ASSA ABLOY highlights benefits of connected access

Editorial October 31, 2026

Integrating digital access control with building systems can help organizations reduce costs, improve efficiency and manage security risks. ASSA ABLOY outlines five practical benefits of connecting access technologies with existing infrastructure. Integrating digital access control with

Illumia and HID expand campus mobile access

Editorial October 30, 2026

Illumia and HID have expanded their partnership to simplify mobile credential adoption at colleges and universities. The agreement allows institutions to retain compatible access control readers while modernizing campus card systems. According to Illumia’s official announcement, HID mobile credentials are now supported by IDX, Illumia’s cloud-based platform.

Dubai tests off-airport security screening

Editorial October 21, 2026

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects (DAEP) has presented the results of a City Terminal pilot that allows passengers to complete security screening and passport control outside the airport. The trial reduced passenger journey times by approximately 60%, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). DAEP presented the findings at the 13th Global Airport Leaders’ Forum,

Dormakaba Pushes 125 kHz Access Upgrade

Editorial October 12, 2026

Dormakaba is urging organizations to modernize legacy 125 kHz physical access control systems, warning that unencrypted proximity credentials remain vulnerable to cloning and interception. According to a new dormakaba white paper, organizations can migrate to 13.56 MHz DESFire EV2 credentials without replacing their entire access control infrastructure. Existing wiring,

ABLOY Expands CUMULUS Keyless Access to Doors

Editorial October 12, 2026

ABLOY has expanded its CUMULUS access management platform with a new cylinder range that brings mobile, keyless access to door environments. The Finnish locking and access control company, part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, said the new cylinders allow users to unlock doors with a mobile device and manage more access points through a single […]

Vanguard Launches LiveScanID Fingerprint Platform

Editorial October 10, 2026

Vanguard Biometrics has launched LiveScanID, a platform designed to simplify fingerprinting workflows while improving security, compliance and recordkeeping. The company said the platform was developed around the operational needs of professional fingerprinting providers. LiveScanID combines guided fingerprint capture with secure cloud-based storage for

IDEMIA Launches MFACE Gen2 for Border Biometrics

Editorial October 9, 2026

IDEMIA Public Security has launched MFACE Gen2, a new facial recognition device for border agencies, port operators, and carriers. The company announced the launch on October 8 in an official statement. MFACE Gen2 combines live 3D multi-face tracking, AI-powered facial recognition, and integrated security features in a single device. Faster biometric processing MFACE Gen2

Dahua expands video intercom with integrated security

Editorial October 6, 2026

Dahua Technology has launched WizTalk, an IP video intercom series that combines video surveillance, intrusion alarms, AI-powered detection and smart control within a residential security platform. According to Dahua Technology, selected WizTalk door stations feature 5MP cameras, while one model uses a 5MP+2MP dual-camera configuration. Full-color night vision is designed

HID: Open access control key to long-term data center security

Editorial October 6, 2026

Access control architecture can shape how well data centers adapt over decades of operation. HID argues that layered physical security is now a baseline requirement, while openness and interoperability are becoming more important for long-term infrastructure planning. A new company analysis reads that access control decisions made during construction can create lasting

Physical access controller strategies face new demands

Editorial October 5, 2026

Physical access controllers are taking on a broader role as organizations plan for interoperability, cloud connectivity, mobile credentials and emerging AI capabilities. Mercury Security’s latest research shows that controller selection is becoming a long-term physical security infrastructure decision rather than a standalone hardware purchase. According to the 2026 Trends