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Mayflex, the distributor of Converged IP Solutions, has strengthened its external security team with the addition of two new experienced and accomplished recruits. Jason Cooke joins Mayflex from Wavestore, where he was a Regional Sales Manager. Prior to that, he has worked at Pelco as a Channel Account Manager. Jason will be focused on looking after accounts predominantly in the Southeast. Prior roles of McLernon  Matt will be focused on looking after accounts in the Midlands and South Wales Matt McLernon joins Mayflex from Veracity UK, where he was the UK Sales Manager. Prior to that, he worked at Lilin UK as a Business Development Manager. Matt will be focused on looking after accounts in the Midlands and South Wales. Francesco Bellavia, Director of Sales for Security at Mayflex, commented, "We are delighted to welcome Jason and Matt to the team, both have been in the security industry for many years and have a wealth of experience, a focus on customer service and the desire to succeed, which is the perfect fit for our ‘driven to deliver more’ philosophy." Range of security products Frankie continued: “They will be getting up to speed and then selling and supporting the full range of security products, including Avigilon Unity, Avigilon Alta and, Axis, Hikvision, Milestone, Mobotix, Paxton, Pelco, Secure Logiq, Suprema and Veracity. Additionally, they will offer a full suite of infrastructure products from Excel to provide customers with a total installation solution." Frankie concluded: “In the first few weeks, Jason and Matt will undergo a comprehensive induction to bring them up to speed on the brands and all about Mayflex."

Suprema, a pioneer in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have obtained CE RED certification under the European Union(EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. Public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no other access-control company has yet met this new CE RED cybersecurity standard. Earning the certificate strengthens Suprema’s reputation for secure, reliable systems in Europe and worldwide. Cybersecurity compliance for IoT devices The update introduces mandatory cybersecurity keeping for IoT devices that use wireless technologies As regulations around privacy and cybersecurity for wireless and IoT devices become increasingly stringent worldwide, the EU is set to enforce its revised RED directive (Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30) starting August 1, 2025. The update introduces mandatory cybersecurity compliance for IoT devices that use wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, smart door locks, and payment terminals. Revised cybersecurity requirements Suprema has taken a proactive approach by obtaining CE RED certification under the revised cybersecurity requirements ahead of the enforcement date, demonstrating its leadership in regulatory readiness within the access control industry. The certified devices, BioStation 3 and BioEntry W3, are AI edge devices that run deep-learning-based facial authentication algorithms locally on the device. They support a variety of authentication methods, including Bluetooth and NFC-based mobile credentials, as well as RFID cards, providing flexible and secure authentication options. Next generation of cybersecurity standards Suprema has formally shown that its solutions comply with the next era of cybersecurity standards By meeting the updated CE RED requirements, which cover network protection, personal data and privacy safeguards, and fraud prevention, Suprema has formally demonstrated that its solutions comply with the next generation of cybersecurity standards for wireless access control systems.  In addition, all Suprema devices supporting various access authentication methods, such as fingerprint recognition, mobile access, and RFID, are expected to complete the revised CE RED certification process by August. Enhanced cybersecurity requirements “We are proud to be the first in the access control industry to achieve CE RED certification under the enhanced cybersecurity requirements,” said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc. “This certification not only confirms that our products meet internationally recognised standards for security, safety, and wireless performance, but also demonstrates our commitment to staying ahead of evolving regulatory requirements." "Through this proactive compliance approach, we strengthen our position in the European market and provide customers worldwide with access control solutions they can trust in today’s increasingly demanding security landscape.”

Suprema, a global pioneer of AI-based security solutions, announced a new integration with Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security. Suprema’s access control AI edge device – BioStation 3, featuring AI-powered facial authentication – now integrates with Verkada Access Control to enable organisations to use facial authentication to lock and unlock doors. Suprema’s open cloud integration platform This seamless and cost-effective integration leverages Suprema’s open cloud integration platform This seamless and cost-effective integration leverages Suprema’s open cloud integration platform, CLUe, and Verkada’s simple and intuitive library of API endpoints. CLUe eliminates the need for on-premise servers by leveraging native cloud architecture and standard REST APIs. Suprema and Verkada’s partnership highlights the growing demand for integrated security systems that simplify customer workflows. Looking ahead, Suprema plans to expand its range of biometric solutions to ensure broader compatibility with Verkada’s ecosystem. Seamless integration “Bringing Suprema’s advanced biometric capabilities together with Verkada’s robust access control ecosystem will add tremendous value to our shared customers,” said Hanchul Kim, CEO of Suprema Inc. “The seamless integration through CLUe demonstrates our commitment to delivering Suprema’s premium devices to cloud-based security systems.”

