Access control news

BearCom and Stone Security announce that their combined business is now operating under the StoneOne brand. The introduction of StoneOne follows BearCom’s acquisition of Stone Security in December 2024 and reflects the strength of the combined platform, bringing together the complementary capabilities, customer relationships and industry expertise of both organisations under one identity. StoneOne is a full-service security and safety integration company whose portfolio spans security, mi...

Keihan Bus, established in 1922, is a long-standing public transportation provider with over 100 years of service in Japan. Its network spans Osaka, Kyoto, and Shiga prefectures, offering a wide range of safe and reliable transportation services and carrying over 10,000 passengers daily. The company also operates routes that serve major tourist destinations such as Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto and Dotonbori in Osaka, as well as direct access to the venue of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan—a majo...

Sielox, the established industry pioneer in layered access control and crisis event management solutions, is demonstrating its latest access control innovations at ISC East 2026 in Booth 531. The booth will feature the new AnyWare edge (AWe), a quick and easy on-prem PACS solution for one to eight doors. The company will also highlight an improved user experience with its advanced interface for its flagship Pinnacle Advanced Access Control platform. Improved user experience “This year a...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission products for the professional security industry, is showcasing its advanced power, networking and infrastructure solutions at ISC East 2026, booth 809, that streamline access control, surveillance, fire and other security applications. “Critical security systems depend on reliable power and connectivity to perform when they're needed most,” said Ronnie Pennington, Director of Sales for the Americas. “At ISC East,...

HID, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces it has acquired inepro ID, a provider of contactless authentication solutions for secure print release and identity management. inepro ID is part of inepro Group, a Dutch technology company headquartered in Nieuw-Vennep. Founded in the 1990s, inepro ID specializes in innovative RFID and BLE authentication solutions for facility management and identification. inepro ID’s solutions are used primarily in Europe, with a growing presence...

Fortinet, the global cybersecurity pioneer driving the convergence of networking and security, announces that it has joined the UK Government’s Software Security Ambassadors Scheme. This builds on Fortinet’s commitment to advancing secure-by-design practices. Led by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the scheme brings together organisations from across industry to champion the UK’s Software Security Code o...

Aetina Corporation, a pioneer AI solution provider and accelerator of edge AI infrastructure, announces the mass-production availability of the DeviceEdge AIE-VX28/18-IP, a fanless, IP66-rated rugged in-vehicle edge AI system powered by NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin. Purpose-built for aftermarket in-vehicle video analytics, the system supports up to 12 camera inputs and is being showcased live this week at the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC 2026) in Barcelona. Engineered for construction, agric...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, announces the launch of X-Tile HS, a high-speed, four-side tileable computed tomography (CT) detector module. It enables CT manufacturers to build detector configurations for rotating and stationary CT systems from a single standard building block. Expanding the established X-Tile series, X-Tile HS combines four-side tiling, high speed, wide dynamic range, low noise, and low power consumption in a compact module, enabling flexible syst...

Smog City Brewing, a rapidly growing brewery and taproom in Torrance, CA, faced challenges such as illegal dumping, vandalism, and potential liability incidents within its premises. To mitigate these risks and improve operational efficiency, Smog City turned to OpenEye Web Services (OWS) for its video surveillance needs. Installing an OpenEye NVR and cameras, including 360° cameras, provided comprehensive coverage of both the taproom and the brewing equipment, reducing the need for multiple...

In Hellam Township, Pennsylvania, community relationships and video surveillance systems have become indispensable assets for local law enforcement agencies when it comes to investigating and combating crime. The dynamic combination of proactive community engagement and cutting-edge surveillance technology has transformed the way law enforcement operates in the area. Proactive community engagement The Hellam Township Police Department employs 12 people and serves the Hellam township, Hallam B...

