Access control news

Mayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded its first EcoVadis Gold Medal, marking a major milestone in the company's sustainability journey and placing Mayflex among the highest-performing organisations assessed globally by EcoVadis. EcoVadis Gold recognition is awarded to companies ranked within the top 5% of all organisations evaluated during the previous 12 months. Mayflex has achieved an overall EcoVadis score of 86, a significant incre...

Allied Universal®, the world’s pioneer security and facility services provider, announces that it has been named to TIME Magazine’s inaugural list of America’s Best Private Companies 2026. Allied Universal ranked No. 72 on the list of 500 privately held companies across the United States. The ranking evaluates privately held companies based on employee satisfaction and company impact. Responsible business practices “Being recognised by TIME is a tremendous honour a...

Verkada, a pioneer in AI-powered physical security and operations, shared the results of its 2026 State of Cloud Physical Security report. Based on a survey of more than 2,700 IT and physical security leaders across 10 global markets, the findings reveal a growing gap between organisations with on-premise physical security systems and those with cloud-based systems. Organisations with cloud-based physical security are using AI at 2.6 times the rate of those with on-premise systems. While 39% of...

iDenfy, a global RegTech company for identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, has launched upgraded workflows specifically suitable for Spanish-speaking Know Your Business (KYB) verification users. The update allows partners to enable Spanish-language onboarding for company representatives, directors, and beneficial owners. The new workflow has partners provided native level translations with AI-generated fallbacks. Now a business verification flow reads and sounds more naturally t...

Genetec Inc, the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, has announced it will return to PropTech Connect for a third consecutive year on 9th-10th September 2026 at InterContinental London – The O2. Exhibiting alongside its technology partners Axis Communications and HID on the Smart Spaces booth, Genetec will jointly demonstrate its video management and access control solutions, giving visitors insight into the latest in integrated, future-ready security technology and helping...

Nice and its HySecurity division will demonstrate the StrongArm® M30 crash-rated vehicle barrier at GSX (Global Security Exchange) 2026, September 14–16, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Visitors to Booth #1752 can experience live demonstrations of one of the industry's most trusted hostile vehicle mitigation solutions while learning how Nice supports security professionals with a comprehensive portfolio of perimeter protection technologies, engineering expertise, and...

HID announces that its hardware-based HID ATOM™ document reader and HID U.ARE.U® facial recognition module have been integrated with Soloinsight's CloudGate™ visitor management and physical identity and access management (PIAM) platform to enhance the self-service visitor check-in kiosk from Connected Technology Solutions (CTS). Designed for global enterprises and critical infrastructure environments, the integration enables organisations to verify visitor identities before issui...

Altronix, the recognised global pioneer in power and data transmission solutions for the professional security industry, is pleased to announce that Monica Mejia has been appointed as director of new business development for Latin American (LATAM). Her more than 18 years of strong industry experience, relationships in the security/datacom space, and extensive knowledge of Altronix solutions and applications, will contribute exponentially to company’s growth in the region. Intelligent inf...

ZeroEyes, creators of the pioneer multi-analytics weapons detection and threat intelligence platform, announces that its proactive AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness software has been deployed by Lincoln Unified School District (USD) 298 in Kansas to help protect students, staff, and visitors from gun-related threats. Situated in the rural community of Lincoln, the school district employs 85 faculty and staff and serves approximately 330 students from Pre-K through 12th grad...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announces the deployment of its SecurOS® Soffit pedestrian safety system at First Street and Ogden Avenue in Las Vegas. The installation, facilitated in partnership with Pinnacle Consulting & Advisors, marks the first proof of concept (POC) deployment of the Soffit in the city.  The pilot is part of Las Vegas' Vision Zero initiative, a data-driven policy framework aimed at eli...

March Networks®, a pioneer in video surveillance and business intelligence, announces its 2026 mid-year product release, introducing expanded AI-powered search, new cloud video intelligence, broader VIVOTEK camera support and integration with C•CURE access control. The release is the first since the April 2026 merger of VIVOTEK’s branded business with March Networks. It marks the introduction of Connected Intelligence for Modern Security, the company's strategic approach to conne...

At GSX 2026 (booth #2532), Genetec Inc., the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, will showcase the latest enhancements to its portfolio, designed to help organisations modernise security at their own pace, investigate incidents faster, and simplify day-to-day security operations. Demonstrations will include the recently released Genetec Cloudlink™ 2210 cloud-managed appliance, visitor management enhancements in Security Center SaaS, and a unified investigation experie...

Terrence Curtin, chief executive officer of TE Connectivity plc, a pioneer in connectors and sensors, is scheduled to speak at two upcoming investor conferences. Curtin will participate in a fireside chat at the 2026 Citi Global TMT Conference on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the discussion will be available on the investor relations portion of TE Connectivity's website at investors.te.com, accessible via the following link. Upcoming investor conferences Curtin...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid cloud, announces the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP), enabling customers to safely use AI tools to automate their daily cloud operations. The MCP server for NCP is an open-source software that implements the Model Context Protocol specification and enables AI agents and developer tools to interact with NCP through the Nutanix Prism v4 API. With the launch of its MCP server, Nutanix customers can build agentic AI applications that...

The technology pioneer launches new sort gate and ear tag. The SmartSort sort gate and SmartTag Ear are the next evolution in Nedap’s dairy data ecosystem to meet farmers’ needs. As dairies progress, so do their data and technology needs. Similarly, the dairy insights suite from Nedap, a global pioneer in automated dairy herd monitoring and management technology, is also advancing in depth and breadth. Dairy data ecosystem “We’re launching the SmartSort sort gate, a hi...

