Vanderbilt Introduces Zero-touch, Cloud-issued Mobile Credentials

ACT ID Zero Touch

Vanderbilt announced the introduction of Vanderbilt Mobile ACT ID, featuring zero-touch, cloud-issued credentials for seamless integration into its access control solutions. The result is the ability to easily issue new credentials, as well as instantly grant and restrict access for office buildings, government facilities, healthcare institutions, schools, residences and a growing variety of enterprises.

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IoT, Authentication and Cloud Services Drive Staggering Increase in PKI Adoption

PKI

Organizations are rapidly increasing the size, scope and scale of their data protection infrastructure, reflected in dramatic rises in adoption of public key infrastructure (PKI) across enterprises worldwide, according to new research from Entrust. PKI is at the core of nearly every IT infrastructure, enabling security for critical digital initiatives such as cloud, mobile device deployment, identities and the internet of things (IoT). IoT is the fastest growing trend driving PKI application deployment.

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ISONAS Pure IP Access Control Solution Deployed at Engel Electric Company

Isonas PureAccess

ISONAS announced that the ISONAS Pure IP access control solution has been installed at a new 8,000-square-foot facility in Rockford, IL. Engel Electric Company, a leading full-service electrical contracting company in the Midwest, is also a certified independent ISONAS security integrator who sells and installs the ISONAS hardware and software to its customer base.

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Simplex Lock Certified Installer Program Expanded

Simplex Lock Certified Installer Program

Locksmiths and access control experts can increase their knowledge and skills, reduce callbacks associated with improper installation, and increase customer satisfaction by enrolling in dormakaba?s expanded Simplex Certified Installer Program. With the increased demand for simple, effective stand-alone locking solutions, dormakaba is offering installers $3,500 in the product upon course completion in 2020.

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HID Global Enables Employees to Open Doors and Authenticate to Systems, Hands-Free

Nymi workplace wearables

HID Global announced that its next-generation Seos credential technology will enable Nymi Band 3.0 users to seamlessly open doors and authenticate to systems, devices and machines. The Nymi Band is the world?s only workplace wearable wristband that, once authenticated, offers the convenience of continuously authenticating the identity of the user until it?s removed from the wrist.

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Extensive New Poll Finds Most Americans Support Facial Recognition

face recognition

The survey of 1,000 adults found that most Americans support the use of facial recognition across a wide range of applications. Commissioned by the Security Industry Association (SIA), the survey found that while a solid majority of Americans approve of facial recognition technology generally and 68% say it can make society safer, support rises significantly when it comes to specific public and private sector applications

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Open Systems is Named by Gartner in its 2020 Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services

Open Systems MDR

Open Systems announced that it has been listed as a Representative Vendor in Gartner?s 2020 Market Guide for Managed Detection and Response Services1 (MDR). This news comes as the company?s recently launched MDR service has already won notable deals with several enterprise customers to protect more than 150 of their sites worldwide. MDR is an increasingly popular security option for enterprises.

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TDSi Launches New Version of its Powerful GARDiS Integrated Security Software

Tdsi Gardis 2

TDSi announced the launch of the new and enhanced version of its GARDiS security software, Version 2.0. GARDiS 2.0 features new Fire Door release and Site Lock Down functions, along with integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio and SimonsVoss SmartIntego wireless locks. GARDiS 2.0 is designed for use when an end user is moving from a single site using individual GARDiS controllers to upgrade to a project of over 44 doors and/or for multiple sites.

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Digital Watchdog Delivers Accurate Temperature Prescreening Solution

DW Elevated Skin Temprature prescreening solution

Digital Watchdog announces the launch of our new E.S.T. System. DW?S E.S.T System provides a quick, contactless solution for initial screening of people on the go. Every industry and institution may benefit from implementing a skin temperature screening system. the DW E.S.T. is an NDAA/TSA and FDA compliant security-grade thermal camera that provides a low-impact, contactless alternative to traditional screening methods.

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Johnson Controls Launches Intelligent Frictionless Access Control For High-Security Environments

Tyco Illustra Insight

Johnson Controls has launched Tyco Illustra Insight, an intelligent frictionless access management solution for work environments where there is a requirement for a high level of security without disrupting the constant flow of employees, contractors and visitors. The solution offers an unobtrusive, stress-free way for authorized people to smoothly move around buildings, places and spaces, and yet provides security personnel with a highly effective solution.

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Deloitte Future of M&A Trends Survey: Dealmaker Optimism Remains High as Alternatives to Traditional M&A Take Center Stage

Deloitte building

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty amidst a global pandemic, many dealmakers remain optimistic about the outlook for the year ahead as they increasingly pursue alternative merger and acquisition (M&A) methods to navigate the crisis and pursue new disruptive business growth strategies. According to Deloitte?s new ?Future of M&A Trends Survey?, more than 6 in 10 survey respondents expect U.S. M&A activity to return to pre-COVID-19 levels within the next 12 months.

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Physical Security Integration: Unlocking its Full Potential

Surveillance

For any operation with assets needing to be protected from theft or vandalism ? such as car dealerships, truck fleets, equipment rental companies, or contractor lots ? fully integrating the latest capabilities of physical security and access control systems can drive down costs significantly. This ?virtual? approach combines
video surveillance, access control, and IT integration to replace many of the functions of in-person security personnel.

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BCD Develops Harmonize VMware Plug-in for REVOLV

BCD Harmonize

BCD International released its Harmonize Conductor VMware plug-in, exclusively available on its REVOLV portfolio of hybrid hyper-converged infrastructure (hHCI) products. REVOLV is an innovative hHCI solution that reduces or even eliminates inefficiencies often presented by infrastructure in the video surveillance space: large hardware footprint, high power and cooling costs, multiple OS, and software systems, and limited resources dedicated to each server.

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Johnson Controls Strengthens its Tyco Illustra Essentials Camera Range

Tyco Illustra Essentials

Johnson Controls has added four new models to its Tyco Illustra Essentials IP camera range. The new fourth-generation Essentials mini-dome, varifocal mini-dome, bullet, and varifocal bullet cameras, which supersede their respective older models, are all equipped with built-in adaptive IR illumination which enables them to capture up to two-megapixel HD resolution images of objects in total darkness up to a distance of 30m (98ft).

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Aiphone’s Select IX Series Receive UL Standard 62368-1 for Audio/Video Certification

AiPhone IX Series

Aiphone and security communication products announced that 14 of its most popular IX Series IP video intercom stations and components have received certification from UL, an independent global safety science company that tests and certifies products. The IX Series IP video intercom stations and components which received UL certification were tested under UL standard, 62368-1, for audio/video, information, and communication technology equipment.

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WatchGuard Expands Channel Program, Unleashes Endpoint Security Solutions

WatchGuardONE

WatchGuard Technologies announced that both its existing and newly added partners from the Panda Security acquisition now have access to the full suite of products and services from both companies via WatchGuard?s worldwide network of authorized distributors. Panda products are now available individually and through Passport, WatchGuard?s bundle of user-centric security services.

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HID Global Announces Comprehensive Public Key Infrastructure-as-a Service

Digital security

HID Global announced its HID HydrantID Account Certificate Manager solution. The cloud-based Public Key Infrastructure as a Service (PKIaaS) platform enables organizations to easily deploy and access private Certificate Authorities. It also provides comprehensive management and robust automation of both privately issued certificates and trusted SSL/TLS certificates. The HydrantID ACM solution helps organizations create, deploy, manage and control PKI-based authentication

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