News Briefs, People August 2025

ASSA ABLOY ecoLOGIC Achieves GreenCircle Certification 

Landskrona, Sweden  — ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems today announced that its AI-powered solution for automatic sliding doors, ecoLOGIC, has earned the Certified Energy Savings Certification from GreenCircle Certified, LLC — a leading independent third-party organization that verifies environmental claims.

“By earning our Certified Energy Savings certification, ASSA ABLOY has demonstrated a measurable reduction in energy consumption, aligning with a higher level of environmental responsibility,” said Sara Risley, Certification Officer at GreenCircle Certified. “We commend their dedication to transparency and continuous improvement in sustainable product development."

ecoLOGIC is a breakthrough in intelligent door automation. Through the door’s behavior, it influences and reduces the total energy consumption of the whole building, helping customers optimize their environmental footprint. Seamlessly integrating with existing automatic sliding door systems, ecoLOGIC uses advanced AI algorithms to dynamically optimize door settings—without the need for additional sensors.

"We developed ecoLOGIC to help our customers reduce energy costs without compromising on convenience or climate control. Receiving GreenCircle’s certification validates our commitment to real, measurable impact," said Martin Sagnérius, Head of Digital Services at ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems. "This independent verification proves that ecoLOGIC delivers more than just smart entrances—it delivers verified energy savings."

The energy savings at building entrances is tangible. ecoLOGIC fine-tunes door speed, hold-open times, and closing behavior to balance smooth customer flow with climate stability. As a result, unnecessary movements of the door are decreased, with door opening cycles reducing by 2–7%. This minimizes wear and tear, lowers maintenance needs, and extends product life — especially valuable in high-traffic environments.

Certified to ISO 27001, ecoLOGIC operates independently from local IT networks, ensuring data security and operational reliability. ecoLOGIC delivers intelligent automation that enhances both security and sustainability.

ANSI/BHMA Sound Performance Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has announced the publication of a new American National Standard, ANSI/BHMA A156.42 -
Acoustic Performance Rating for Operational Noise of Architectural Hardware. With an industry need for quiet hardware, this important addition to the BHMA suite of standards establishes methods for defining levels of acoustic performance in a wide range of architectural hardware products.

As the first BHMA standard to specifically address sound performance, A156.42 provides guidance for evaluating the operational noise associated with hardware such as bored locks, exit hardware, interconnected locks, mortise locks, and multipoint locks, and latches—components that often play a critical role in building functionality and comfort, especially in environments like hospitals, long-term care facilities, offices, libraries, and educational institutions.

“The A156.42 Standard for Acoustic Performance Rating is a new and innovative way to rate door hardware for its applicability in low noise situations,” said Anthony Gambrall, BHMA Director of Standards. “With six years of testing and development behind 42, it brings a consistent method of evaluating door hardware acoustic characteristics for a complete door opening and closing cycle. The standard also provides a wealth of acoustic terminology to help first-time users.”

The new standard complements existing BHMA product standards by focusing solely on acoustic considerations, enabling more holistic decision-making during product selection and specification.

Each ANSI/BHMA standard can be purchased on the BHMA website (www.buildershardware.com), and summaries of each standard can be accessed on the Hardware Highlights page. 

Mobile Credentials Redefine Student Experience

Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) and Denison College have partnered with Transact + CBORD and Allegion US to implement mobile credential technology across their campuses. The initiative aims to enhance satisfaction by enabling students to connect to their campuses using the technology they use most: their mobile devices. This collaboration highlights both institutions' commitment to leveraging innovation to improve campus life. 

The implementation of Mobile Student ID in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet allows students to access facilities, residence halls, and campus amenities using their phones, eliminating the need for traditional ID cards. The new mobile credentials will seamlessly integrate with each school's established secure and configurable access control system, CS Access. 

At FIT, the shift to mobile credentials required upgrading an established Allegion hardware infrastructure, which included Schlage MT readers. The process involved replacing only the reader modules on existing Schlage AD-400 wireless locks, streamlining the transition. In contrast, Denison College, which installed its Allegion hardware infrastructure in 2021 with Schlage MTB readers and LE/ NDE mobile-enabled wireless locks, was already prepared to support mobile credentials, enabling a seamless and efficient transition. 

"With the successful mobile Wallet launches at FIT and Denison, it’s evident that mobile credentials are a viable solution for campuses of all sizes and profiles,” said Jeff Koziol, Business Development Manager at Allegion. “Congratulations to Denison and FIT for their well-executed rollouts and the impressive adoption rates achieved since implementation earlier this year." 

Despite differences in their starting points, FIT’s need to update legacy infrastructure and Denison’s recent adoption of modern more secure hardware, the shift to mobile credentials at both institutions is a direct response to student feedback and the growing need to align campus services with the needs of today’s students. By reducing the reliance on physical ID cards and enabling secure access through mobile devices, FIT and Denison College are setting a new standard for campus security, connectivity, and convenience. 

