Access control news

Device Authority has introduced a new integration between KeyScaler AI and Microsoft Copilot to help organisations respond faster to threats and reduce the manual workload on stretched security teams. This new capability is designed for users of Microsoft’s productivity suite to accelerate decision-making and improve visibility across large, complex fleets of connected devices, where delays or errors can carry significant operational risk and cost. Advantage of AI-powered insights...

Wavestore, a pioneering provider of flexible and scalable video management solutions, announces Blind Spot 2025, a new one-day event taking place on June 26, 2025, at the company’s North American headquarters in Ottawa. Designed for consultants, integrators, and end-users, Blind Spot aims to spotlight the unseen forces shaping the future of security-from AI blind spots and evolving threats to missed opportunities in operational insight. Event speakers lineup The event will feature keyno...

AOPEN proudly announces the release of the DEX5145, a high-performance, fanless mini PC built for continuous operation in demanding, space-limited environments. Designed for edge computing, digital signage, and smart vision applications, the DEX5145 combines power, efficiency, and flexibility in a compact form factor. Intel® 14th Gen Meteor DEX5145 delivers exceptional multitasking capabilities with up to 64GB DDR5 Powered by Intel® 14th Gen Meteor Lake-U processors, the DEX5145 deli...

Videx has launched the ERA23V, a sleek and innovative video entry panel designed to redefine door entry and access control. As the first in a new range of ERA panels (that will also include IP & GSM variants), it is built on the widely used VX2300 2-wire bus video system, offering unmatched flexibility and ease of installation. Designed for modern living and business needs, flexibility is at the heart of the ERA23V. The panel supports multiple entrances, up to four apartments and four devic...

barox Kommunikation AG, the manufacturer of professional switches, media converters and IP extenders specifically designed for video applications, has released the new ultra-dynamic KN-LGIPR38-28AD, 24-port, 10Gb Managed Industrial Ethernet PoE+ switch. In addition to employing the usual extensive barox cybersecurity features, the new KN-LGIPR38-28AD includes 90~264VAC and 57VDC power inputs, enabling up to 720W PoE capability, and power redundancy with either two DC, or one DC and one AC power...

According to the 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) by Verizon, the number of data breaches linked to third parties doubled in a single year, attaining a stunning 30% share of all data breaches that occurred last year. Modern-day cybercriminals are militarily rational and pragmatic. They continually probe the defense perimeter of their victims to spot the weakest link – including victim’s suppliers, IT vendors, various consultants, law firms and accountants &nda...

CompTIA, the pioneering provider of vendor-neutral information technology (IT) training and certification products, announced it will begin development of a new certification focused on critical cybersecurity skills in operational technology (OT). CompTIA’s proposed SecOT+ certification will bridge critical knowledge and skill gaps between OT and IT. Security risks in manufacturing The certification will equip OT positions such as floor technicians and industrial engineers The certific...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary Robotic Assistance Devices, Inc. (RAD), announced expanded industry recognition for SARA™, the Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent. SARA is prominently featured in the May/June 2025 issue of Security Today magazine, where the cover story explores AI’s growing role in transforming traditional security roles. Alongside the editorial coverage, a full-page ad introduces SARA’s c...

PlanRadar, a pioneering digital platform for documentation, communication, and reporting in construction, facility management, and real estate, has enabled GSH Projects, a specialist construction and fit-out company, to decrease its project set-up time by 80%. Thus, streamlining processes and supporting scalable growth. GSH Projects originally adopted PlanRadar in January 2024 to help solve persistent inefficiencies as the company expanded, and managing large-scale projects efficiently became...

Blackline Safety Corp., a pioneer in connected safety technology, has announced that its new EXO 8 area monitor — the world’s only direct-to-cloud portable area monitor capable of detecting up to eight gases plus gamma radiation — has earned four major awards. These include the internationally renowned Red Dot Design Award and three 2025 Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Industrial Hygiene Awards. EXO 8’s leadership in industrial safety OH&S Industrial Hy...

