Tag: access control
Is the edge the next great technological paradigm?
July 14, 2021Pierre Bourgeix
YARMOUTH, Maine—Over the past 30 years we have seen the promulgation of edge devices used in the public and commercial arena, including intelligent sensors, cameras, phones, household appliances, medical devices, temperature sensors, door sensors – the list is growing and endless.
We have grown accustomed to the use of these devices to help us conduct our lives and at the same time give us information that helps us make decisions. As these devices have become critical for private...
Axis unveils access control solution, outlines 2021 goals during press breakfast
April 15, 2021Cory Harris, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Axis Communications, a manufacturer of network cameras for the physical security and video surveillance industries, announced the release of two new camera products, while also remaining optimistic about 2021 goals during its 14th Annual Axis Press Breakfast on April 14.
Dr. Martin Gren, Axis Communications Co-Founder, and Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President of the Americas for Axis, hosted the breakfast, held virtually for the second straight year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Group337 names Jonathon Harris vice president of The Index
April 14, 2021SSN Staff
BETHESDA, Md.—Group337, a team of experts focused on the business of the security, access control and IoT industries, announced the hire of Jonathon Harris as vice president of The Index, adding yet another high-profile executive to their quickly expanding roster. Group337 recently hired Hilary Gallagher as vice president.
In his new role as vice president of The Index – the data and analytics arm of Group337's solutions for the market – Harris will lead Group337’s...
LenelS2 and DMP partnering
October 28, 2020SSN Staff
PITTSFORD, N.Y.—LenelS2 announced an interface between the OnGuard physical access control system and the DMP XR550 and XR550E intrusion detection systems.
The interface expands functionality, increases compliance in highly regulated markets and greatly simplifies the administration and deployment experience.
“The DMP interface expands the OnGuard system’s built-in, real-time intrusion detection capabilities, providing end users with an outstanding option for monitoring and...
AMAG Technology's Symmetry mobile app supports return to work
September 17, 2020SSN Staff
HAWTHORNE, Calif.—AMAG Technology, a G4S company, expands Symmetry Mobile functionalities to support return-to-work strategies for businesses as they reopen. The added features provide additional controls for a person’s access to corporate sites and facilities, in addition to more screening questions to help reduce the risk of potentially infected employees accessing corporate sites.
“Symmetry Mobile provides an easy-to-use return-to-work remote technology solution that provides...
ProdataKey and System Surveyor Partner
September 8, 2020SSN Staff
DRAPER, Utah—ProdataKey (PDK), manufacturer of cloud access control platform built for mobile, announced a its partnership with System Surveyor, a mobile and graphical system design and management tool. A complete catalog of PDK’s mobile-first access control system components are now available for import into the System Surveyor platform, making it easy to incorporate PDK’s solutions into site plans and design drawings that can be shared by integrators, subcontractors, vendors and...
Touchless security solutions are here to stay
September 2, 2020Ginger Hill, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—“Touchless security.” This has become a major buzzword phrase — due to COVID, of course — as end user customers are seeking reliable, easy-to-implement security solutions that eliminate touch points. While some companies are designing new solutions, others are choosing to retrofit solutions to support this touchless world that is unfolding before our very eyes. Aiphone has begun to look at how it can retrofit its solutions so that they support touchless...
Smart security dealer finds creative ways to secure business during challenging time
August 17, 2020Paul Spinella
LOUISVILLE, Ky.—No security and home automation dealers saw COVID-19 coming, and none were prepared for the ways this global health crisis would change their business. But some companies, like All-In-One Security of Louisville, KY, may have been quicker, more creative and more successful in their response than others. Consistently ready to make changes“We try not to be too comfortable,” said All-In-One Co-Owner, Eric Armstrong. “We’ve been growing this business for 20 years, and part...
Alcatraz releases new features, unveils new website
August 14, 2020SSN Staff
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.—Alcatraz, developer of secure touchless access control products, has released the Rock 3D facial authentication with new features that include tailgating and mask detection to help companies comply with increasing statewide mask mandates. In conjunction with the new product release, Alcatraz has unveiled a new website that offers the latest information on their solutions.
“The latest features we’ve added to the Alcatraz Rock make it possible for businesses to replace...
LenelS2 and FLIR Systems announce strategic collaboration
August 3, 2020SSN Staff
PITTSFORD, N.Y.—LenelS2 and FLIR Systems signed an agreement to integrate select FLIR thermal cameras with LenelS2’s OnGuard access control system. The integrated, non-contact solutions joins the Carrier Healthy Buildings Program suite of offerings to support reopening and assistance in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and possibly other viruses in the workplace through thermal screening. “As organizations implement site-specific screening protocols, integrating access control systems with...