Access & Identity

The SecurityInfoWatch.com Access & Identity category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who use and/or install access control and identity management systems. It covers both technology and business trends that impact the access control and identity management industry.
The BG100 Speedgate features integrated facial recognition technology designed to streamline airport security and boarding processes with a touchless, secure experience.
July 9, 2025
The BG100 Speedgate, a self-boarding biometric solution developed by HID and ASSA ABLOY, has received a 2025 Red Dot Award for its innovative design and seamless integration of...
Telaeris and Stone Security partner to deliver mobile access control, emergency mustering
July 9, 2025
The partnership expands the availability and deployment of Telaeris’ XPressEntry handheld readers.
Sign In Solutions delivers new upgrades for smarter visitor management
July 9, 2025
Enhancements include expanded custom access controls, visitor experience upgrades, and a new Live Chat and Knowledge Base Center.
Sensormatic Solutions announces Re-ID integration to secure PII at retailers
July 9, 2025
Re-ID builds upon complex algorithms to anonymize and identify individual visitors as they move throughout a property.
Allegion acquires Waitwhile access software platform
July 8, 2025
Waitwhile’s software platform provides virtual wait list and scheduling capabilities that enable businesses to facilitate access to places, services, appointments, and events....
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July 8, 2025
ButterflyMX's QR Code Intercom enables visitors, staff, and residents to access properties using a smartphone.
CDW transforms global security operations with Genetec Security Center
July 8, 2025
CDW selected Genetec Security Center for its open architecture, data reporting capabilities, and operational flexibility.
Allegion acquires access control software provider Gatewise
July 7, 2025
Gatewise CEO Amit Sherman will join Allegion, helping ensure a smooth integration and working to accelerate growth for the combined businesses.
ICT announces ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification and new Trust Center
The new Trust Center platform streamlines the process for ICT's partners and customers.
Paxton employees are rallying behind Shriners Children’s Greenville with yearlong fundraising efforts to support pediatric orthopedic care and mobility solutions for children in need.
July 1, 2025
Employees at Paxton’s U.S. headquarters in South Carolina have selected Shriners Children’s Greenville as their local charity partner for 2025, launching a year of fundraising...
Lee Odess (right) joins HID's Rogério Coradini and Carolina Restelli at the HID Global booth during Expo Seguridad México, Latin America’s leading security industry conference.
July 1, 2025
After visiting Expo Seguridad in Mexico City, it's clear that meaningful success in Latin America’s security market requires tailored strategies, local commitment and genuine ...
Dormakaba is headquartered in Rümlang, Switzerland
July 1, 2025
Dormakaba has acquired German-based TANlock GmbH to strengthen its high-security access solutions for data centers and critical infrastructure.
ICT appoints Martin Vermaak as Chief Operating Officer
As the new Chief Operating Officer at ICT, Martin will be responsible for overseeing production, operations, supply chain and logistics.
CellGate launches new Entría line of door & gate controllers and CG readers & credentials
June 25, 2025
These newly introduced solutions are available to order and are designed to meet the growing demand for secure, flexible, and fully integrated property access management.
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Phishing is one of the most common and easily executed cyberattacks. Almost everyone with an email address or a mobile device has encountered a phishing scam before.
June 24, 2025
Social engineering remains one of the easiest ways for cybercriminals to penetrate enterprise defenses; however, trained employees can disrupt the modern kill chain before it ...