Access control news

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces support for the NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform to help enterprises establish verifiable identity and authority for autonomous AI agents. At the centre of the NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform is NVIDIA OpenShell, an open, secure runtime that places infrastructure-level controls around autonomous agents. OpenShell permits nothing by default, enforces policy outside the agent’s process, and records every decision to allow or deny an act...

3DX-RAY Ltd will showcase its complete portfolio of security inspection, EOD and Human Presence Detection Systems at the International Security Expo. The company’s expanding portfolio provides border, law enforcement and security agencies, correctional authorities, critical national infrastructure (CNI) operators with a comprehensive range of technologies designed to address modern security threats across borders, prisons, CNI, government facilities and transportation hubs. Detection of...

Pyronix has announced the launch of PyronixCloud Connect (PCC), a compact and affordable Wi-Fi-enabled module that brings modern smart features to older wired alarm systems, without the need for a full system upgrade. Designed to integrate seamlessly with legacy Pyronix and third-party control panels, PCC connects older systems to InSite Pro Cloud and the HomeControl2.0 app. This enables users to remotely arm or disarm their system, check status updates and receive alerts in real time, adding p...

iLOQ, a global technology company providing sustainable smart access management solutions that enhance security, flexibility and convenience, has partnered with Formula 1 World Champion Kimi Räikkönen and his son Robin Räikkönen for a new global brand campaign centred on the next generation – and the opportunities that can be created when they are given access to move forward. Under the theme “The Next Generation Is Coming,” the campaign builds on iLOQ&rsqu...

ULTRALOQ, a best-selling smart lock brand under Xthings, a pioneer in IoT solutions, announces the launch and availability of its next-generation smart lock collection, built to redefine access and provide customers with a wide range of effortless entry experiences that best suit their lifestyle. The collection includes ULTRALOQ Bolt Mission, unveiled as the industry’s first ultra-wideband (UWB) enabled smart lock, featuring precise, hands-free approach-to-unlock functionality. Joining Bo...

Zygal, Cloud AI Surveillance Platform, has appointed Jason Bezuidenhout as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), strengthening its leadership team as the company continues to expand its presence across international markets. Jason brings around two decades of experience in sales and business development, with a career spanning the rapidly evolving security technology landscape. His experience includes electronic surveillance, CCTV, cloud-connected security solutions, remote video monitoring and AI-drive...

Thales announces an expanded collaboration with Google Cloud to help enterprises address emerging security and governance challenges associated with agentic AI, bringing integrated protection, visibility, and policy enforcement to AI-driven workflows on Google Cloud. The integration of Thales AI Security Fabric with Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise helps organisations apply security, governance, and visibility across interactions among users, agents, models, and tools in real time. Next generati...

As millions of people jet off for their summer holidays or make their way home, airports are under increased scrutiny. For many, their eagerly awaited trip begins and ends in the airport. Meeting passenger expectations with a seamless and secure journey from check-in to boarding is critical at a time when passenger numbers are rising, with almost 1.1 billion air passengers travelling through EU airports in 2025, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year. Increased complexity ahead But there are headwi...

Omdia market share data for 2025 continues to show Milestone as the market pioneer across the EMEA region, with a 19 per cent share of a market now worth USD 573 million. Milestone Systems is the largest single provider of video management software (VMS) and Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to 2025 market share data from technology research and advisory group, Omdia. Milestone has nearly one-fifth (19.1 per cent) of the overall EMEA...

Hochiki Europe will be at stand 140 at Zagreb Fair on 7 and 8 October. It will show its fire detection systems and emergency lighting to customers across the Adriatic region. Hochiki Europe will exhibit at the Adria Security Summit 2026 as a silver sponsor. The summit takes place at Zagreb Fair, Croatia, on 7 and 8 October 2026. It is organised by a&s Adria and is the largest annual security and safety event in Southeast Europe. It brings together manufacturers, system integrators, distribu...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces the general availability of DigiCert Quantum Central, part of the DigiCert ONE platform, that helps organisations manage and demonstrate progress toward post-quantum cryptography (PQC) readiness. First introduced in preview in July, Quantum Central offers expanded capabilities that help organisations move from finding cryptographic risks to managing them. Teams can bring together cryptographic data from multiple sources, apply their own securi...

Camelot Secure and its parent company, DigiFlight Inc., announced Tuesday a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens, becoming the team’s “Proud Cyber Resilience Partner” and bringing decades of experience supporting national security and mission-critical operations to one of the National Football League’s (NFL’s) most recognised franchises. The partnership connects the two worlds of professional football and cybersecurity, where preparation, resilience and performanc...

Adams Rite, an ASSA ABLOY Group company and pioneer in narrow stile aluminium hardware solutions, announces the release of the RITE Touch 2050 (RT2050) Digital Glass Door Lock, an advanced keyless access control solution designed specifically for all-glass interior swinging or sliding doors. With sophisticated styling, touchscreen technology, and multiple access credential options, the new RITE Touch 2050 balances form, function, and flexibility for today’s modern office and commercial en...

iProov, the provider of biometric identity verification solutions, has published the Approval and Presence Specification (HAPS), an experimental procedural specification for managing AI Agents. HAPS is designed to help organisations verify that a human has approved a specific action before an AI agent is allowed to carry it out. Published on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 license, HAPS consists of a set of rules developed in direct response to the growing need for stronger governance and human ove...

Nutanix, a hybrid cloud pioneer and AI platform company, announces its acquisition of Ryax Technologies (Ryax), an AI-driven compute orchestration and management platform company based in France. The acquisition will accelerate Nutanix’s strategy to empower enterprises to build, run, and govern agentic AI anywhere by integrating the Ryax platform’s advanced GPU utilisation and smart scheduling capabilities directly into Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) and Nutanix Enterprise AI (NAI...

