Access control news

Netwatch, a provider of AI-powered security services, announced now that it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by GI Partners. Netwatch is a pioneering global provider of intelligent security solutions, serving a broad range of verticals, including organisations in the automotive, retail, banking, manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure sectors. Netwatch’s services are mission-critical, providing peace of mind to businesses and individuals by delivering a techno...

Squire Locks USA has appointed Channel Championz, founded by security industry veteran Jerry Burhans, to lead its expansion into the North American critical infrastructure market. Burhans, a seasoned industry executive with leadership roles at ISONAS, SimonsVoss, and ASSA ABLOY, brings over 30 years of experience in the U.S. security hardware and access control market. He will lead Squire’s North American expansion, with a focus on transportation, utilities, telecommunications, and other...

Allied Universal has sold a majority stake in AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, a critical infrastructure-focused growth investor. AMAG is a global pioneer in integrated high-security access control, identity, guest, and video management solutions. The new ownership group led by Shore Rock Partners with strategic backing from Belltower Partners will continue to support enhancements to AMAG’s product portfolio, evolve service models, and expand the company’s capabilities to pro...

Opengear, a Digi International company and a pioneering provider of secure and Smart Out of Band™ management solutions, announced now that it has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 compliance. This milestone strengthens the security foundation of the independent management plane, which enterprises and service providers rely on to maintain network access during outages and other critical events. Streamline compliance and procurement processes As cyberattacks increase and infrastructure...

Fortinet®, the global cybersecurity pioneer driving the convergence of networking and security, now announced an integrated solution featuring FortiGate VM, Fortinet’s virtual cloud firewall, running directly on the NVIDIA BlueField-3 data processing unit (DPU). This integration embeds networking and brings isolated infrastructure acceleration into the AI Factory, allowing core security functions to run on BlueField instead of the host. By moving protection into the data centre i...

Skills for Security has partnered with C-TEC to strengthen the training opportunities for apprentice fire and security technicians through greater access to current technologies and direct engagement with industry expertise. C-TEC’s involvement will include providing equipment for training, technical resources and the expertise of its engineering and product development teams. Apprentices will benefit from demonstrations and discussions that show how design choices affect performance, usa...

WatchGuard® Technologies now announced the WatchGuard Zero Trust Bundle – a streamlined solution that finally makes zero trust achievable for organisations of all sizes. For years, businesses have struggled to piece together identity, endpoint, access, and network tools, creating high costs, operational friction, and daily disruption. The WatchGuard Zero Trust Bundle solves this by unifying these capabilities into a simple, continuously validating, cloud-delivered framew...

dormakaba has signed a binding agreement to acquire Avant-Garde Systems Inc. (“Avant-Garde”), one of the largest independent solution providers for entrance systems control products in the US. This acquisition represents a core-in-the-core acquisition, strengthening dormakaba’s North American go-to-market in access automation solutions. Founded in 2015 and based in Clarksville, Indiana, USA, Avant-Garde is a solution provider in the entrance systems control business, providing...

VITEC, a pioneer in IPTV and digital signage solutions, and Actelis Networks, Inc., a market pioneer in cyber-hardened, rapid deployment networking solutions for IoT applications, now announced a new partnership to deliver IPTV and digital signage to facilities operating on legacy RF coaxial infrastructure. This robust, market-ready solution enables IP video distribution over existing coax cabling, eliminating the need for costly retrofits. By combining VITEC’s advanced IPTV platform with...

At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, demonstrations of Flir’s next-generation iXX-Series app-enabled thermal cameras will outline how users can transform electrical and mechanical inspections across manufacturing, industrial, commercial, datacenter, and utility environments. In combination with Flir Assetlink browser-based software, iXX users can leverage asset-centric structured data to expedite workflows and decision-making. Get ready to think about thermal inspection in a whole new way....

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a pioneer in professional security and public safety solutions, now shared its predictions for the security industry in 2026. The year ahead will continue to be defined by rapid advances in AI performance at the edge, growing demand for continuous education across the channel, and a persistent focus on cybersecurity as the basis for every security workflow. While AI, cloud, and cybersecurity remain central themes, 2025 marked the point where these...

Matrix Comsec, a pioneer in Security and Telecommunication solutions, was honoured with the CII Industrial Innovation Award 2025, recognising Matrix as one of the Top 50 Most Innovative Companies in India. The award was presented at the CII Industrial Innovation Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on 16th December 2025. Instituted by CII in 2014, the CII Industrial Innovation Awards celebrate visionary enterprises across various industry segments. These prestigious awards aim to recognise and hon...

AMAG Technology™ is excited to announce that it has achieved the most rigorous National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) accreditation for its Symmetry Enterprise Access Control software, including the M2150 OSDP panels and cabinets.   With more than 50 years of developing security solutions in the UK, AMAG’s achievement of full NPSA accreditation is a natural progression. Moving beyond AACS assurance to the complete NP...

In recent years, the development and adoption of AI technology has accelerated at an unprecedented pace, impacting various industries. Of course, the spark of innovation provided by AI is already a feature of the video surveillance sector. However, Hanwha Vision predicts that 2026 will be a pivotal turning point for AI. They foresee AI moving beyond simple adoption to becoming the essential foundation of the entire industry - the emergence of so-called ‘Autonomous AI Agents’ will re...

Alibaba now unveiled the latest evolution of its visual generation models, the Wan2.6 series. It enables creators to appear in AI-generated videos as themselves and in their own voices with flexible multi-shot storytelling – new features designed to unlock creative possibilities for professional-grade content production with enhanced multi-person dialogue and extended duration for richer narratives. new reference-to-video generation model The Wan2.6 series features a new reference-to-vi...

