The coronavirus pandemic is expected to cause a significant pushback on biometric device shipments, creating a major revenue drop of $2 billion over the course of 2020, according to global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research. At the same, COVID-19 has given rise to new identification and surveillance needs, prompting further investments in biometric artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm […]
Bosch Building Technologies announces a new version of its video fire detection system AVIOTEC IP Starlight 8000, which now enables early detection of incidents even in low light. Both flames and smoke are reliably detected down to an ambient lighting level of 2 lux, according to the company. For this purpose, Bosch says it has […]
Salesforce has launched Work.com, a new family of technology solutions designed to help businesses and communities safely return to work and reopen. The new solutions are intended to help accelerate the response to COVID-19 in both public and private sectors by offering solutions like employee wellness assessment, shift management, contact tracing, emergency response management, grant […]
Motorola Solutions has announced Safe Schools, an end-to-end solution which uses video, data, voice, and analytics to increase student safety. According to the company, Safe Schools creates a secure environment from the moment a visitor enters a campus, including artificial intelligence video analytics to alert school officials of suspicious activity and seamless communication with local […]
Access control manufacturer ASSA ABLOY releases its multi-solution door opening that protects against explosions, hurricanes, and fires. The Blast and Hurricane Resistant door and hardware solution was influenced by ASSA ABLOY’s tornado-resistance door and hardware, according to the company. It includes openings from CURRIES or Ceco Door and Corbin Russwin BL6600 Series or SARGENT BL7300 Series multi-point locks, with the new SARGENT and Corbin Russwin’s multi-point deadlocking systems factory […]
It’s becoming all the more clear with each passing day how deep and far-reaching the impact of the coronavirus crisis is and will likely continue to be. It has claimed too many lives already and taken a serious toll on just about all aspects of our collective, everyday lives. Physically and emotionally, COVID-19 has truly been an […]
Kwikset announces the release of its latest smart lock, the WiFi-enabled Halo Series. Available in contemporary and traditional models, the smart locks connect directly to the user’s network router via WiFi and can be operated, managed and monitored through a smartphone using the Kwikset app. Though no smart home hub is required, you can lock and […]
Schlage NDE wireless locks from Allegion now integrate with Sielox access control and emergency notification. Sielox says it is the first to complete the integration to include this new generation of Schlage NDE wireless locks, providing schools with enhanced security and greater control in emergency situations. “The new Schlage NDE wireless lock with interior push button […]
Camden Door Controls, a provider of door activation, control and locking products, introduces its CX-12 Plus door interface relay. Designed for easy interconnection of automatic doors with access control, time control, telephone entry and fire alarm systems, it provides bi-directional sequencing of two door operators in vestibule applications, according to the company. The new “Plus” […]
Manufacturer of access control pedestals Pedestal PRO has released a freestanding entry station tower for Aiphone’s GT series products. Pedestal PRO’s 64TOW-AIP-001-304 is a low-profile, brushed stainless steel tower designed to accommodate the Aiphone GT-DMBN-SSP video entry station component. The company says its modern shape, featuring a tapered top and mirror-finished corners, complements the public […]
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