At Total Tech Summit 2022, Jason Knott, chief content officer for Emerald’s connected brands (including TechDecisions) announced the winners of the IoT/Connected Product Awards 2022. The winners of the commercial category are as follows: Access Control: Genetec — Genetec Enclosure Management powered Cloud Link Roadrunner AV Collaboration: Biamp — Parlé VBC 2500 all-in-one conferencing bar […]
Silicon Valley, Calif.-based cybersecurity firm Trellix recently announced it discovered four zero-day vulnerabilities in HID Global Mercury access control panels, as well as four previously patched vulnerabilities that were not publicly disclosed. The firm says the impact of these vulnerabilities is full system control, including the ability for an attacker to remotely manipulate door locks. […]
Johnson Controls says it has acquired zero trust cybersecurity provider Tempered Networks. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Seattle, Tempered Networks has created ‘Airwall’ technology, an advanced self-defense system for buildings that is said to enable secure network access across diverse groups of endpoint devices, edge gateways, Cloud platforms and service technicians. It […]
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Vivotek announces the launch of its new facial recognition tablet. The FT9361-R is a facial recognition tablet for access control and employee management. “By simply presenting your face to the facial recognition tablet, true contactless and hands-free access control is achieved. The FT9361-R’s deep learning AI technology can precisely detect a real, living/breathing person from that of […]
My TechDecisions Associate Editor Zachary Comeau speaks with Rick Focke, director of product management for access control at Tyco Software House, a brand of Johnson Controls, about its new iSTAR Ultra G2 Cyber-Hardened Controller. In the video above, Rick Focke dives into what makes the product secure, why security is important in access control systems, and more. […]
ASSA ABLOY, a manufacturer of access control solutions, introduces Medeco 4 (M4), a high-security key technology that is said to offer protection against physical attack and unauthorized key duplication. M4 cylinders are UL Standard 437 listed for physical strength and high security, with solid brass machined construction and hardened-steel inserts to thwart drilling attacks. M4 cylinders are […]
A new hands-free access solution from Johnson Controls and Alcatraz AI leverages data-powered access control technology with Alcatraz AI’s facial authentication platform to protect occupants and assets from building intruders and enable healthier hands-free entry. Alcatraz AI is said to enhance Johnson Controls’ offerings to customers, creating a richer ecosystem of products and services and […]
Continental Access, a provider of integrated access and security solutions, announces the E-Access platform. E-Access is said to be an easy-to-use platform of 1 to 4-door, self-contained controllers with embedded software. It offers hybrid access control in a Cloud-based system, with the advantages of an on-premise access system, according to the company. E-Access is available in 1-door, […]
RS2 Technologies, a provider of access control solutions, a new version for its Access It! Universal product. Version 8 brings a range of new features, including licensing updates and more options for mobile credential functionality, which allows touchless access and streamlined integration that limit human interaction in deployment, according to the company. RS2 says Access It! […]
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