ISC West 2025 in Las Vegas showcased the latest advancements in security technology, offering security professionals a glimpse into the future of the industry. This year's expo highlighted the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and enhanced integration. The pioneering comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals to the Venetian Convention Centre.  Integration into unified platforms Several companies emphasised the importance of cloud-based solutions and the integration of diverse security components into unified platforms. For example, Brivo's Security Suite provides “everything in one platform” – not just access control. Customers only pay for what they use because the system is flexible and scalable from a single door to enterprise level applications. Brivo’s suite includes video, but the system can also tie in with third-party “partners.” Genetec's Security Centre allows for more frequent updates through the cloud. Milestone is undergoing a two-year transition to bring its Xprotect system into the future by incorporating Arcules and Briefcam into a video-as-a service product. Suprema introduced BioStar X, which integrates access control and video analytics into a single platform. AI and mobile credentials  Axis Communications’ Cloud Connect product announced three new partnerships at ISC West 2025 Axis Communications’ Cloud Connect product announced three new partnerships at ISC West – Eagle Eye Networks, SecuriThings, and Wesco. They join the three partners announced during the first year of Axis Cloud Connect – Genetec, Kone (elevators) and Milestone. AI and mobile credentials were still hot topics at ISC West 2025, but the conversation has evolved beyond amazement at the technologies’ capabilities and now centres on more practical aspects. From the theoretical to the practical “AI and mobility are still the ‘flavors de jour,’ but messages are evolving to manifest AI for better outcomes,” says Heather Torrey, General Manager, Commercial Security, Americas, for Honeywell Building Automation. The company has reframed its security portfolio to be very building- and business-focused, continuing to grow and evolve after the recent acquisition of LenelS2. “From the theoretical to the practical, we want customers to be part of the conversation so we can deliver AI that is meaningful to them, focusing on what’s most important,” says Torrey. Under Honeywell’s new ownership structure, “each part of the business can be more focused on customers’ needs,” she says. Honeywell continues its journey around mobile access and credentialing and migrating to cloud solutions. Innovations in Access Control Gallagher’s new Quickswitch access control board simplifies the migration from legacy systems Access control remains a critical component of security systems, and ISC West 2025 showcased several innovations in this area. Acre is releasing “Gallery,” its version of the App Store for access control. DormaKaba is launching the Keyscan KC Series door controller with TCP/IP connectivity and enhanced features. Gallagher’s new Quickswitch access control board simplifies the migration from legacy systems. Johnson Controls highlighted its C-Cure command centre and C-Cure IQ web client, offering a unified approach to access control and video. Hardware integrations for security panels For service provider Alarm.com, hardware products prepare a path to greater customer experiences, says Abe Kinney, Alarm.com’s Director, Product Management, who oversees hardware integrations for security panels, sensors, video, etc., and drives new product development. “We are looking to bridge the physical world to digital world,” he says. “We want to bring an advantage to our dealers that they can bring to customers.” Because Alarm.com’s customers pay a monthly fee, the products must be durable and economical, says Kinney. “It should work with no need for truck rolls.” The importance of longevity and flexibility Products are evaluated based on features, price, and ease of installation Products are evaluated based on features, price, and ease of installation. In particular, longevity is important for the Alarm.com’s pro channel. There is also a growing emphasis on deterrence industrywide. Says Kinney: “We recognise that detection is part of it, but we need to prevent problems from happening in the first place. And the industry is re-evaluating.” When it comes to cloud intelligence, Eagle Eye Networks puts the emphasis on flexibility. They offer AI that can perform anywhere on the system infrastructure, on the camera, on their on-site bridge device, or in the cloud. They support their own AI and also any AI product from a third party. “We focus on what customers want from the data AI detects,” says Hans Kahler, Eagle Eye Networks’ Chief Operating Officer. Integration with other systems A timely alert from gun detection could save a life, but AI can also generate information that might be used and analysed later, such as point-of-sale information, dwell time, foot traffic, etc. “What people want is the ability to work with the data for business intelligence,” says Kahler. Integration with other systems provides new opportunities for customers: For example, a licence plate reader at a restaurant drive-thru could trigger customisation of the menu board digital signage based on the customer’s