Access control news

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces expansion in the European and Middle Eastern markets. As demand for biometric access solutions that boost security while also simplifying the administrator and end-user experience increases, the new offices provide the company’s network of partners and prospective end-user customers with experienced sales professionals on the ground to enable more rapid adoption. Access control systems “Security leaders aroun...

Sentinel Consulting, a premier Manhattan-based full-service security consulting firm that advises high-profile, high-net-worth clients in the areas of security management, law enforcement, emergency services, and security technology, announced that Al Palumbo has joined the company as the Director of Technical Security Consulting. In this newly created position, Al Palumbo will work closely with Sentinel’s management, engineering team, and clients to provide oversight of all technical sec...

OutSystems, a globally renowned company in high-performance application development, has announced that it has acquired Ionic, one of the most widely used platforms for building mobile and desktop applications using web technology. Together, OutSystems and Ionic will help IT leaders transform the way they build, deliver, and continuously update business-critical applications with a focus on quality, performance, security, and scale. OutSystems acquires Ionic Customers can choose the tools tha...

Exabeam, a global cybersecurity pioneer and creator of new-scale SIEM for advancing security operations, announces that Ansell has adopted Exabeam Fusion security information and event management (SIEM) across its U.S. locations and offices. Ansell, a pioneer in providing health and safety protection solutions that enhance human well-being, chose Exabeam Fusion to establish a normal baseline of activity across its business, IT, and security environments, including its Cisco product security sta...

The UK’s private security industry must recruit, train and licence more than 62,000 new security officers over the next 12 months to keep up with the growing demand for their services and keep the public safe, according to the British Security Industry Association (BSIA), the trade body for the professional security industry in the UK. To meet demand the BSIA launches a major national initiative, ‘People, Property, Places: Professionally Protected’, to increase awareness of th...

Allegion plc, security products, and solutions provider, has, through one of its subsidiaries, signed a definitive agreement to acquire assets of plano. group (plano), a software-as-a-service (SaaS) workforce management solution. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2023, subject to customary closing conditions.  Based in Germany, plano has been a long-time service provider and development partner for Allegion’s European workforce management brand, Interflex,...

Infrastructure protection is and remains a key issue. The recently publicised sabotage of fibre optic cables in Germany provides vivid proof of this. Security of supply is also part of a current project by MOBOTIX AG and its long-time partner - Peter Communication Systems. Together, they established a video surveillance solution on the Entega premises in Darmstadt, which effectively protects the critical infrastructure of the energy provider. The large Entega site houses the headquarters and va...

RealWear’s innovative Thermal Camera module connects seamlessly with RealWear Navigator Series headsets, includes radiometric FLIR Lepton®, and is the only device that supports MSX® technology to enable frontline industrial professionals to conduct inspections, enhance remote support sessions and avoid equipment downtime using simple voice commands. Revolutionary modular design “RealWear Navigator head-mounted devices, with its revolutionary modular design, continues to gai...

IT and security leaders must address, on average, one cyber-attack per week according to a new study released titled, ‘The State of Data Security’ by Rubrik Zero Labs (Rubrik, Inc.). Rubrik, the zero trust data security company, gathered insights from more than 1,600 security and IT leaders, including CISOs, CIOs, VPs and Directors across 10 countries. The findings exposed rising security risks for organisations, resulting in widespread damage to organisations and their IT and secur...

DH2i® the provider of always-secure and always-on IT infrastructure solutions, and Software AG Government Solutions, announces they have entered into a partnership. A trusted provider of FedRAMP solutions, Software AG Government Solutions, will integrate DH2i’s DxEnterprise (DxE) Smart High Availability Clustering software into its FedRAMP authorised cloud to achieve near-zero downtime within its own SQL Server Availability Group (AG) Kubernetes cluster. Software AG Government Solutio...

Intellian Technologies, a pioneering provider of feature-rich, resilient satellite communications solutions, announces that their flagship v130NX PM Dual-Ka (AN/USC-73) terminal has been certified for use on the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) constellation. WGS is a high-capacity United States Space Force satellite communication system, developed in partnership between the Defence Departments of the US, Canada, Australia and other member nations. WGS satellite constellation Intellian&rsquo...

With its establishment three decades ago, Matrix has been a growing name across telecom and security domains internationally. Matrix covers the entire security and communication needs of organisations ranging in all sizes with its extensive solution range in the domain of video surveillance, access control, time-attendance, and telecom. Matrix focuses on providing customer-centered technology-driven solutions by providing world-class products indigenously researched, designed, and developed in...

Siemens is launching its new Industrial Edge Management System, an optimised licence management solution, and new devices and apps at the SPS trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, from November 8 to 10, 2022. As part of the company’s continuous development of its Industrial Edge capabilities, these solutions bring Operational technology (OT) and IT closer together in industrial production, enabling a seamless flow of data from the field level to the cloud. Industrial Edge Management System (...

Entrust, a globally renowned company in trusted payments, identities and digital infrastructure, has had nine of its cloud and associated support services approved for the G-Cloud Framework. This platform enables public bodies in the United Kingdom (UK) to procure commodity-based, pay-as-you-go cloud services on government-approved, short-term contracts through an online catalogue called the Digital Marketplace. Entrust services support UK’s ‘Cloud First’ policy This streaml...

Over 30 million mobile and web app developers around the world use thousands of APIs every day. These APIs carry sensitive data of users which if leaked can cause irreparable damage to companies. Securing these APIs during the development cycle becomes paramount, especially with the movement towards a more agile and continuous release cycle. To solve this problem, Akto is building a plug-and-play API security platform and is announcing a $4.5M seed funding round led by Accel India with particip...

