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Measuring the Next Step in IP-Based Access Control

IP-based access calls for strategies involving diverse stakeholders and beyond-security applications.

September 1, 2013

Wireless. At the edge. Firmware. Multi-technology readers. Near field communication (NFC). In the cloud. Leveraging the network. Scalability. Video integration. Seamless analytics.

Ask the Integrator: New Security Trends Promote Efficiency

Got a question for a leading integrator? Submit it in the comments!

August 1, 2013

Integrators are a key partner in many enterprises’ security programs, but they also have the unique viewpoint across the industry, foreseeing the next trends from manufacturers while understanding the demands and needs of integrators.

Tracks Area Occupancy and Extends Access Control Systems

April 10, 2013

This system extends any physical access control system to use mobile devices for verification and emergency evacuations.

New UDM Student ID Policy Sparks Debate on Campus

November 26, 2012

While some students are calling the new ID badge policy a threat against their rights, university officials are sticking with their policy of requiring students and faculty to wear their badges at all times.

Locks Changed After Tower of London Theft

November 13, 2012

After a burglar stole a set of keys to the Tower of London, the corresponding locks have been changed and officials are reviewing security protocols.

Access Control -- Vehicle Theft

Chicago Thieves Crack Vehicle Security Codes

October 2, 2012

Inventive thieves in Chicago are cracking the security codes for keyless entry into cars – using the technology for damage-less entry and theft.

Access Control -- Smartphones

NFC Smartphones Replace Keycards in Pilot Programs

September 26, 2012

Pilot programs at Netflix and Good Technologies have proved successful for Near-Field Communication technology, including access control via smartphone.

Access Control -- Hackers

Hacker Will Expose Potential Flaw in Four Million Hotel Room Locks

July 24, 2012

Taking advantage of an alleged vulnerability in DC power ports, Cody Brocious's technology could potentially access any of four to five million hotel rooms nationwide.

Verticals Lead the Way to Access Control Boom in Latin America

June 19, 2012

Hospitality, commercial and manufacturing & industrial sectors account for 55% of electronic access control growth.

Beyond the Numbers: What the Stanley-Niscayah M&A Means for You

Diane Ritchey

May 1, 2012

When security integrator Stanley Security Solutions announced plans last year to purchase fellow security integrator Niscayah, one of the largest global security firms in Europe and the U.S., for $1.2 billion, the move shook the very core of the security integrator space. The acquisition was large, to say the least: with it, Stanley Security Solutions increases its global presence, and its North American team greatly increased. There are more installation technicians, service specialists, branch employees, supervisors and team leaders. It created a much larger business, growing 30 percent in overall U.S. associates since January 2011.