previous buying pattern. Relentless Innovation Assa Abloy handles more than 40 million SKUs for all its various brands, faked in 28 factories in the US Assa Abloy handles more than 40 million stock keeping units (SKUs) for all its various brands manufactured in 28 factories in the United States. Merely complying with regulations such as the “Buy American Act” is a monumental effort considering the massive product line, attendees heard at Assa Abloy’s Annual ISC West Breakfast focusing on compliance challenges in the security market. Meanwhile, back at the trade show booth, Assa Abloy focused on “relentless innovation” in every corner of its product line. Assa Abloy’s message: Innovation in security does not have to be about AI or automation. In fact, inventive approaches to products come in all shapes and sizes and at every level of the product portfolio, and innovation is happening faster than ever. For example, the Safebolt product from Securitech, a brand recently acquired by Assa Abloy, can quickly lock down existing doors with the press of a red button on a cylindrical or mortise lock. Temporary Systems to Secure Events Securing events is the focus of Allied Universal's Unified Command Solutions, which specialises in setting up temporary security systems for conventions, trade shows, festivals, construction sites, parades, and other events. They can add technology to situations where previously mostly security officers were used, providing safety/security and enabling more efficient event operation.  “We can put cameras anywhere, whether they need power or not, use cell service or WiFi, a localised network or the internet, or whatever,” says Andrew LaMadrid, VP, Sales for Allied Universal's Unified Command Solutions. Event operation and management IDIS came to ISC West looking to leverage new products that they did not promote in the past The focus is on easy implementation, flexibility, and fast setup and removal. “We look for a solution to solve each customer’s pain points,” says LaMadrid. They specialise in setting up and deploying surveillance cameras for safety/security and for event operation and management. Mobile surveillance is a relatively new “piece of our puzzle” when it comes to protecting high-profile events. “People are excited about what we can offer that’s new,” says LaMadrid. Unified Command Solutions has been around for about 12 years and was acquired by Allied Universal last summer. IDIS came to ISC West looking to leverage new products that they did not promote in the past, and visitors were very interested in those solutions, says Scott Switzer, IDIS CEO. “The progression of our product line has been tremendous,” he says. Last year, the IDIS booth offered only basic analytics, but this year they had 30 different advanced analytics including gun and aggression detection using the advanced solution “IDIS Vaidio AI.”  What Makes You Different? The most common question IDIS hears at their trade show booth is: “What makes you different?” The answer: They offer an end-to-end solution, including cameras; they manage, control, design from end-to-end; and there is no need for multiple integrations. The time needed to install an IDIS system is significantly less because of the simplicity. “We have customers we have supported and grown together for over 20 years,” says Switzer. The company previously deployed IDIS cameras under the Costar brand before the Korean IDIS brand was introduced into the U.S. (IDIS purchased Costar and changed the name to IDIS America.) “This has been a tremendous show for us; we are looking to build our momentum and let more people know about IDIS,” says Switzer. Managing real AI at the edge The depth of their metadata enables new applications, whether for security or business operations Based in Prague, Czech Republic, and with U.S. offices in Pennsylvania, FF Group provides licence plate recognition for harsh environments. Using Axis cameras, they offer “managed real AI at the edge,” selling through a nationwide distributed network, says Alex Osypov, CEO and Founder of FF Group. Markets include parking lots, cities/municipalities, police, government, water systems, etc. The depth of their metadata enables new applications, whether for security or business operations. They are looking to combine and correlate data including LIDAR, RADAR, etc. to exploit the advantages of “data fusion.” Osypov says: “The market is growing because we are involving other adjacent markets.” Unified platforms and advanced tools Several companies are focusing on enhancing security operations centres (SOCs) by providing unified platforms and advanced tools. Axon’s Fusus system “layers” onto existing infrastructure, tying together various sensors into a single interface for real-time monitoring and information sharing. Increasingly, enterprises have invested in a lot of technologies – ac, video, asset trackers – but none of it talks together. Fusus ties all the systems together so that operators no longer have to look at 10 different screens. Rather, there is a “single pane of glass” that shows everything and facilitates sharing of information with law enforcement.  Motorola also showcased its Security Operations Centre, which integrates hardware, software, smart sensors, communication radios, and broadband devices to streamline incident management.

