Access control news

Climb Channel Solutions UK, an international specialty technology distributor and wholly owned subsidiary of Climb Global Solutions, Inc, announces the expansion of its longstanding distribution partnership with Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralised authorisation. The agreement, which has seen significant and sustained success in North America, is now being extended to Europe with an initial focus on the UK, Ireland, and DACH r...

Schlage®, a pioneer in home security and access solutions for over 100 years, has been recognised as the most trusted door lockset and hardware brand in the 2026 America's Most Trusted® Door Locks & Hardware Study conducted by Lifestory Research. This year marks the seventh consecutive year that Schlage has been awarded this distinguished recognition, solidifying its position as the top consumer choice for home security solutions. Consumer choice The 2026 America’s Most Tru...

Claroty, the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) protection company, announced the appointment of James Love as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Love brings to Claroty more than 25 years of technology and cybersecurity leadership experience building and scaling go-to-market functions at high-growth organisations. Most recently serving as CRO at Radiant Logic and leading the company through a successful exit, Love is well-positioned to drive the execution of Claroty’s ambitious growth plans. ...

Elite Interactive Solutions, the industry pioneer in remote video guarding and real-time crime prevention, announces that its final 2025 year-end results have established new benchmarks in operational excellence and effectiveness. The data shows how Elite’s market-leading remote guarding solution is continuing to have a revolutionary impact on preventing crimes. This is impressively demonstrated by achieving more than twice the number of direct voice-down command center interventions sin...

HackerOne, a global pioneer in Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM), announced the Good Faith AI Research Safe Harbor, a new industry framework that establishes clear authorisation and legal protections for researchers testing AI systems in good faith. As AI systems scale rapidly across critical products and services, legal ambiguity around testing can slow responsible research and increase risk. The new safe harbor removes that friction by giving organisations and AI researchers a clea...

Integrated Cyber Solutions Inc., dba Integrated Quantum Technologies, a developer of quantum-ready AI infrastructure for global organisations that handle highly sensitive data, announces the appointment of Jeremy Samuelson as EVP, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation. Highlights: Integrated Quantum Technologies appoints VEIL Inventor Jeremy Samuelson as EVP, Artificial Intelligence and Innovation, strengthening leadership across AI and post-quantum technology development The Company plans...

Teleste has been selected by INFRABEL SA, the Belgian railway infrastructure manager, to supply advanced full-colour RGB LED passenger information displays for railway stations across Belgium. This collaboration marks an important step in Teleste’s ongoing effort to support the digital transformation of public transportation infrastructure. The framework agreement between Teleste and INFRABEL spans four years with options for extension, marking the beginning of a new long-term partnership...

RISCO announced the UK launch of VUpoint AI, a video solution comprising smart AI cameras and NVRs that integrate natively with the RISCO ecosystem and the comprehensively updated iRISCO app. The range delivers faster, more accurate event verification and real-time monitoring for installers and end users across homes and businesses, with practical operational insights for commercial sites. No premium price tag “VUpoint AI is a game-changer for our installer community. It’s s...

Across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, schools, colleges and universities look to modernise security while preserving openness. Their duty of care extends to protecting people, property and data, yet education sites must also enable the free movement of staff, students and visitors. At the same time, budgets are tight and expectations for user experience are high. The right access management strategy must reconcile safety, efficiency and cost-effectiveness – and when implemented effe...

Salto, a pioneer in electronic access control solutions, continues to advance smart access innovation with Salto XS4 Face, a face recognition access control solution designed to deliver fast, secure, and hands-free access while prioritising privacy, flexibility, and user experience. Salto XS4 Face’s face recognition technology is engineered to provide convenient, secure access to Salto access points, requiring only a face as a credential and granting access in under a second. Each user ga...

DigiCert, a pioneer in intelligent trust, announces the availability of a locally-hosted version of DigiCert ONE in India, delivering secure, compliant, and high-performance digital trust services entirely within the country’s borders. The new deployment reinforces DigiCert’s long-term investment in India and supports the country’s digital transformation and data sovereignty priorities as enterprises scale increasingly complex digital ecosystems. Evolving regulatory expectati...

The Skills for Security Careers Fair is back in 2026, bringing together employers, industry brands and career seekers to address the ongoing shortage of skilled professionals in the fire and security sector. The fair will take place on Thursday 26 March 2026, from 9.30am to 1.30pm at Birmingham City Football Club. Building on the success of last year’s launch event, it offers individuals considering a career in fire and security a focused space to explore career pathways, apprenticeships,...

Delinea, a pioneering provider of solutions for securing human and machine identities through centralised authorisation, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire StrongDM, the universal access management company purpose-built for modern engineering, DevOps, and AI-driven environments. Delinea’s leadership in enterprise privileged access management (PAM), combined with StrongDM’s just-in-time (JIT) runtime authorisation capabilities and developer-first access model,...

iDenfy, an international RegTech provider specialising in identity verification solutions, announced a new partnership with Axiology, a licensed capital markets infrastructure provider offering issuance, custody, trading, and settlement under one blockchain system. Through this collaboration, both companies will focus on maintaining a secure onboarding experience with the help of iDenfy’s latest biometric verification software, coupled with extra built-in pre-screening features, such as P...

Introducing Camden's new CX-WC17 and CX-WC18 line of Restroom Control Systems, with builtin LED annunciation. VR models feature Column switches with an integrated touchless sensor, which can also be mechanically activated by pushing on the full-length centre actuator. CX-WC18 series feature slim, less intrusive, 4-1/2 inches wide Column switches. All models feature heavyduty extruded aluminium construction and CSA compliant activation plates. They are available in both 'Side Load' and 'Top Loa...

