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Enterprise-level access control systems have been slowly reinventing themselves over the past several years. Once solidly the sphere of the large, proprietary, on-site systems, more security and IT directors had begun exploring what else they could do with access control.

ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, is now live on GitHub, an online open source development platform. 

The typically steady fire and life safety industry saw growth in 2019, with overall global revenues surpassing $7.5 billion, according to David Gonzalez, research analyst, physical security and critical communications, Omdia, London.

The Mission 500 Security 5k/2k annual fundraiser, which has traditionally taken place onsite at ISC West, is shifting to a virtual format to raise funds for children in need across the United States.

ScanSource, a global provider of technology products and solutions, and California-based Intelisys, a ScanSource company, have both been named 2020 Best Places to Work in their respective regions.

ISC East 2020, originally scheduled for Nov. 18-19 in New York City, has been canceled due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, and continued restrictions on large events.

Security and Safety Things (S&ST) announced the winners of its App Challenge today, awarding three winners 10,000 € each — around $12,000 — and a chance to present their COVID-19 app solutions in retail, manufacturing and transportation at an upcoming S&ST event.

SDM’s former Associate Editor Courtney Wolfe has been promoted to managing editor, effective immediately. SDM also welcomed Amanda Reed as its new staff editor on Sept. 1. 

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) have launched the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a new 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to promote careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry.