Access Control
Allegion Expands Schlage XE360 With RealSync Persistent Wi-Fi
Allegion has expanded the Schlage XE360 Series with RealSync Persistent Wi-Fi Technology, bringing real-time visibility and control to wireless commercial access control. Using existing Wi-Fi infrastructure, the solution eliminates gateways, panels and extensive cabling while offering remote management, over-the-air updates and more than one year of battery life with four standard AA batteries.
Boon Edam And Sitemetric Partner On Mobile Access Control
Boon Edam and Sitemetric have partnered to deliver a customized mobile full height turnstile for construction sites. The Sitemetric Deluxe Turnstile combines physical access control with Integrated Construction Intelligence and can be relocated as jobsite conditions and access points change.
PKOC 2.0.1 Specification Strengthens Interoperability
PSIA has released PKOC 2.0.1, an updated open credential specification that strengthens interoperability while maintaining backward compatibility. The update adds improved version handling, an information command, APDU compatibility and implementation guidance. PKOC Validated mode also supports legacy identifiers alongside core PKOC credentials.
HID, Soloinsight And CTS Launch Visitor Check-In Kiosk
HID, Soloinsight and CTS have introduced a self-service visitor check-in kiosk combining document authentication, facial recognition and visitor management. The solution helps enterprises and critical infrastructure verify visitor identities, streamline check-in, issue credentials and maintain centralized records for compliance and investigations.
Allegion Launches Accessible & Inclusive Design E-Book
Allegion has launched the Accessible & Inclusive Design: Elevating Compliance e-book to help architects, facility professionals and building owners create more accessible and intuitive building openings. The free guide examines six key considerations, including automatic operators, ergonomic hardware, low-force door operation, tactile and auditory cues, visual communication and reducing physical barriers. The resource encourages project teams to view ADA compliance as a foundation for broader inclusive design.
TDSi By Hirsch Releases GARDiS 3.3 With Major Security Enhancements
TDSi by Hirsch has released GARDiS 3.3, introducing major enhancements across access control and integrated security management. The update adds Ajax Cloud intruder integration, basic intruder panel connectivity, simplified credential administration, stronger security controls and improved data governance. Additional updates include STid V3 mobile credential API support, 32-bit Wiegand compatibility, OSDP In/Out readers, improved performance and simplified Chinese language support, giving security teams a more streamlined platform for managing complex environments.
Genetec Report Highlights Education Security Priorities
Improved campus visibility, incident response, and compliance drive security investments across K-12 and higher education Genetec, released education-specific findings from its 2026 State of Physical Security Report, highlighting how North […]
How To Calculate True Cost Of Door Entrance Systems
Horton Automatics has introduced a new data analysis report that helps architects, specifiers and building owners evaluate the true cost of door entrance systems over their full lifecycle. The report compares revolving, automatic sliding and swing doors using energy, maintenance and lifecycle data while providing an interactive ROI calculator that estimates long-term operating costs, energy savings and environmental impact for specific building projects.
Boon Edam Launches Mobile Security Entrances for Construction
Boon Edam has expanded its portfolio with the Turnlock 100 Mobile Platform, a mobile full height turnstile designed specifically for construction sites and other temporary locations. The portable entrance solution enables organizations to deploy, relocate, and redeploy secure access points as project sites evolve. With support for access control technologies including card readers and biometrics, the system helps improve workforce accountability, site safety, compliance, and protection against unauthorized entry and tailgating.
HID Expands Amico Facial Recognition Readers Across North America
HID has expanded the availability of its Amico biometric facial recognition readers across North America, making friction-free biometric access control more accessible to organizations of all sizes. Supporting facial recognition, mobile credentials, cards, PINs and QR codes, the readers offer flexible deployment, privacy-first biometric protection and seamless integration with existing access control systems, helping organizations modernize physical security without replacing current infrastructure.
Suprema Achieves ISO/IEC 42001 AI Governance Certification
Suprema has earned ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management Systems, validating the governance framework behind AI used in its biometric access control and physical security solutions. The independently audited certification confirms structured oversight, risk management and accountability for AI across the company’s BioStation, BioEntry and BioStar platforms, strengthening customer confidence in responsible AI governance.
Kodaa And HID Boost Mobile Access At 101 Collins Street
HID and Kodaa have deployed HID Mobile Access at Melbourne’s iconic 101 Collins Street, enabling thousands of tenants and visitors to securely access entry points, elevators, lockers, and shared facilities using mobile wallet credentials. The deployment streamlines access management, enhances workplace security, and demonstrates how mobile credentials can modernize commercial building access without requiring major infrastructure upgrades.
Secure Logiq Appoints Miles Davies As Technical Programs Manager
Secure Logiq has appointed industry veteran Miles Davies as Technical Programs Manager. Bringing more than two decades of experience in IP-based CCTV and video management systems, including extensive expertise in Milestone XProtect, Davies will support engineering teams, customers, and partners while helping drive technical innovation and high-performance surveillance solutions.
Security-First Redevelopment Brings Syracuse Protection
The Cortile in Syracuse has completed an advanced integrated security system featuring 250 CCTV cameras, emergency access solutions, license plate recognition, and backup power. The security-first redevelopment approach aims to create a safer residential environment as the apartment community prepares for its first leasing phase.
Meade USD 226 Deploys ZeroEyes AI Gun Detection Technology
Meade USD 226 has deployed ZeroEyes AI gun detection and intelligent situational awareness technology to strengthen school security. The Kansas district is integrating the platform with existing security cameras to help identify potential weapon threats, provide rapid alerts, and support faster response from school officials and law enforcement.
Kindoo Unveils Smartphone-Controlled Smart Door Handle
Kindoo is introducing its battery-powered smart door handle with integrated access control at ALOA 2026. The cloud-managed solution enables smartphone-based access management without wiring, access control panels, or complex IT infrastructure. Designed for commercial and residential applications, the platform helps locksmiths and integrators create recurring monthly revenue opportunities while delivering secure and scalable wireless access control.
Boon Edam Joins Convergint Global Elite Partner Program
Boon Edam has joined Convergint’s Global Elite Partner Program, strengthening a partnership that spans nearly two decades. The collaboration aligns both organizations’ global strategies to deliver advanced security entrance solutions, including turnstiles, security revolving doors, and mantrap portals. The partnership is expected to support long-term growth while providing customers with scalable and innovative secured entry technologies worldwide.
ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA Showcases Connected Access
ASSA ABLOY is presenting its ACCENTRA Digital ecosystem at Apartmentalize 2026, demonstrating how connected access control technologies can simplify multifamily property management. The platform integrates cloud-based access management software with visitor management, secure parking, package management, elevator control, and other solutions designed to improve operational efficiency and resident experiences while supporting evolving security needs.
Thornton Township District 205 Deploys AI Gun Detection Technology
Thornton Township High School District 205 has deployed ZeroEyes’ AI-powered gun detection and intelligent situational awareness platform to strengthen campus safety across its three high schools. The solution integrates with existing security camera systems, enabling rapid identification of visibly brandished weapons and providing actionable intelligence to school security teams and law enforcement in seconds.
Connected Technologies Expands Connect ONE Through Partnerships
Connected Technologies has expanded the reach of its Connect ONE® cloud-hosted security management platform through new partnerships with SRREP and REPWORKS. The manufacturer representative firms will help introduce the unified security platform to dealers, integrators, consultants, and distributors across key regions in the United States, supporting the growing demand for cloud-based security and managed solutions.