Intercoms In The Post-Pandemic Era

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

Security has evolved with the pandemic. Video surveillance, for example, now has fever detection, mask detection and social distancing functions. Access control, meanwhile, now allows contact tracing if an infected individual has visited an end user entity. In a similar vein, intercoms are also

6 Key Trends That Define Today’s Intercoms

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

Intercoms are important devices that control access to buildings. Overtime, they have evolved into advanced devices that meet end users’ various needs. This note identifies some of the latest trends in intercoms. Intercoms are an important part of a building’s security. They may be overlooked compared to video surveillance and access control, yet they are no […]

Hikvision Introduces Unique All-In-One Video Intercom Access Control Terminal

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has launched the DS-K1T501, a unique all-in-one video intercom terminal for access control. This provides a cost-effective solution packed into one small form. The terminal brings together access control, video surveillance and video intercom systems functionality, offering

The Future Of Access Control Industry Driven By AI

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

Artificial Intelligence Solves the Common Problems of Security which is Inconvenient and Inefficient By: Seongbin Choi, the head of Suprema R&D Center, Suprema Inc. In ‘Knight Rider’, ‘KITT’ listens to people and finds a fast route, and ‘Airwolf’ detects and identifies all types of aircraft. These are the imaginary machines familiar to those who grew […]

Access Management System 5.0 & Visitor Management 5.0

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

Access control is an essential component of building security. You need truly reliable software to manage the access profiles of different users of your facility. Our access control software (Access Management System) is a future-proof access management system for medium- to large-sized applications. It is easy to use, operate and expand. It offers the highest […]

SALTO Launches Homelok, An All-In-One Smart Access Solution

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

SALTO Systems is launching a ground-breaking new platform aimed at the residential market. SALTO Homelok is set to revolutionize residential living with its all-in-one solution that integrates smart access control technology, hardware, cloud software, digital keys, a smart living ecosystem, and global service support. “Smart home living is becoming increasingly more

New Version X5 Of The PSIM Platform WinGuard

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

For three decades, WinGuard has been one of the leading PSIM platforms for the unified visualization and control of subsystems. Recently Advancis has presented its new version WinGuard X5 which is based on the new software platform AOP and thus offers more flexibility through open access for 3rd party applications.  As networking and digitization steadily […]

VMS Evolution – VAST Security Station

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

Beginning in early 2023, VIVOTEK will release to the market a new and greatly improved video management system. VAST Security Station (VSS) is VIVOTEK’s newest offering to security VMS, with new solutions that expand beyond its predecessor VAST 2. The camera license methodology has been updated, with 3 different options for VSS.  For entry users, […]

Perimeter Protection – More Than Meets The Eye

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

Perimeter protection is essential in critical infrastructures such as airports or utilities. Video analytics can greatly improve security in such environments while at the same time lowering costs and network strain. 286 perimeter breaches in ten years – this was the result of an Associated Press investigation on the busiest 31 airports in the United […]

A Swedish Water Utility Finds Access Solution To Upgrade Security, Make Contractor Key Management Easy And Survive Harsh Scandinavian Climate

xmiddlex December 21, 2022

London, November 2017 – Dala Vatten och Avfall distributes clean water to four municipalities in the central Swedish region of Dalarna. An inventory of the company’s 20-year-old mechanical locking system revealed it was no longer possible to guarantee the safety of all the keys they had issued. Yet, a single sensitive key in the wrong […]