, DW Spectrum now works with StreamConnect for DW Spectrum by Allied Telesis, a dedicated plugin for DW Spectrum IPVMS. This integration enhances network visibility, simpli...

SEC welcomes Greg Wurm to Emeritus faculty

The Security Executive Council is proud to add Greg Wurm to the esteemed Emeritus Faculty of security experts. Greg’s most recent role was Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Elevance Health, Inc., a Fortune 20 company with more than 100,000 associates globally and more than $175 billion in revenues. Prior roles of Greg As the CSO for more than 10 years, Greg led a diverse, award-winning team responsible for the global security and safety of associates and facilities, physical...

Safetrust wins 2025 SIA award for IoT neural sensor

Safetrust has been named the 2025 winner of the Access Control Software, Hardware, Devices & Peripherals – Wired category at the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards for its IoT Neural Sensor. Safetrust was honoured during an award ceremony at the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor. Presented in partnership with ISC West, the NPS Awards are the Security Industry Association (SIA) flagship program, recognising the year’s most innovative security products, services, an...

RAD's SARA platform secures two major SIA awards 2025

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc., (RAD), has received two major awards at the 2025 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards.  SARA™, RAD’s AI-powered incident response platform, earned the prestigious Judges’ Choice Award and was also selected as the winner in the Threat Detection and Response Solutions category. Both h...

Allied Universal wins SIA award for security solutions

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneering security and facility services company, announced its Unified Command Centre solution was recognised as an honourable mention in the 2025 Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products + Solutions (NPS) Awards - less than 30% of nominations received this recognition. The solution was honoured in the Managed Services category at the awards ceremony held at the ISC West conference this week in Las Vegas.  Advancing security solutions &l...

Mercury Security: New access control platform launch

Mercury Security, the pioneer in open architecture access control hardware, is launching a new addition to its industry-defining controller platform—the Mercury embedded application environment, an open platform that enables technology partners and OEMs to develop and deploy custom applications directly on Mercury MP Controllers. “We have a lot of exciting things happening at Mercury,” said Steve Lucas, vice president of sales at Mercury Security. “We are excited to...

3xLOGIC unveils VIGIL 13 at The Security Event 2025

3xLOGIC, a pioneering provider of integrated and intelligent security and business solutions, will showcase new product developments for video management, and business intelligence solutions at The Security Event 2025.  It will promote the launch of VIGIL 13 – the latest software and camera release for its advanced video management solution. This solution increases functionality and improves performance for new and existing 3xLOGIC customers.  New video management solutions VI...

i-PRO U-series: AI-powered cameras at TSE 2025

At The Security Show (TSE), on stand 5/G55, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, will showcase its brand new U-series range of AI-powered cameras for the first time in the UK. Designed and manufactured in Japan, the U-Series delivers the accuracy of AI-based object detection to entry-level security installations. Benefit from AI-driven analytics U-Series delivers the accuracy of A...

SIA NPS awards 2025: Top security innovations

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West, recognising innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners, who were recognised April 2 during an award ceremony at the Bridge Stage on the ISC West show floor, was Vaidio, receiving the 2025 Best New Product Award. SIA NPS product and service categories SIA NPS has been the...

i-PRO leads AI ethics in security with ISO/IEC 42001

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneering manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, today announced it is in the final stage of obtaining the ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) management systems. Once completed, this certification will make i-PRO the first company in the physical security industry to reach this level of ethical AI governance, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, accountability, and securit...

Gunnebo ModuleGuard: Ballistic vault doors

Gunnebo Safe Storage has strengthened its ModuleGuard range of modular vault doors and strong rooms with ballistic resistance, further enhancing security against physical attacks. Developed through customer insights and research, ModuleGuard from the global security specialist features improved materials and manufacturing processes, reducing its carbon footprint for a more sustainable approach. Its certified bolt assembly allows for easy installation, even in areas with floor load limitations....

Viakoo enhances platform for physical security industry

Viakoo, a pioneer in Cyber-Physical Systems and Internet of Things vulnerability remediation, announced significant platform enhancements, strategic partnerships, and a clear path forward to address the escalating challenge of AI-driven cyber threats to the physical security industry. The company made the announcement at ISC West 2025, underscoring its commitment to a proactive, collaborative approach. In a related move, Viakoo has also issued an Open Letter to the Physical Security community,...

Johnson Controls security solutions for healthcare

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, is reinforcing its commitment to providing comprehensive life safety solutions across industries by unveiling solutions designed specifically for the non-acute healthcare and correctional facilities industries. The company’s non-acute bundled solution combines advanced security and fire prevention technologies to help modernise healthcare facilities, improve safety and enhance overall patient and staff experience....

Allied Telesis & DW enhance surveillance solutions

Allied Telesis, a pioneer in connectivity solutions and intelligent networking tools, announces a strategic technology collaboration with Digital Watchdog (DW). Building on the commitment to innovation, Allied Telesis introduces StreamConnect for DW Spectrum, a dedicated plugin for DW Spectrum IPVMS. This integration enhances network visibility, simplifies device management, and ensures a smarter and more efficient surveillance solution. Advanced surveillance technology StreamConnect is a fam...

SITA's acquisition of CCM revolutionises airports

As airports invest heavily in automation, biometrics, security, self-service and personalised commercial services, terminal layouts must evolve alongside these innovations. The traditional model involving rows of check-in counters, static security areas, and inefficient passenger flows no longer makes sense. Instead, airports need seamless integration, where smart technology and intelligent design work together to reduce congestion and make the most out of every square metre. Acquisition of CC...

Smarter cloud security solutions by Genetec

In recognition of World Cloud Security Day on April 3rd, Genetec Inc. the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, shares key insights and best practices to help organisations protect their data and operations from increasing cyber threats. With cyberattacks becoming more frequent and sophisticated, organisations must look beyond traditional cybersecurity solutions. Smarter security solutions A growing number of organisations are adopting cloud-based physical security solution...

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