Security

Security in today’s complex facilities is a significant part of a facility manager’s job. Physical security, badging, access control, door locks, cybersecurity, biometrics, and other important issues are featured under this heading.



access control readers

HID Global Introduces New Access Control Readers, HID Signo

These new access control readers are interoperable with more than a dozen physical and mobile credential technologies so organizations can use their technology of choice for facility security.
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pdk io integration with ViP

ProdataKey/Comelit integration brings together PDK's mobile-first access control platform with Comelit's interacative video entry technology
video wall processor

RGB Spectrum Full-Function Video Wall Processor

The Zio W4000 expands RGB Spectrum's AV-over-IP product family with a full function video wall processor capable of working in a standalone environment or as part of a Zio AV-over-IP system.
intercom

2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: LTE Verso Intercom By 2N, An Axis Company

With LTE technology, the 2N LTE Verso intercom does not rely on existing wires or answering units. Axis Communications business development manager of intercoms provides an overview of the product, as well as industry trends.
operational technology

Protect Operational Technology For Cyber Security

Seek to identify facility vulnerabilities, and follow up with collaboration between IT and OT to decrease risk to the organization.
cylindrical lock

Allegion Cylindrical Lock with Modular Design

The Schlage ALX Series is a modular cylindrical lock that creates flexibility with new ways to order, configure, and utilize a grade 2 lock.
visitor badges

Threshold Security Expiring Visitor Badges

Expiring Visitor Badges change color to prevent reuse and therefore do not need to be collected at the end of a visit.
intercom

2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: Open Architecture For Access Control By Mercury Security

An open architecture model is the lynchpin for adopting the latest technologies in access control to meet the changing requirements facility executives face. A talk with Mercury Security President, Matt Barnette, elaborates on the company’s innovations as well as industry trends.
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2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: ProWire Unified Power From LifeSafety Power

A pre-wired, UL/ULC power solution, ProWire Unified Power simplifies and standardizes access control across an enterprise. A talk with LifeSafety Power's Matt Virga elaborates on this solution as well as industry trends.
enterprise level management software

Invixium Enterprise Level Management Software

Invixium released IXM WEB 2.1, a faster and more responsive version of their enterprise level management software platform.
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2020 SOLUTIONS For FM: HID FARGO Connect By HID Global

Facilities issuing ID cards and other secure credentials enjoy flexibility and streamlined security when using HID Global’s HID FARGO Connect platform. The company's senior director of strategic initiatives elaborates on its features and industry trends.
Twitter possum

Friday Funny: Aussie Worker Faces Possum Problem

Monday mornings can be hard. Finding a furry intruder lurking on your desk doesn't make starting off the week any easier.
IT challenges 2020

Top Seven IT Challenges For 2020

Targeted ransomware, attacks on AI-based solutions, and data privacy are the top three IT challenges for businesses this year, according to Netwrix.
Interlock Controller

Enhanced Dortronics Interlock Controller

The newly enhanced 4800 Series offers an abundance of intelligent interlock features providing a higher degree of versatility to accommodate a range of applications and markets.
virtualization

HiveIO Enables Virtualization Tech Deployment

HiveIO Inc. released version 7.4 of Hive Fabric, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ready solution that enables organizations to deploy virtualization technology without vendor complexity or the need for specialists.
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Facility Management SOLUTIONS For 2020

SOLUTIONS 2020 takes a look at these facility management products designed to advance your operations & maintenance in the coming year.

Key and Equipment Management Integration

The integration of Maxxess eFusion with ASSA ABLOY's Traka allows powerful tools for managing keys and high value assets to be used seamlessly within centralized management platforms.
shredders

GBC Relaunches ShredMaster Shredders

GBChas relaunched its classic ShredMaster line with a new modern look but the same shredding capabilities.
layered security

ASSA ABLOY & Sielox Deliver Layered Security

ASSA ABLOY's Aperio wireless lock technology has integrated with the Pinnacle Advanced access control software and 1700 Intelligent Controller from Sielox.
healthcare workers

House Of Representatives Passes Workplace Violence Bill

The legislation protects healthcare workers by requiring employers to implement comprehensive, worker-driven workplace violence prevention plans.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders will discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).
Fault detection and diagnosis (FDD) webinar

Did You Miss Our “Building Analytics, Skilled Labor Shortages & Decarbonization” Webinar?

View this free video webinar to learn how fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) has become a critical part of the resilient facility team’s tech stack.

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.