Access Control
New ProdataKey and Systems Surveyor Partnership Streamlines Design and Delivery of PDK Access Control Solutions
ProdataKey (PDK) announced a partnership with System Surveyor. A complete catalog of PDK?s mobile-first access control system components is now available for import into the System Surveyor platform, making it easier than ever to incorporate PDK?s solutions into site plans and design drawings that can be shared by integrators, subcontractors, vendors and customers. Using an iPad or Android-based tablet or browser-based device, users upload a floor plan or Google Earth snapshot into the System Surveyor platform.
Maxxess Systems and WaveLynx Technologies Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership
Maxxess Systems is pleased to announce that they have entered into a global strategic partnership with WaveLynx Technologies, leveraging complementary technology innovations and a shared focus on expanding market adoption of mobile access control. Maxxess Systems will serve as a reseller of WaveLynx Ethos Readers and LEAF credentials and will develop an end-to-end mobile access solution integrating Wavelynx MyPass technology.
Brivo Launches Unified Reader/Controller with ACS100
Brivo announces the launch of the ACS100 all-in-one reader and controller. Designed to lower hardware costs and make installation easier and faster, the ACS100 is used with Brivo Mobile Pass, and secure physical credentials to deliver better affordability and broaden the application for access control at more doors. A key feature of the ACS100 is Fluid Access, which allows users to unlock doors without removing their mobile credentials from their pockets.
Alcatraz Partners with SAGE Integration to Expand Modern Access Control Solutions Along the East Coast, Midwest
Alcatraz and SAGE Integration have partnered to deliver facial authentication solutions to enterprise businesses to help modernize access control. Headquartered in Kent, Ohio, with a regional office in Atlanta, SAGE Integration will develop and expand Alcatraz?s presence along the East Coast and in Midwestern states. SAGE Integration is a national security integration provider serving enterprise clients with the mission to protect their people, facilities, and reputation.
LenelS2 Announces NetBox Version 5.3, Supporting BlueDiamond Touchless Access
LenelS2 announced the release of LenelS2 NetBox Version 5.3 access control software that brings complete BlueDiamond
NC State University Upgrades Security with New Boon Edam Turnstiles
Boon Edam announced that NC State University in Raleigh, NC, has installed new turnstiles as part of a major renovation of their D. H. Hill Library. Founded in 1887 as a public, land-grant, research university and part of the University of North Carolina system, NC State is the largest university in the Carolinas. The university is home to two libraries: the D. H. Hill Jr. Library on the North Campus and the James B. Hunt Jr. Library on Centennial Campus.
SALTO Adds Antimicrobial Technology to SALTO Neo Cylinder Range
SALTO Systems and BioCote have added antimicrobial technology to the new SALTO Neo Cylinder Range. As a result, SALTO and BioCote offer buildings increased protection against microbes to support a cleaner and more hygienic environment. The new SALTO Neo Cylinder is a compact smart door lock cylinder equipped with state-of-the-art wireless access control design technology. It is designed to provide smarter building management and can be installed on doors where fitting an electronic escutcheon is not normally possible or required.
Genetec and HID Survey Shows Higher Education Institutions Ready to Move From Legacy Access Control Systems
While access control is a fundamental element of security in higher education, many aging access control systems urgently need to be upgraded, according to a survey of 1,800 higher education security and IT professionals conducted by Genetec and HID Global. While organizations are ready to embrace new technology, they are looking to go ?beyond the door? and integrate with other security and operations systems. The survey shows that 33.76% of readers, 30.6% of controllers, and 24% of software are more than six years old.
Facemask Mandates Now in 32-Plus States: How Access Control with Mask Detection Helps
Alcatraz has released a key mask detection feature that can help businesses in states across the country abide by mandated mask requirements while preserving physical security processes. As the country has experienced increasing COVID-19 cases, dozens of states ?including California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania? are now requiring the use of facemasks as businesses and individuals return to work and commerce. Mask mandates can dictate that individuals must wear masks in any public building, on transportation, and even outdoors.
ONVIF Introduces Release Candidate for Profile D for Access Control Peripherals
ONVIF has published the Release Candidate for Profile D, a draft specification that covers interfaces for access control peripherals. This newest profile candidate is designed to provide ONVIF interoperability for peripheral devices such as locks, credential/biometric readers, PIN pads, license plate recognition cameras, door phones, sensors and displays. Using Profile D, a peripheral device can pass credential identifiers to a securely located Profile D conformant clients.
