ZKAccess received Lenel factory certification and joined the Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). The ZKAccess OP-200 fingerprint reader interfaces with the OnGuard access control system to provide biometric capabilities without additional middleware.
Insurers are racing to gain access to data in order to quantify risk on a more granular level. Today, most insurance discount programs for smart products are cross-marketing programs focused on lifting sales and collecting data that can, over time, be analyzed to more precisely quantify risk.
Honeywell, a global provider of connected homes, announced a new addition to its Lyric Security and Home Control platform that allows consumers to control their home security and automation systems on their personal devices.
Security Specialists LLC, a systems integrator and full-service solution provider of integrated life safety, electronic security, video surveillance and communications systems for commercial and residential clients, recently launched the DragonFly “create-your-own” security system for residential users.
IDEAL Networks celebrated its most successful year to date with its “Networks Reward” sales promotion that put customers in the winner’s circle with an array of high-tech gifts they’ll use every day.
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced publication of two new standards: ANSI/CTA/NSF-2052.1, Definitions and Characteristics for Wearable Sleep Monitors and ANSI/CTA-2056, Physical Activity Monitoring for Fitness Wearables: Step Counting. These standards define terms and functionality for step counting wearables and sleep measuring devices.