ASSA ABLOY acquires US company Sennco Solutions

Editorial March 13, 2026

ASSA ABLOY has announced the acquisition of Sennco Solutions, a US provider of asset protection technologies and solutions for retail security, particularly within the health and beauty segment. According to the company, Sennco develops anti-theft solutions and serves a broad range of retail

Simplifying Switch to Digital Access with Programmable Keys and Compatible Cylinders

Editorial March 12, 2026

Security, cost-management, and compliance demands placed on building managers have grown significantly. The key to meeting them all without increasing workload and costs could be the strategic implementation of smarter digital access, as a new whitepaper explores As organizations upscale, downsize, or onboard new locations faster than ever, facilities managers must be able

DoorBird Launches New IP Video Indoor Stations

Editorial March 6, 2026

DoorBird is launching two additional new products: the IP video indoor stations A1103 and A1104 will be presented in early March at Light + Building in Frankfurt. Back in January, the Berlin-based specialist for IP door communication announced several innovations and now complements its range with the powerful A1103 and A1104 indoor solutions The new […]

Multimodal Biometric Security in the Age of Deepfakes

Editorial February 26, 2026

As deepfake technology advances and identity fraud becomes increasingly sophisticated, traditional single-factor authentication methods are no longer sufficient. This article explores how multimodal biometric security, specifically the fusion of facial and iris recognition supported by Presentation Attack Detection (PAD), provides a robust defense against AI-driven

RMS Integrates Salto Smart Access to Streamline Hotel Entry and Key Management

Editorial February 18, 2026

RMS has launched a new integration with Salto Systems designed to simplify access management and reduce friction in the guest arrival experience, according to industry coverage of the announcement The integration connects RMS with Salto KS (Keys as a Service), enabling operators to issue and manage digital mobile keys directly from the reservation screen within […]

Mobile Access Unlocks New Way to Work and Whole Range of Possibilities

Editorial February 13, 2026

In business and personal life today, digitalization increasingly means moving to mobile. Mobile-first is becoming the norm across regions and industries. In Western Europe alone, there are 459 million active smartphones* and only a fraction of these are currently used for digital access. This is changing fast: one projection suggests mobile credentials’ CAGR of more […]

Innovatrics HQ Shows What Identity-First Building Security Looks Like

Editorial February 9, 2026

Biometrics House, Innovatrics’ new headquarters in Bratislava, is designed as a working model of identity-first building security, demonstrating how hands-free access and visitor management can scale without compromising privacy Innovatrics is now operating from a new global headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia, and the building is not just where the company works. Known

iBeta Confers Level 2 PAD Compliance on Iris ID’s iA FacePAD Algorithm

Editorial February 6, 2026

Iris ID announced that its iA FacePAD algorithm, version 2.5.3, has achieved Level 2 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance. Testing was conducted by iBeta Quality Assurance using Iris ID’s exclusive iBAR 600E device in conjunction with the iBAR 600E CS REST API demo application. The advancement from Level 1 to Level 2 compliance underscores Iris […]

Unifying Wireless Digital Locks and Smart Key Access Gives Security Managers Much More Control

Editorial January 23, 2026

Sometimes a digital system cannot cover all the openings an organization needs. Readers, escutcheons, and security locks can equip many doors. But what if they also want to deploy intelligent key-operated locking for alarm boxes, medicine stores, server rooms, or power units? Until now, the only secure option was to run two systems in parallel. […]

Axis Communications Recognised for Innovation Across Safety and Commercial Security at Intersec Awards 2026

Editorial January 19, 2026

Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of safety and network security solutions, received top honours at Intersec Awards 2026, with two of the company’s state-of-the-art devices winning in their respective categories. Held every year, the Intersec Awards honour the leading brands and products from across the security, safety and fire protection industries. This