Access control news

Suprema, a pioneer in intelligent access control and physical security solutions, will showcase BioStation 3, its best-selling biometric terminal to date, and debut its newest flagship terminal, BioStation 3 Max, in India for the first time, at the Fire & Security India Expo (FSIE) 2026. Suprema will also present its access control platforms, BioStar X and BioStar Air. The event will take place September 3–5, 2026, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, where Suprema will exhibi...

Matrix Comsec, a technology company delivering enterprise-grade solutions in security and telecommunications, has been recognised among Gujarat's Top 50 SMEs and named a winner in the Best Manufacturing SMEs category at the inaugural Top 50 SME Awards - Gujarat, an initiative of Axis Bank and India SME Forum. For Matrix, the recognition is not the culmination of a single initiative. It acknowledges an operating philosophy built over time: create original technology, retain ownership across the...

Cyber threats are becoming faster, more sophisticated, and increasingly difficult to detect using traditional security operations alone. As organisations adopt AI-powered Security Operations Centre (AI SOC), measuring success requires more than simply counting alerts or incidents. The real value of an AI SOC lies in how effectively it improves detection, accelerates response, enhances analyst productivity, and strengthens business resilience. In this article, you will learn which AI SOC metrics...

Traditional security tools generate enormous volumes of alerts, making it increasingly difficult for Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams to distinguish genuine threats from harmless activity. As organisations face growing attack surfaces and increasingly complex IT environments, effective threat detection has become one of the most important capabilities in modern cyber security. Detection engineering has emerged as a critical discipline that enables organisations to identify malicious activ...

Every day, organisations receive thousands of alerts from multiple security tools, alongside a large volume of threat intelligence from commercial feeds, open-source platforms, industry reports, and internal monitoring systems. Turning this information into meaningful security decisions is one of the biggest challenges today's Security Operations Centres (SOCs) face. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way organisations analyse threat intelligence. Rather than simply collecting more da...

inforcer, a provider of Microsoft 365 multi-tenant management software for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), has announces the general availability of its Threat Detection and Response solution, inforcer TDR. Built specifically for MSPs, inforcer TDR goes beyond traditional identity detection to reduce noise, rapidly identify threats, automate breach containment, and continually strengthen protection across every Microsoft 365 tenant. Providing consistent feedback Chief Product Officer at inf...

Attackers are using automation, artificial intelligence, and increasingly sophisticated techniques to evade traditional security controls, turning malicious actors into a moving target for security teams. In this environment, organisations can no longer rely solely on reactive security measures that respond to threats after they have already caused damage. Instead, they need proactive security operations that actively search for hidden threats before they escalate into major incidents. This is...

Cyber threats are becoming faster, more sophisticated, and increasingly difficult for traditional Security Operations Centres (SOC) to manage. Security teams face growing alert volumes, evolving attack techniques, and a persistent shortage of skilled cyber security professionals. To address these challenges, organisations are turning to Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered SOC that can automate many aspects of security operations. However, not all AI SOC are created equal. While some simply ass...

To meet the challenge of detecting, investigating and responding to increasingly quick threats, organisations are investing in advanced security technologies that can strengthen their security operations and improve resilience against cyber attacks. Two technologies that are often discussed together are Extended Detection and Response (XDR) and AI-powered Security Operations Centres (AI SOCs). While both play critical roles in modern cyber defence, they serve different purposes and deliver valu...

Commvault, a pioneer in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announced a new integration with CrowdStrike that makes Commvault cyber recovery actions available as native steps within Charlotte Agentic SOAR workflows. The integration enables joint customers to automate Commvault recovery actions as part of security workflows, helping accelerate response and forensic investigations while reducing manual coordination between security and recovery teams. AI-driven automation is helping organisat...

Iris ID, the pioneer in iris recognition technology, is showcasing its next-generation iris and face fusion solutions at Identity Week America, September 10-11. At Booth 417, attendees can see how Iris ID’s touchless identity solutions are engineered for today’s most demanding environments, from enterprise security to national identification programs. Additionally, NextgenID, an Iris ID partner and trusted provider of identity security and technology, will display their Identity Sta...

Technology enabled care is gaining popularity among most local authorities across the country. However, a few years ago, Westminster City Council showed that it is ahead of the innovation curve by digitalising Carer access to clients’ homes for both security and transparency purposes. In fact, Westminster was the first local authority to use this technology, and it pioneered the approaches and methods required for running such a system smoothly at all stages of the process. This simple mo...

RecFaces, a global developer of enterprise-grade facial biometric software, will participate in FIRE & SECURITY INDIA EXPO 2026 (FSIE 2026), taking place September 3–5 at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. Visitors will be able to meet the RecFaces team and explore three of the company’s flagship products — Id-Time, Id-Guard and Id-Gate — at the stand of its partner, Startologic Technologies (A9). At FSIE 2026, RecFaces will demonstrate how facial biometri...

Aetina Corporation, a foremost provider of edge AI solutions and accelerator of edge AI infrastructure, announced the launch of MegaEdge AIP-RQ87, a ready-to-deploy 2U edge agentic AI system designed to help enterprises and system integrators (SIs) rapidly implement AI agent, private LLM, RAG application, multimodal AI, and AI-driven intelligent automation. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with high-bandwidth PCIe Gen5 x16 architecture, AIP-RQ87 delivers enterprise-grade AI co...

DMP has announced their 38th Dealer Roundtable. The industry’s premier  opportunity for DMP dealer connection, this fall’s event will take place at Hotel Polaris in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Oct. 5-6, 2026. Since 2013, DMP Dealer Roundtable has served DMP dealers with the chance to discuss best practices with other industry professionals across DMP’s extensive dealer base. It is the only opportunity of its kind: Management, technicians and sales professionals engage in...

