Access control news

Alcatraz, the pioneer in facial biometric authentication for physical access, has joined the Biometrics Institute, the independent and impartial international membership organisation for biometric users and other interested parties. Alcatraz is modernising access control with AI-powered facial authentication technology, enabling private, secure, and seamless entry across demanding environments. Its platform, Rock X, is deployed at scale across Fortune 100 campuses, AI data centres, financial in...

Mark Bridges, CEO of Ranger Fire and Security has been recognised as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2025. The Top 50 was created by LDC, the private equity investor that is part of Lloyds Banking Group, in partnership with The Times. Now in its eighth year, the programme continues to celebrate the drive and ambition of Britain’s best and brightest entrepreneurs. This year the programme received almost 700 nominations, showcasing the exceptional individuals that...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Group (RAD-G), has signed six additional remote video monitoring clients for SARA (Speaking Autonomous Responsive Agent), the Company’s multiple award-winning agentic AI platform for remote video monitoring.  This follows the Company’s announcement on October 8 of four initial monitoring client...

Building on their highly popular series of integrated high-security solutions events, the CNI Security Group has announced their next event, ‘Protecting CNI Scotland – The importance of cyber-secure solutions in critical national infrastructure’. Designed for all end users, consultants and system designers in the CNI sector, the free-to-attend event will be held at Dakota Eurocentral, Motherwell, on Wednesday 19th November, between 9:30 am and 4 pm. The event will show in...

Gallagher Security’s presence at GSX 2025 made one thing clear: connection is everything. Over three packed days, their presence was defined by conversation and engagement, which Matt Butts, Executive Vice President – the Americas, says reinforces Gallagher's belief that showing up authentically is exactly what the current market values.  “We’re at our best when we’re connecting with end customers, partners, and peers,” he explains. “The energy we...

Allient Inc., a designer and manufacturer of speciality Motion, Controls and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, has announced it will present its electrification, precision motion and lightweighting technologies that are defining the next-generation of tactical systems at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition on October 13-15 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre in Washington, D.C. If they are attending, ple...

Hanwha Vision, a pioneer in security and surveillance solutions, introduces its bi-spectrum early fire detection cameras, combining dual thermal radiometry and visible imaging lenses for advanced fire detection, temperature monitoring, and reliable surveillance.  Designed for critical environments such as industrial facilities, data centres and electric vehicle charging stations, these cameras help identify potential fire hazards before they escalate, ensuring safety and operational effici...

ONVIF®, the pioneering standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announces that it will end support for ONVIF Profile S, and is recommending the use of its successor, Profile T.   Profile S, the first-ever profile ONVIF introduced in 2011, provides a standardised set of specifications that enable basic video streaming capabilities between conformant devices (like IP cameras) and clients (like video management software) from different vendors. Pr...

Zimperium, the world's pioneer in mobile security, announced new research from its zLabs team exposing ClayRat, a rapidly expanding Android spyware campaign targeting Russian users. Disguised as popular apps, such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Google Photos, and YouTube, ClayRat steals sensitive information, including SMS, call logs, device data, and front-camera photos. New obfuscation layers While exploiting Android’s default SMS handler role to bypass security prompts While exploiting Androi...

RecFaces, a developer and vendor of facial recognition software solutions, has announced the launch of its “Asian Season” — a dedicated regional business tour led by Oleg Kurochkin, Business Development Director for Asia Pacific, aimed at strengthening partnerships and exploring new growth opportunities across the region. Over the coming months, Oleg Kurochkin will travel across Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines, meeting with key technology part...

NAKIVO, a pioneering provider of backup, ransomware protection, and disaster recovery for virtual, physical, cloud, NAS, and SaaS environments, announces the release of NAKIVO Backup & Replication v11.1. The new version introduces a powerful set of features and enhancements designed to deliver disaster resilience with near-zero downtime and data loss across diverse IT environments—all while simplifying accessibility and MSP-tenant management. Multilingual interface: 5 new languages...

Following its inaugural meeting with the Security Minister, the Security Industry Authority (SIA), and the Home Office, the newly established S12 Security Guarding Leadership Group has opened an industry-wide consultation to identify the key priorities that will shape its agenda and future workstreams. The S12 is inviting security professionals, businesses, clients, and stakeholders from across the guarding sector to share their views on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the...

The Keyholding Company (TKC), a UK-based tech-enabled security services provider, has published its first B Corp Impact Report following certification in 2024.  Publishing an annual Impact Report is a requirement for all certified B Corps, designed to ensure ongoing transparency and accountability. The reports track performance across five areas of impact – Governance, Workers, Community, Customers and Environment – and demonstrate how businesses are working to balance profit w...

IDIS Europe has confirmed the appointment of Brian Lee as its new Managing Director, as it drives the wider adoption of AI video surveillance technology with a focus on system performance and value. Brian Lee was most recently Senior VP of Marketing & Sales Development for IDIS Americas, based in Dallas, and was instrumental in growing the North American and LATAM business. He previously held a headquarters position as Head of the Global Strategy Team for the company, South Korea’s l...

Checkmarx, the global pioneer in agentic-AI powered application security testing, announced record-breaking growth for its flagship platform, Checkmarx One, underscoring a wave of customer adoption fuelled by innovation and strategic pioneering. The news comes alongside groundbreaking research from Checkmarx Zero that highlights the urgent need for secure software in an AI-driven development landscape. Record-breaking growth & adoption Checkmarx One has rapidly become the platform of choi...