Delta announces the debut of two Industrial Automation products at SPS Italia, taking place on 13-15 May 2025. Engineered for the Industry 4.0 era, the new ASDA-A3EP servo drive and the new Delta Human Machine Interface DOP-300 Series help accelerate the pace of factory automation while realising greater efficiency, agility and productivity benefits. They will both be present on Delta’s booth (5, A025) alongside its existing range of VP3000 Series Drives and MSI Motors, and the award-winn...

NAKIVO Inc., a pioneering vendor of data protection solutions for physical, virtual, cloud, and SaaS environments, announced strong operational results for Q1 2025. Compared to the same period last year, the company achieved a 14% increase in overall revenue, grew its Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner network by 31%, and expanded its global customer base by 10%. These results demonstrate the company’s sustained momentum in delivering high-performance, cost-effective backup and recove...

Digital transformation specialist, Nexer Enterprise Applications, has appointed senior data professional, Gareth Mitchell-Jones, as its head of data & AI for the UK, who will lead the firm’s expanding data practice. Mitchell-Jones will help customers realise greater tangible value from their Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Copilot investments while accelerating the adoption of modern data platforms and generative AI in a fast-evolving business world. Bringing in vast expe...

AnywhereNow, a pioneer in transforming customer experience with AI solutions, announced the launch of Dialogue Cloud NEO, the next-generation evolution of its flagship omnichannel contact centre platform for Microsoft Teams. Already trusted by over 2,000 organisations worldwide, AnywhereNow Dialogue Cloud is the pioneering contact centre solution for Microsoft Teams. Latest in advancements Dialogue Cloud NEO means a major advance in enterprise communications The launch of Dialogue Cloud NEO...

Apexon, a technology services firm specialising in engineering intelligent enterprises, announced a strategic technology partnership with Dataiku, The Universal AI Platform™, to accelerate enterprise adoption and scaling of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions. This collaboration brings together Apexon's deep expertise in data modernisation with Dataiku's enterprise AI platform capabilities, empowering organisations to unlock greater value from their data,...

Video wall experts Ultimate Visual Solutions (UVS) have partnered with high-performance IT solutions provider Bedroq to complete control room installations for a UK police regional crime unit spanning five force areas. The control rooms are based across multiple sites, which can’t be identified for security reasons. They comprise five video walls using a total of 43 LCD video wall displays, ranging from 46-inch to 55-inch, and controlled by UVS Lucidity WBC90 controllers with Lucidity so...

Commvault, a pioneer provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, announces a strategic alliance with Deloitte. Together, Commvault and Deloitte aim to help organisations stay ahead of evolving threats by becoming more resilient, enabling the enterprise of the future.     In today's digital landscape, there is an urgent need for incident response and comprehensive cyber resilience strategies Increasing danger of cyber threats 43% of US respondents cited ke...

Whether smart process monitoring, AI in robotics or innovative healthtech solutions - image processing is increasingly becoming the driving force behind industrial automation. Pioneering industrial camera manufacturer IDS Imaging Development Systems GmbH will be demonstrating at automatica 2025 in hall B5, booth 203, how easy it is to capture, analyse and optimise processes with modern industrial cameras. uEye Live: Monitoring and event recording These compact industrial cameras work with sta...

Sectigo, a pioneer in digital certificates and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM), announced that the company has joined the Pax8 Marketplace, the pioneering cloud commerce marketplace. The partnership introduces Sectigo’s automated, cloud-native CLM solution – Sectigo Certificate Manager for Partners – to Pax8’s network of nearly 40,000 MSPs, marking the first time CLM is available in the Marketplace. SSL/TLS certificates MSPs in the Pax8 network can discover, man...