Nutanix, a hybrid cloud pioneer and AI innovator, announces the general availability of Nutanix Enterprise AI (NAI) 2.8, and the upcoming general availability of Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) 2.19, along with new incentives, programs, and resources designed to help partners accelerate growth on emerging AI opportunities. Many enterprises face a major roadblock when deploying AI: AI is accelerating the shift to containers, while critical applications and data remain spread across both virtua...

HackerOne, a pioneer in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), announces the appointment of Naveen Bhateja as Chief People Officer. Bhateja joins the executive leadership team to lead the company's people strategy, leadership development and culture. Bhateja brings more than 25 years of experience building leadership and talent in global technology companies through periods of fast growth and change. At HackerOne, he will focus on developing the company's leaders, deepening its bench and...

Ambient.ai, the pioneer in Agentic Physical Security, announces new capabilities across the Ambient Platform, adding agentic intelligence to how security teams monitor, investigate, and operate. The new capabilities include an AI agent that continuously monitors every camera and surfaces what matters most, a new case management workflow that turns scattered clips into a single connected incident story in minutes, and infrastructure upgrades that double camera density on existing hardware. Full...

Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces that independent analyst reports from Omdia and Novaira Insights have once again ranked the company as the global market pioneer in video management software. Both reports show that Genetec increased its market share in 2025, reinforcing its leadership position in this multi-billion-dollar market as organisations worldwide modernise their physical security operations. Genetec grew 20% against the 13.3% growth in the v...

Prometheus Security Group Global (PSG), the FED-GOV Nuclear Security Platform and a pioneer in Zero Trust physical security and operational technology (OT) solutions, announces a technology partnership with Mercury Security, a pioneer in open-architecture access control hardware, to extend Zero Trust principles deeper into physical security environments — all the way to the far edge. The partnership combines Mercury’s industry-pioneer access control platform with PSG’s patente...

Hochiki Europe will exhibit at Fire and Security India, running from the 3rd to 5th September, bringing its trusted fire detection and life safety range to one of South Asia's largest fire and security gatherings. Founded in Japan in 1918, Hochiki has spent over a century designing and manufacturing fire detection technology. As international standards such as EN 54 and UL become more widely specified alongside domestic requirements on major Indian projects, the show is an important opportunity...

Security 101, a national provider of commercial electronic security solutions, announces the acquisition of Silverstrand Technologies, Inc., a San Diego-based integrator serving commercial, government, and institutional clients across Southern California. The acquisition strengthens Security 101's presence in the San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Riverside markets and brings a respected regional team with broad technical range into the company's West Region. Southern California is one...

Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology and services, announces the expansion of the Schlage® XE360™ Series with RealSync™. Building upon the success of the XE360 Series offline locks introduced in 2024, this family of wireless locks can now provide building operators and administrators real-time device visibility and control without the need for additional wiring or infrastructure. This groundbreaking, fully wireless solution is designed to bring intelligent,...

Comelit-PAC has launched a new range of linear beam smoke detectors designed to simplify the protection of large, open spaces, combining easier commissioning with compatibility across both addressable and conventional fire alarm systems. Developed for applications such as warehouses, atriums, industrial facilities, sports halls and other high-ceiling environments, the new detectors use reflective infrared beam technology to monitor for the presence of smoke over distances of up to 120 metres....

Matrix unveils its new brand identity, marking a defining milestone in the company’s evolution and the beginning of its next phase of global growth. The evolved identity is a sharper expression of the company Matrix has become—an enterprise technology organisation built on purposeful innovation, engineering excellence and uncompromising substance. It reflects the scale and maturity of the business today while establishing a stronger platform for new markets, partnerships and opportu...

Axis Communications, a pioneer in network video, announces it has joined a strategic initiative, the Frontier AI Critical Defense Program, created by Palo Alto Networks to protect critical infrastructure from Frontier AI-driven exploits. As a founding partner in this program, Axis will collaborate with Palo Alto Networks to provide joint customers with advanced, network-level protections designed to mitigate the risks associated with AI-accelerated exploits. The rise of Frontier AI models is si...

ConnectWise, the software and services company dedicated to the success of IT solution providers, announces the appointment of Craig Rones as Chief Marketing Officer. Rones will lead Global marketing strategy, brand, and demand generation, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Manny Rivelo. Rones joins ConnectWise at a category-defining moment as Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and IT teams navigate AI adoption, escalating cyber risk, and growing customer expectations. Building on the recent la...

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification and ID scanning technology, announces a new partnership with ScrapWare, a provider of software solutions for the scrap metal and recycling industry. Through the partnership, ScrapWare has integrated IDScan.net's ParseLink technology into its point-of-sale platform, giving recycling facilities a faster and more reliable way to capture and process customer identification during transactions. Scrap and recycling companies operate in a highly regulate...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces new enhancements that help organisations fast-track their mobile access adoption as part of their broader digital transformation. Introduced ahead of GSX 2026, the updates enable users to build on existing infrastructure, reduce onsite work and streamline deployment by eliminating the need to replace readers or issue new mobile keys. One of the biggest obstacles for mobile projects is the need to update readers already installed throughout...

DoorBird, a manufacturer of IP-based video door intercom and access control solutions, announced today that it will exhibit at CEDIA Expo 2026 in Denver from September 2-4, 2026, showcasing its latest innovations designed for residential, multi-family, gated, commercial, and small business applications. Attendees will experience the newest additions to the DoorBird portfolio, including the DoorBird D22, the upcoming D31 5G, and the company’s new generation of indoor stations. As demand co...