Access control news

Oculeus, a major provider of innovative software solutions for telecommunications service providers, announced that the company has deployed its Captura NG solution for ONATi, the incumbent telecommunications service provider in French Polynesia.  ONATi provides national and international fixed line, mobile, wholesale transit and broadband services. The company provides its communications services under the VINI brand across the entire territory of French Polynesia, deploying advanced tech...

Genetec Inc. the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, highlighted the critical need for IT managers to integrate physical security strategies into their overall security frameworks. As cyber and physical threats increasingly converge, the boundaries between digital and physical risk are blurring, making it essential for Middle East businesses to protect not only their data but also the environments where that data resides. With organisations in the region facing increasingl...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices Group (RAD-G), has executed a three-year agreement with a U.S.-based RVM (Remote Video Monitoring) company. The project, which is expected to reach $2.5 million in total contract value, will deploy SARA™ (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent), the Company’s multiple award-winning agentic AI platform, a...

Cyware, the pioneer in AI-powered threat intelligence management, secure threat sharing and collaboration, as well as hyper-orchestration and security automation, announced the launch of a new Cyware Quarterback AI solution delivering an AI Fabric to uniquely address security use cases. Cyware Quarterback AI was initially launched as a Co-pilot chat assistant in March 2024. Since that first release the AI market has evolved significantly and Cyware’s AI strategy and innovation h...

In the face of escalating cyber threats, building a resilient organisation is no longer just an IT issue—it's a core business strategy. The ability to protect critical data and recover quickly after an attack is what defines success and ensures business continuity. This is particularly important as 79% of organisations are concerned that they will experience a disruptive event in the next twelve months. Dell Technologies is committed to helping users build that resilience. With the PowerP...

AuditBoard, the pioneering AI-powered global platform for connected risk, announced the findings of its 2026 Focus on the Future report, revealing the internal audit profession is navigating an environment of hyper volatility defined by accelerating, interconnected risks. The survey of 213 global internal audit pioneers shows the profession is being challenged by three converging forces: persistently tight resources, the rise of AI, and a demand for role redefinition. Overcome r...

Rapid7, a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, has released its Q3 2025 Threat Landscape Report, revealing how threat actors are accelerating the race between vulnerability disclosure and exploitation, consolidating ransomware power structures, and increasingly weaponising artificial intelligence to evade detection.  The report draws from Rapid7’s Intelligence Hub, AttackerKB, incident response, and managed detection and response (MDR) telemetry, offering data-driven...

As cable theft continues to plague rail networks, energy systems, construction and utilities sites and vacant commercial properties, First Response Group (FRG) has unveiled FRG Tremors - a breakthrough seismic detection system that senses tampering to both laid cable and cable drums in storage, and tracks stolen cable in real time, giving operators instant visibility over critical infrastructure and the means to respond immediately.  FRG Tremors, exclusive to First Response Group in the UK...

Detection Technology, a global pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, is proud to announce that it has been honoured with the 2025 GE HealthCare Supplier of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition is the highest distinction awarded by GE HealthCare and celebrates a supplier that consistently delivers exceptional performance and value across multiple dimensions. Excellence in innovation The GE HealthCare Supplier of the Year Award recognises excellence in innovation, quality, service levels...

Gallagher Security wrapped up GSX 2025 with a powerful reminder that protecting what matters most extends beyond technology. Through their Security Meets Solidarity initiative, the global security manufacturer raised more than $7,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), more than doubling their original goal. “We went into GSX hoping to raise $3,000, and our team was thrilled to reach that goal on day one,” says Melissa Vidakovic, Director of Ma...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced the launch of BioStar X, its most advanced unified security platform. BioStar X unifies world-pioneering biometric access control and video surveillance, into a single, scalable platform, delivering total control, integrated monitoring, and enterprise-grade resilience. Advanced access control features The new BioStar X offers total control through a unified monitoring console. Administrators can view intera...

Making a powerful further addition to the recently launched IDIS Edge AI Plus Camera range, South Korea’s largest in-country surveillance manufacturer has unveiled the Edge AI Plus 8MP LightMaster IR PTZ camera (DC-S6883WRA) and the Edge AI Plus 6MP LightMaster IR PTZ camera (DC-S6683WRA).  Both NDAA-compliant cameras deliver exceptional scene coverage, AI auto-tracking, rapid and powerful 40x zoom, EIS image stabilisation, and advanced automated AI functionality. They ensure outstan...

RecFaces, a global developer of facial recognition software solutions, has announced major updates to its flagship products Id-Guard and Id-Gate, delivering new levels of accuracy, security, and usability to its partners and customers worldwide.  Both solutions are now powered by an upgraded version of a facial recognition algorithm ranked among the Top 5 globally by NIST. The latest version significantly increases identification accuracy and consistency, particularly in challenging condit...

Allegion US, a pioneer in security and access solutions; Zentra, an Allegion US brand delivering resident-first smart access for multifamily communities; and Gatewise, an Allegion US brand focused on gate, perimeter and amenities control for apartments, will showcase newly expanded wallet-based access control solutions at OPTECH 2025.   Zentra, already recognised as the first to bring resident key functionality to Google Wallet, will showcase its proven wallet-based access features in...

As self-service technology continues to transform customer experiences across industries, NRT Technology, a major provider of cutting-edge payment and guest service solutions for the gaming industry, and IDScan.net, a pioneer in identity verification technology, are proud to announce the launch of a new self-service ID verification kiosk designed for casinos and retail enterprises seeking to automate customer verification. In 30 seconds or less, the newly introduced kiosk redefines how business...

The Board of Directors of TE Connectivity plc, a world pioneer in connectors and sensors, has appointed Ken Washington to the board, effective November 17, 2025. "We are very pleased to have Dr. Washington join as a new director to TE's board," said TE Connectivity Chairman John Davidson. "He brings substantial experience and expertise in leading technology development for global companies that will serve TE well as we continue to drive forward innovations for industrial and transportation...

Those who’ve worked on railway security projects know that procuring a video surveillance system is not just about buying equipment — it’s about ensuring accountability, compliance, and system longevity. Take a common case: cameras installed before monsoon begin failing within months due to ingress and temperature stress. A security lapse follows, and multiple departments are drawn into scrutiny — S&T for specifications, procurement for documentation, and finance for...

VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, enabling customers to deploy the VAST AI Operating System (AI OS) as a fully managed service and extend a unified global namespace across hybrid environments. Powered by the VAST DataSpace, enterprises can seamlessly connect clusters running in Google Cloud and on-premises locations, eliminating complex migrations and making data instantly available wherever AI runs. Fragmented storage an...

Roc Technologies, a managed services provider, has announced it has been chosen as the strategic partner by the City of London Corporation to deliver an end-to-end networking connectivity solution, encompassing a UK-first enterprise SASE rollout for public services, AI-driven wireless capability and high-availability internet. Fuelled by a mandate to create a “One City” experience for millions, the City of London aims to redefine how world-class connectivity empowers residents, visi...

The Infinigate Group, the pioneering technology platform and trusted advisor in Cybersecurity, Cloud & Network Infrastructure, is appointing Peter Meier as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Peter Meier brings long-standing experience as CFO and Management Board member of global technology companies, where he successfully led operational business transformation. Meier's considerable achievements Meier's considerable achievements include his...

SecurityBridge, creator of the Cybersecurity Command Center for SAP, announced that the SecurityBridge Threat Research Labs uncovered a critical SAP vulnerability rated a 9.9 out of 10 severity, and gave its customers advanced notice on October 30, 2025, to update detection signatures before the vulnerability was publicly disclosed.  In total, the Threat Research Labs uncovered three vulnerabilities that were among the 25 new and updated SAP Security Notes SAP published for its November Pa...

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon in Atlanta, Teleport, the pioneer in Infrastructure Identity, announced expanded support for Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) within its Identity Security product. The new integration provides organisations with unprecedented visibility into Amazon EKS cluster activity, enabling teams to identify shadow access, privilege escalation, and identity-based risks across their managed Kubernetes environments. Teleport’s enhanced EKS support debuts at&nbs...

The international cybersecurity and medical imaging IT company Sectra announces the launch of Sectra Tiger/E Managed Service—a sovereign, fully managed collaboration platform designed to meet the evolving needs of authorities, municipalities, essential entities, and corporations.  The new solution enables secure, scalable, and easy-to-use mobile communication for sensitive but unclassified information. It supports calls, video, and chat with strong encryption, provides endpoint secur...

Chronosphere, the observability platform built for control, announced the launch of AI-guided troubleshooting capabilities, a major advancement that redefines how engineering teams investigate and resolve production incidents. The new set of capabilities combines AI-driven insights with deep environmental context via a temporal knowledge graph. With this context, Chronosphere delivers highly accurate root-cause insights that enable engineers to resolve issues faster and with greater confid...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Group (RAD-G), announced that four Remote Video Monitoring (RVM) companies have entered operational pilot programs with SARA (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent), the Company’s multiple award-winning agentic AI platform set to expand the remote video monitoring industry. These pilots represent the next...

NAKIVO Inc., a fast-growing software company specialising in data protection and disaster recovery solutions for virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments, has now announced financial results for Q3 2025, driven by growth in EMEA, customer expansion, and new partnerships. Strong overall business growth NAKIVO achieved 20% booking growth and 15% collections growth in Q3 2025 vs. Q3 2024, demonstrating continued demand for the company’s data protection soluti...

The S12 Security Guarding Industry Leadership Group has announced the appointment of Paul Fullwood as its Chief of Staff, marking a significant step forward in the group’s mission to strengthen industry collaboration, shape policy, elevate standards and enhance public safety. The appointment follows the formation period for the S12, including the completion of an industry-wide consultation survey, the establishment of 15 distinct workstreams, and the opening of regist...

Videonetics, a pioneer in AI-powered video computing, has once again been recognised by OMDIA (Informa TechTarget 2025) as India’s only #1 Video Management System (VMS) provider, and ranked among the Top 10 in APAC (excl. China) in Video Management and Video Analytics.  This recognition, sustained for over seven consecutive years, underscores Videonetics’ unwavering pioneership, innovation, and excellence in delivering intelligent, secure, and scalable video solutions. “...

AOPEN is proud to introduce the DE5150, a powerful and compact industrial PC designed to bring AI-driven intelligence to the edge. Built for environments where performance, security, and reliability are essential, the DE5150 is ready to power the next generation of smart retail, logistics, and industrial automation solutions. At the heart of the DE5150 is the latest 15th Gen Intel Core Ultra (Arrow Lake-U/H) processor, combining strong computing performance with energy efficiency. With up to 9...

The much-anticipated Defence & Security 2025 officially opened its doors at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, marking the 12th edition of Asia’s premier Tri-Service Defence and Internal Security Exhibition, Conference, and Networking Event. Presided over by H.E. General Nattaphon Narkphanit, Minister of Defence, the grand opening ceremony welcomed Ministers of Defence, Chiefs of Armed Forces, Commanders in Chief, Ambassadors, and high-ranking officials from ASEAN and beyond...