Sun Outdoors Ocean City, located in Maryland, is a popular campground that attracts a steady flow of visitors each season. With its expansive grounds and over 300 private campsites, the campground faced several challenges in managing security. Traditional surveillance methods proved inefficient, leading to false alarms and difficulties in tracking incidents such as lost children, vandalism, misplaced items, or occasional adventurous guest. Occasional adventurous guest Challenge - As the campg...

ASSA ABLOY invites attendees to visit booth #407 at ISC East 2026, November 3 - 5, at the Javits Center in New York City, to explore the latest innovations in its growing digital access portfolio. Attendees can connect with ASSA ABLOY experts and see solutions designed to address evolving security needs across a wide range of applications. “The strength of our partnerships with security professionals is essential to meeting the changing needs of the industry,” says Angelo Faenza, He...

Advancis is pleased to announce a new global partnership with Convergint, expanding the collaboration between two organisations focused on helping enterprise and multinational customers manage increasingly complex security, identity and operational environments. Through this partnership, Convergint will be able to offer Advancis software solutions across its international organisation, combining Convergint's extensive integration expertise, global reach and customer relationships with Advancis'...

Hirsch, a pioneer in enterprise security solutions, has expanded its UK sales organisation with three new appointments across its channel, enterprise and business development functions. The enhanced team reflects Hirsch’s continued investment in the UK market and its commitment to supporting distributors, integrators and enterprise customers with high assurance, unified security technologies. The appointments of Lee Wood, Liam Twyman and Hayden Bullock bring a blend of enterprise expertis...

Salto has introduced IDM Connect, a smart integration layer within the Salto ID Management portfolio that connects Salto smart access platforms with external business systems. It provides a secure, standardised way to manage identity and access data across environments. For organisations that rely on multiple platforms to manage people, credentials, and access rights, keeping systems aligned can be complex and time-consuming. Manual synchronisation can lead to inconsistencies, operational error...

Hikvision recently concluded its 2026 HikTech Star Tour, welcoming 130 tech professionals from 56 countries and regions to its Hangzhou headquarters from October 28 to 30. Held under the theme “Your Vision. Your Impact. Your Stage,” this year’s tour brought participants together for a full agenda featuring new product showcase, hands-on trials, face-to-face talks with R&D teams, and factory tours, driving co-innovation between global tech professionals and Hikvision. The H...

Plaza Riviera significantly enhanced its security and facilities by leveraging OpenEye Web Services' cloud-based video surveillance platform, which streamlined property management, improved tenant satisfaction, and ensured proactive monitoring of potential security risks. Plaza Riviera, a prestigious office complex in Redondo Beach, CA, has experienced firsthand the benefits of this innovative solution. With OWS, Plaza Riviera has improved security, streamlined management, and increased tenant...

White Earth Behavioral Health relied on OpenEye Web Services to enhance security across multiple locations through improved remote access, simplified video search, proactive crime prevention, and more. White Earth Behavioral Health, a medical facility serving the White Earth Nation in Minnesota, transformed their video surveillance and security systems by implementing OpenEye Web Services (OWS). With 12 locations throughout the state, White Earth Behavioral Health faced issues with their divers...

Corbin Independent Schools faced a challenge in managing the video security of its facilities, which include schools, athletic fields, and an administration building. The district had an older system in place and wanted to upgrade to a system that could be accessed via the cloud and mobile devices, which the existing system did not have. The previous system also did not have a web client, and the district was being held hostage by older licensing. Monitoring multiple locations The school dist...

The World War II American Experience museum is a labor of love for its founders, a couple who have spent decades collecting tanks, jeeps and memorabilia from all over the world. The museum houses about 75 vehicles, including tanks, trucks and a rare restored American Red Cross Clubmobile. The structure is comprised of three conjoined buildings, each with 12,000 square feet of floor space. It includes an exhibit hall, entrance hall and a large garage for vehicle storage and maintenance. Learn ho...