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, announced its participation at GSX 2025, held from September 29–October 1, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. At booth #1770, Suprema spotlighted BioStar Air, the first and only cloud-based access control platform designed to natively support biometric authentication. Suprema demonstrated how BioStar Air is transforming access control through three core capabilities: zero on-premises architecture, native biometric authentic...

Semperis, a pioneer in identity-driven cyber resilience, announced the release of Ready1 for Identity Crisis Management—which combines its innovative Active Directory Forest Recovery (ADFR), Disaster Recovery for Entra Tenant (DRET), and Identity Forensics and Incident Response (IFIR) services with its expert-built enterprise crisis management system, Ready1—to help organisations quickly return to normal business operations after identity-related cyberattacks. The ground-breaking sol...

The German Design Council has been shaping the design landscape in Germany since 1953. Every year, the organisation presents the ICONIC AWARD to recognise visionary architecture and innovative solutions. At the 2025 awards ceremony, dormakaba's Quantum Pixel+ electronic hotel lock was honoured with the ICONIC AWARD. Digital product solution The digital product solution increases convenience for hotel guests. Modern technologies, such as NFC, RFID, Bluetooth® Low Energy, and digital wallet...

Honeywell announced a global strategic collaboration with LS ELECTRIC to jointly develop and market hardware and software solutions that simplify the power management and distribution for data centres and other building operators, helping improve operational efficiency and resiliency. By combining LS ELECTRIC's deep expertise in power systems with Honeywell's leadership in building automation and controls, data centre operators will be able to seamlessly integrate critical power distr...

According to the newly released 2025 Access Control Report from global research firm Omdia, Genetec Inc., the pioneer in enterprise physical security software, continues to expand its share of the global access control software market, maintaining its #2 position worldwide. In an industry shaped by mergers and acquisitions, the report shows that Genetec achieved the highest organic global market share gain in on-premises access control software. For customers, partnering with a c...

Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions, Inc., a global pioneer in AI-driven security and productivity solutions, along with its wholly owned subsidiary, Robotic Assistance Devices, Group (RAD-G), has secured its first four Remote Video Monitoring station clients who have committed to start using SARA, the Company’s multiple award-winning agentic AI platform for remote monitoring. The new commitments followed engagements at The Monitoring Association (TMA) Annual Meeting, where inter...

Driven by the rising adoption of IoT-enabled security systems and cloud-based platforms, the global access control market is expected to grow from USD 10.62 billion in 2025 to USD 15.80 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 8.3%, according to new information from research company, Marketsandmarkets. IoT enhances automation efficiency by enabling secure, real-time data exchange, while cloud integration offers scalability, remote monitoring, and reduced maintenance costs. Together, they support advanced...

Jamf, the standard in managing and securing Apple at work, kicked off its 16th annual Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) in Denver, Colorado. Joined by key partners including Apple, Okta, AWS, Microsoft, Google and more, Jamf unveiled the latest updates to its pioneering Apple device management and security platform. Those updates include a rich API ecosystem, intelligent AI tools, and automated software updates powered by Declarative Device Management, making the Jamf platform more powerful...

Allient Inc., a designer and manufacturer of specialty Motion, Controls and Power products and solutions for targeted industries and applications, announced its expanded capabilities and commitment to the drone market. Building on its proven track record and leveraging advanced technologies and a global network of engineering and manufacturing facilities, Allient is expanding its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of drone manufacturers worldwide. Advanced motion and power solutions Alli...

Radiflow, a pioneering provider of cybersecurity solutions for industrial automation networks, announced that the company has launched the new Radiflow360, a unified, AI-enhanced OT cybersecurity platform that delivers full visibility, risk management and streamlined incident response for mid-sized industrial enterprises. Radiflow360 now enables mid-sized industrial operators to gain full visibility and control over their OT networks and risks, and is supported by an AI analyst assistant that s...

OPSWAT, a pioneer in critical infrastructure protection, launched MetaDefender Drive™ with Smart Touch, a portable cybersecurity device designed for malware and compliance scanning of transient cyber assets regardless of network connectivity. It works across servers, desktops, and laptops before they enter secure environments. The device empowers security teams to prevent cyberattacks, which can severely impact operations, including downtime from inbound and transient assets.  MetaD...

Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered IT and security management software, announced the acquisition of INKY, a pioneer in modern, generative-AI-based email security for managed service providers (MSPs) and small to midsize businesses (SMBs). "Kaseya is committed to being the indispensable partner that helps MSPs lead in this next chapter of IT and security," said Rania Succar, CEO of Kaseya. AI-driven email security Rania Succar added: "No one else has our scale, data advantage, and end-...

Allied Universal, the world's major security and facility services provider, announced that Cameron Kilberg has joined the company as Vice President of Government Relations, reporting to the Chief Communications and Investor Relations Officer Kilberg will lead the company’s engagement with local, state, and federal officials, agencies, and policymakers. Extensive background in government affairs Kilberg brings an extensive background in government affairs and policy leadership Kilberg b...

Intercity has become a member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), an ecosystem of software development companies and security services partners that have integrated their solutions with Microsoft Security technology to better defend mutual customers against a world of increasing cyber threats.   The Intercity managed SOC delivers comprehensive 24/7/365 security protection, defending against threats with SIEM (Security Incident Event Management) and XDR (Extended Detec...

Synectics, a pioneer in advanced security and surveillance solutions, has expanded its global Partner Program, introducing enhanced benefits across all tiers and launching a new premium status for top-performing channel partners. Premium Partners will receive greater discounts, priority support, exclusive product previews, qualified lead access, and a place on the Partner Advisory Board with a chance to influence product development and strategy. Benefits for partners Partners will also benef...