ECKey, the market leader in Smartphone Access Control Systems and Bluetooth Readers, announced that it has introduced VIZpin LITE, a free version of VIZpin, the popular cloud-based Access Control as a Service (ACaaS) and visitor management service.

Lenel Systems International announced the release of OnGuard® 7.0, the next generation of its leading security management platform, with a host of feature enhancements including faster and improved enterprise cardholder replication performance, new features and certifications for end users, and added integrations with other leading third-party and UTC Building & Industrial Systems brands. Lenel is a part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

Eagle Eye Networks today announced the availability of its ?12 Security Camera System Best Practices for Cyber Protection? white paper. The report covers the major vulnerabilities for security camera system and the twelve corresponding cyber security best practices. The best practices are designated according to whether the system is a true cloud solution, or a traditional DVR, NVR, or VMS systems that is connected to the Internet or corporate network.

Join Anixter for a morning of access control education and networking. At this event, you will hear from Anixter and some of their supplier partners about the latest advancement in the access control market and the movement towards open architecture and interoperability.

Eight major international airports in Australia will automate traveller processing at departures, with the implementation of self-service Automated Border Control departures SmartGates based on Facial Recognition. The initiative by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection aims to strengthen security at Australian borders. As a result of a tender procedure, Vision-Box® has been successfully selected as the preferred partner to deliver the solution.

Paxton has announced an upgrade to the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with Entertech, the official operating partner of Suprema Inc. Entertech?s ?BioConnect for Net2? allows seamless connectivity of Suprema biometric readers and Paxton?s Net2 access control platform, enabling the straightforward addition of biometrics to Net2 and providing a user-friendly interface to manage building security more easily.

Sentry360, one of the fastest growing IP-camera manufacturers in the industry, announced the integration of their 360-degree cameras, as well as their HD and Ultra HD cameras, with Verint Video Management Software™ (VMS). Verint is a valued Sentry360 partner that delivers innovative and comprehensive security solutions that are proven in a wide variety of applications.

Panasonic System Communications Company of North America, a leading provider of integrated security and video surveillance solutions, announced that it will distribute Video Management Software developed by Houston, TX-based Video Insight, Inc. A leader in video management software (VMS) technology and now a member company of the Panasonic Group, Video Insights? VMS develops video management solutions for customers in the financial, government, retail, and education sectors.

NICE Systems has announced that it is the winner of three awards for  NICE Suspect Search, recognizing the solution’s innovation and functionality. The solution has already been recognised by five other award programs since its launch last year.

Systems and Solutions team expands with new teams under the leadership of Patrik Pettersson and Bruce Stewart; Alex Walthers to manage Application Development Partner (ADP) Program. Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, today announced further expansion of its North America Business Development group to include more focus on partnerships, solutions and professional services.

A Fort Worth, Texas, company that is using license plate and facial recognition technology to provide data to third parties recently raised $110 million in funding. Vigilant Solutions filed three documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission, showing raises of $49.5 million, $49.5 million and $11 million, respectively.

The gateway to your soul – now accessible from 40 feet away. With the help of high-resolution cameras and the light from near-infrared wavelength band, the iris scanner from Carnegie Mellon University’s Biometrics Center is able to scan and register an individual’s iris from a distance of 40 feet.

Suprema, a leading global provider of biometrics and security technology, has announced that Suprema biometric devices can now be paired with Axis Communications and its AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller through ENTERTECH SYSTEMS’ BioConnect 3.0 identity management platform. This new integration helps enterprises around the world successfully deploy access control systems with leading biometric technology.

The National Shoplifting Prevention Organization (NSPO), a nonprofit organization of major Japanese retail businesses, is considering developing a biometric database to share facial recognition data in order to combat shoplifting across Japan, according to a report by The Japan News.

The NSPO said it would consider allowing retail stores to share the facial data with other stores in the same industry or other establishments in the region.

Hikvision® USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning video surveillance products and solutions, and Eagle Eye Networks, a cloud security camera video management system leader, have partnered with the Lawrence, Massachusetts Police Department to create a mobile surveillance solution. Hikvision cameras installed in a police van are linked to the Eagle Eye Security Camera Video Management System (VMS) to provide high quality, secure remote access to live and recorded video. This installation allows the police to provide cutting edge video surveillance in areas that need it the most, while eliminating expensive infrastructure.

AXIS A8004-VE Network Video Door Station is an open IP-based door station for two-way communication, high-definition video and remote entry control. It is an ideal complement to any surveillance installation and offers new levels of security for effective identification and entry control.

Disney has taken something mundane that most people find boring or irritating —physical security— and turned it on its head, making it easy, cool, and convenient. They are using it to enable better service and have even turned it into a new revenue stream.

Mirasys Ltd., a leading suppliers of open platform video management and visual intelligence solutions, has integrated its video management system with the Honeywell Galaxy alarm panel. Integration is provided using a selected set of events, but enhancements are available through event handler configuration modifications.

Built exclusively for surveillance applications, IPConfigure announces its second generation of SteelFin surveillance servers, providing a broad range of configurations from entry-level to high-performance. Designed to meet the demanding storage and processing requirements of video surveillance, SteelFin Server solutions are compatible with all major VMS manufacturers and are backed with up to a three year warranty.

GeoVision will be presenting the latest market innovations, including its flagship monitoring software GV-VMS now with H.265 HEVC compatibility and up to 64ch support, as well as 12MP IP-camera models to add to its comprehensive line of IP-cameras. With the continuous expansion in integrable solutions and customizable features, visitors of the booth will experience GeoVision as the true end-to-end security provider.