Tag: Mobile Credentials
Managing expectations, compatibility top concerns for physical security integrators
February 5, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — It’s all about letting customers have it their way, while keeping things in scope and budget, according to the most recent SSN News Poll.
Security Systems News (SSN) asked its readers about the trends and challenges facing the installation of physical access control systems for its clients. According to our results, the most significant challenge faced by integrators was managing client expectations and budgets for 60% of respondents and overcoming challenges...
Experts offer additional 2025 security predictions
December 30, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Security Systems News (SSN) tapped a few more industry experts to offer a final round of predictions on what to expect in 2025.
For the first round of predictions, go here.
A crossing guard for the intersection of cyber, physical security
Greg Parker, global vice president, security and fire, life cycle management, Johnson Controls, highlighted what he calls the growing interconnectivity of building management systems and the need for layered risk...
HID partners with Inner Range
July 11, 2024SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — HID announced an extended partnership with Inner Range, a global provider of integrated access control systems and solutions, to offer Inner Range customers a new range of SIFER credential compatible with wallet-enabled readers, based on HID’s Signo line of access control readers.
“The sheer opportunity to further deepen collaboration with our partners excites us. Mobile access is rapidly becoming a dominant force in reshaping the physical access security industry...
ELATEC welcomes Chris Randall
June 25, 2024SSN Staff
PALM CITY, Fla. — ELATEC Inc., a developer and manufacturer of RFID and mobile credential readers, today announced that Chris Randall has joined ELATEC as senior business development outreach manager based in Scottsdale, Ariz.
ELATEC said that Chris brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in strategic planning, brand management, and lead generation within the security and technology sectors.
In his new role, Randall will spearhead the company's go-to-market strategy,...
Telaeris announces support for HID Mobile Access solutions
June 18, 2024SSN Staff
SAN DIEGO — Telaeris, Inc., a provider of handheld solutions for Physical Access Control Systems (PACS), has announced its new XPressEntry handheld badge and biometric reader support for all HID Mobile Access solutions including HID employee badge and Student ID in Apple Wallet.
Telaeris sees traditional credentials as easily lost or forgotten, thus creating a variety of physical security risks. In response to those challenges, Telaeris is enabling organizations to improve physical...
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...