Tag: Mobile Credentials
CBORD, Allegion collaborate with Baylor University on NFC mobile credentials
January 11, 2024SSN Staff
WACO, Texas – Baylor University has announced the launch of NFC wallet-based mobile credentials on its campus in collaboration with CBORD and Allegion.
CBORD said that this move positions Baylor as a trailblazer among Big 12 universities and exemplifies the institution's dedication to enhancing the campus experience for students, faculty and staff.
“This alliance with Baylor University signifies our commitment to technological advancement,” said Dan Park, president...
Camden two-door access system supports user’s credential of choice
February 2, 2022SSN Staff
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario—Camden Door Controls, a premier provider of innovative, high quality door activation and locking products, has upgraded its industry-leading CV-603 BLE two-door access control system with virtual credentials.
This advanced system now comes ready to support each system user with the credential of their choice, whether it be a mobile Apple or Android smartphone credential, a prox card/tag, or two button wireless key FOB. Best of all, the system does not require an additional...
Vanderbilt unveils Zero-touch, cloud-issued mobile credentials
October 14, 2020SSN Staff
PARSIPPANY, N.J.—Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art video, access control and intrusion security systems, announced the introduction of Vanderbilt Mobile ACT ID, featuring zero-touch, cloud-issued credentials for seamless integration into its access control solutions.
The result is the ability to easily issue new credentials, as well as instantly grant and restrict access for office buildings, government facilities, healthcare institutions, schools, residences and a growing...
AMAG Technology announces Symmetry Mobile
July 8, 2020SSN Staff
HAWTHORNE, Calif.—Symmetry Mobile is a web credential application designed to be used with AMAG’s Symmetry Bluetooth readers that provides a centralized, frictionless setup that supports post-pandemic working environments.
“As organizations return to work and need to support COVID-19 guidelines, Symmetry Mobile will provide a touchless solution that supports multi-factor authentication,” Jonathan Moore, product director, AMAG Technology, said in the announcement. “Organizations can...
HID Global unveils signature line of readers
March 3, 2020SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—HID Global today announced the launch of HID Signo, its signature line of adaptable, interoperable readers that create a secure approach to access control. The new readers simplify system deployment and management, meet security requirements of today's dynamic environments and set organizations up smarter, more connected access control.
“With the industry now seeking to use access control systems as a backbone for creating intelligent environments, consultants, integrators...
Convenience, security and savings drive growth of mobile credentialing
July 25, 2019Greg Berry
Access control cards and readers long ago replaced mechanical locks and keys for enterprise security. Now, those plastic cards are giving way to mobile credentials that communicate with readers using a smartphone virtual key.It's a rapidly growing solution. Mobile credential downloads are estimated to increase by more than 100 percent annually between the base year of 2017 and 2022. By 2022, about 20 percent of currently installed access control readers are expected to be mobile capable.Convenience,...
Look for SIA's 'Top 8' technology advancements on the ISC West showroom floor
March 27, 2019Ginger Hill
Times are exciting and abuzz here at Security Systems News, with thoughts of ISC West and preparation taking place for booth visits, video interviews, happy hours and dinners, and connecting/reconnecting with industry professionals to learn about new trends and offerings available for security. Personally, I enjoy talking about industry trends, new technologies and where people predict the industry to be heading in the future. It's quite fascinating when you stop to think about just 10 years...