Access control news

ADT is now offering ADT Blu, a self-installed home security system that customers can set up in minutes and manage directly through the ADT+ app. The modular DIY system can be scaled over time as customers' lives change and evolve. As more households adopt smart home devices and seek self-install options, ADT Blu is designed to eliminate the long-standing trade-offs of a DIY category that, to date, has largely been defined by standalone cameras. ADT uniquely understands that a reliable cam...

iDenfy, a global provider of identity verification, fraud prevention, and various compliance-focused solutions, has launched a major update to its Know Your Business (KYB), or Business Verification, platform by introducing a Dynamic KYB Workflow feature. This new functionality will help companies automatically direct other company representatives who need to complete the onboarding into the most suitable KYB workflow based on their responses, and in this way, help businesses scale the KYB onboa...

Allied Universal®, one of the world’s pioneer security and facility services provider, announces that Glen Kucera, president of Allied Universal Enhanced Protection Services, will lead a one-hour webinar titled “Executive Protection in a High-Risk World” on Wednesday, May 28, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET. “The potential impact of a targeted attack against an executive extends far beyond that individual,” Kucera said. “It can devastate organisations, families and tea...

Dallmeier electronic USA, Inc. (DUS) announced the appointment of Dave Dalleske as Vice President, Commercial/Industrial Sales, reinforcing the company’s commitment to accelerating growth across North America and key vertical markets. Dalleske brings more than two decades of executive experience driving revenue growth, building high-performance teams, and executing global go-to-market strategies across the video security, SaaS, and industrial technology sectors. Supporting integration pr...

Riverbed, the pioneer in AI-powered digital employee experience, announces new innovations that mark the beginning of the era of autonomous IT operations for digital experience. Fully integrated into Aternity, these new capabilities help digital workplace teams transition from reactive IT operations to prevention-first, increasing the autonomous operational models built on complete data visibility, context-aware intelligence, and trusted operational governance. Organisations are increasingly me...

Ambient.ai, the pioneer in Agentic Physical Security, announces major new capabilities for Ambient Access Intelligence, its platform module for agentic access control operations. Building on its proven PACS Correlation Engine, the platform is now expanding with two new capabilities, Doors with Issues and Doors Unsecured. These new capabilities allow customers to diagnose chronic infrastructure problems at the source and deliver real-time visibility into physically unsecured doors, providing a c...

Deepfakes, synthetic identities, and document fraud are creating new risks for mobile onboarding across banking and digital services. Regula, a global developer of identity verification solutions, has partnered with V-Key, a provider of mobile-first digital identity and app security technologies, to help organisations strengthen identity verification and authentication across mobile customer journeys in Asia-Pacific. Through the partnership, Regula’s document authentication, facial biomet...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announces that it has secured a new direct customer agreement with a global healthcare organisation for an initial deployment of multiple RIO 360™ solar-powered autonomous security solutions. The customer is implementing RAD’s AI-driven security technologies as part of a broader initiative focu...

Evolv Technology, a pioneer in AI-powered weapons detection, screens approximately four million people each day to help prevent weapons from entering venues where they are prohibited. Since 2021, Evolv customers have used the Evolv Express® system to tag over 1.7 million weapons, helping to prevent those weapons from entering the places where people live, work, learn and play.  Today, Evolv announces the launch of its new Screened by Evolv™ seal available to customers to be plac...

DNAKE, a foremost provider of video intercom and smart home solutions, has rolled out Cloud Platform versions 2.1.0, 2.2.0, and 2.3.0. Designed to deliver more control, flexibility, and possibilities, these updates strengthen team collaboration, expand device integration, and simplify resident access. Key highlights of DNAKE Cloud Platform 2.1.0–2.3.0 1. Multiple Property Manager Accounts with Custom Permissions A single site now supports mul...

  Inner Range has recently announced the release of its latest update to the ASSA ABLOY, Traka Keylocker Integration for the Integriti unified Access Control, Video Surveillance and Security solution delivered in their intelligent management software, further strengthening its ecosystem of enterprise-grade integrations.   Designed to deliver seamless interoperability between physical access control and intelligent key management systems, the latest update enhances operationa...

As access control projects continue to expand in scale and operational complexity, traditional standalone turnstile management is rapidly being replaced by cloud-based centralised management platforms. For multi-site, multi-project, and cross-region deployments, customers now demand higher standards in remote control, system stability, operational efficiency, and centralised management. As a professional turnstile manufacturer and access control solution provider, TURBOO develops intelligent c...

ADT, the pioneer in smart home security solutions, has been recognised by Newsweek this year across multiple rankings, including America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, Most Trusted Brands and Best Customer Service. ADT's commitment These recognitions highlight ADT’s continued commitment to earning customer trust through reliable protection, strong service and a focus on delivering peace of mind to millions of households nationwide. As the highest-ranked smart home security comp...

Sectigo, a pioneer in automated Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) and digital certificates, today announced a new brand identity and corporate positioning centred on a clear vision: delivering Simplicity at Scale as digital trust grows more complex, distributed and critical to operations. Delivered through Sectigo Certificate Manager (SCM), this approach enables a more coordinated way to automate certificate management at scale. For decades, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and the digital...

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, a provider of enterprise security technology and life safety solutions, announces that Doug Cherney has joined the company as Director of Critical Infrastructure, reporting to Eric Joseph. Cherney brings more than two decades of security industry leadership and channel development experience focused on protecting critical infrastructure, energy operations, people, and assets. In his new role, he will support the continued expansion of Minuteman’s Crit...

