Companies face ‘damaging’ GDPR risk amid record fines

Touchless access control and relaxation zones are among the most popular features tenants want from their offices in a post-pandemic world, according to a global survey of workers.

John Archer, solutions director at Backbone Connect, joins Karl Tomusk to talk about solving the problem of cybersecurity in smart buildings.

The access control provider has announced a merger with Crown PropTech Acquisitions to become a publicly listed company valued at $808m.

Citing a “significant opportunity to scale adoption” amid the growth of hybrid working, JLL Spark has co-led a $9m fundraising round for software that connects access control across buildings around the world.

In a move that recognises both the opportunities and risks of adopting tech in real estate, JLL has appointed a chief information security officer.

Metaprop portfolio company Urbint has raised $60m in Series C funding as it develops tools to prevent and stop threats to infrastructure and workers.

Access control specialist Brivo has launched a facial detection tool, significantly speeding up the process of identifying people going in and out of entry points.

Access control provider Openpath has introduced card readers with in-built cameras for added security in their systems.

Yardi has acquired Forge, the Bristol-based visitor management and access control software company.