“By adopting digital IDs, schools like FIT and Denison are doing more than modernizing credentials — they're showing an earnest commitment to student success," said Rasheed Behrooznia, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Campus ID and Commerce for Transact + CBORD. "Digital IDs have proven to remove barriers, foster a greater sense of belonging, and meet digital expectations. Today’s announcement marks an important shift toward an inclusive, secure, mobile-first campus experience for students at both of these schools.” 

Genetec Issues Healthcare Security Report

MONTRÉAL — Genetec Inc. , the global leader in enterprise physical security software, shared the results of its 2025 State of the Physical Security Report relating to the healthcare industry. Based on insights from over 5,600 physical security professionals worldwide, the report features data drawn from respondents working in or with the healthcare industry, offering a comprehensive analysis of evolving trends in physical security operations.

As the healthcare sector navigates increasing security challenges and regulatory requirements, new data highlights a growing shift toward hybrid and cloud adoption for physical security infrastructure. According to recent findings, 43% of healthcare organizations still operate entirely on-premises, reflecting the industry’s traditionally cautious approach to cloud adoption. However, hybrid and cloud models are gaining traction, with 48.3% of organizations utilizing some form of hybrid-cloud solutions for their physical security environment. 8.7% have fully transitioned to cloud-based security.

The momentum toward cloud adoption is accelerating, with 68% of healthcare organizations planning to move more of their physical security data to the cloud within the next 18 months.

Healthcare’s approach to cloud adoption

“Our State of Physical Security report data underscores the healthcare industry's gradual yet strategic movement toward hybrid and cloud security deployments,” said Mark Feider, National Director for Enterprise at Genetec Inc. “With compliance demands and the need to scale their security operations quickly, healthcare organizations are adopting these models to balance control, cost, and flexibility.”

Healthcare organizations are prioritizing hybrid and cloud solutions to reduce their hardware footprint and simplify maintenance across multiple sites. By deploying a mix of on-premises and cloud-based security technologies, hospitals and medical facilities can maintain compliance with stringent regulations and ensure data sovereignty while optimizing resource allocation.

Key drivers for hybrid and cloud adoption in healthcare include cost savings (62%), continuous updates and software enhancements (55%), speed and ease of deployments (47%), disaster recovery (35%), and data ownership (32%).

Prioritizing enhanced security measures amid rising threats

In addition to cloud, healthcare organizations are prioritizing advanced security initiatives in 2025, with top project focus areas such as the implementation of AI and large language models (34%), access control systems (31%), and video surveillance (28%). Digital evidence management systems (DEMS) and incident management follow closely behind at 24% each.

These evolving priorities come amid a concerning rise in physical threats throughout 2024. 46% of healthcare facilities reported an increase in injuries to employees and 31% to visitors, alongside 39% reporting a surge in physical attacks on staff and 36% on insider theft. Break-ins and robberies were also reported by 34% of organizations. The efforts to focus on security initiatives such as access control, video surveillance, and DEMS reflect a proactive stance in embracing innovative solutions to protect patients and staff.

For more insights from Genetec on healthcare security trends and cloud adoption, visit https://www.genetec.com/industries/healthcare.

Axis Video Surveillance Secures Cancer Center

A.C. Camargo Cancer Center, a leading oncology treatment center in São Paulo, Brazil, recognized for its history of innovation, announced that its partnership with Axis Communications has produced savings of more than $2 million over its first two years, all of which will be reinvested in patient care. A.C. Camargo has deployed more than 2,000 video surveillance cameras throughout the center’s corridors, complex care units, and parking lots.

The Axis devices are equipped with video analytics that allow the center to go beyond asset protection. These analytics are deployed with a high degree of sensitivity to ensure high-quality care for patients, their families, and the nearly 6,000 staff members on-site daily, while also protecting their privacy. Axis cameras have enabled the A.C. Camargo Center to improve operations and meet key national and international certifications through:

• Increased Operational Efficiency: The system enhances operational efficiency by proactively detecting critical issues such as power outages, water leaks, and equipment malfunctions, including refrigerators used for medication storage. This early detection helps prevent medication loss and limit downtime. Additionally, the system can identify nitrogen leaks and immediately trigger luminous alerts, enabling staff to respond quickly and prevent potentially hazardous situations from escalating.
• Optimized Parking Management: With more than 300,000 vehicles passing through the center’s parking facilities each year, traffic management is critical. The new system helps streamline the process by automatically identifying license plates belonging to authorized vehicles.
• Enhanced Patient Care: By providing continuous monitoring in critical areas, such as surgical centers, and delicate procedure rooms, like cellular medicine and pathology, the system enhances patient safety while maintaining strict compliance with privacy regulations.
• Emergency Management Solutions: Cameras throughout the facility are equipped with analytics that detect falls and suspicious behavior and can even assist in identifying and preventing situations where individuals in distress might harm themselves.

“The implementation of Axis solutions at A.C. Camargo Cancer Center underscores what is possible when innovation is paired with a deep commitment to care,” said Carlos Machado, End Customer, Key Account Manager, Brazil at Axis Communications. “By integrating video surveillance cameras enhanced with analytics, the center has made safety a central pillar of its operations, allowing staff to fully focus on what matters most: the health and comfort of their patients. By doing so, hospital leadership has set a compelling example for other institutions facing similar challenges.” 

