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.



security upgrade

Dog Care Center Gets Security Upgrade

Play Dog eXcellent (PDX) has completed a facility-wide security upgrade with Vicon’s Valerus VMS.
school security

Convergint Initiative Strengthens School Security

Convergint Technologies announced its STEP Up initiative for school security as part of their ongoing community efforts to help address the alarming issues facing schools across the United States.
power system

DCLASS Access Control Power System

DMP and LifeSafety Power announced an integration delivering a customized enclosure that simplifies installing power supply and sub-assemblies for access control.
cyber secure

RYCOM HIVE-Defence, Powered By Blackpoint

Through an exclusive partnership, these two firms are focused on protecting the networks and technologies that make commercial buildings smart and cyber secure.
modern access control

Openpath Delivers Modern Access Control

Openpath Access enables employees to quickly and securely enter the office using their smartphones, even if it’s in their purse or pocket.
cyber insurance

Cyber Insurance From Coalition

The company's underwriting platform utilizes tens of thousands of data points to assess the risk surface of a smart building, including a review of exposed Internet-connected IoT devices.
scalable video surveillance

Highly Scalable Video Surveillance

NETGEAR and Arcus Global Inc. have partnered for Milestone Arcus on ReadyNAS, a world-class IP video surveillance solution for small and medium size businesses.
visitor management

ALICE 4x Enhances Visitor Management

ALICE Receptionist version 4x introduces a number of security-related features that assist organizations in addressing the growing concerns surrounding employee safety.

Business Continuity: 6 Risks To Consider

In business continuity planning, address these threats to facilitate a plan that will help your organization return to productivity after a disaster hits.
electromagnetic locks

Securitron M680E Series Magnalock From ASSA ABLOY

This new series of electromagnetic locks has a holding strength of 1,200 pounds and is more energy efficient than the previous series.
Quality Management System

Recertified ISO Quality Management System

Walden Security has successfully completed a recertification audit of its ISO® 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS). The achievement ensures that the security services provider maintains certification for the next three years.
Educational Facilities

CHILDGARD Security Glazing Protects Educational Facilities

CHILDGARD security glazing can be used in insulating glass units and paired with high-performance and tinted glass options to meet safety, energy, and other design goals.
biometric solutions

Biometric Solutions Security Integration

Galaxy Control Systems Partners with Invixium for High Accuracy and Convenient Biometric Products
digital evidence

Genetec Clearance Digital Evidence Management

Genetec Clearance is a digital evidence management system that facilitates collaboration between security departments, outside agencies, and the public.
active shooter

Pinkerton Presents Free Workplace Violence/Active Shooter Training

The free workplace violence and active shooter training seminar for business leaders and C-suite executives attracted nearly 200 attendees in Florida. More are planned across the U.S.
cloud-based access control

Virtual Keypad Cloud-Based Access Control

Virtual Keypad Access provides the flexibility of cloud-based access control so users can remotely manage their own systems or have it managed for them by their dealers.
paging amplifier

Viking’s PA-15 Paging Amplifier

The PA-15 is a versatile 15 watt paging amplifier that replaces the CPA-7B with twice the power and many new features.
biometric matching

INVIXIUM IXM MYCRO Biometric Matching

The IXM MYCRO delivers fast biometric matching and incorporates anti-shock vandal protection, transaction logs, access schedules, and an internal relay for single door access control.
power integration

Trove2Z2 Access & Power Integration Solution

The Trove2Z2 access control and power integration solution seamlessly integrates with ZKAccess C3 and inBio access control panels.
Building Management Systems

Unified Building Management Systems

For critical facilities, linking building automation with security and other functions provides a holistic view and quick response capability.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

Join Our Webinar! Maximizing Value For Facility Capital Improvements

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.