Software as a Service (SaaS) provides computer equipment, OS, and software customised to the user’s purposes as a service. Access control can work in the same way. If you work in the physical security industry, especially concerning access control, you have probably heard about the term ‘ACaaS’ recently. ACaaS is a combination of ‘access control’ and ‘SaaS’ (Software as a Service). From a semantic point of view, ACaaS means providing cloud-based access control software as SaaS. Access control software is changing with the trends Cloud systems are mainly classified as IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) provides computing equipment and operational support from an external cloud-based service provider. Amazon’s AWS or Microsoft Azure falls under this category. According to their contracts, users can remotely control computing equipment, provided by AWS and Azure. PaaS (Platform as a Service) is the provision by an external service provider of an operating system (OS) and various frameworks required for application development. SaaS goes one step further, providing computing equipment, OS, and on-demand software services that can deliver value quickly. The emergence of SaaS — what are the advantages? Adopting SaaS enables them to receive software services, without having to install and manage by themselves If you are not a developer nor in the software development industry, then what you know as a ‘cloud service’ is probably SaaS. Companies in various industries traditionally build their own infrastructure and purchase expensive software to install on-premises. However, adopting SaaS enables them to receive software services, without having to install and manage by themselves, opting instead to pay a fixed monthly fee and access the software on the cloud. The best example is Salesforce.com, which offers customer relationship management (CRM) as SaaS, and Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace, which offer productivity tools as SaaS. Continuous growth of the SaaS market The SaaS market has been continuously growing since 2010. Salesforce.com recorded the largest market share with its CRM SaaS model. At the same time, Microsoft Office 365, a SaaS version of the traditional on-premises Microsoft Office, has surpassed its competition in the productivity software industry. So, what is driving the growth of the SaaS market? On the surface, SaaS is recognised as a means of saving CAPEX and OPEX. However, its actual cost-effectiveness might not be so significant, since the cost of SaaS-based services tends to increase in proportion to the number of users and period of use. SaaS-based services driven by quality of their features What most drives SaaS-based services is the quality of their features, as determined by user satisfaction. In contrast with the on-premises systems of the past, where improvements came too slowly, as people could only provide feedback via email or phone, SaaS allows companies to detect inconveniences directly from the system and quickly respond. Considering the advantages of providing rapid feedback and improvements, SaaS makes a big difference in terms of the quality of features and user satisfaction. SaaS-based cloud services can create new opportunities, by leveraging accumulated data Additionally, SaaS-based cloud services can create new opportunities, by leveraging accumulated data. Using AI-based analysis of data stored in the Cloud helps to provide unprecedented convenience to the market. The best example of this could be Salesforce.com’s Einstein service, which provides an analysis of customers' growth potential or risks. Adopting ACaaS for cyber security ACaaS tries to incorporate all of the above benefits associated with SaaS to access control software ACaaS tries to incorporate all of the above benefits associated with SaaS to access control software. However, the access control industry has been slow to adopt SaaS-based cloud services, when compared to other industries. This is because the life cycle of an access security system extends to around 10 years and many security managers still assume that internal services are safest and external services are unsafe. It is now becoming important to rethink whether it truly is the case that internal systems are safe and external ones are not. For example, consider ‘intranets’, private networks unconnected from external networks, common use until the early 2000s. Digital transformation and remote working We all gathered together in the same place to work in the past. But with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent digital transformation, working environments have changed in various ways and places. Importantly, it is now very uncommon to be cut off from the outside world with an intranet. Modern work and life require a connection to the internet for communication with others and working remotely. In this age where few truly private networks exist, the idea that external services are unsafe may be misguided. SaaS-based ACaaS services The question that matters most from a cyber security perspective is not whether the system is internal or not, but whether the system is really secure. There are many available administrative and technical solutions that secure systems, and many standards, such as ISMS and ISO27001 exist for safer system management. These solutions and standards make a system or service secure. SaaS-based ACaaS services comply with these standards, meaning your systems are protected by numerous experts and specialists. Of course, when selecting a solution, security managers should consider whether the ACaaS is designed for and certified by a standardised security framework. ACaaS — the future of access control systems ACaaS will improve quality, making it more convenient, safe and quickly responding to user feedback Access control software has long been regarded as a complicated matter by security managers. Although it is complex technology by nature, efforts to improve its convenience of usage have fallen short. For this reason, we should pay attention to SaaS, which increases usability. As many SaaS-based cloud services in other industries have shown, ACaaS will improve quality, making it more convenient, safe and quickly responding to user feedback. Furthermore, ACaaS will facilitate the development of safer and more convenient systems, by leveraging AI analysis of accumulated data. Enhanced safety and convenience For example, access control systems may add a feature to identify abnormal behaviours and movements, based on existing access and behavioural data, in order to predict and prevent possible incidents. Just as SaaS-based cloud services in other industries have adopted an unprecedented level of convenience with intelligent new features, ACaaS will also be able to increase convenience and safety for companies and users, with intelligent new features that could not be realised in previous times.