After initially implementing 300 cameras, A.C. Camargo quickly noticed a difference. The center moved to further scale the system, adding hundreds of additional cameras to achieve greater coverage throughout its facilities. Today, there are a total of 2,100 cameras throughout the seven buildings that make up the center.

i-PRO and NovoTrax Address School Emergency Response Gaps

 i-PRO Americas Inc. has forged a a strategic partnership with NovoTrax, an end-to-end life safety and mass notification company, focused on transforming school safety for K-12 institutions across North America.

This partnership brings together i-PRO’s video protection systems and NovoTrax’s EduTrax unified life safety platform. By combining their industry experience and technologies, the companies aim to eliminate long-standing integration gaps between video security and mass notification systems—gaps that can cost precious time in emergency situations.

“School districts need trusted partners who can solve real integration problems, not just add more systems,” said Masami Eguchi, President, i-PRO Americas. “By combining i-PRO’s mission-critical video capabilities with NovoTrax’s expertise in intelligent mass notification, we will enable educators and first responders to close critical gaps in emergency response workflows.”

NovoTrax’s EduTrax platform specializes in seamless systems integration and mass notification, designed to unify disparate school safety technologies and provide situational awareness. Its proven capabilities include real-time location services, AI-assisted threat detection, mobile and desktop alerts, and instant video feed sharing to first responders, whether in the field, in vehicles, or at dispatch centers.

“Disconnected systems and fragmented workflows create real safety risks for schools,” said Dave Gleason, President, NovoTrax. “We’re proud to partner with i-PRO—an organization that shares our focus on quality—to close those gaps, accelerate emergency response, and strengthen the tools available to keep our schools safe.”

Allegion to Acquire ELATEC

DUBLIN  — Allegion plc,  through one of its subsidiaries, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire ELATEC, including Elatec GmbH and other group entities, ("ELATEC") from Summit Partners for €330 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis. Allegion expects to fund the acquisition through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under its existing revolving credit facility.

ELATEC is a leading manufacturer of security and access technology, specializing in RFID credentials and readers designed in Germany and sold globally. ELATEC’s extensive portfolio of readers leverages their internally developed software stack and ensures compatibility with nearly 100 credential types, making the company a leader in interoperability, which aligns well with Allegion’s partner of choice strategy.

People in the News

Appleton, Wisconsin — Jeske Hardware Distributors has added Chris Romero to its sales team. Romero, who will be based near Austin, Texas, is the company’s new account manager for its Texas sales territory, which includes all of Texas except for the northwest panhandle and El Paso regions. As an account manager, Romero will be responsible for servicing accounts and developing relationships with customers throughout the sales territory.

Romero brings more than 20 years’ sales experience, most recently with Tamko Building Products, to the role, making him an excellent resource for customers.

“At Jeske, we’re passionate about going the extra mile to meet our customers’ needs,” said Ray Powell, national sales manager for Jeske Hardware Distributors. “Chris brings a high level of energy, drive, and commitment to customer service to the team. His enthusiasm, along with his ability to think outside of the box and offer creative solutions, will help us to deliver hardware solutions for our growing customer base in Texas.”

Jeske Hardware Distributors is a wholesale hardware distributor headquartered in Appleton, Wis. The company sells residential and commercial door locks and hardware to lumberyards, millworks, hardware showrooms and other retailers. For more information about Jeske Hardware Distributors, visit www.jeskehardware.com.

Mississauga, Ontario — Camden Door Controls Inc., a trusted industry-leading provider of door activation, access control solutions and locking products, announced Darin Martin as its new Marketing Manager.  

Martin previously spent 10 years working with B2B suppliers for the construction, structural engineering, specifier, architecture and design communities and is set to lead Camden’s marketing initiatives into a new era of growth and expansion in all markets. 

“Although I am not yet intimately familiar with the entire range of Camden products, my background also includes experience with low-voltage electronic products and it’s exciting to be given the opportunity to work with a market-leading brand with a 35-year history of product innovation and development,” Martin said.

For more information, visit www.camdencontrols.com

Detex has announced the addition of Yarimar Gonzalez to its team as the Engineering Test Lab Technician. In this vital role, Yarimar leads efforts to ensure product compliance with industry standards by conducting rigorous testing, maintaining the integrity of our quality assurance processes, and supporting agency certification requirements. She also reviews product drawings and installation instructions for accuracy, manages updates to the BHMA Certified Products Directory (CPD), and coordinates UL and Intertek recertification testing.

Gonzalez, a U.S. Air Force veteran, with 11 years of service as an Air-Launched Cruise Missile Maintenance Technician. She brings extensive expertise in testing, troubleshooting, project management, integration, and life cycle logistics. She also has specialized experience in defense acquisitions, with a focus on testing and evaluating weapon systems. In her final military assignment, Yarimar served as Deputy Chief of Program Integration, where she led efforts to prepare a base for the fielding of a new weapon system.

In addition to her certification and compliance responsibilities, Yarimar supports regulatory audits, production testing, and technical troubleshooting, and maintains critical door fixtures and testing equipment. She will also represent the company at customer sites and trade shows, collaborating across departments to support innovation and continuous improvement.