Tag: Access Control
Speco Technologies celebrates 65 years
March 26, 2025SSN Staff
AMITYVILLE, N.Y. — Surveillance, access control, and audio solutions provider Speco Technologies is celebrating its 65th anniversary as one of the last family-owned businesses in the security industry.
Since its founding in 1960, Speco said it has remained steadfast in its commitment to providing reliable technology and exceptional service to its partners.
“For 65 years, Speco Technologies has stood as a testament to the power of family values and innovation,” said Todd...
Cohesity, Glean partner to squeeze more value from data
March 19, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — A new partnership means mutual customers will be able to leverage high-quality backup data from Cohesity-protected workloads from within Glean’s platform, further expanding enterprise knowledge and AI-driven insights.
Gregory Statton, vice president of AI Solutions at Cohesity, says the integration will enhance an organization's ability to extract value from its data assets.
“Data is the lifeblood of AI and enterprises have virtual stockpiles...
Unveiling of dormakaba products and solutions at ISC West
March 17, 2025SSN Staff
INDIANAPOLIS — dormakaba announced that it will present its latest developments and innovations in access solutions at International Security Conference and Exposition (ISC) West 2025 in Las Vegas (March 31 - April 4).
From its location in booth #20007, dormakaba is showcasing its portfolio of layered security solutions, and will highlight the integration of its solutions.
“When it comes to the security of the people and places that matter to you, dormakaba is your trusted...
Tucker’s Farm capitalizes Badlands, acquires Platform Asset
March 14, 2025SSN Staff
NEW YORK — Tucker’s Farm Corp. (“Tucker’s Farm”), an investment holding vehicle, has announced the capitalization of its tech-enabled locksmith and access control holding company, The Badlands Security Co. (“Badlands”), and the concurrent acquisition of one of the largest family-owned locksmiths in the country, Platform Asset.
“Badlands is an exciting addition to the Farm’s growing family of companies,” said Gabe Littman,...
Ben Brydges of dormakaba joins Safetrust Board of Directors
March 13, 2025SSN Staff
FREMONT, Calif. — Safetrust announced that Ben Brydges, executive vice president for dormakaba North America, has joined its Board of Directors. Brydges joins as the preferred director following dormakaba’s recent strategic investment in the company.
Brydges's deep expertise in security, access control, and business strategy strengthens Safetrust’s commitment to innovation and strategic partnerships. As the dormakaba designee, he will play a key role in shaping...
Verkada product leaders highlight command platform updates
March 5, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
SAN MATEO, Calif. — Verkada is introducing several updates to its Command platform that it says will make it easier for its customers to keep personnel and property safe.
Verkada has deepened the integration of Verkada Guest and Verkada Access Control, allowing organizations to grant guests temporary, customizable visitor access credentials. Additionally, Verkada announced several step-change improvements to its access control solution for large-scale deployments, including support...
Suprema wins ‘Strategic Partner of the Year’ award at SmartTech Asia
February 28, 2025SSN Staff
SEOUL, South Korea — Suprema has been named ‘Strategic Partner of the Year’ at the SmartTech Asia Innovation Awards 2025, held in Mumbai, India, on Feb. 13, 2025.
Suprema said the award highlights its excellence in innovation & impact, strategic leadership, industry influence, and sustainability & ethics. The company highlighted its 20 years of experience in biometric authentication, including advanced AI-driven, contactless, and facial authentication-based access...
Genetec introduces Cloudlink 210
February 19, 2025SSN Staff
MONTRÉAL — Genetec has announced Genetec Cloudlink 210, the industry’s first cloud-managed appliance to support multiple security workloads, including video management, access control, and intrusion detection.
The device simplifies security infrastructure by consolidating critical functions into a single, scalable appliance. Designed for hybrid environments, Cloudlink 210 provides a cybersecure bridge between on-premises systems and the cloud, offering organizations a cost-effective...
Opportunities for integrators in smart spaces, asserts Parks Associates
February 14, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS — Changing times have provided residential smart device integrators with a chance to meet the changing needs of consumers, according to research performed by Parks Associates.
Data from the group’s Video Services Consumer Insights Dashboard reported that 46% of US internet households (roughly 56 million) are cord cutters, with 12% having never subscribed to traditional pay TV services. That’s a large market of consumers who increasingly rely on smart device integration...
Experts offer additional 2025 security predictions
December 30, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Security Systems News (SSN) tapped a few more industry experts to offer a final round of predictions on what to expect in 2025.
For the first round of predictions, go here.
A crossing guard for the intersection of cyber, physical security
Greg Parker, global vice president, security and fire, life cycle management, Johnson Controls, highlighted what he calls the growing interconnectivity of building management systems and the need for layered risk...