Tag: RFID
Wavelynx launches APEX Reader
September 18, 2025SSN Staff
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Wavelynx has announced the launch of its APEX Reader, a new RFID solution designed to modernize how organizations manage physical access.
Wavelynx said this product represents a paradigm shift from systems that create operational burdens to solutions that become strategic advantages.
"Access control has evolved beyond simple keycards or doors," said Rob Lydic, president of Wavelynx. "The APEX Reader helps businesses plan for the future by creating flexible,...
Wavelynx launches APEX Module for access control and smart devices
June 2, 2025SSN Staff
BROOMFIELD, Colo. — Wavelynx has announced the launch of the APEX Module - a solution designed to transform how manufacturers integrate access control technology into their products.
Pre-FCC certified, mobile wallet-ready, and available now, the APEX Module brings Wavelynx’s reader technology closer to device makers in a secure, easy-to-integrate form factor. It enables OEMs and hardware manufacturers to embed RFID technology into a wide range of systems - including intercoms, elevators,...
Farpointe appoints new director of engineering
August 26, 2024SSN Staff
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Farpointe Data has announced the appointment of Brendon Allen as its new director of engineering.
Allen brings over 16 years of experience in engineering and security technology. In his new role he will oversee the development of cutting-edge ID solutions that meet the evolving needs of electronic access control system manufacturers and their customers. Farpointe noted that Allen’s extensive background in the development of electronic security products aligns perfectly...
ELATEC welcomes Chris Randall
June 25, 2024SSN Staff
PALM CITY, Fla. — ELATEC Inc., a developer and manufacturer of RFID and mobile credential readers, today announced that Chris Randall has joined ELATEC as senior business development outreach manager based in Scottsdale, Ariz.
ELATEC said that Chris brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in strategic planning, brand management, and lead generation within the security and technology sectors.
In his new role, Randall will spearhead the company's go-to-market strategy,...
HID acquires GuardRFID
February 9, 2023SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas – Identity solutions company HID has expanded on its healthcare offering with the acquisition of GuardRFID.
HID said the acquisition of the real-time location services company (RTLS) will create safer experiences for patients and staff as they utilize GuardRFID’s software and hardware solutions to support new use cases for infant security, staff duress, asset tracking, and wandering patients, while expanding HID's offering and relevance in the active RFID...
Janam Technologies acquired by ASSA ABLOY
December 27, 2022SSN Staff
STOCKHOLM – The U.S.-based Janam, a provider of handheld mobile computer and readers, has been acquired by ASSA ABLOY. Terms were not disclosed.
The announcement made on Dec. 27 will enhance the company's Home Improvement Division’s (HID) event access portfolio, ASSA ABLOY said, and will now include handheld readers for ticket scanning using barcode and RFID technology, including NFC.
"We welcome Janam to the HID family and look forward to leveraging their mobile...
Five Questions with Identiv’s CEO Steven Humphreys
June 10, 2020Paul Ragusa
FREMONT, Calif.—Security Systems News caught up with Identiv’s CEO, Steven Humphreys, who talks about going from an orphan to CEO, and how his passions for education and robotics help him stay at the forefront of the industry. ARE YOU MARRIED? ANY KIDS? Yes, I am married and have two kids. One is working (yay!) and one is in college.DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? I have two dogs, two cats and one snake. I know it sounds like a lot, but at least the parakeets, chickens, ducks, lizard, koi and turkeys...
Physical security to fuel growth in RFID market
November 12, 2013Leif Kothe
CAMBRIDGE, England—The global RFID market will be worth $23.4 billion in 2020, up from $6.98 billion in 2012, with physical security applications like access control playing a major role in the surge, according to a report from IDTechEx, a technology market research company based here.Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx, estimates that access control cards comprise about 80 percent of RFID applications in the security and financial verticals. “[Access control] is already a very substantial business,...
Physical security to fuel growth in RFID market
November 6, 2013Leif Kothe
CAMBRIDGE, England—The global RFID market will be worth $23.4 billion in 2020, up from $6.98 billion in 2012, with physical security applications like access control playing a major role in the surge, according to a report from IDTechEx, a technology market research company based here.Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx, estimates that access control cards comprise about 80 percent of RFID applications in the security and financial verticals. “[Access control] is already a very substantial business,...
Global fire protection systems market predicted to reach $66.56 billion in 2018
November 5, 2013Tess Nacelewicz
DALLAS—The global fire protection systems market—products and services—will climb from $34.7 billion currently to $66.56 billion by 2018, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets.That's an increase of more than 90 percent and represents a compound annual growth rate of 13.9 percent during that five-year period, says the research and consulting company, based here.The North America market is expected to have the largest share of the total market—between 40-50 percent—by...