Locks (153)

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New: Axis Video Intercom

A suicide resistant camera, an IP horn and now a video intercom. Axis might be getting pushed out of the low end of the market, but they are...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 9 years ago

Vacation Rental Access Control: The 'ResortLock'

Controlling access to your vacation home or rental property is the vision of ResortLock [link no longer available]. Through an internet based...

By Brian Rhodes - about 9 years ago

Most Needed Improvement: Access Control Software

100 integrators answered IPVM's question: "Which aspect/element of access control system technology (ie: credentials, locks, controllers,...

By Brian Rhodes - about 9 years ago

Lockitron Admits Failure

They were Silicon Valley's chosen one. The company who was going to disrupt access control, backed by the biggest incubator and cheered on by the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Security Sales Forecast 2015

The biggest surveillance manufacturer marketing push in 2014 was 4K. And the pundits continue to say how the cloud will be the next big...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago

Assa Acquires $40 Million Chinese Manufacturer

In this note, we examine the impact of Assa'a purchase of a $40 million Chinese access control manufacturer.

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

The Most Secure Lock Ever? (Hint: Nope)

High security locks are big business, but even the most advanced examples are vulnerable to simple exploits. Now, a new lock from a small...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Startup - Smart Door Barricade

Barricade your door. And control it via your phone. Smartlocks are increasingly commonplace, but this startup is taking a different approach....

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Allegion Releases Engage, Assa Aperio Competitor

Wireless locks are one of the fastest growing segments of access control. The biggest player in this market today is Assa Abbloy with their Aperio...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Classroom Closer Lock Illegal

Keeping classrooms locked against intruders is one the most urgent security priorities today. With terrible active shooting events in schools in...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Debunking Assa Abloy President's Next Big Thing

The President of one of the biggest names in access control has proclaimed the next big thing: energy reduction for electrified hardware. Assa's...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

New Product: Software House Mega Controller

Software House's new controller, iStar Ultra, doubles the number of doors typically supported, from the commonplace 16 to a rare 32. In this note,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Startup: Video Door Lock

Smart Locks are hot today, garnering lots of money and mainstream interest. One startup, Goji, is attempting to differentiate itself with a video...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Wireless Access Lock Use Growing, Stats Show (2014)

With more access companies supporting or producing wireless locks than ever before, are they disrupting traditional hardwired access doors? With...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago

Electric Strikes: Why They Are So Popular

Electric strikes are a mainstay part of access control, but how often do integrators use them? In our recent integrator insights survey, we asked...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago

Maglocks - Who Uses And Hates Them

Many integrators hate maglocks. However, they are a common sight on many controlled openings. But how widely are they used? In our exclusive...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago

Genetec and Milestone Access Tested 2014

Video management software companies entering access control is a growing trend. One of the first to do this was Genetec, who now has a long...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

Access Control New Products Spring 2014

With surveillance dissapointing, access control dominanted the top awards at ISC West. Of course, a bulletproof bookshelf might be fatally flawed...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

Eliminating Control Panels? Viscount Reviewed

Every access control system requires control panels. But now one manufacturer claims that their 'Freedom' system eliminates the panel, trumpeting...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Installing Door Hardware

Most access installers find themselves in this sticky situation at some point: they need to install or reinstall a door lock. The problem? Door...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Axis and Milestone Enter Access Control

Two of the biggest names in IP video surveillance, Axis and Milestone, are entering the access control market. While both are open platforms...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Inventor Aims to Stop Break-Ins

Bump keys make opening locked doors easy, and few products address the problem. The most common way of dealing with the risk is to change the lock...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Shark Tank Security Startup (UniKey)

A startup featured on the US Shark Tank TV show, UniKey, is trying to disrupt residential access control. Now, they are partnering with one of the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Genetec Partners With Access Giant

Over the last few years, Genetec has expanded from simply being a VMS to offering access control, and now increasingly being a 'unified' solution....

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

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