We encounter AI with increasing frequency, both online and in the media. AI has penetrated deep into various aspects of our lives, from TV sets that improve picture quality using AI, or air conditioners with automatic temperature and humidity control, to investment management services that predict return rates. AI technology first appeared in the 1950s and was briefly revived in the 1980s before falling off the radar. In the late 2000s, AI re-emerged and went on to become a key technology and driver in the IT industry. In order to learn and adapt, AI technology required a large amount of data, which was difficult to collect in the pre-2000s. By the late 2000s, things began to change. Large quantities of data began accumulating on the cloud, propelled by the Internet, smart phones, and the emergence of cloud-based services. The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) accelerated data collection and has led to explosive growth in AI technology. Data collected through the IoT and smart phones were sent to cloud platforms and used for AI, leading to drastic industrial changes. These industrial changes have been dubbed the "Fourth Industrial Revolution", Industry 4.0. Physical security dilemma For the physical security industry, which handles access control and video surveillance via IT systems, security has always been accompanied by inconvenience and inefficiency. Greater security comes with a greater number of procedures that cause inconvenience and inefficiency for individuals partaking in them. The industry has traditionally opted to enhance security by making thousand of people go through additional steps in order to prevent one person from causing an issue. The challenge for companies and the security industry has long been striking a balance between security enhancement and efficiency. Future changing with Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 is the key to solving the physical security dilemma. If we can allocate more resources to parts of organisations with higher security risks, or if we can recognise a sign of security error in advance and respond accordingly, then we will be able to enhance security without compromising convenience and efficiency. AI can be used to recognise irregular patterns and isolate parts with a high probability of security breach Smart operations such as these are possible when AI is trained against a large data source. If we can collect access and movement information through access records and the RTLS (Real-time Location System), and train the AI using the access and movement patterns of individuals, the AI can be used to recognise irregular patterns and isolate parts with a high probability of security breach. AI to access the movement patterns We can also use AI to study the access and movement patterns after security incidents occur. This means that further down the line if the same pattern should be detected, the AI can automatically take the appropriate actions to prevent the security breach. These are just some of the possibilities when AI is trained against accurate access, movement and location data, collected in the cloud from access control devices and RTLS devices. RTLS-based location tracking has already been commercialised. This technology is already being used to track patients in larger hospitals and for indoor navigation services in big shopping malls. In addition, access control, which core of the physical security industry, has already moved onto the cloud. The cloud-based access control market is showing a growth rate of 26.8%, three times that of the general access control market. Cloud-based access control service providers including Brivo and Kisi are leading this growth. An Industry 4.0 platform for the physical security industry is already emerging with data being collected for cloud storage and training AI. Inside Industry 4.0 Simply put, the industrial revolution is a change in the way we create exchangeable value, a change in the way we make money. AI trained on big data has already begun to surpass the limitations of human judgment. AI-based cloud service solutions now offer a new value that on-premise solutions based on human judgment simply cannot provide. Industry 4.0 for the physical security industry is still in its infancy, and that’s why the Suprema R&D team is developing cloud-based physical security services that are more convenient, efficient, and secure with the help of AI technology.