Access Control
HID Debuts Visitor Manager For Healthcare
HID has introduced Visitor Manager for Healthcare, a cloud-based solution designed to strengthen hospital security, streamline visitor check-in and integrate directly with leading EHR systems. The platform supports compliance, real-time location visibility and improved clinician and patient safety across modern healthcare environments.
Beyond The AI Hype: Practical ISC West 2026 Insights
ISC West 2026 marks a return to hardware-driven operational efficiency. From UWB mobile credentials and edge-native controllers to LiDAR perimeter detection and full-color night vision, this year’s innovations focus on practical performance, reduced false alarms, and lower infrastructure costs for medium-sized enterprises.
LEAF Community Launches LEAF Verified Credential
The LEAF Community has launched LEAF Verified, a next-generation access credential powered by NXP’s MIFARE DUOX chip. Leveraging public key cryptography, the platform eliminates encryption key management while enabling true interoperability across compatible devices. Designed for commercial access environments, LEAF Verified transforms credentials into intelligent service platforms.
From Proprietary To Freedom: Rethinking Security Architecture
Proprietary security systems often create hidden costs, vendor lock-in, and integration challenges. Discover how standards-based architecture using OSDP, FIDO2, and interoperable frameworks empowers integrators to build flexible, secure, and future-ready access control solutions that evolve with client needs.
HID’s 2026 State Of Security And Identity Report
HID’s 2026 State of Security and Identity Report reveals how identity convergence, mobile credentials, biometrics, RFID, and integrated platforms are reshaping security strategy. Based on global research, the report highlights rising privacy concerns and the growing emphasis on trust, protection, and user choice across physical and digital environments.
Uniting For A Common Goal And Shaping The Future Of Industry Collaboration
The access control industry is shifting toward interoperability as organizations demand greater flexibility, scalability, and control. By integrating mobile credentials, workplace management platforms, and secure access readers, enterprises can eliminate vendor lock-in, streamline operations, and future-proof their security infrastructure.
Athena Security Launches Weapons Detection Support Center
Athena Security has launched its AI-enabled Weapons Detection Support Center, a proactive, self-healing capability designed to detect, diagnose, and resolve operational issues in real time. Featuring built-in offline functionality, automated failover, and AI-generated ticketing, the platform ensures uninterrupted weapons detection operations while reducing manual intervention and support delays.
Altronix Trove™ Simplifies Hanwha Vision OnCAFE Deployments
Altronix has partnered with Hanwha Vision to support the launch of the new OnCAFE access control platform. As part of this collaboration, Altronix Trove™ Access and Power Integration Solutions have been selected as the preferred power option for OnCAFE deployments. The integration streamlines access control system design by simplifying panel layouts and wiring requirements.
Security Industry Association Names New OSDP Leadership
The Security Industry Association has named Constantine Tremouliaris and Jon Uren as new leaders of the OSDP Technical Subcommittee, supporting the advancement of secure and interoperable access control standards.
ZKTeco USA & Armatura Earn OSDP Verified Certification
ZKTeco USA, together with its sister company Armatura, has announced that its latest line of access control products has earned OSDP Verified certification, reinforcing the company’s commitment to secure, interoperable access control solutions. The updated list of OSDP Verified products includes EP Series access control readers, six Atlas Series controllers, three IO Boards, and four new access control panels scheduled for release in 2026.
AMAG Technology Announces Symmetry CONNECT 2.0 Identity Management
AMAG Technology has introduced Symmetry CONNECT 2.0, an identity-first solution that enables organizations to manage a single identity across multiple physical access control systems, automate manual processes, and reduce risk without replacing existing infrastructure.
Osceola County Launches ASAP Service, Cutting Alarm Handling By Up To Eight Minutes
Osceola County, Florida, has launched Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) Service, automating alarm notifications to its emergency communications center and reducing response times by up to eight minutes while easing telecommunicator workloads.
Salto XS4 Face Introduces Hands-Free Facial Recognition Access Control
Salto XS4 Face introduces a hands-free facial recognition access control solution designed to deliver fast, secure entry while prioritizing privacy and flexibility. Using advanced biometric technology with built-in liveness detection, XS4 Face enables users to unlock doors in under a second without cards, keys, or touchpoints. Fully integrated into the Salto smart access ecosystem, it supports multiple credential options and seamless deployment across enterprise environments.
EnGenius ECW536S: Bridging Wi-Fi 7 With 24/7 AirGuard™ Cloud Security
EnGenius expands its cloud-managed security portfolio with the ECW536S Wi-Fi 7 access point, integrating AirGuard™ for 24/7 wireless threat detection while delivering enterprise-grade performance and scalability.
Blackline Safety Introduces G8 Connected Safety Wearable
Blackline Safety, has announced G8, the next evolution of worksite safety and the most connected wearable the company has ever built. Designed from the ground up as a true platform, […]
New Windstorm Certification For HES Electric Strikes
HES, an ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions brand, announced a new windstorm certification for its 5000, 5300, 8000, and 8300 Series Electric Strikes. The newly certified products now carry an ANSI/SDI […]
MyQ Secure View Redefines Front Door Security
The latest innovation from Chamberlain Group expands intelligent access beyond the garage to the front door. Its newest device unifies locking, monitoring, and identity-based entry into one streamlined solution designed for modern home security. The myQ Secure View 3-in-1 Smart Lock combines a smart lock, video doorbell, and camera into a single intelligent system, delivering faster access, greater visibility, and AI-driven protection for every arrival.
Z-Wave Alliance Highlights Newly Certified ZWLR Devices
The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing smart home and Z-Wave® technology, announced continued expansion of Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) certification across the ecosystem. With 125 ZWLR-certified devices now available, manufacturers are extending long-range, higher-capacity, and more reliable IoT connectivity to homes, multifamily properties, and commercial environments worldwide.
Kwikset Launches Aura Reach Smart Lock With Matter Integration
Kwikset® announced the launch of Aura Reach™, a new smart lock that combines Matter and Bluetooth connectivity to deliver flexible, intelligent home access and automation. Aura Reach is designed for DIY connected households, offering hands-free auto unlock, proximity keypad wakeup, and guided onboarding through the Kwikset app.
Smart Access Goes Invisible With Xthings Smart Locks
Xthings is redefining smart home entry by shifting from traditional “smart locks” to a seamless Smart Access experience where presence, identity, and interoperability work together naturally at the front door. At CES 2026, the company unveiled its “Connect Future” vision, highlighting how smart access should feel intuitive, automatic, and secure—without friction or complexity.