Access control news

SALTO Systems will premiere its latest access control innovations at Security ESSEN 2022, from September 20-23, 2022, at Hall 6, Stand 6B27, in the Messe Essen in Germany. ESSEN, held at Messe Essen every other year, is the trade fair for security and fire protection. For over 40 years, ESSEN has been the most important industry exhibition, offering security and access control technology under one roof with a comprehensive overview of new technologies and latest product innovations. Creating k...

Vigitron the provider of IP/PoE network solutions announces the release of its new range of “U” products, the Universal PoE Transmission solutions. These PoE solutions provide 8 PoE Classes up to 90W of power as well as compatibility to UPoE which continues to be used by many camera manufacturers. Authority comment “Standardisation of IEEE 802.3bt helps to address the growing need for higher PoE solutions and provide a standard format,” state Neil Heller, Vigitron&rsqu...

SALTO Systems has become one of the first electronic access control manufacturers to achieve Secured by Design’s new ‘Secure Connected Device’ accreditation for IoT products. With the Government soon to introduce new legislation in the shape of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill, coupled with a growing demand from Industry and current members seeking to gain accreditation for IoT (Internet of Things) products, Secured by Design has launched...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the 2022 call for nominations for the George R. Lippert Memorial Award and the SIA Progress Award – key awards celebrating outstanding volunteer contributions to SIA and leadership within the security industry. The recipients of this year’s Lippert and Progress Awards will be recognised at the 2022 SIA Honors Night event, which is taking place on Nov. 16, 2022, in New York City, in conjunction with ISC East. SIA’s Lippert Awa...

Egnyte, the secure platform for content collaboration and governance, announces several new additions to its packages for managed service providers (MSPs), including industry-specific solutions and advanced ransomware recovery. Egnyte recognises the integral role MSPs play for organisations that lack the internal resources to efficiently manage and protect their content. As such, Egnyte continues to make investments in growing its partner programme to help provide solutions for MSPs that are de...

This ranking is proof that IDEMIA commits to the highest level of technology for its AI solutions in line with its mission to make the world safer through developing state-of-the-art identity technologies. IDEMIA’s algorithm stands out for its capacity to combine both performance and fairness without compromising on either. This confirms its reliability regarding facial recognition solutions, at both government and consumer level. IDEMIA’s false match rate between different demograp...

Motorola Solutions have announced new innovations within its integrated video security and access control portfolio, which allows security operations to detect and analyse incidents in real-time for improved efficiency, safety, and security. New hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions will be on display at GSX 2022 (taking place from Sept. 12 to Sep. 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA).  Video security and access control “It’s been an exciting year for us and we continu...

Salient Systems, a pioneer in open architecture video management systems, is pleased to be in attendance at Global Security Exchange (GSX) to showcase its newest offering - CompleteView 7.0 and Salient cloud services. CompleteView, an enterprise-ready, open video data platform will continue to be on display at the Salient Systems booth #2130, from September 12-14, during GSX at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta. Remote management and monitoring GSX marks an exciting time for Salient Syst...

School bus driver shortages, teacher recruitment and retention, and post-COVID enrollment declines are top of mind these days as millions of children head back to school. The enthusiasm and promise of a new school year are tempered for administrators as they continue their focus on keeping classrooms and all areas of their schools properly secured. ASSA ABLOY, the pioneer in access solutions, is committed to helping educate the public, school administrators, and government officials about the s...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), a technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, announces a major new release of its flagship unified security platform, Security Centre. With version 5.11, customers will have access to every module of Security Centre, including Omnicast™ (video monitoring), Synergis™ (access control), AutoVu™ (automatic licence plate recognition), Sipelia™ (intercom), and intrusion monitoring, right out-...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the latest version of its Active Guard plug-in. The AI-based plug-in can turn video management systems (VMS) into powerful search engines capable of real-time searches or deep forensic analysis. Already supported by VMSs including Genetec Security Center and i-PRO Video Insight, the latest version now adds support for Milestone Systems’ X-Protect and i-PRO’s ASM300 software, a...

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded Prevent Advisors, a highly regarded security specialist in sports, live entertainment, and meeting facilities, with a SAFETY Act Designation for the company’s Red Team Assessment Services. Red Team Assessment Services Prevent Advisors’ Red Team Assessment Services is a proprietary systematic assessment program specifically designed to fully evaluate all components of a venue’s physical security measures. Prevent Advisors...

B&R is enhancing its smart camera portfolio with powerful deep-learning functionality. A three-way collaboration with machine vision software specialist - MVTec and AI processor specialist - Hailo makes the B&R camera a powerful and efficient edge device. At the SPS trade show in Nuremberg, the companies celebrated the first function to come from their joint project. Role in machine automation Machine vision algorithms based on deep learning are opening up exciting new ways to improve...

Hikvision, a manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value, is providing live training on its extensive portfolio of physical security and business intelligence solutions at GSX 2022 in booth 3617. The live training sessions are designed to help industry professionals better grasp the company’s comprehensive range of products and integrated system solutions in mini 10-minute sessions that fit easily in...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is debuting a host of new visitor management-focused features and capabilities for its Presence Control solution here at GSX 2022. Presence Control solution RightCrowd Presence Control reinforces physical access control using unique security wearables that enable human and automated validation of security permissions and safety requirements for everyone present. New Prese...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, is showcasing its next-generation video analytics at GSX 2022 in Atlanta, GA via a number of interactive forums. Vintra is driving the new science of intelligent video analytics by correlating data acquired from its purpose-built multi-class algorithms to deliver higher levels of analysis and understanding of event detection, classification, tracking, and forensics. GSX attendees can receive a demonstration of these new-wave vide...

