New State of Access Control Report Underscores Growing Demand for Future-Proof Mobile Solutions
HID Global announces the 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market?s current state and trends. Produced by IFSEC Global in partnership with HID Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56%), EMEA (29%) and Asia Pacific (15%) to detail trends in the procurement, installation, specification and operation of physical access control solutions. The report describes the current state of the market, the technology being used, and trends that security and IT professionals are witnessing and foreseeing in the years to come, including:
ACRE Propels the Digital Transformation Forward with Cloud-Based Access Control and Services
As we continue to see advancements in physical security, the presence of the cloud has caused considerable changes in the access control space. Cloud-based access control provides reliable, real-time control of your facilities and can also be openly integrated with third-party systems (such as video surveillance) to help mitigate and prevent risks within the organization. The cloud ultimately eliminates old hardware and improves on new security protocols with minimal work from the end-user. One of the critical parts of cloud-based access control is that it frequently leverages the power of data.
Turning Electric Locks Mobile ? unveiling the ABLOY Keyless Access Controller
Abloy Oy and ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions announced their jointly developed, new ABLOY Keyless Access Controller. With the controller, businesses can upgrade their doors to be keyless: making most electric locks and other electronic door locking devices work with a digital key on a mobile app instead of a physical credential. The controller not only works with ABLOY products but also with hardware of any brand using compatible wiring.
Genetec helps Customers Break Free from Proprietary Access Control Systems with Next-generation Synergis Cloud Link
Genetec announced the immediate availability of a new generation of its Synergis? Cloud Link PoE-enabled IoT gateway for access control. Manufactured in North America to mitigate supply chain delays, Synergis Cloud Link addresses increasing demand for non-proprietary access control solutions and provides a safe and secure gateway to a cloud or hybrid deployment.
Z-Wave Alliance Surpasses 4,000 Certified Devices
The Z-Wave Alliance proudly announces that the Z-Wave product ecosystem has surpassed 4,000 certified devices. HOPPE AG is the Alliance member that hit that magic milestone which comes on the heels of the Z-Wave Alliance announcing the first Z-Wave Long Range (Z-Wave LR) certified devices are hitting the market for implementation into smart home systems.
IWA Outdoor Classics 2022
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Security Essen 2022
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Edge360 Adds Director of Product Support to Drive Innovation and Efficiencies that Support Customer Success
Edge360 announced Colin Sadler has joined as Director of Product Support to optimize innovation across its Surveill video management platform. Sadler will directly influence the operations and strategies for all parts, service, and customer support teams company-wide. n his new role with Edge360, Sadler will assume responsibility for leading the evaluations of new products and development and spearheading final approvals for all application methodologies and technical documentation.
Bosch Expands Inteox Camera Portfolio that Seamlessly Integrates with Milestone to Meet Safety and Security Requirements of many Applications
Bosch has expanded the Inteox open camera portfolio with the addition of two fixed cameras: The Flexidome and Dinion inteox 7100i IR cameras. The AI-powered cameras bring a new level of efficiency to a variety of indoor and outdoor applications for city surveillance, airports, government, and traffic. In partnership with video management solutions provider Milestone Systems, Bosch offers full integration into the Milestone XProtect suite of security solutions to meet the most advanced safety and security requirements of many applications.
HID Global Acquires Vizinex RFID to Expand Portfolio of High Performance Passive RFID Tags
HID Global announced it has acquired Vizinex RFID. The acquisition increases HID Global?s presence and relevance in key vertical markets including healthcare/medical, manufacturing, oil & gas, data centers, etc. and adds a key technology to HID Global?s industry-leading RFID tag portfolio. The acquisition advances HID Global?s stature within the quickly growing RFID tag market, as Vizinex RFID provides high-quality standard and custom tags to clients that help create new efficiencies, save money and improve tracking, security and authentication. Vizinex?s expertise especially lies in delivering tailor-made RFID tags that are completely integrated into and compatible with different product designs.
Newly Released Pinnacle 11.0 Access Control Platform and New 2700 Intelligent Access Controller Available May 2022
Sielox announces the immediate availability of the company?s flagship Pinnacle? 11.0 Access Control Platform, a new release with powerful new features, in conjunction with the imminent release of its new 2700 Intelligent Access Controller. Pinnacle? 11.0 is immediately available for upgrades and new installations with availability of the 2700 Intelligent Access Controller set for May 25th, 2022.
