Parks Associates’ new research, COVID-19: Impact on Telehealth Use and Perspectives, finds over 50 percent of U.S. broadband households are willing to share smartphone data to aid in COVID-19 contact tracing, while another 20 percent could be convinced provided privacy protections are in place. 

The access control industry is not known for its lightning speed adoption of new technology.

Genetec’s new File Request feature for its Genetec Clearance digital evidence management system is designed to make it easy for the general public and private businesses to contribute to crime-solving efforts by sharing relevant video and photos from their cell phones and surveillance systems with law enforcement agencies.

Nexkey’s smart access platform turns smartphones into digital keys. The platform of hard and software components is compatible with any type of door and can withstand high traffic over long periods of time.