Ensign InfoSecurity, one of Asia’s largest comprehensive cybersecurity services providers, is proud to be featured as a Research Sponsor in the 2024 MITRE Centre for Threat-Informed Defence (CTID) Impact Report, commemorating the centre’s fifth anniversary. The report, available at the website, highlights the collective contributions of organisations worldwide that have supported MITRE CTID’s mission to advance open, threat-informed defence against sophisticated cyber thr...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security, announced its new dual-head camera and enhanced alerting capabilities on its Command platform, along with a wide range of updates that will make it even easier for its customers around the world to keep their people and places safe.  Verkada is expanding its multisensor line with a new dual-head camera, the CY53-E Two-Camera Multisensor. With two viewing angles from a single install point, an advanced onboard processor, an...

Trackforce, a pioneer in security workforce management software, announced the launch of the TrackTik Command Centre, a next-generation dispatch and incident management solution designed to streamline security operations, accelerate incident response times, and unify team coordination across security environments.  Despite heavy investment in security, where 53% of organisations annually allocate up to $5 million, many rely on manual notification processes that slow down response times dur...

DigiCert, a pioneering provider of digital trust, released findings from a new survey that uncovers a significant gap between enterprise awareness of quantum computing threats and actual preparedness. The research shows that while 69% of organisations recognise the risk quantum computing poses to current encryption standards, only 5% have implemented quantum-safe encryption, and 46.4% report that substantial portions of their encrypted data could be compromised. Smart homes and cloud services...

Pioneering cybersecurity business, Trustonic, has announced its new membership of RISC-V International to provide increased access to hardware-backed security. Established in 2010, RISC-V International is the non-profit home of the open standard RISC-V Instruction Set Architecture (ISA), related specifications, and stakeholder community.  Advanced technology systems RISC-V enables its growing community to develop custom processors for a variety of applications Now boasting more than 4,5...

Fischer Connectors, the pioneer in high-performance connectivity solutions, has brought its world-renowned Swiss engineering expertise to the universal USB-C standard. The Fischer UltiMate™ Series, the company’s flagship range for harsh environments, now includes a pre-cabled USB-C connector equipped with Fischer Connectors’ new Ratchet Locking System (RLS). This connector provides unmatched resistance to vibration and shock, ensuring safe connections for high-speed data trans...

Alibi Security, a major provider of integrated video surveillance and access control solutions, announces a strategic partnership with MyDoorView, a pioneer in cloud-based video intercom technology. This new collaboration will provide Alibi’s nationwide network of security dealers and integrators with unlimited access to MyDoorView’s video intercom technology and direct support from MyDoorView’s sales team and technical specialists. Scope of the partnership   &...

G2E Asia and Asian IR Expo, the key marketplace for the gaming, entertainment and integrated resorts sectors, continues into its second and third days at The Venetian Macao and Galaxy International Convention Centre. The shows draw industry professionals from across the region for a dynamic agenda of over 50 education sessions delivered across four stages. Range of key topics The content spans a wide range of key topics: High-level insights into gaming and entertainment at the G2E Asia Con...

dormakaba is presenting an entire product family based on the company-wide platform strategy for the first time at the “Zukunft Personal Süd 2025” trade fair in Stuttgart, Germany. The new 98 00-K7 terminal generation for time and attendance, shop floor data collection and access control will be presented. The aim of the platform strategy is to reduce complexity, increase efficiency, and sustainably promote innovation and growth. Modern time recording solution The new termina...

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, officially announced the launch of BioStar Air, the first and only cloud-based access control platform designed to natively support biometric authentication. Featuring true zero-on-premise architecture, BioStar Air simplifies deployment and scales effortlessly to secure SMBs, multi-branch companies, and mixed-use buildings. Cloud-based access control First showcased at ISC West 2025, BioStar Air sets a new standard for cl...

Nutanix, a pioneer in hybrid multicloud computing, and Pure Storage®, the IT pioneer that delivers the world’s most advanced data storage platform and services, announced a partnership aimed at providing a deeply integrated solution that will allow customers to seamlessly deploy and manage virtual workloads on a scalable modern infrastructure. This integrated solution comes at a pivotal time for customers as the virtualisation market evolution is top of mind. IT pioneers are focused o...