Last summer, we were already a few months into a pandemic-induced lockdown. Businesses everywhere were closing their doors, employees were working from home, and, luckily, most security professionals were considered to be ‘essential.’

After spotting a gap in the market, Openpath — a provider of touchless access control and workplace safety automation — is now offering Pro Series Video Readers with sleek hardware, and touchless unlock and remote management capabilities.

Further accelerating its commitment to serve integrators as a source for everything they need to design, install and support custom solutions for their customers, SnapAV today announced its investment in Parasol, a provider of 24/7 remote support solutions that enhance integrator productivity and service levels. 

IDIS America and Virtual Management Intelligence (VMI) are working together to deliver AI-supported remote surveillance services, including business operations monitoring, in sectors such as transportation, warehousing, Cannabis production, food processing, banking and finance.

Tuscan Highlands set out to stand above the rest, with each unit integrating its own ClareOne security and smart home system that offers remote control and scheduled automation of lighting, climate, security and door locks.

Pro-Vigil, a provider of remote video monitoring, management and crime deterrence solutions, announced its Social Distancing AI Suite, which enables retailers, manufacturers, schools and other organizations to restore stakeholder trust in the safety of their work environments.

Milestone’s 45-minute panel discussion on Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. ET will feature professionals from key frontline industries affected by the pandemic, including end users from municipality management and healthcare. 

If you hadn’t heard of them before, you may recognize Swiftlane from the Security Industry Association’s New Product Showcase, which was held virtually last week. The young company received the award for best wired access control software, hardware, device or peripheral — quite the accomplishment when going up against the biggest names in the industry.

Approximately 88 percent (about 4,300) of ADT employees are now working safely at home. Normally, a move of this magnitude would take months; ADT did it in three weeks.

Overhead Door Brand fully integrated OHD Anywhere into its Overhead Door Legacy 920 garage door openers, allowing homeowners to monitor and control their garage door opener from anywhere using their Apple iPhone or Android phone or device.