Lanner Electronics Launches Falcon H8 PCIe AI Accelerator Card, Powered by Hailo-8?AI Processors
Lanner Electronics announced its first Hailo-8?AI-powered PCIe accelerator card, the Falcon H8. Lanner collaborated with leading AI (Artificial Intelligence) chipmaker Hailo to design the Falcon H8, enabling scalable and powerful intelligent video analytics applications for multiple industries operating at the edge, including intelligent transport systems (ITS), smart cities, smart retail, and Industry 4.0. The Falcon H8 is one of the most cost-efficient PCIe AI accelerator cards on the market, with a low power consumption and record high of up to 156 tera operations per second (TOPS) to allow high-end deep learning applications on edge servers.
Essence Group Partners with Securitas Direct Switzerland for Implementation of MyShield Intruder Prevention Solution
Essence Group announced it has partnered with leading security services provider Securitas Direct Switzerland to pilot the MyShield all-in-one intruder prevention system in the Swiss market. Securitas Direct will test the MyShield solution for mass deployment. Its easy integration with existing security systems will provide an enhanced level of security to residential and commercial users in Switzerland, acting as a ?first responder? to force intruders out of premises before they are able to cause harm.
New PureTech Systems Patent Issued for Deep Learning Enhanced Object Incident Detection
PureTech Systems announced the issuance of a patent by the United States Patent Office – US Patent 11,288,517, System And Method For Deep Learning Enhanced Object Incident Detection. The ability to detect falling incidents is an increasing concern for cruise vessels, oil rigs, overpasses and buildings. The newly awarded patent for PureTech Systems addresses both the detection of falling incidents, as well as, overboard movements onto structures, such as cargo ships with the use of a Deep Learning neural network. In addition to providing necessary information to ships, the newly patented system can also be applied to anywhere a fall could occur.
Two-pronged Technique Detects Manipulated Facial Expressions and Identity Swaps
Computer scientists at UC Riverside can detect manipulated facial expressions in deepfake videos with higher accuracy than current state-of-the-art methods. The method also works as well as current methods in cases where the facial identity, but not the expression, has been swapped, leading to a generalized approach to detect any kind of facial manipulation. The achievement brings researchers a step closer to developing automated tools for detecting manipulated videos that contain propaganda or misinformation.
dormakaba?s Mesker Business to Become Mesker MBM, LP
ormakaba has signed an agreement to sell its Mesker hollow metal doors business to the key Principals of Trimco (Oceanside, California) and Metal Manufacturing Industries/MMI (San Luis Potosi, Mexico). The sale is expected to close the latest by June 30, 2022, the end of the current financial year. After, Mesker will operate under a new entity known as Mesker MBM, LP. Trimco is a recognized leader in the North American market for innovating, designing, and manufacturing architectural hardware products. MMI is the premier hollow metal doors and frames manufacturer in the Mexico market and exports its products to both Central and South America.
New Wi-Fi 6 Wall-Plate Access Point Features Powerful Multicasting Technology for Hospitality
EnGenius Technologies announced the release of its new EnGenius cloud managed ECW215 Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 2×2:2 wall-plate access point. he EnGenius ECW215 is a sleek, low-profile design for easy concealment that uses Wi-Fi 6 technology to deliver best-in-class wireless experiences to more devices like laptops, tablets, smart phones, and IoT sensors in rooms. The AP also provides a versatile, built-in 2-port gigabit switch to connect and provide power to wired devices like VoIP phones when cabling or power sources are limited.
Hall Technologies Introduces PTZ Cameras for Classrooms, Collaboration and Conferencing
Global Pro AV manufacturer Hall Technologies will unveil a new line of PTZ cameras at the upcoming ISE show in Barcelona. The HT-CAM-4K-EPTZ features 4K ultra-high-definition in a sleek new design. Additionally, the CAM-1080PTZ features vivid and high-resolution video with fantastic color rendition and handheld remote with intuitive controls. Both are ideal for online education, training rooms, video conferencing, house of worship, tele-medicine, and unified communication applications.
Denning Electronics to market and sell SALTO Systems smart access control solutions in Illinois, Wisconsin
SALTO Systems has contracted with Denning Electronics to market and sell SALTO?s innovative products in Illinois and Wisconsin. Denning Electronics provides access control, security, communications, and surveillance sales support to distributors, security system integrators, engineering design firms, architects, and system users. SALTO hardware and software can be networked without wires to provide real-time intelligence and instant control, and easily integrates with existing systems to improve manageability and enhance the end-user experience.
Qognify VMS Combining True Enterprise-Class Video Management with Advanced Cloud Capabilities and Flexible Deployment Options
Qognify launched its new video management software Qognify VMS. Qognify VMS is designed to meet the specific physical security needs of organizations around the globe. It is based on field-proven technology components, which are used by many customers in thousands of security projects worldwide. As a true next-generation VMS, it combines the powerful core of an enterprise-class VMS with unique added values such as low total costs of ownership, business process support, advanced ecosystem integrations and cloud readiness.