Pelco used the atmosphere of the Met Gala, one of the world’s most recognized fashion events, to highlight the capabilities of its Special Modification Request (SMR) program for adapting security devices to various architectural and design requirements. Through the promotional campaign, the company emphasized that modern security systems must align not only with technical demands but also with the visual standards of the environments in which they are deployed.

The campaign focused on cameras designed for luxury interiors and architecturally sensitive locations, including models with customized metallic finishes and devices painted to blend almost invisibly into historic facades. According to Pelco, the SMR program gives designers and system integrators greater flexibility when deploying security systems in visually demanding environments.

The company noted that such solutions are increasingly sought after in luxury retail stores, hotels, cultural institutions, and historic buildings, where security equipment must remain discreet without compromising functionality. Pelco says the goal is to make security technology part of a space’s overall visual identity rather than an element that disrupts its appearance. More information about the SMR program is available at: Pelco SMR Program.

FONESTAR Sistemas announced that its WALLMIX system has been nominated for the Premios AUNA 2026 in two categories within the electrical and AV solutions sector. The AUNA Awards bring together companies and professionals from the fields of electrical engineering, audiovisual technologies, and installation solutions in the Spanish market.

The company invited installers, partners, and users to support WALLMIX through voting, highlighting that the solution was designed to simplify public address and professional audio installations. WALLMIX integrates an XLR input with phantom power, AUX connection, Bluetooth connectivity with ON/OFF control, voice priority functions, and independent volume controls.

According to the company, the system was developed to make audio system deployment easier for installers while providing end users with clear and intuitive control over system functions. Particular emphasis has been placed on installation practicality and an improved user experience in AV environments. Voting for the awards is open until June 28, 2026, and FONESTAR says the nomination represents further recognition of its efforts to develop professional solutions for the AV channel.

Synology has introduced the new BC510 and TC510 AI-powered surveillance cameras, bullet and turret models designed for flexible deployment across various security environments. The new devices combine advanced AI analytics, high video quality, and rugged outdoor durability while supporting integration with both the Synology ecosystem and third-party platforms.

According to the company, the cameras are part of Synology’s broader strategy to build a unified surveillance ecosystem that connects cameras, VMS, AI analytics, storage, and cloud services. The BC510 and TC510 support the ONVIF protocol, enabling interoperability with a wide range of existing NVR and VMS platforms, while future support is also planned for Synology’s upcoming VSaaS cloud platform.

The cameras feature IP66 and IP67-rated protection, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments. They deliver a resolution of 2880 × 1620 at 30 FPS, with a 110-degree horizontal field of view and up to 30 meters of night vision coverage.

A key focus has been placed on edge AI capabilities, including people and vehicle counting, intrusion detection, and instant search functions processed directly on the camera. This approach reduces server workload while enabling faster real-time data processing and response.

The new BC510 and TC510 models are now available through Synology partners and resellers. More information is available at: BC510 and TC510

According to SecurityWeek, Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) warned in a recent report about a significant rise in cyberattacks targeting industrial control systems and OT infrastructure, particularly within the water supply sector during 2024 and 2025. The report states that water treatment facilities in several Polish municipalities, including Jabłonna Lacka, Szczytno, Małdyty, Tolkmicko, and Sierakowo, were compromised.

In several incidents, attackers reportedly gained access to industrial control systems and obtained the ability to alter operational equipment parameters, creating risks for operational continuity and public water supply safety. ABW identified weak password practices and internet-exposed systems without adequate protection as the main factors enabling the intrusions.

The report warns that cyberattacks are increasingly shifting from data theft toward attempts to physically disrupt critical infrastructure operations. In addition to water systems, authorities also documented attacks targeting wastewater treatment facilities and waste incineration plants.

ABW further noted that supply chain organizations were also targeted, with attackers seeking access to project documentation, contract data, and authentication credentials that could enable deeper access into infrastructure systems. Polish authorities primarily attribute the activity to hacktivist groups linked to foreign governments, specifically naming Russian groups APT28 and APT29, as well as the Belarus-linked UNC1151 actor.

Organizations of every size and type have already discovered the security and convenience benefits of a CLIQ digital key access management system. Now, new CLIQ Readers and Updaters for indoor and outdoor use make extending the scope and reach of a CLIQ solution even simpler, including to third-party digital access devices. It takes CLIQ to new openings more easily than ever before.

These new additions to the CLIQ family are compatible with fully electronic eCLIQ and electromechanical PROTEC² CLIQ solutions. They simplify both secure unlocking and the transfer of access updates to CLIQ keys. With new CLIQ Readers, all the keyholder needs to do is insert their key and wait for visual confirmation from its inbuilt LED – they do not even turn it, which minimizes key wear-and-tear. The Updater incorporates the same intuitive LEDs as CLIQ Wall Programming Devices (PDs) – informing the keyholder about update and key battery status.

“The new CLIQ Readers are the first readers which are fully integrated with the CLIQ system,” explains Ralf Stange, Product Manager at ASSA ABLOY. “Managing access is simple because the software treats a Reader just like a cylinder. The new Updater makes it easier and more cost-efficient to add secure credential updating protocols to outside spaces.”

A fast, reliable new Reader, inside or outdoors

The CLIQ Reader is compatible with everything an organization needs to manage access more flexibly: with CLIQ Web Manager and Local Manager; with the CLIQ Go mobile solution for small businesses; and with the full range of CLIQ programmable keys.

The Reader itself offers customized setup options to suit individual needs. Switch delay may be set between 1 and 10 seconds, with a choice of activation on key insertion or on removal. An optional remote relay unit can add an extra layer of security. Installing and connecting a Reader can put a CLIQ system in control of user access to doors with electric strikes or motorized locks, automatic revolving doors or sliding glass doors, lift priority and more.

In addition, the Outdoor Reader model packs all this convenient functionality into a durable stainless-steel housing designed for exterior use. With certified protection against water, dust (IP65), and vandalism (IK09), it extends CLIQ’s use-cases reliably to external barriers, gates, turnstiles and other entrances.

Secure outdoor credential management with a new Updater

Another new addition to the device range, the CLIQ Updater provides a secure way to add CLIQ key updates outside a building. Because connecting the Updater does not require a network cable, the device is fast and secure to install even on retrofit projects. The Updater is simply linked via RS485 cable to an existing CLIQ Wall PD (Gen 2), up to 200 metres away, with no need for network configuration. All security-related elements remain in the building interior. When connected to a Wall PD featuring a free output switch function (FO1), the Updater can activate third-party devices such as electric strikes.

For installation convenience, all CLIQ Readers and Updaters come in a choice of flush and surface-mounted configurations to suit the specific application. The Outdoor Reader and Updater are also available as e-modules for seamless, integration with steles, tableaus, and outdoor intercom systems, including ASSA ABLOY’s DoorBird solution.

“With these new additions to the CLIQ device range, facility managers can implement even more comprehensive and flexible access protocols,” adds Ralf Stange. “And like every CLIQ product, they are backed by decades of ASSA ABLOY investment and innovations in lock and key technologies to secure homes and businesses.”

To learn more about CLIQ, visit https://www.assaabloy.com/group/emeia/solutions/topics/access-control/cliq