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While access control is a fundamental element of security in higher education, many aging access control systems urgently need to be upgraded, according to a survey of 1,800 higher education security and IT professionals conducted by Genetec and HID Global. 

Suprema, a global provider of access control, biometrics and time and attendance solutions, announced its first virtual event, Suprema Connect 2020, is scheduled to take place for one month starting Sept. 15.

According to a new FLIR Systems survey conducted online by The Harris Poll July 28-30, among more than 2,000 adults, Americans overwhelmingly favor requiring thermal temperature screening to enter many semi-public and private venues to help slow the spread of COVID-19. 

MachineSense may not be brand new (it was founded in 2014), but its entrance into the security and building automation industry is.

Visitor management, when done right, is like security, safety, receptionist, and analyst all in one. It keeps the building secure and safe from threats of all kinds (human, viral and other). It checks in visitors, logging who entered the building and when — and all of that valuable data can then be analyzed to tell building owners how the building is being used, and how they may better suit visitors’ needs.

HID Global today announced that it has acquired Access-IS, a technology provider of miniaturized reader devices that combine a number of key technologies ideal for mission critical environments. 

The Alarm.com Smart Gateway, a cloud-managed access point that provides a dedicated Wi-Fi network for Alarm.com video cameras, has been named the IoT Evolution Product of the Year for 2020.

These products and services were selected by an independent panel of judges based on a set of criteria that considered innovation, end user experience, response to market need and more.

The Brivo financing program allows customers to implement access control, multifamily or video surveillance projects with little to no upfront investment and consistent, predictable payments over time.

Security systems integrators work in a plethora of vertical markets, implementing diverse security and safety systems to meet the ever-changing needs of their customers. To meet these needs and exceed client expectations, integrators’ suppliers play a large role.