Carlisle Support Services announced the appointment of Jason Gray as its new Technical Solutions Director. This strategic hire reinforces Carlisle’s commitment to integrating technology with its people-led service delivery, ensuring clients benefit from innovative, future-proof security and advanced FM solutions. Jason brings a wealth of experience across the fire and security sectors, having progressed from a foundational engineering background into senior leadership roles focused on inn...

IDScan.net, a provider of identity verification and ID scanning technology, announces a new integration partnership with Babaco, a long standing pioneer in supply chain asset and cargo security. Through the integration, Babaco has embedded IDScan.net’s DIVE identity verification technology directly into its proprietary transportation and shipment management platform, Babaco Fulfillment, to help combat cargo theft. Cargo security solutions For more than 90 years, Babaco has provided carg...

At its annual Rev conference today, Domino Data Lab announced new capabilities that let the world's most regulated enterprises build, scale, and govern AI-powered applications. The Domino Enterprise AI Platform now spans the full application lifecycle, from the first line of code to applications in the hands of business users, and works with models and agents whether they are hosted in Domino or sourced externally. Mission-critical tool AI is moving into the most consequential work an enterpr...

Allient Inc., a global designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls, and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has today announced it will present at the upcoming webinar Engineering Thermally-Optimized Joints for Humanoids, hosted by Humanoid Robotics Technology on May 21, 2026. The webinar will explore the key challenges in humanoid joint design and how motor data should be interpreted in a system-level context rather than relying on standard specif...

For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered electromechanical locking technology — continuously innovating since the first effeff electric strike was patented in 1932 and Abloy began developing high-security electric locks in 1978. Today, electromechanical locks represent the intelligent evolution of mechanical security, combining trusted engineering with seamless digital connectivity for safer, smarter, more efficient building management. Modern electromechanical devices transform t...

Smart city technologies have been around for 10-15 years, but advances in video technology and AI make it easier for city leaders to gain value from connected devices across a range of applications, from transportation and public safety to energy. Today, the global smart city market size is estimated to be nearly $900 billion. And, according to Grandiew Research, it is projected to exceed $3.7 trillion by 2030, with compound annual growth rates (CAGR) estimated at 29.4%. In Europe, there are an...

INTERSCHUTZ, the world’s pioneer international trade fair for fire and rescue services as well as civil protection, will take place in 2030 from 20 to 25 May at the exhibition grounds in Hanover. The organiser, Deutsche Messe AG, announced this on 20 May 2026. “By setting the new date at an early stage, we create planning certainty for exhibitors, partners and visitors worldwide,” says Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO Deutsche Messe AG. Central platform for innovation “INT...

Inner Range continues to strengthen its mobile-first security ecosystem with the upcoming release of IR Connect App version 3.7.0. This latest update delivers meaningful improvements to camera viewing, usability, and overall application performance — reinforcing Inner Range’s commitment to providing a modern, intuitive, and reliable mobile experience for security professionals and end users. Building on recent platform upgrades, IR Connect 3.7.0 focuses on what matters most in day-t...

NEXCOM Group (8234) is making a powerful return to COMPUTEX! Partnering deeply with Intel, NEXCOM will showcase innovations at the "Robotics & Edge AI Pavilion" in TWTC Hall 1 (Booth #A0618). Under the theme “Physical AI and Manufacturing On-Site," they will demonstrate how Physical AI is achieved by the integration of visual perception and high-precision real-time motion control. From data acquisition to intelligent decision-making, NEXCOM provides a comprehensive bottom-up edge AI a...

Eventide Communications is pleased to announce its participation in the NENA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo. This major event for 911 professionals takes place in Columbus, Ohio, from June 27-July 2, with the Expo Hall open June 29-30. At Booth #321, Eventide will present solutions built to help public safety agencies improve emergency center operations, strengthen training, and support the move toward NG 9-1-1 technologies. Public safety agencies Eventide brings Clarity Captured to NENA 2...

Security-Net, Inc., a network of security system integrators, is pleased to welcome its newest member, John Wever, chief technology officer of ITD Texas (Integrated Technologies and Design), with offices in El Paso and the Dallas-Fort Worth area. With the addition of ITD Texas, Security-Net strengthens its presence in the Southwest while adding a member with deep expertise in federal government and mission-critical security projects. Founded in 2010, ITD Texas is a full-service electrical and s...

dormakaba has acquired Airsphere GmbH (Airsphere). Airsphere is an international software company specialising in passenger management systems for airports. Through this acquisition, dormakaba strengthens its market position in the airport sector and expands its portfolio to include established software solutions for the automation of passenger processes, airport logistics, and critical infrastructure security. Established client base Founded in 2010 and based in Seefeld, Germany, Airsphere o...

Singlewire Software, a pioneer in solutions that help keep people safe and informed, today released the findings of its new report, "2026 State of Safety & Operational Readiness in K-12 Schools." Following up on its inaugural 2025 School Entrance study, this year's research captured responses from over 500 school staff members across the United States, revealing a critical disconnect between school safety priorities and the daily reality of campus security. Daily accountability processes...

Control Risks, the global strategic intelligence and security firm announces that Bill Udell will become Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 June 2026. Udell succeeds Nick Allan, who is stepping down after 25 years with the business, including seven and a half years as CEO. Having led the firm through a period of significant development, strengthening the firm's global position and shaping its strategic direction, Allan and the Board agree that now is the right time for new leadership to...

Boss Door Controls, a trusted global provider of mechanical and automatic door control solutions and part of the Allegion family of brands, has released its new cam-action door closer catalogue, offering a comprehensive product selection guide to architects, specifiers and trade professionals. The new 44-page catalogue showcases an extensive range of cam-action hardware, designed to meet the demands of high-traffic commercial and residential applications. To support accurate product selection i...