Award-winning global security manufacturer, Gallagher Security is excited to announce the launch of the new ASSA ABLOY IP lock integration, delivering simplified installation of access control in challenging environments.  Launched today, the solution reduces the high costs and complexity of traditional wired access control, by removing the need for extensive cabling and door controllers. It simplifies installation, particularly in retrofit or hard-to-wire locations.  Enterprise-gr...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce a new partnership with AMAG Technology to enhance education on the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), an access control communications standard designed to improve security, system efficiency and interoperability across security products. With OSDP rapidly becoming the industry standard among developers, expertise in designing, specifying and configuring OSDP systems is increasingly essential for integrators, government and corpo...

ClanTect, as part of the 3DX-RAY Ltd portfolio, has secured a significant contract to supply six ClanTect Human Presence Detection systems to support state border security operations in Eurasia. The award represents the first major contract secured by ClanTect since becoming part of 3DX-Ray and marks another important milestone in the continued international deployment of advanced clandestine detection technology. Intrusive inspection procedures ClanTect HPDS is designed to provide a fast, hi...

Alibaba Cloud, a global provider of AI infrastructure and the intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, today announced its latest global infrastructure expansion plan at the 2026 Apsara Conference, alongside a series of new AI capabilities designed to help enterprises build, deploy and scale AI applications more efficiently. The technology company has also announced its comprehensive collaboration with global enterprises including Panasonic Digital, Unity China, Lion Parcel, Loomi Entertainment...

ViewScan, Inc., a provider of AI-Powered Monitoring for Security & Operational Intelligence, announces the company has recently launched its new product release & redesigned website with enhanced features to better support its customers. The new website boasts revamped content and resources which includes real-world AI event videos to new case studies, white papers, client testimonials, and an FAQ section. The new website features a fresh look that encapsulates a modern, contemporary de...

XSponse, a provider of connected safety and emergency response technology, announces the appointment of Richie Perna as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective September 19. Perna will lead XSponse’s national go-to-market strategy as the company moves into its next phase of growth and market expansion. Perna joins XSponse at a pivotal point in the company’s growth. Following a recent strategic investment from Armory Capital, XSponse is accelerating its national expansion and moving f...

Inovonics, a provider of wireless solutions for life safety and security applications, is celebrating 40 years of innovation and continued growth in commercial security, senior living e-call, multi-family submetering, and commercial monitoring markets. Founded in 1986, Inovonics has continued to advance 900 MHz wireless technology to develop solutions designed for life safety, intrusion detection, and environmental monitoring. “Inovonics has spent four decades building technology that per...

ZeroEyes, creator of the pioneer multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces an expansion of its proactive gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software deployment at Quest Academy Charter School, following a successful one-year deployment. This move reinforces the school’s commitment to protecting students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. Located in West Haven, Utah, Quest Academy serves approximately 1,000 students and emplo...

Entrust, a pioneer in identity-centric security solutions, announces its partnership with The Cyber Helpline, an award-winning nonprofit organisation providing free, expert support to victims of cybercrime, digital fraud, and online harm. Entrust will support The Cyber Helpline's mission to help people understand, contain, and recover from cyber incidents by funding more than 3,200 hours of specialist support, which will provide assistance for approximately 1,000 individuals across the US and U...

Zimperium, the pioneer in AI-empowered mobile security, today released new analysis warning that agentic AI is making sophisticated mobile app attacks easier to develop, adapt and scale. Agentic AI systems can independently plan and execute tasks, learn from unsuccessful attempts and adjust their approach until an objective is achieved. Applied to mobile attacks, these capabilities allow threat actors to automate work that previously required extensive time and specialised expertise, including...

Corsha, the pioneer in Industrial Identity Security purpose-built for operational technology, announces that it has been named a Gartner® Cool Vendor in Coolest Vendor Innovations in Cyber-Physical Systems Security, 2026 report. Corsha envisions a wildly more prosperous, productive, and safer world where critical infrastructure - factories, processing plants, pipelines, depots - are freed to securely connect to the AI and data revolution. Too often today’s industrial world is disconne...

NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., a provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, announces Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectivity for its Omnis™ AI Insights solution. The new capability gives AI assistants and agents on-demand access to AI-ready Smart Data, NETSCOUT’s real-time operational evidence, providing the trusted context they need to support more accurate and informed decisions. AI-ready Smart Data builds on NETSCOUT’s patented Adapti...

VAST Data, the AI Operating System company, announces VAST DataEnclave, the confidential AI capability of the VAST DataEngine, built on NVIDIA Confidential Computing, with the support of ecosystem partners including top AI model builders, AI clouds, AI security and AI hardware providers. By enabling deployment inside customer data centres or trusted cloud hardware, including environments where leading AI models could not previously operate, VAST Data, in collaboration with NVIDIA and partners,...

GISEC Global 2026, the Middle East & Africa’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event, concluded its 15th edition following three days of international collaboration, technology innovation and high-level dialogue on the future of cyber resilience. Held for the first time at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, the 2026 edition welcomed thousands of visitors from more than 130 countries, alongside 750+ global cybersecurity brands and 350+ speakers. The international turnout...

Hirsch, a pioneer in enterprise security solutions, announces its participation in International Security Expo 2026, taking place 29–30 September at Olympia, London. Visitors can find the Hirsch team at Stand D90 throughout the two-day event. Hirsch will be showcasing its full range of Perimeter, Intrusion, Video, and Access Solutions, alongside its Velocity Central Command + Control platform, bringing together every layer of security into one connected, intelligent system, from edge to c...