Product Focus
HES Launches New Online Strike Selector Guide
HES has launched its new online Strike Selector Guide to help security professionals quickly identify the right electric strike for different opening conditions and access control applications. The tool guides users through key factors including lockset type, fire-rated requirements, preload conditions, and environmental requirements. It supports cylindrical locks, mortise locks, rim exit devices, and tubular vertical rod openings, helping integrators, locksmiths, distributors, architects, and security consultants streamline product selection.
IQSIGHT Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification
Allied Universal has appointed Charles Orgbon, Jr. as vice president of corporate security. Drawing on his extensive FBI, national security and U.S. Marine Corps experience, Orgbon will support the company’s sales and growth initiatives, strengthen client engagement and help organizations manage emerging threats. He will also serve as Allied Universal’s liaison to the Domestic Security Alliance Council and Overseas Security Advisory Council, strengthening relationships between corporate security leaders and public-private security communities.
New Mercury Research Finds Growing Cybersecurity Gap In Physical Access Control
Mercury Security’s 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report examines how cybersecurity, interoperability, cloud connectivity, mobile credentials, AI, and edge computing are influencing physical access control strategies. Based on a global survey of 561 security and cybersecurity professionals, the report found that 78% consider the controller important or critical to their PACS strategy, while 32% said cybersecurity features are missing from their current controller systems.
Neurotechnology Contactless Fingerprint Technology Meets NIST Fast Capture Qualification
Neurotechnology has completed NIST Fast Capture Phase One qualification testing for its contactless fingerprint capture technology. The company’s solution met the requirements of NIST Special Publication 500-339, demonstrating that fingerprints captured with a standard smartphone camera can meet the specified criteria for contactless acquisition. The technology can capture all 10 fingerprints in supervised or unsupervised environments and is designed for applications including national ID, voter registration, law enforcement, banking, payments, and digital onboarding.
Antaira Powers Mobile Surveillance With Industrial Networking
Antaira Technologies is addressing the networking demands of the growing mobile video surveillance market with industrial-grade switches designed for solar-powered surveillance trailers. Its LMP-1204G-SFP-bt-24-T operates directly from 24VDC and provides PoE++ connectivity for high-power PTZ cameras and other devices, while the compact LMP-C602G-SFP-bt-T-V2 offers a space-efficient option with front-panel connections and up to 240W of PoE power when paired with the DTD-360-0953-T power booster.
Adams Rite Introduces RITE Touch RT2050 Digital Glass Door Lock
Adams Rite has introduced the RITE Touch 2050 (RT2050) Digital Glass Door Lock, a surface-mounted keyless access control solution designed for all-glass interior swinging and sliding doors. The lock combines a minimalist design with touchscreen technology and multiple credential options, including PIN codes, biometric fingerprint recognition, and MIFARE credentials. Users can choose between a knob or ADA-compliant accessibility lever for interior unlocking.
Cozaint Announces MARCIA Integration For Milestone XProtect
Cozaint Corporation has announced the commercial availability of its patented MARCIA™ Intelligent Video Lifecycle Management platform for Milestone XProtect® environments. The solution continuously replicates newly recorded video to LTO-based long-term storage in the background, typically within minutes, without interrupting normal XProtect recording or operator workflows. MARCIA is designed to extend video retention beyond traditional primary-storage limits while supporting historical video access for investigations, compliance, legal defense, operational intelligence and future AI analysis.
Connected Technologies Expands NFC Wallet Card Support
Connected Technologies is partnering with Farpointe Data to expand Apple and Google Wallet credential support to CONEKT® mobile-ready readers. The integration with Farpointe’s CloudCONEKT® gives security integrators a simple and repeatable way to deploy NFC access badges while reducing the need for app downloads and physical credentials. Connect ONE’s dealer-branded wallet cards work with existing access control infrastructure and provide flexibility across reader manufacturers.