Everon, a security integrator and premier provider of commercial security, video, fire and life safety solutions ranked the third-largest security company in the U.S. by SDM Magazine, announces that it has appointed Fernando Paz to a new role for the organisation, leading its core sales division focused on medium-sized commercial enterprises as Vice President, Core Sales. Paz brings 30 years of experience in business security and smart technology to the company, having most recently served as t...

Rapid7, Inc., a pioneer in threat detection and exposure management, announced a strategic partnership with ARMO, the creators of the open-source cloud-native security platform Kubescape and Cloud Application Detection & Response (CADR) innovator, to bring full cloud and application runtime security to the Rapid7 Command platform. This partnership marks the continued evolution of Rapid7’s industry-pioneer approach to exposure management. With added cloud runtime visibility augmenting...

The RRF, operated by ACMOSS, represents a generational shift in technology. It will progressively replace the outdated Tetrapol network with a cutting-edge 4G/5G high-speed solution. This new infrastructure will enable first responders to carry out real-time communications, including critical ones, and to exchange voice, data, images, and video in real time, even under the most demanding operational conditions. By 2027, more than 300,000 users, including police officers, gendarmes, firefighters...

Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announces that it had been officially certified as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliant, in addition to its existing ISO 9001 compliance. Together, these certifications represent a profound commitment to quality, environmental, and safety management systems that will set the company apart in the years to come. ISO is the most recognised standard worldwide for management systems, and Garrett's increased adoption of its quality, environmental, and safety policy pr...

Integrity360, one of the pioneer pan-European cyber security specialists, announces that it is launching a new Managed Security Awareness Service to tackle one of the fastest-growing cyber threats for businesses in Ireland – human risk. Integrity360 is rolling out the new service amid growing industry demand as human-driven breaches stemming from phishing, social engineering, and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated scams continue to rise year-on-year. Continuous, scenario-based educati...

Detection Technology, a pioneer in X-ray detector solutions, has appointed Michael Smith as Vice President, Sales Americas, effective 2 February 2026. He will report to Hannu Martola, President and CEO of Detection Technology, with responsibility for driving growth in the Americas. Michael Smith brings extensive international sales leadership experience. Since 2020, he has served as Senior Sales Director at KPM Analytics and previously held sales director roles at AMETEK Spectro Scientific from...

Brivo, the pioneer in cloud-native physical security, is showcasing the Brivo Security Suite as the ideal unified cloud-native solution for enterprise businesses at the Intersec show (Brivo Booth SA-E-42) taking place here January 12-14. Speaking at a press briefing at Intersec, John Szczygiel, Brivo COO, said, “Enterprise business was one of the fastest growing segments of the Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks businesses before the merger, and it will be a key driver accelerating Brivo&rsquo...

Blackline Safety Corp., a global entity in connected safety technology, has announced G8, the next evolution of worksite safety and the most connected wearable the company has ever built. Designed from the ground up as a true platform, G8 combines advanced gas detection, lone worker protection, and radio-quality communication in one rugged device that connects workers to each other, to their safety teams, and to the broader digital worksite — with real-time data streamed to the cloud...

Alcatraz, a foremost in facial biometric authentication for physical access, announced that its Rock X facial authentication system has completed operational testing and evaluation by the National Safe Skies Alliance (Safe Skies) at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Upgrading acces control Alcatraz is modernising access control with AI-powered facial authentication technology, enabling private, secure and seamless entry across demanding environments. Its platform, Rock X...

Milestone Systems, a foremost provider of open-platform Video Management Software (VMS), announced that its partner Genesis Security, a security integrator in Puerto Rico, has developed a centralised monitoring operation capable of serving multiple industries across the island via an integration with XProtect VMS. Genesis provides security and monitoring services for entertainment venues, residential communities, airports, and government facilities throughout Puerto Rico. Historically, operator...

HES, an ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions brand, announces a new windstorm certification for the 5000, 5300, 8000, and 8300 Series Electric Strikes. The popular electric strikes now carry an ANSI/SDI 250.13 certified rating, providing greater performance, versatility, and reliability to meet an extended range of door security applications. Updated design and new certification A trusted, widely adopted solution in the market, the electric strikes have been enhanced through an engineering redesign,...

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a foremost global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, today announced the deployment of its SecurOS® Soffit pedestrian safety system by the City of Dublin, Ohio. The AI-powered Soffit, which automatically detects the presence of people at crosswalks and dynamically illuminates their path across, was installed at the Brand Road pedestrian crossing near Coventry Woods Drive in response to residents’ concerns about visibility...

Global technology entity Gallagher Security has released their 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, highlighting a growing opportunity for security to play a more strategic, value-driven role across organisations worldwide. Drawing on insights from End Users, Channel Partners, Consultants, and technology stakeholders across the world, the 2026 report shows security continuing to evolve beyond traditional protection. As organisations look to simplify complexity and make more informed decisions,...

Minuteman Security & Life Safety, the 2025 SDM Systems Integrator of the Year and one of North America’s fastest-growing security and life safety integrators, announced its expansion into Houston, Texas. The growth comes through the acquisition of AIC Security, a respected Houston-based security provider known for its strong customer relationships and technical expertise. Importance of acquisition This acquisition marks an important milestone in Minuteman Security’s continued...

SiteStream Security (SiteStream), a provider of mobile video surveillance and remote monitoring solutions for the security industry, announced that Jeff Perri has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer. Perri joins SiteStream at a time of accelerated growth as the company taps the quickly expanding market for flexible, scalable, and rapidly deployable perimeter protection. As CEO, he will focus on strengthening SiteStream’s dealer ecosystem, advancing product usability and automat...