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Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026

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Gallagher will debut its AccessNow cloud platform at ISC West 2026, pitching an integrated vision for future access control design.
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Acre links access control & intrusion in cloud suite

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Acre Security links its intrusion controllers with cloud-based access control to give critical sites a single, governed identity workflow.
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Identity management tops 2026 security & IT agenda

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Identity management is set to dominate 2026 security agendas as HID research shows rising convergence, biometrics use and privacy scrutiny.
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Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security

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Wesco becomes Acre Security's exclusive US distributor, expanding cloud access control and intrusion offerings nationwide.
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Alcatraz appoints Erik Nord to lead European growth

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Alcatraz names Erik Nord to drive European expansion of its privacy-first facial authentication platform for workplaces and secure sites.
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Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz for stadium security

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Premier Sports Network partners with Alcatraz to enhance stadium security using facial biometric authentication, improving safety and access worldwide.
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The importance of strong passwords and physical access control: A guide for World Password Day

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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As World Password Day approaches, experts stress the vital need for robust passwords and physical access controls to secure both digital and physical assets.
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HID expands Signo Readers line to suit diverse customer needs

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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HID expands its Signo Readers line to meet diverse customer needs, introducing models that cater to environmental design, rugged use, and budget efficiency.
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Exclusive: Yubico's Geoff Schomburgk discusses future of passwords

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Geoff Schomburgk of Yubico envisions a future beyond passwords, advocating for passkeys and hardware security keys like the YubiKey for secure authentication.
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HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.
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HID & Inner Range extend partnership for wallet-enabled readers

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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HID has extended its partnership with Inner Range to introduce wallet-enabled readers and SIFER credentials, enhancing security and convenience for users globally.
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HID report reveals top trends in physical access control industry

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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HID's 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report reveals key trends shaping the industry, including mobile access, AI, and sustainability influencing access control upgrades.
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HID unveils 2024 State of Security Industry Report insights

Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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HID's 2024 State of Security Industry Report reveals key trends including mobile identification increment and widespread Multi-Factor Authentication.
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Mobile identities and the changing landscape of access control

Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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As the world continues to embrace digital transformation, mobile access is poised to play a central role in the evolving landscape of access control.
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HID launches Seos access security cards made from bamboo

Thu, 18th May 2023
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The bamboo is certified by the Forestry Stewardship Council, an assurance that the material comes from responsibly managed forests.
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HID reveals five themes reshaping the security industry

Thu, 9th Mar 2023
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A new survey by HID reveals five pressing themes - sustainability, IDaas, digital IDs and mobile authentication, contactless biometrics and supply chain issues.
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Microsoft releases latest edition of cyber threat briefing

Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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Microsoft has released its third edition of Cyber Signals, a regular cyber threat intelligence brief spotlighting security trends and insights.
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Smart rack sensor solutions keep data centers in tune

Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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Raritan's Smart Rack Controller provides real-time, actionable insights for data center management. Find out more here.
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Ava Security and Nedap partner up, lead way for security integration

Mon, 20th Sep 2021
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Ava Security and Nedap have partnered to integrate their security solutions for professionals and integrators, enabling proactive physical security.
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25 years since the first network security camera

Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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Axis Communications celebrates 25th anniversary of network IP camera, evolving from analogue to IP to AI in cameras.