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Stay informed on advances in access control and identification technologies, including smart locks, edge-based access solutions, biometric systems, cybersecurity trends, and industry deployment best practices.

]]> https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/2233 en-us ZBeta Releases New Technology Perspective on Public Key Open Credential & the Future of Physical Access Control The tech perspective, created by ZBeta LabZ, examines how PKOC — an open credential standard based on asymmetric/public key encryption and developed by PSIA — could influence the future of physical access control.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105520 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:13:02 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105520-zbeta-releases-new-technology-perspective-on-public-key-open-credential-and-the-future-of-physical-access-control Beyond the Buzzwords: What Security Integration Really Looks Like Today hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) Terms like ‘single pane of glass,’ ‘AI’ and ‘consultative selling’ may dominate today’s security conversations, but real-world integrations remain far more complex.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105485 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105485-beyond-the-buzzwords-what-security-integration-really-looks-like-today PDK & Pye-Barker Addresses Challenges in Access Control & Operational for Seager Memorial Clinic The Pye-Barker team drew up a detailed security plan for the clinic, involving access control from PDK as well as integrated video surveillance cameras. The final security plan saw the Pye-Barker team setting up controlled access throughout the interior and exterior of the facility.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105463 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:05:30 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105463-pdk-and-pye-barker-addresses-challenges-in-access-control-and-operational-for-seager-memorial-clinic Ambient.ai Expands Ambient Access Intelligence With New Agentic Capabilities The new capabilities advance access control from reactive alarm handling to a new operating model designed to eliminate unnecessary work, prevent recurring issues at the source and focus operator attention on the events that actually matter.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105457 Tue, 26 May 2026 06:17:51 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105457-ambientai-expands-ambient-access-intelligence-with-new-agentic-capabilities Building Secure Access Control Starts With Modern Credentials As today’s workforce becomes more connected and employees expect seamless, mobile-enabled experiences, legacy credentials introduce friction, inefficiency and security risks to organizations. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14/post/105443 Mon, 18 May 2026 06:43:44 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14-sdm-blog/post/105443-building-secure-access-control-starts-with-modern-credentials Paxton Launches Phone-Based Access Control System Solo Solo combines the straightforward installation of a standalone system with the capability of networked access control. There is no requirement for an on-site data network, server or centralized PC. The system is created and managed entirely from a smartphone. In effect, the phone is both the system itself and the key in your hand.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105407 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:59:41 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105407-paxton-launches-phone-based-access-control-system-solo Paxton Solo Launch - Visual 4.jpg Paxton Solo Launch - Visual 2.jpg Paxton Solo Launch - Visual 3.jpg Paxton Solo Launch - Visual 1.jpg Is it Time to Rethink Visitor Management? wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) As visitor management evolves beyond standalone systems, security integrators are uniquely positioned to deliver integrated, scalable solutions that enhance both safety and operational efficiency.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105363 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105363-is-it-time-to-rethink-visitor-management State of the Market Access Control: Where Challenge Meets Opportunity wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Industry leaders examine the forces shaping the access control market, share new product developments and integration strategies, and offer expert predictions for where access control is headed in 2026.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105282 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105282-state-of-the-market-access-control-where-challenge-meets-opportunity Brivo Integrates With Cobalt AI to Deliver Advanced Security Incident Management & Resolution for Enterprise Cobalt AI surveys the entire environment, simultaneously analyzing Brivo Security Suite data — from access control, video, intrusion and sensors — to rapidly assess security threats, make judgments and take immediate, context-aware actions.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105304 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:15:41 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105304-brivo-integrates-with-cobalt-ai-to-deliver-advanced-security-incident-management-and-resolution-for-enterprise Honeywell & Rhombus Introduce AI-Driven, Cloud Video & Access Solution to Modernize Building Security The collaboration addresses rising demand for integrated cloud access and video solutions that simplify management across multiple facilities.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105301 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:35:04 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105301-honeywell-and-rhombus-introduce-ai-driven-cloud-video-and-access-solution-to-modernize-building-security Locklypro Partners With Wodify to Streamline Access Control for Fitness Businesses The new collaboration integrates LocklyPRO smart lock access and monitoring into Wodify’s business management platform to give gym operators better security insights.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105300 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:27:02 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105300-locklypro-partners-with-wodify-to-streamline-access-control-for-fitness-businesses Taking Critical Infrastructure Security Beyond Physical Credentials Traditional systems, such as badges, PINs, and punch cards, often leave gaps that make security vulnerable and disrupt operations, risks that critical infrastructure cannot afford.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14/post/105245 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 22:48:23 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14-sdm-blog/post/105245-taking-critical-infrastructure-security-beyond-physical-credentials Kastle Certifies Aliro Credentials Across Apple, Google & Samsung Platforms at Scale Kastle is the first integrator to deploy Aliro-based mobile credentials across all major mobile wallets, a move aimed at providing secure physical access for all commercial buildings.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105238 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:13 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105238-kastle-certifies-aliro-credentials-across-apple-google-and-samsung-platforms-at-scale The Human Side of Hospital Security: How Modern Visitor Management Protects People First As hospitals face rising violence, a new approach to visitor management is emerging—one that protects staff, supports families, and strengthens safety by putting people, not processes, at the center today.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105213 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105213-the-human-side-of-hospital-security-how-modern-visitor-management-protects-people-first Access Control’s Acceleration at the Edge wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Edge-based access control is gaining momentum as organizations prioritize resilience, privacy and cost efficiency. Here’s why demand is accelerating and how security integrators can capitalize on edge and hybrid architectures.