Nedap proudly announces the latest addition to its TRANSIT Tag portfolio with the introduction of the Compact Button. With over 30 years of expertise in vehicle and driver identification solutions, Nedap has consistently set the industry standard. The TRANSIT Tag portfolio, renowned for its secure and reliable vehicle identification solutions, is being renewed to ensure decades of dependable service. The result is the Compact Button, featuring a next-generation chip that enhances performance an...

Nedap is proud to introduce uPASS Go: the next generation reader in long-range vehicle access control. As the latest addition to Nedap’s esteemed uPASS product line, uPASS Go establishes a new standard in managing vehicle entry for basic gates, like car parks, gated communities, and staff parking zones. Designed to blend significant commercial appeal with the latest technological advancements, uPASS Go transforms the landscape of vehicle access control to be smarter, more secure, and exce...

A critical infrastructure security system unifies high-assurance access control, scalable intrusion detection including video verification, perimeter protection, and lone worker safety into a single platform, helping operators of electricity, water, and gas networks protect distributed sites, support regulatory compliance, and maintain the uninterrupted delivery of essential services.  A loss of these services disrupts economies and endangers communities, which makes protecting them a national...

Recent FBI and EPA warnings about cyberattacks on internet-connected operational technology at U.S. water utilities underscore a broader risk: adversaries systematically hunt for any internet-facing asset an operator has not fully secured. A successful compromise can disrupt essential services, expose sensitive operational data, and force already-stretched teams into costly emergency response. Web applications, administrative consoles, and APIs used for monitoring, management, and integration a...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer TDSi by Hirsch has released GARDiS version 3.3, a major update for its powerful access control software designed to make access control and integrated security management easier to use, easier to administer and more intuitive for security teams. Key additions include Ajax Cloud intruder integration, basic intruder panel connection on the GARDiS controller, simplified credential types, and enhancements to security controls and data governance....

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announces the appointment of Deidra C. (Dee) Merriwether to the new position of president and chief operating officer, effective Sept. 8, 2026, reporting to William F. Austen, interim chief executive officer. Merriwether will be responsible for leading Arrow’s global business segments and logistics organisations. With this announcement, the company augments its executive team and strengthens succession planning. “We are delighted that Dee is joining Arrow as...

Boon Edam Inc., a global pioneer in physical security entrance products, has maintained its Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) designation from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for five years. The designation is for its manufacturing facility in Lillington, N.C. The SHARP designation recognises model workplaces that exemplify the best safety and health management systems and approaches in their operations. Ongoing...

Everon, LLC, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third largest integrated security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announces it has acquired Scarsdale Security Systems, Inc. (Scarsdale), a prominent, New York-based provider of integrated security and fire alarm solutions serving a wide range of commercial markets. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Scarsdale, New York, Scarsdale Security Systems brings more t...

Keepit, a SaaS data protection provider, announces AI Truth Cloud, the next evolution of its platform, transforming backup from a compliance requirement into the most trusted, strategically valuable data asset an organisation can hold. As AI agents take on business-critical decisions, AI Truth Cloud positions Keepit as the sovereign source of truth that enterprise AI can safely build on: data that is verifiable, governed, immutable, and proven. Keepit holds something AI vendors cannot replicate...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces it has been recognised as a top-tier digital trust leader in Frost & Sullivan's ‘Frost Radar™: Digital Trust and eSignature Ecosystem, 2026.’ DigiCert was positioned among the market's leadership cluster for both Innovation and Growth. Frost & Sullivan noted that DigiCert's growth is being propelled by enterprise demand for cryptographic trust at scale. Frost & Sullivan highlighted the growing need for organisatio...

SAGE Integration announced the acquisition of Vital Installs and sudoVision Consulting LLC, expanding the company’s capabilities in security integration for commercial customers and government agencies. Vital Installs, with an office in Columbus, Ohio, provides security system solutions, structured cabling, and network installation services designed for performance, reliability, and growth. SudoVision Consulting LLC, out of Charlotte, North Carolina, is an SDVOSB-certified firm focused on...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, releases education-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on responses from North American K-12 and higher education professionals, the data shows schools are prioritizing improved situational awareness, faster incident response, and unified security systems. Education institutions are primarily using physical security data to monitor and respond to incidents across campus. Monitoring...

iDenfy, the global RegTech solution provider that offers identity verification and fraud prevention tools to businesses, has implemented BankID Norway into its electronic identity verification software. The addition of a new digital ID or non-document verification method for the Norwegian market gives businesses a native alternative to verify Norwegian citizens using their existing bank login credentials, without requiring a physical document during onboarding. BankID Norway is widely used acro...

Johnson Controls, a global pioneer in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency and decarbonisation, announces new AI capabilities in its OpenBlue digital ecosystem to help building owners reduce energy use, automate building operations and cut operating costs. The expanded platform includes: Energy & Comfort Intelligence, an AI-enabled capability that helps optimise how air flows through buildings; an agentic AI assistant; and a new AI-native architecture whe...

Brivo, the AI innovator and global pioneer in cloud-native physical security, announces it has joined the Secure Building Council (SBC) and that Brivo Founder and President Steve Van Till has been appointed to the SBC Advisory Board. SBC is a non-profit dedicated to creating more secure, resilient, and intelligent built environments. Its SHIELD Certification program is the first AI-powered building security certification. Encompassing security design, technology implementation, operations, comp...