The digital transformation of buildings is accelerating – and so are the expectations placed on security and facilities managers. In a landscape where cost pressures, compliance demands, and user convenience collide, the ability to extend digital control and automation is a major advantage. However large or small the premises, connecting digital access with complementary systems helps achieve this. “We can work with our customers to implement a new integration-ready digital access s...

Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology and services, launched Allegion Optimize™, a mobile application created to unify and streamline management of select Allegion products within one easy-to-use tool built with customers' needs in mind. The release coincides with the latest firmware update for the award-winning LCN Senior Swing Series Auto Operator, making it the first device to utilise Optimise. Key features allow installers and facility teams to calibrate, adjust, m...

Allegion US, a provider of security solutions, technology and services, announces its Campus-to-Community Student Living solutions, designed to help off-campus student housing operators meet student expectations, enhance security and streamline operations. “For years, off-campus student housing has been viewed as multifamily with younger residents, but the reality is much more complex,” said Tyler Webb, Mobile Ambassador at Allegion. “Operators are navigating compressed turnov...

Sprouts Farmers Market, a player in the grocery industry, was dealing with a legacy system that hindered their investigative process. Learn more about how OpenEye’s security solutions saved them significant time and resources when reviewing footage. First opened in 2002, Sprouts Farmers Market has become one of the fastest growing leading natural grocers in the U.S., building stores 10% year over year. The scale of their operations necessitated a video security solution that could match t...

The Olivet Boys & Girls Club needed a complete security solution to monitor multiple locations and found a scalable and future-proofed investment with OpenEye Web Services (OWS). See how the Olivet Boys & Girls Club gained better peace of mind across 5 locations with OWS. As one of the original 50 youth organisations to band together and form the Boys & Girls Club, the Olivet branch is built on a purpose-driven mission to enable young people to lead healthy, productive lives in cari...

Elite Pak revolutionised its packaging operations with OpenEye's security and video solutions, streamlining processes and setting new industry benchmarks for operational efficiency. Elite Pak in an international business with asparagus farms and packaging plants in both the United States and Canada. They are one of the largest growers and packers of asparagus in Ontario, Canada and their automated asparagus bunching machine leads the way in innovative ideas for the asparagus industry. OpenEye&r...

VIVOTEK, a global security solutions provider, and March Networks®, a pioneer in video surveillance and business intelligence, will exhibit together at ISC East 2026, Nov. 4-5 at the Javits Center in New York, booth 206. Under the theme of Connected Intelligence for Modern Security, the companies will demonstrate how bringing together video, AI, cloud, business intelligence and third-party systems gives customers clearer operational insight and faster ways to act on it. Clearer operational...

Veracode, the pioneer in application risk management, announces a jump from 56 percent to 62 percent in overall AI-generated code security, alongside a drop in vulnerabilities from 44 percent to 38 percent — the most significant improvement since the GenAI Code Security Report series began in July 2025. Anthropic's Claude Opus 5.5 and OpenAI's GPT-6-Sol co-lead the rankings at 73 percent, surpassing the previous high of 68 percent set by GPT-5.5 in July 2026. “We’ve been analy...

Aetina Corporation, an AI solution provider and accelerator of edge AI infrastructure, announces its participation in Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2026, taking place November 3–5 at Fira Barcelona Gran Via. At Hall 3, Booth C162, Aetina will showcase NVIDIA-powered edge AI platforms and partner solutions spanning intelligent agriculture, autonomous factories, smart mobility, and smart cities and spaces. Crop health monitoring Intelligent Agriculture: Aetina’s 2026 showcas...

CREST, the global non-profit accreditation body for the cybersecurity industry, today published new guidance urging the financial services sector to unify its cybersecurity posture across the entire market ecosystem. The new whitepaper, titled ‘Cyber Resilience in Financial Services: A whole ecosystem approach,’ looks at the interconnected roles of financial institutions, financial supervisors and cyber service providers, and sets out a practical maturity pathway to help build colle...