It’s Time to Upgrade Your Access Control System: Here’s How to Do It

Editorial March 23, 2026

You’ve made the decision to upgrade your organization’s access control system. Whether it was driven by security concerns, compliance requirements or demands for a modern user experience, you’re now facing the next critical question: How to make this transition? Which path will cause the

Security User Experience: Identity as the Core of Modern Physical Access Control

Editorial March 23, 2026

Access control has traditionally focused on risk prevention. But in today’s complex environments, user experience shapes outcomes just as much as policy. When systems align with how people move and work, they create consistency, support security protocols and improve operations Identity is what makes that possible. Systems that recognize individuals in context — across

Access Control Reality Check: 3 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Tech

Editorial March 23, 2026

That card reader mounted by your office entrance has been faithfully serving your organization for years, maybe even decades. Employees tap their cards, the door opens, and people get access. From a basic functionality standpoint, everything seems to be working By Jaroslav Barton But as security threats evolve and organizational needs become more complex, the […]

New Norm for Class A Office Access: Wallet Credentials Leveraging NFC

Editorial March 23, 2026

Class A buildings are no longer defined by location or architecture alone. They are increasingly evaluated by the quality of the tenant experience, seamless building access, and smart amenities provided. Technology has become central to that experience. Modern access control systems are often the first interaction tenants have with the building each day and are […]

Kentixone: An All-In-One Physical Security and Real-Time Monitoring Platform Designed Just for Data Centers

Editorial March 23, 2026

Demand for data centers is growing at a remarkable rate. Data’s strategic importance to both commercial and non-commercial organizations makes physical security fundamental at these sites. In addition, national and regional regulations place ever more stringent requirements on in-house and co-location operators to take a secure approach to data management and protection

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 customers in the health and beauty sector. “Sennco is an excellent addition […]

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 […]