Biometrics in healthcare: openness and security in one package

xmiddlex May 15, 2024

How can security and openness in access control be reconciled in modern healthcare institutions? The answer lies in new technologies that no longer require healthcare institutions to make unfavorable compromises between openness to patients and their safety. By: Mirza Bahic; E-mail:

Ajax Systems Wins its First Red Dot Awards for Security and Home Automation Products

Editorial May 10, 2024

Ajax Systems won the prestigious Red Dot Award for the first time in the company’s history. This year, Ajax’s intrusion and smart automation products received recognition in the following categories: Smart Products Category – KeyPad TouchScreen Jeweller; Interior Design Elements Category – WaterStop & LeaksProtect;  Interior Design Elements Category – LightSwitch

360 Vision Technology’s Invictus Hybrid & TX Wireless Cameras Help Exeter City Council’s Transition to IP

Editorial May 7, 2024

360 Vision Technology, the UK manufacturer of ruggedised HD, radar and thermal PTZ surveillance cameras, has been integral to a long-term CCTV upgrade programme across the city of Exeter Installed by Select Electrics and specified by Derek Maltby of Global MSC Security, with funding from the Safer Streets 2 initiative, the need for the expansion […]

Axis Communications unveils Axis Cloud Connect

Editorial April 30, 2024

Axis Communications, a leader in network video, introduces Axis Cloud Connect, an open hybrid cloud platform designed to provide customers with more secure, flexible, and scalable security solutions. Together with Axis devices, this platform enables a range of managed services to support system and device management, video and data delivery and meet high demands in

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio Wireless Locking Further Extends Support for Mobile Access

Editorial April 30, 2024

Compatibility with a range of credential technologies can be a critical factor when selecting access control. As organizations across the world explore a move to mobile keys for access, it is more important than ever. Aperio’s open technology platform has been built on compatibility. Its range of battery-powered access hardware for integration with third-party access […]

The Key to Finding a Door Closing Solution for Every Application at a Large Site? Product Range and Expert Support

Editorial April 29, 2024

With approximately 29,000 employees worldwide, Amdocs is a leading global software company providing services and solutions to communications and media companies. When building a new campus in Ra’anana, Israel, their large site with four office buildings and three underground floors required a door closer solution tailored to every door, taking into account their different

Growing Gap Between Alarm Response Expectations vs. Reality

Editorial April 25, 2024

New Parks Associates research finds expectations among security system owners regarding emergency response to an alarm diverge significantly from reality. The firm’s new white paper, “Expectations vs. Reality: Enhancing Alarm Monitoring Response”, reveals 86% of security system owners expect a police response to an alarm within 30 minutes, including 42% within

Cam-Motion Ensures Everyone Can Open Door Without Struggle

Editorial April 24, 2024

Can everyone who passes through your building open its doors in comfort? Even elderly, very young or less-able building users? Struggling to open or close a door can be inconvenient, annoying and embarrassing. Difficult doors build a barrier to access. Instead of making a building open and welcoming, they shut many users out – literally. And […]

Architectural Empowerment – Cracking Potential of Openings Studio Software

Editorial April 23, 2024

In this article, we delve into the transformative power of ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Solutions Software, exploring its impact on the field of architecture and why it’s considered a game-changer for both seasoned architects and industry enthusiasts. Join us as we navigate the realms of architectural innovation, shedding light on the features and capabilities that

SALTO Announces Minority Investment in Trustech

Editorial April 23, 2024

SALTO, a global leader in pioneering building access, identity management and electronic locking technology, has made a minority investment in Italian-based company Trustech. This new partnership shows SALTO’s commitment to innovative smart building solutions aiming to increase their energy efficiency and decreasing their CO2 footprint. Trustech focuses on the development