Access Control
Honeywell To Strengthen Building Automation Business with Acquisition of Carrier’s Global Access Solutions
Honeywell announced plans to enhance and strengthen its building automation capabilities with the acquisition of Carrier Global Corporation’s (NYSE: CARR) Global Access Solutions business for $4.95 billion, in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition will enable Honeywell to become a leading provider of security solutions for the digital age.
PSIA Launches PKOC in a Minute
Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) released a PKOC explainer video to its site. This video is less than a minute long and demonstrates how the PSIA’s PKOC specification works and will disrupt the access control market. While the PKOC specification is less than three years old, already there are commercial customers in government, energy, and commercial real estate specifying and implementing the PKOC specification in products.
ProdataKey Launches Version 2.0 of Its Award-Winning, Mobile-First PDK.io Software
ProdataKey introduces PDK.io 2.0 that expands features, functionality, and scalability to support enterprise installations managed across multiple buildings and sites. With version 2.0, doors connected to disparate PDK Cloud Nodes can be managed as a single customer system, and credential holders can reside in a single database and be distributed across one or many locations.
Allegion Named the Official Mobile Credential Provider at CBORD UGC
Allegion will be exhibiting and demonstrating mobile credentials and access control solutions at the CBORD User Group Conference (booth #309), an annual event where CBORD customers network, learn and share ideas. As the platinum sponsor of the conference, Allegion is the official mobile credential provider at this event, giving attendees the unique opportunity to engage with and experience the conference using Allegion’s mobile credential in their Apple or Google Wallets.
TDSi Launches Updated GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control Unit
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces an update to its GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control System, which now includes up to 12 Doors as standard thanks to a firmware update. Firmware version 3.9 now enables the inclusion of 12 doors (up from eight previously) without the need for a license dongle, while only one dongle is now required from 12 doors up to the control unit’s maximum of 44 doors.
Camden Door Controls Enters the Latin American Market & Appoints William Mejia as Latam Sales Manager
Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce its entry into the Latin American (LATAM) market. The new regional sales manager, William Mejia, will oversee sales of Camden products to the entire LATAM region, including Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. He will also be providing first-level customer support in both Spanish and English.
New Altronix NetWay Adapter Powers Two Security Devices Simultaneously
Altronix announces its new NetWay3024P compact PoE adapter. The NetWay3024P utilizes a PoE+ input, to provide simultaneous 24VDC and PoE/PoE+ over a single structured cable to a wide range of devices including PoE cameras, external microphones, sensors, control boards, switching equipment, and more.
Morse Watchmans’ Virtual Law Enforcement HQ Showcases Key and Asset Control Solutions
Morse Watchmans to launch the Virtual Law Enforcement HQ (HQ), an interactive experience that demonstrates how the company’s key control and asset management solutions can be applied within police agencies to create a verifiable chain of custody and facilitate heighted levels of security. Online visitors are invited to tour the interactive Morse Watchmans Virtual Law Enforcement HQ to view the various asset management and key control applications for law enforcement.
Camden Introduces New Magnetic Door Holder
Camden is pleased to introduce its CX-95S-DH magnetic door holder designed for virtually any remote door release application. The UL-listed magnetic door holder controls the release and closing of commercial, industrial, and public area doors. It’s ideal for use in apartment buildings, schools, hotels, hospitals, and offices.
Camden CX-DE1200 Maglocks & Accessories Provide a Complete Solution
Camden Door Controls announce that its CX-DE1200 Series of single and double door delayed egress magnetic locks are now available with a full complement of system accessories and mounting devices to provide a comprehensive solution for all applications. Available accessories include sounder, speaker station, reset switch, signage, and mounting devices. The CX-DE1200 magnetic locks are designed to provide the best performance and value in healthcare, childcare, retail, and institutional applications.
Z9 Security Certifies Mavin Technologies as z9/op=n for Azure Access Controllers
Z9 Security announce that Mavin Technologies is now z9/op=n certified for its hardware support of Azure Access controllers. Mavin added support for Azure Access by integrating the z9/op=n unified technology platform into their management software. The z9/op=n integration not only offers Mavin VARs and customers a wider range of access control hardware options, but also provides ongoing and significant cost and time savings for the company.
Aiphone’s new PoE door controller stores up to 100,000 user credentials
Aiphone introduces a PoE two-door controller, a recent addition to its recently launched AC Series access control portfolio.
Quanergy’s 3D LiDAR Security Solution Proven to Thwart Intrusion Attempts at Middle Eastern Army Barracks
Quanergy Solutions successfully implemented its groundbreaking 3D LiDAR security solution at a prominent army barracks in the Middle East, resulting in a significant reduction in false alarms and the accurate detection of true intrusion attempts on base. The country’s military had long faced challenges with the barrack’s existing perimeter intrusion detection system, which relied on camera-based analytics and thermal cameras.
Guesty Chooses AU10TIX for Identity Verification and Fraud Prevention
AU10TIX announced that Guesty has selected AU10TIX’s fully automated identity verification (IDV) solution to help meet global regulatory requirements and minimize fraud risk. Guesty offers a complete solution to manage the complex needs of property managers and hospitality professionals in all category segments. As such, it is responsible for meeting the hospitality industry’s Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements and ensuring safe standards and practices of the customer onboarding processes.
Vector Flow Demonstrates the New Science of PIAM and SOC Automation Products at GSX 2023
Vector Flow is demonstrating its powerful range of automation solutions at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas. Most notably, Vector Flow is highlighting its Physical Identity Access Management (PIAM) automation product wherein organizations can autonomously manage individual identities over the entirety of their lifecycle under one platform.
Barrier1 Showcases Line of Innovative Vehicle Barrier Systems at GSX 2023
Barrier1 Systems is exhibiting a comprehensive range of vehicle barrier systems at GSX 2023, September 11-13 in Dallas, TX. Barrier1’s crash-rated and Retractable high-security bollards will be on display alongside a range of additional perimeter security solutions at booth #3961. Featured solutions on display and available for demonstration at Barrier1 booth #3961
PKOC on a Card Demonstrated- Sentry Enterprises Integrates the PKOC Open Credential on its SentryCard
Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) hosted a special interoperability event with seven companies involved in the access control market, demonstrating the emerging Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. The Interoperability Validation Testing was hosted at Convergint’s facility in Centennial, Colorado and featured products from ELATEC, Kastle Systems, JCI, Last Lock, rf IDEAS, SAFR Scan (RealNetworks), and Sentry Enterprises.
Introducing the New Door Detective SG with Innovative Sidegate Detection Technology
Smarter Security announce the launch of our latest Door Detective model, the Door Detective SG, featuring groundbreaking Sidegate Detection® technology. This next-gen addition to the Door Detective line is set to transform the landscape of access control and door security, offering enhanced capabilities that address the evolving needs of modern facilities.
Genetec Helps Organizations Move Seamlessly from Incident Response to Investigations
Genetec announced a new integration between the Genetec Mission Control™ decision management system, and the Genetec Clearance™ digital evidence management solution. This integration enables users to move seamlessly from incident response to investigation from within a single interface. Security teams in organizations such as hospitals, banks, and utilities often handle a high volume of events, and frequently need to share video evidence and incident details with internal departments as well as with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and insurance providers.
Aiphone Introduces AC Nio, Intuitive and Modern Access Control Management Software
Aiphone has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. With AC Nio, customers get access to an easy-to-use and customizable dashboard that provides the tools needed to manage daily access control credentials, run reports, set schedules, and program the AC Series access control solution.