Acre Security Modernizes Access It! Experience For Faster Operations
Acre Security has modernized its Access It! on-premises access control platform with the release of Access It! 13.0. The refreshed desktop and web clients introduce cleaner layouts, improved tables and icons, streamlined credential management, advanced sorting and filtering, and a new System Insights dashboard. The update preserves familiar workflows, helping existing customers benefit from a more intuitive experience with minimal disruption.
Kindoo Showcases Smartphone-Based Access Control At GSX 2026
Cloud-Based Solution Simplifies Access Management for Virtually Any Door Kindoo is showcasing its complete cloud-based access control solution at GSX 2026 in booth 1454. Proven in thousands of installations worldwide, […]
Altronix Showcases Smarter Security Infrastructure At GSX 2026
Altronix is showcasing innovative power, networking, and infrastructure solutions at GSX 2026 in Atlanta. The company’s featured technologies include the new eFlow Pro Series Universal Power Supply Charger, ReServ24B Automatic Transfer Switch, Trove access and power integration solutions, NetWay Spectrum hardened PoE systems, Pace long-range Ethernet solutions, and Circ automatic transfer switches.
Boon Edam Pairs Entrance Security With Next-Gen Biometrics
Boon Edam will showcase advanced physical security entrances and integrated biometric technologies at GSX 2026. At booth 2633, attendees can experience solutions including the Speedlane Compact with IDEMIA MorphoWave, Circlelock with Alcatraz Rock and Iris ID, Tourlock 180 with Alcatraz Rock X, and Turnlock Full Height Turnstile with BE Secure. The demonstrations highlight secure entry, biometric authentication, AI-powered tailgating detection, and improved pedestrian access control.
Mercury Launches S4 I/O Modules For Access Control
Mercury Security has launched its S4 I/O Module family, a new generation of intelligent access control hardware designed to help organizations modernize and expand existing physical security infrastructure. The platform combines high-density door capacity, modular architecture, stronger cybersecurity and increased processing power while supporting forward and backward compatibility. The MR54-S4 Reader Interface Module provides four-door capability in the footprint of a previous two-door module, helping integrators increase capacity while reducing wiring complexity and equipment space.
Iris ID Highlights Next-Gen Iris And Face Biometrics
Iris ID is showcasing next-generation iris and face fusion biometric solutions at Identity Week America 2026. The company is demonstrating advanced technologies for identity management, access control and workforce authentication, including the IrisAccess iA1000, IrisAccess Management System and IrisTime iT100. Its solutions combine iris recognition, facial authentication, multi-factor authentication and anti-spoofing technology to support high-security environments across government, enterprise, healthcare, transportation and financial services.
LCN Senior Swing First To Use Allegion Optimize
Allegion has launched Allegion Optimize™, a mobile application designed to simplify the management of connected security products throughout their life cycle. The LCN Senior Swing Series Auto Operator is the first device to utilize the new application following its latest firmware update. Optimize enables installers and facility teams to perform calibration, adjustments, diagnostics, firmware updates and troubleshooting through a unified mobile experience. The solution is designed to improve efficiency, precision and safety while reducing the need for technicians to remove device covers or climb ladders during setup and maintenance. Allegion plans to expand Optimize to additional auto operators and electronic locks.
Adams Rite Enhances 4300 Steel Hawk Electrified Deadlatch
Adams Rite has enhanced its 4300 Steel Hawk® Electrified Deadlatch to improve performance on aging, sagging, and misaligned commercial doors. Featuring a redesigned latch assembly and internal improvements, the product helps reduce opening force and support reliable operation without costly door or frame replacement. The enhanced deadlatch provides security integrators, locksmiths, and facility managers with a practical way to modernize storefront openings and introduce electronic 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.
Antaira Launches Multi-Port PoE Surge Protectors
Antaira Technologies has introduced its LSP Series multi-port PoE surge protectors, designed to protect industrial PoE networks from lightning, electrical surges, and transient voltage spikes while supporting up to 100W PoE++ and 10GbE data speeds.