American Conference Institute (ACI) is pleased to announce the 16th Annual Forum on Global Encryption, AI, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls, returning with its most advanced and globally focused program yet. This year’s conference will bring together top government officials and senior industry leaders from across the technology, aerospace & defense, semiconductor, cloud, and life sciences sectors for critical updates, compliance strategies, and cross-border insights on the rapidly...

The American Conference Institute (ACI) is proud to announce the 20th Annual Flagship Conference on Economic Sanctions Enforcement & Compliance, taking place April 29–30, 2026, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Marking two decades of continuous leadership, this milestone event reflects ACI’s long-standing role as the premier forum for sanctions, export controls, and compliance professionals navigating an increasingly complex global risk environment  Effective c...

As 2025 draws to a close, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is reflecting on a hugely productive year. Indeed, it has been defined by achievement and collaboration, and by a tireless commitment to the people and industries it serves.  From achieving ISO 9001 certification, to publishing the long-awaited Competence Framework and launching a pioneering new qualification, the Federation has continued to strengthen its foundations while looking confidently to the future. Excitement and...

As the world transitions to renewable energy, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESSs) are helping meet the growing demand for reliable, yet decentralised power on a grid scale. These systems gather surplus energy from solar and wind sources, storing it in batteries for later discharge. This process helps stabilise the grid by ensuring a steady power supply and mitigating the variability associated with renewables. Excess daytime electricity from solar farms, for instance, can be stored at a BESS...

The use of Photovoltaic power systems (PV), also known as solar panels, has grown over the last decade in commercial settings as many corporations have made commitments to reach zero-carbon emissions in the next few decades to help combat climate change. Solar energy has proven to be a reliable way for corporations to power their facilities without interruption to their day-to-day operations but may come with possible risk. Increased usage of PV power systems has raised awareness of the fire ri...

Hikvision, a world-pioneering manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, now announced the release of its HikCentral Lite (HCL) V1.1.2 all-in-one units. Designed for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) and the integrators who support them, the new units combine streamlined deployment, expanded free channels, and a unified software foundation for reliable, everyday security. Newly upgraded platform "O...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi is delighted to welcome Damian Garner to the team. Damian joins as New Business Sales Associate and brings over 20 years of sales and commercial leadership experience across B2B and B2C markets, strengthening TDSi’s commitment to customer partnerships, innovation, and sustainable growth. Long-term success Reflecting on Damian’s appointment, Alex Rumsey, Sales Director at TDSi, commented, “Having built his car...

Hornets Sports & Entertainment (HSE) and Honeywell announced a multi-year strategic partnership that designates Honeywell as the Official Building Automation Partner for the Charlotte Hornets. Through the partnership, Honeywell will deploy its innovative, AI-driven solutions to help enhance the safety and efficiency of HSE’s two core facilities – Spectrum Centre and the Novant Health Performance Centre – for guests, players and employees. At Spectrum Centre, home of t...

With Idesco Oy acquiring Exilight, effective January 1, 2026, they will start providing safety and emergency lighting products as part of the offering. Exilight products will remain under Exilight brand within Idesco product range. Exilight was established in 2003 and it is one the most recognised safety and emergency lighting brands in Finland. The Exilight safety and emergency lighting product portfolio is one the broadest on the market, also internationally. The products are designed and man...

Dubai World Trade Centre — Sheikh Saeed Hall 2, Stand C43, January 12–14, 2026. Organisations of every size and type have discovered how connected digital access helps them implement smarter, more efficient operations. As a global pioneer in access solutions, ASSA ABLOY is at the forefront of these digitalisation innovations. By digitalising access, organisations streamline workloads, reduce costs, collaborate better, connect spaces with people more flexibly, and maximise productivi...

Deep Sentinel, the pioneer in AI-powered proactive video surveillance with real-time human intervention, now announced the launch of its Mobile Monitoring Trailer — a fully mobile, solar-powered security platform that delivers instant access to Deep Sentinel’s remote live guard monitoring anywhere, including places where power and permanent infrastructure are unavailable. Purpose-built for high-value outdoor environments, such as auto and parking lots, construction sites, industrial...

WatchGuard® Technologies now announced that its endpoint security solution delivered outstanding performance in the latest MITRE ATT&CK® Enterprise Round 7 (ER7) Evaluation. The results highlight WatchGuard’s ability to combine strong threat prevention with low-noise detection, giving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) a reliable and efficient way to deliver high-quality security services at scale. WatchGuard’s commitment In the Windows “Hermes” scenario, Wat...

Smeup, a key partner for companies engaged in digital transformation, now announced the expansion of its adoption of Cubbit, the first geo-distributed cloud storage enabler, as part of a Business Alliance Partnership that increases capacity to 3.2 petabytes, up from the initial 1.6 petabytes. The agreement has a dual objective: to enhance data management and resilience for smeup, and to accelerate the adoption of cloud storage services across the region through the launch of a fully Italian, se...

AI is one of the fastest-growing technologies in the history of modern business, with the ability to revolutionise industries, optimise operations, and drive innovation, but it is also introducing security gaps, risks, and vulnerabilities. According to McKinsey, 78% of organisations are using AI in at least one business function, up from 55% two years ago. As a result, 73% of them are investing in AI-specific security tools, either with new or existing budgets, according to the 2025 Thales Data...

The contract was signed, live at the SPS in Nuremberg, Germany: CADENAS is now the newest member of the Eplan Partner Network. CADENAS Managing Director Terry Jonen and Eplan Managing Director Haluk Menderes signed the new technology partnership agreement on 26 November 2025. The stated goal of the cooperation is the expanded provision of technical device data via the Eplan Data Portal, which will be implemented using a direct interface between the Data Portal and the CADENAS platform 3Dfi...