Genetec is Fastest Growing Access Control Software Provider in the World According to new Omdia report
According to Omdia (Informa)?s latest access control report, Genetec is the fastest-growing access control software provider in the world. The report showed Genetec rising to 4th position globally with a growth rate of nearly 5 times the pace of the market. Enterprise, government, education, and public safety organizations are moving away from proprietary solutions in favor of secure access control solutions that are part of a unified physical security platform.
Smarter Security Hires New Sales Executive
Bruce Kutsche joins as the company?s Senior Director of Solution Sales. Kutsche brings valuable security experience and leadership to strategically direct Sales initiatives, delivering smarter solutions that redefine intelligent Access and Entrance Control. Prior to joining Smarter Security, Bruce gained valuable experience within access control and integration, managing national and global account teams with companies such as Sensormatic, Tyco, and ADT.
StoneLock Announces Launch of Contactless and Privacy Hardened Biometric Access Control Reader Technology
StoneLock announced the official product launch of the StoneLock GO biometric reader, a next-generation biometric reader redefining security and authentication of users for physical access control. It is now available for purchase by enterprises of all sizes. Launching at a pivotal time for access control in light of a growing demand for contactless and privacy-grounded technology, the StoneLock GO is intentionally designed with proprietary, ?faceless? recognition technology to protect users by safeguarding their privacy.
Boon Edam Announces UL Certification on Newest Revolving Door
As part of an ongoing policy to certify products to North American standards, Boon Edam announced that the BoonAssist TQ manual revolving door has been tested and certified to conform with UL Standard 325 and CSA 22.2, a standard established by UL for door, drapery, gate, louver, and window operators and systems. This certification assures Boon Edam customers that the product has been rigorously tested by a 3rd party and found to operate in a safe and predictable manner at any installed location.
Cozaint Corp Launches New Physical Security Kiosk To Augment Human Security Guard Environments
Cozaint Corporation announced the launch of the BOBBY-W wall-mounted physical security kiosk. The ?Video Surveillance as a Service? device has been designed to augment human security guard environments that need additional eyes and ears on their premises. BOBBY-W is based on a custom, Cozaint-built expandable platform that allows for the integration of a multitude of IoT sensors which allow for the monitoring and alerting of motion, water leaks, door/window opening, room temperature, lighting, and much more.
ProdataKey Introduces Updates to Touch Reader and Touch App
ProdataKey announced several updates to its ?touch? Bluetooth reader and mobile app that further distinguish the pdk io solution as the most convenient, seamless, access control experience on the market. Unlike other mobile access control solutions, which require users to unlock and present their phone in place of a fob, PDK?s touch reader automatically senses encrypted credentials on locked phones carried by users, even when they?re deep inside pockets, bags and purses.
CleanSwitch: Touch-Free Request to Exit Switch
CleanSwitch provides a contact-free, hygienic method of opening doors. It works by means of a deliberate hand gesture within the detection range of 4 to 20 inches – helping to stop germs in their tracks. Thanks to its attractive design featuring colored LED feedback, CleanSwitch is an appealing, user-friendly addition to its environment. It takes just a few minutes to get the activation switch up and running. Even in moist or wet environments, CleanSwitch offers reliable protection.
Suprema Achieves Seamless Integration with Paxton?s Net2 Access Control
Suprema announced that it has integrated its devices with Paxton?s access control system, Net2. The integration will enable organizations to use Suprema?s devices in combination with Net2. Clients using Paxton?s Net2 can now easily add Suprema fingerprint or face recognition devices to existing PIN or RFID card-based access control systems by installing Suprema Integration with Paxton Net2. User data is synchronized in real-time between the Suprema Integration and Net2.
Proven Sales & Technology Leader Greg Harman Announced as Stonelock Regional Director of Sales
StoneLock announced Greg Harman as the company?s new Regional Director of Sales. With an in-depth knowledge of sales, cloud-based solutions, technology, and enterprise security, Harman will provide strategic leadership to StoneLock’s North America sales team as the company continues unprecedented growth and expansion. Prior to joining StoneLock, Harman oversaw the successful launch of cloud-based access control solutions targeting the North American market.
LenelS2 and FLIR Systems Announce Agreement to Support Healthy, Safe Workspaces
LenelS2 and FLIR Systems announced that they had signed an agreement to integrate select FLIR thermal cameras with LenelS2?s OnGuard access control system. The integrated, non-contact solution joins the Carrier Healthy Buildings Program suite of offerings to support reopening and to assist in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and possibly other viruses in the workplace through thermal screening. FLIR designed the A500-EST and A700-EST as non-contact screening tools.