Vector Flow, the industry renowned innovator of AI (artificial intelligence) and data-driven physical security solutions, is demonstrating its innovative PIAM and SOC automation solutions at GSX 2022 event in Suite 1050, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. The advanced cloud-enabled and on-premises platform converts raw physical security data from multiple sources into intelligent actionable insights, in order to drive operational performance and business results. Powerful suite of applications on exhib...

Morse Watchmans, the industry renowned company in key control and asset management systems, is exhibiting its comprehensive range of key control and asset management solutions at GSX 2022, which is taking place from September 12 to September 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Morse Watchman’s award-winning KeyWatcher Touch system will be on display, alongside a range of additional products at booth #3535, at GSX 2022. KeyWatcher Touch system on exhibit at GSX 2022 “We are thrille...

Boon Edam Inc., a globally renowned company in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, is displaying its comprehensive range of security entrance solutions at GSX 2022, which is taking place from September 12 to September 14, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Boon Edam’s Turnlock 150 Full Height Turnstile with new BE Secure Overhead Detection System will be on display at booth #3017 at GSX 2022, alongside a suite of additional Boon Edam security solutions. Boon Edam’s s...

Altronix is at GSX 2022 in booth 1824 demonstrating its newest power and data transmission solutions. New highlighted products increase system capacity while conserving valuable space, enable more edge devices to be deployed further and distribute greater power to accommodate myriad surveillance and security applications, all while reducing labour and installation costs. Authority comment “Altronix’s new innovative products, support our commitment to deliver solutions that further...

RealNetworks, Inc. is showcasing SAFR SCAN™, the company’s recently introduced facial recognition reader designed for mainstream commercial access control, workforce management and health safety applications, at GSX 2022 in booth 3725.   Since its introduction in Q1, 2022, SAFR SCAN has continued to evolve with added features further adding to the cost-effective solution’s broad market appeal. New integrations & partnerships Additionally, SAFR SCAN has caught the at...

Boon Edam Inc., a pioneer in security entrances and architectural revolving doors, introduces BE Secure, a new secure overhead detection system for use with Turnlock Full Height Turnstiles at GSX 2022, September 12-14 in Atlanta, Georgia. This new, innovative overhead detection system is purpose-built for the detection and prevention of piggybacking within Boon Edam’s range of full height turnstiles. Boon Edam’s Turnlock 150 Full Height Turnstile with integrated BE Secure Overhead D...

RightCrowd, a global provider of safety, security, and compliance solutions that manage the access and presence of people, is showcasing its comprehensive portfolio of freshly updated workplace access solutions here at GSX 2022 in booth 4048. Equipped with new and enhanced product features, RightCrowd’s Presence Control, Access Analytics, and Workforce Access solutions function independently or seamlessly integrate as an intelligent suite to manage new and emerging workplace access challe...

Viakoo, the award-winning provider of service assurance and cyber hygiene management solutions for physical security systems, is showcasing the newly enhanced Viakoo Action Platform and its suite of innovative modules at GSX 2022. The Viakoo Action Platform delivers video and access control service assurance to eliminate missing video and access failures while automating firmware updates and certificate management for improved cyber hygiene. The Viakoo Action Platform is available for demonstra...

Vintra, Inc., a provider of AI-powered video analytics solutions, announces a new integration between Vintra Fortify, their video intelligence solution, and Milestone Xprotect, a VMS platform with more than 20 years on the market and over 500,000 installations worldwide. The integration will provide seamless connectivity between the two technologies, making it easy for users to manage their full video experience within a single client. Minimising false alerts Milestone XProtect users can now...

The spotlight is sharply focused on the issue of facility security currently as ASSA ABLOY, the globally renowned company in access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022 event.  Featuring the theme of ‘Creating Access for the Future,’ ASSA ABLOY elevates the discussion of facility security with its broad line of innovative solutions that are designed to provide greater access, st...

The spotlight is sharply focused on the issue of facility security as ASSA ABLOY, the provider of access solutions, showcases its latest innovations for comprehensive door security and access control at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022.   Featuring the theme of “Creating Access for the Future,” ASSA ABLOY elevates the discussion of facility security with its broad line of solutions designed to provide greater access, strong security and peace of mind for building owners,...

Lynred, a global provider of high-quality infrared (IR) detectors, and Umicore, a circular materials technology company announced the co-development of a next-generation thermal sensing technology that will drastically improve the performance of PAEB (Pedestrian Autonomous Emergency Braking) in adverse lighting conditions at an affordable cost. Inconsistent PAEB performance Every year, approximately 1.3 million people die from road traffic crashes. More than half are vulnerable road users (ped...

Commend Americas, a provider of communication systems and solutions, announced a continuous acceleration of its business as more organisations seek to deploy unified communications solutions across their infrastructures. This demand within the enterprise, healthcare, utilities, and corrections markets has resulted in vertical market growth, strategic customer wins, and prominent industry acceptance of Commend's unified communications portfolio.  Digital transformation As o...

The BSIA has expanded its membership of Euralarm into its Services Section. This section links all services associated with the installation, maintenance, and monitoring of security and fire systems across Europe and internationally. The BSIA was already an active member of the Euralarm Security Section, representing the interests of manufacturers in regulatory and standardisation matters. The BSIA also represents the views of its members in their horizontal compliance, cyber security, and mark...