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105159 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105159-access-controls-acceleration-at-the-edge Pennsylvania School District Models Proactive Campus Safety With New Emergency Camera Sharing The comprehensive security system upgrade was a collaborative effort with local security integration firm 2Krew Security & Surveillance, the NKASD administration, IT director, school resource officer, and the New Kensington Arnold Police Department.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105152 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:38:11 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105152-pennsylvania-school-district-models-proactive-campus-safety-with-new-emergency-camera-sharing TDSi’s GARDiS Pro Software v3.2 Delivers Enhanced Security, Smarter Connectivity & Streamlined Deployment GARDiS Pro v3.2 introduces a set of new features and enhancements designed to strengthen security, improve connectivity and further enhance overall system performance.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105140 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:49:45 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105140-tdsis-gardis-pro-software-v32-delivers-enhanced-security-smarter-connectivity-and-streamlined-deployment 3 Fundamentals of a Cybersecure Access Control System hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) Access control providers share their top advice for helping you make your customers’ access control systems as cybersecure as possible.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105085 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105085-3-fundamentals-of-a-cybersecure-access-control-system Mobile-Ready Access Control: A Multi-Family Must-Have Security integrators share their insights and trends for the 2026 multi-family market.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104990 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104990-mobile-ready-access-control-a-multi-family-must-have ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA Digital solution The ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA Digital solution is a diverse and integrated ecosystem for retrofit, new construction and consolidating existing systems. multi-tenant access control Security 101 recently completed a multi-tenant access control project in Charlotte, N.C., leveraging mobile credentials, wireless locks and other integrated opening solutions. Unlocking Opportunity: Strategy, Service & Scalability for Wireless Locking Solutions wilsonbm@bnpmedia.com (Brianna Wilson) Evolving end-user expectations, mobile credentials, and cloud ecosystems are making wireless locks indispensable. Learn how to turn wireless locks into long-term revenue through strategy, integration, and smart service offerings.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104942 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104942-unlocking-opportunity-strategy-service-and-scalability-for-wireless-locking-solutions Inteconnex Installs 1.5K Wireless Locks at University of Nebraska When a university in Lincoln, Neb. needed updated technology to prepare for a potential move to mobile credentials, Inteconnex stepped in to install nearly 1,500 wireless locks on a new instance of ACRE AccessIT software in just over a months’ time. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104892 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:57:59 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104892-inteconnex-installs-15k-wireless-locks-at-university-of-nebraska Why Entrance Design Matters to System Integration Discover why early collaboration on entrance design helps systems integrators improve access control performance and reduce security gaps.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14/post/104889 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:05:20 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14-sdm-blog/post/104889-why-entrance-design-matters-to-system-integration Brivo Unifies Intrusion Alarms & 24/7 Monitoring to Deliver Faster Threat Detection Brivo’s new partnerships with Bosch and Becklar provide end-to-end oversight for lean security teams.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104886 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:42:07 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104886-brivo-unifies-intrusion-alarms-and-24-7-monitoring-to-deliver-faster-threat-detection Tuskegee University Upgrades Campus Safety Systems With Honeywell AI-Enabled Smart Access Technology The integrated security upgrades bring video monitoring and unified access controls to the university in alignment with its vision for a safer, more connected campus.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104885 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:35:57 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104885-tuskegee-university-upgrades-campus-safety-systems-with-honeywell-ai-enabled-smart-access-technology Zenitel Furthers Ai-RGUS’s “Single Pane of Glass” Goal Zenitel is Ai-RGUS’s latest integration to monitor intercoms among its ever-expanding list of integrations with various manufacturers.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104873 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:43:16 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104873-zenitel-furthers-ai-rguss-single-pane-of-glass-goal RMR Opportunities for Security Integrators hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) Whether you are an old hand at RMR or looking to start adding to your portfolio of solutions, the number of models and methods is growing, giving you more choices than ever.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104841 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104841-rmr-opportunities-for-security-integrators Taking the Right Steps for a Unified Cybersecurity Posture hodgsonk@bnpmedia.com (Karyn Hodgson) Physical and cybersecurity are no longer siloed — they are one and the same. And security integrators need to be prepared for what that means for their business today and in the future.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104817 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104817-taking-the-right-steps-for-a-unified-cybersecurity-posture AMAG Technology & Suprema Strengthen Strategic Partnership for Biometric Readers This formalized partnership builds on years of successful collaboration and ensures customers worldwide benefit from a fully integrated solution that combines AMAG’s Symmetry Solution Suite with Suprema’s biometric technology.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104796 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:26:22 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104796-amag-technology-and-suprema-strengthen-strategic-partnership-for-biometric-readers TDSi’s GARDiS Pro v3.1 Delivers Improved Hardware Reporting & Third-Party Integration TDSi’s latest software update also delivers enhanced biometric security, intelligent credential management and seamless third-party integrations.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104795 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:15:07 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104795-tdsis-gardis-pro-v31-delivers-improved-hardware-reporting-and-third-party-integration Ai-RGUS Enhances Access Control Monitoring with New ProdataKey Integration The new integration delivers unified security and network device monitoring through single dashboard with advanced alerting capabilities.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104794 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:47:42 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104794-ai-rgus-enhances-access-control-monitoring-with-new-prodatakey-integration