How access control readers and credentials have evolved in recent years, and how COVID-19 has impacted the market.

Genetec Inc., a provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, is broadening its portfolio of FICAM (Federal Identity, Credential and Access Management) certified options for its Security Center Synergis access control system with support of Veridt Stealth access control readers.

The new multi-technology readers are cost-effective, designed to provide simultaneous support for a wide range of physical credentials and can be seamlessly upgraded to support BlueDiamond mobile credentials. 

StoneLock, a designer and manufacturer of contactless and privacy-hardened biometric solutions, announced the official integration of the StoneLock GO biometric reader with Tyco Software House from Johnson Controls Access Control, together providing contactless security and event management technologies.

ACRE, a global provider of security products and solutions for the access control, intrusion, smart traffic and video surveillance markets, announced that the ACRE brands — RS2, Vanderbilt and Open Options — will launch ACT ID, a new cloud-based mobile credential application that enables organizations to utilize both iOS and Android smartphones with existing WaveLynx multi-technology readers for secure access to doors in office buildings, government facilities, healthcare institutions, schools, residences and a growing variety of enterprises.  

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.