Forescout Technologies, the global pioneer in automated cybersecurity released its latest Continuum platform update which includes Forescout Continuum Timeline, a new cloud-native solution that provides comprehensive long-term retention, search, and analytics of asset data. Timeline enables enterprises to meet compliance and audit requirements, better support incident investigations, and proactively identify risks and gaps to help prioritise preventative measures. Cybersecurity solution...

ESCRIBANO Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E), a Spanish company in innovation and technology in the Defence and Security sector, is currently participating in Indo Defence Expo & Forum, the largest defence exhibition in Southeast Asia, which will take place until November 5 in Jakarta and will be visited by the Indonesian Minister of Defence, Prabowo Subianto. There for the first time, an agreement has been achieved for the supply of remote weapon station GUARDIAN 1.5 to the Indonesian...

Thanks to robust, intrinsically safe smart devices, employees benefit from data harvesting, smart maintenance, and remote assistance even in hazardous areas. At SPS - Smart Production Solutions from 8 to 10 November in Nuremberg, the Pepperl+Fuchs brand ECOM Instruments will be demonstrating a multi-faceted ecosystem as the link between mobile workers and the hazardous areas of a smart factory in hall 7A at booth 411. Smartphones, tablets, and smart glasses provide mobile workers with almost un...

Planning has already been underway since the summer: For the fourth time, the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing, and Ergonomics FKIE is organising the European Robotics Hackathon (EnRicH) together with the Austrian Armaments and Defence Technology Agency (ARWT). EnRicH 2023 EnRicH will take place in June 2023. For about a week, teams from all over the world will come together near Vienna to check the current development status of their robotic systems in vario...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is introducing the new Video Access Control Terminal, the latest addition to our lineup of Identity Authentication Terminals. The new Video Access Control Terminal combines an HD camera with three authentication methods and two-way audio communication, all housed in a compact, and vandal-proof rugged indoor/outdoor enclosure for a powerful, flexible...

Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced that it has added scalable, on-demand, high performance simulation capabilities to Siemens Xcelerator as a Service (XaaS) with the launch of Simcenter™ Cloud HPC software. As part of the ongoing collaboration between Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS), the new service is hosted on AWS, optimised for Simcenter solver technologies, and managed by Siemens. Siemens and AWS partnership This service can help reduce the costs traditionally a...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Patrick Russell as its new Associate Director of Government Relations and Colby Williams as its new Senior Manager of Government Relations. In these roles, Russell and Williams will join SIA Senior Director of Government Relations Jake Parker in helping the association address a growing number of public policy issues affecting the industry. Russell's experience  Russell comes to SIA with 15 years of experience working in politics and poli...

Whether it’s a school, residential property or an industrial establishment, the safety and security of a building is a priority for all organisations. Not only do the premises, resources and other assets have to be protected, but it’s paramount that the people within the building are safe at all times. A.P.E Fire & Security, specializes in installing high-quality security devices and systems to a range of buildings throughout Bristol and across the South West. A.P.E Fire & S...

A.P.E. Fire and Security, provides reliable and innovative fire and security systems and products. A.P.E. Fire and Security solutions include the design, installation and maintenance of fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control and CCTV. A.P.E. Fire and Security is dedicated to only using the very best products and solutions to help exceed its customers’ expectations. A very popular and reputable brand that A.P.E. Fire and Security often uses is Honeywell. Honeywell Security is a prov...

The security of a house is something that must never be compromised. One should protecting those who live in the house, as well as all of the possessions and assets, is something that must be treated as a priority. If one is not careful, a house can appear vulnerable and appealing to potential burglars. Having poor or outdated security measures in place will inevitably increase the likelihood of unwanted personnel targetting a house. There are many ways to reduce the risk of intruders from try...

The safety and security of a building is something that must be at the top of every organisation’s priorities. Protecting equipment, resources and other assets within the building, as well as ensuring those working and operating within the building are safe, is something that cannot be ignored. If organisations aren’t careful, they can end up with outdated or inefficient security measures that mean security or safety can be compromised. Although every building is different and...

As the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo enters its 20th year, ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, reinforces its commitment to sustainability with a world-class line-up of on-site education and a dynamic showcase of its sustainable product offerings and initiatives. Featured in Booth 1445, ASSA ABLOY highlights its key sustainability initiatives and products, headlined by the SARGENT 8200 Series Electrified Mortise Lock with EcoFlex® Technology and the new Ceco Door and...

From unlocking smartphones to gaining verified access to controlled locations, fingerprint authentication has become ubiquitous in everyone’s lives. According to a report, 81% of global consumers are ready to use their fingerprint for in-store transactions. In view of this, FAB & MAF are taking the lead to upgrade the card payment experience with the launch of the region’s first contactless biometric payment card. Leveraging IDEMIA’s F.CODE, the world’s first biometr...

GDPR, the General Data Protection Regulation, came into effect on 25th May 2018. It helps to ensure that the personal data of EU citizens is handled safety and securely by organisations and businesses. GDPR effects all elements of an organisation that handles or processes personal data, including security systems. If the organisation currently uses CCTV, access control systems, and other security measures, it is certainly worth evaluating how they are currently collecting, storing, and processi...

Organisations plan to invest in DevSecOps in 2023, and the level of urgency for them to do so has grown. In a recent survey conducted by the Neustar International Security Council (NISC), 93 percent of participating information technology and security professionals reported that DevSecOps would be a significant budgeting priority in 2023, with 55 percent emphasising it would be a very significant priority with their organisation. Factors to consider Additionally, 86 percent of respondents agr...