Comcast Smart Solutions has announced a collaboration with the City of Tucker, GA, an Atlanta suburb, to upgrade the lighting infrastructure on the city’s public trail and park system with a smart solution designed to enhance visibility and connectivity. Integrated Technology for Enhanced Security The City of Tucker selected Comcast Smart Solutions to implement a fully-integrated […]
HID has signed an agreement to acquire Calmell Group, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart paper tickets, and magnetic tickets, primarily for the public transportation vertical. The addition of Calmell Group expands HID’s smart ticketing portfolio to include smart paper and magnetic tickets, as well as provides HID a stronger geographic foothold in the […]
Allegion has acquired privately owned Gatewise Incorporated, a provider of smart access control solutions in the U.S. multifamily marketplace. Founded in 2017 and based in Houston, Texas, Gatewise is a software-as-a-service provider that offers a modern and retrofit-friendly gate entry system for multifamily communities. The Gatewise portfolio features a mobile app for residents and a […]
ASSA ABLOY has acquired Calmell, a Spanish manufacturer of smart cards, smart paper tickets and magnetic tickets. “I am very pleased to welcome Calmell to ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within smart cards, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. “Calmell is […]
As the summer season approaches, Chelmsford City Racecourse, a prominent venue in Essex renowned for its vibrant racing events, has recently unveiled a major enhancement to its grounds with the installation of a high-performance fencing solution from Jacksons Fencing. Designed to boost both the safety and aesthetic appeal, the upgrade arrived just in time for […]
With the introduction of Entría, CellGate is expanding its reach within the small-to-medium sized businesses and multi-tenant security markets, offering a modular, scalable system that provides users with greater control and visibility over who enters and exits their properties. The new platform includes both Four Door Controllers and Single Door Controllers, providing “wireless” and “wired” […]
Prosero Security is strengthening its presence in Norway through acquisition of JWJ Brann & Sikkerhet. This will be Prosero’s second addition of a Norwegian company devoted entirely to fire protection. JWJ Brann & Sikkerhet specializes in fire protection and physical safety, with a particular focus on the energy sector – for example in power and […]
2025 is expected to be a year defined by technological innovations and smart solutions designed for enhanced business operations and improved security. In the security industry alone, the advancements of last year are already paving the way for new products and needs from users. Brent Boekestein, OpenEye’s VP of Enterprise Accounts, and Ian Siemer, OpenEye’s […]
Al-Futtaim Technologies, a leading provider of business and digital transformation solutions under Al-Futtaim Contracting, has announced a strategic partnership with Johnson Controls to bring the global smart building platform OpenBlue to the UAE market. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in delivering intelligent infrastructure and energy-efficient solutions to businesses and government entities across the region. […]
In 2017, 123 police CCTV surveillance cameras in Washington D.C. were hacked and taken offline — right before a high-profile public event. The issue wasn’t the camera. It was a failure of cybersecurity compliance. (Source: BBC) Imagine a scenario where a major supplier loses a multi-crore government contract in India because their CCTV cameras lacked […]
