Access control news

“Secutech 2025” kicked off at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre. To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the pioneering security solution provider VIVOTEK Inc. has chosen the theme “MAKE TOMORROW EASIER, TODAY!” to showcase groundbreaking innovations in AI and cloud technology. One of the highlights is VIVOTEK’s new AI-powered cloud surveillance platform, VORTEX, which created a buzz at ISC West in April. Now, it’s on display at Secutech, where visitors can exp...

ThingsRecon, an expert in Digital Asset Discovery and Supply Chain Attack Surface Management (EASM), announced the launch of its new supply chain product and a significantly expanded strategic partnership programme. This initiative is designed to empower Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), Application Cybersecurity Partners, and cybersecurity consultancies to deliver comprehensive, next-generation security solutions to global enterprise organisations and governments.  Intelligence...

JFrog Ltd, the Liquid Software company and creators of the award-winning JFrog Software Supply Chain Platform, announced a significant milestone: delivering the world’s first universal artifact management solution to natively support 40 unique package types, clients and technologies. This milestone solidifies JFrog's status as the gold standard for cloud-native artifact management (powered by JFrog Artifactory), designed to enable organisations to ensure reliability, security and per...

Immersive, the pioneer in people-centric cybersecurity, announced the launch of AppSec Range Exercises, expanding its AppSec solution beyond hands-on labs to help cyber pioneers and practitioners prove and improve their capabilities as part of a holistic cyber readiness program. The new product offers range exercises for Engineering, AppSec and DevSecOps teams to embed security into workflows, reduce friction, and ignite secure development practices at scale. Modern software development...

NordVPN, an innovative cybersecurity company, now includes essential identity theft recovery coverage in its cyber insurance benefits for customers in the United Kingdom. This ID theft recovery coverage complements the scam loss recovery protection that the company already offers through partnerships with select insurance providers. Cyber insurance benefits are included in the NordVPN Ultimate bundle subscription plan at no additional cost. This plan also features the NordVPN virtual priva...

Cyber threats are a major concern for all industries, with increased sophistication, and ransomware attacks reaching their highest levels in four years, according to the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report. To address this growing problem, EclecticIQ, the pioneering provider of threat intelligence solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with TeamT5, the premier threat intelligence company specialising in advanced persistent threat (APT) research in the...

After several years of hosting the Partner Connections event in the USA and, most recently, Latin America, Alarm.com, the pioneering platform for the intelligently connected property, is pleased to announce its upcoming popular and highly respected European Partner Connections event, taking place on May 6–8, 2025, in the idyllic setting of Ibiza, Spain. This exclusive three-day gathering will bring together a selection of Alarm.com’s key partners from across Europe for strategic di...

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo, the pioneering marketplace for the gaming, entertainment and integrated resorts sectors, officially opens today at The Venetian Macao, with more than 10,000 industry professionals from 80 countries and regions expected to attend. Running from May 7-9, the exhibition spans over 30,000 sqm, showcasing over 150 exhibitors and featuring cutting-edge products and technologies that encompass the full spectrum of the entertainment and travel industries. Opening ceremony of...

Camden Door Controls has introduced the industry's first 1/2" RIM Strike with 15 lbs. preload. Camden 1299 Series strikes are Grade 1 rated, with UL 1034/294 and ANSI/BHMA listings. Available in brushed stainless steel or black finish, these 1299 strikes offer 'Universal' performance with selectable 12/24V, AC/DC voltage, and fail-secure/fail-safe operation. Latch monitor included. 1299 Series Preload RIM strikes 1299 Series strikes are packaged with 1/8" and 1/4" spacer plates to accommodat...

Asian IR Summit officially kicks off, May 6, at the Galaxy International Convention Centre in Macau, bringing together top executives from both local and international travel and integrated resort sectors. Over the next three days, industry pioneers will engage in high-level discussions, addressing the challenges shaping the future of the industry. The Asian IR Expo exhibition, co-located with G2E Asia, opens at May 7-9, at The Venetian Macao, with complimentary shuttle service to ens...

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...

Marking its 4th edition, the Mozambique Energy & Industry Summit (MEIS 2025) is proud to announce its highly anticipated return, taking place in the dynamic province of Cabo Delgado – the heart of Mozambique’s natural gas discoveries. As one of Africa’s most exciting energy frontiers, Cabo Delgado is rapidly emerging as a global focal point for LNG development. By convening MEIS in the very heart of the energy industry, the summit underscores its unique role as a catalyst...

Anviz, a pioneer in intelligent security solutions, proudly announces the launch of W2 Face, its latest hybrid biometric access control and attendance terminal. Designed to meet the evolving needs of modern enterprises, the W2 Face combines facial recognition, fingerprint authentication, and RFID capabilities in a compact, intelligent device built for dynamic workplaces. Responding to market evolution As the access control landscape shifts toward integrated multi-biometric solutions, business...

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...

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...

Richter, a consulting firm specialising in civil, structural and geotechnical engineering, has selected Red Helix, a market pioneer in cyber security and network performance, to strengthen its cyber security. The collaboration has empowered Richter to better manage IT risks, streamline compliance processes and successfully secure major infrastructure projects, including work on the UK’s high-speed rail project, HS2. Cybersecurity and risk management Operating within a globally interconn...

Intercede, a pioneering digital identity management company, announced the launch of its latest version of MyID CMS that enables the management of Passkeys with Microsoft Entra ID. Administrators can now use the credentials management system to seamlessly manage FIDO Passkeys on devices including the Yubico YubiKey family of products, that can then be used to securely authenticate to Entra ID protected resources. Integrating Entra ID’s robust FIDO2 The solution enables corps to use seam...

Audio Central Alarm, a client of DICE Corporation, has become the first alarm company in the industry to implement full nationwide branded call display. This groundbreaking service ensures that both service and sales calls from Audio Central now display the company’s logo and identity to recipients across the country—including calls from its central station partner, CSA Monitoring, based in Lansing, Michigan. Branded calling technology Historically, the alarm industry has str...

Everon, LLC, a pioneering security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions in the U.S., announced its award of a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract in the state and local government category. This contract allows Everon to expand its extensive portfolio of offerings and services to public agencies across the U.S. Cost-effective and efficient solutions Sourcewell serves government, education, and nonprofit corps across the...

Colt Technology Services (Colt), the digital infrastructure company, announced an expansion to its multi-award winning On Demand Network as a Service (NaaS) platform with the addition of new features designed to enhance businesses’ cloud services, boost resilience and provide greater autonomy for organisations needing flexibility, security and choice in the dynamic market environment. The three new features - available now - are On Demand Diversity, Dedicated Cloud Ports and new Multi-Ven...

Kaseya, the pioneering provider of AI-powered cybersecurity and IT management software, began its Kaseya Connect 2025 conference in Las Vegas by celebrating its global customer community and unveiling a new set of technology and commercial innovations. Thousands of attendees are connecting and sharing best practices to grow faster, improve service quality, and operate more efficiently – all powered by the company’s flagship AI-powered platform, Kaseya 365. Latest Kaseya 3...

Garda World Security Corporation, an entrepreneurial-driven corporation focused on building global champions in security services, AI-enabled security technology, integrated risk management and cash automation solutions, announced the launch of ECAM, a North American pioneer in advanced AI-driven surveillance technology.  ECAM combines the world’s most advanced live video surveillance technology with human expertise to deliver real-time protection with unmatched precision and vigilan...

Skills for Security welcomes EFT Group as a new sponsor, further strengthening its mission to develop the next generation of skilled professionals in the fire and security industry. As one of the UK’s pioneering fire and security training providers, Skills for Security works closely with industry partners to improve training standards and create real opportunities for young people entering the sector. Next generation of skilled engineers Speaking on the partnership, Jordan Duggan,...

With over 29,000 attendees walking the showroom floor, ISC West 2025 marked another eventful year for the security industry and a standout event for the Gallagher Security team.  Gallagher’s booth was busier than ever before as attendees packed in to experience the manufacturer's latest innovations, reconnect with familiar faces, and engage in thoughtful conversations about what’s next for security. Gallagher’s security solution Changing attitude was exemplified by the...

SMARTSHOOTER, a world pioneer in fire control systems, will showcase its handheld and remotely controlled SMASH solutions at the DEFEA 2025 defence exhibition in Athens, Greece. The company will present its combat-proven SMASH 3000 Fire Control System and the SMASH Hopper Light Remotely Controlled Weapon Station (LRCWS), demonstrating advanced capabilities for counter-UAS (CUAS), maritime security, border defence, and perimeter protection. SMARTSHOOTER’s SMASH technology Combat-proven...

Abnormal AI (Abnormal Security), the globally renowned company in AI-native human behaviour security, has unveiled its most ambitious product release to date — introducing autonomous AI agents that revolutionise how organisations train employees and report on risk, while also evolving its email security capabilities to continue to stop the world’s most advanced email attacks. In a year defined by the explosive use of malicious AI for cybercrime, Abnormal is doubling down on its miss...

Bugcrowd, a pioneer in crowdsourced cybersecurity, announces the launch of the first-ever offering to apply the scale, agility, and incentive-driven power of crowdsourcing to red teaming. This new service connects customers with a global network of vetted ethical hackers for a variety of red team engagements — fully managed through the Bugcrowd Platform.  This release sets a new benchmark in the red team services market, enabling organisations to test their security environments with...

Cisco has made several transformative innovation and partnership announcements that will help security professionals secure and harness the power of AI. An increasingly sophisticated threat landscape combined with an expanding talent shortage means the need has never been greater for machine scale security and response. According to Cisco’s upcoming 2025 Cybersecurity Readiness Index, companies worldwide underestimate the complexities of securing AI, with 86% saying their organisations ha...

Cequence Security, a pioneer in API security and bot management, announces significant enhancements to its Unified API Protection (UAP) platform to deliver the industry’s first comprehensive security solution for agentic AI development, usage, and connectivity. This enhancement empowers organisations to secure every AI agent interaction, regardless of the development framework. By implementing robust guardrails, the solution protects both enterprise-hosted AI applications and external AI...

Commtact, a provider of advanced wireless communication solutions for defence, security forces, and robotic platforms, will showcase its latest innovation, the Micro Phoenix, at the DEFEA 2025 exhibition in Athens, Greece. As part of the company's portfolio of mission-critical communication systems, the Micro Phoenix delivers secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity for land, air, and maritime platforms, in a compact, lighter-than-ever design. Commtact is also proud to announce its...