Security and Access Control Archives

Janam, HID Global Share Growth Vision Following Acquisition

by Claire Swedberg | Jan 25, 2023 | News

With the mobile reader company now part of HID, both businesses are poised to offer more HF RFID and NFC functionality for enterprises.

ADT Commercial Unveils Humanoid and Drone Guarding Solutions

by Scott Goldfine | Jan 17, 2023 | News

The company's EvoGuard offerings employ artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and a fleet of autonomous humanoid robots and drones.

What Is the LEAF Standard for Access Control and Identity Management?

by Sean Houchin | Jan 8, 2023 | Expert Views

A new protocol for identity credentials offers an alternative to well-known platforms and supports interoperability within the access-control market.

RF Device Charges Wirelessly, Acts as RFID Reader

by Claire Swedberg | Jan 6, 2023 | News

Powercast's Ubiquity transmitter and receiver modules allow device manufacturers to build low-cost wireless charging and two-way communication into everything from electric toothbrushes to home security systems.

RFID News Roundup

by Rich Handley | Jan 5, 2023 | News

HID acquires Janam for event-access readers, pedestals; Powercast, Kyocera offer RFID power-harvesting solutions; MASS Group announces integration with FEIG Electronics; XOTech intros apps featuring ChatGPT, RF tags.

Lowe’s Employs RFID, Blockchain to Combat Retail Theft

by Nicole Silberstein | Jan 4, 2023 | News

Project Unlock combines RFID chips and Internet of Things sensors to activate power tools at the point of purchase.

Beef Up Perimeter Security to Enhance Loss Prevention and Safety

by Travis Martinez | Jan 1, 2023 | Expert Views

Retailers are actively seeking enhanced security technologies to mitigate risks and prevent theft before it happens.

How Biometrics Boosts University Security, Health Safety and Workforce Management

by Shiraz Kapadia | Dec 28, 2022 | News

By adding the technology, universities can eliminate hundreds of disparate legacy devices and unify a campus under one umbrella.

Linxens’ Nile Acquisition Strengthens Healthcare Presence

by Claire Swedberg | Dec 21, 2022 | News

By purchasing the Swedish medical device maker, the company will be able to provide wireless sensor technologies for healthcare wearables and fitness.

RFID Delivers Access Control, Management to World Cup

by Claire Swedberg | Dec 19, 2022 | News

HID Global's dual-frequency technology enables HF-based access control and counterfeit prevention at Qatari stadiums, as well as management of traffic movement at exits via UHF booster tech.