Basta locks brand bought out of examinership

As reported by the Irish Times, a group of building industry players, including the daughter of former developer Liam Maye, has bought the Basta locks and ironmongery brand out of examinership. Basta, which went into examinership in July, employed 48 people. It was based in Sligo where it was founded more than 60 years ago.

Desand, an Irish company, has acquired the brand, its goodwill and the company's stock but is not acquiring the business, or its staff. It said it would continue to trade as Basta "as this continues to be one of the strongest brands in the sector for over 60 years".

"We believe that this company can become the leading supplier of locks and accessories to the construction and hardware sectors again," said David Farrell, who will take over as managing director of the business.

Elecpro Group display their highly-advanced smart lock, US:E, at CES2019

Elecpro Group the developer of the smart lock US:E, will be bringing their new product to the 52nd CES Product Show, which opened on January 8, 2019 in Las Vegas, USA. The smart lock was launched on Kickstarter at the end of 2018 and has been well-received on the platform.

In the modern era of personal intelligence, smart locks have been becoming increasingly important as the successor to traditional locks. Modern science and technology pushes the development of the intelligent age, changing human life and consumption habits. With the emergence of new products, there will be many new developments in the smart lock market.
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Tenable has discovered vulnerabilities in PremiSys access control system

Today's modern enterprise has an extremely complex digital infrastructure comprised of both traditional and modern assets - from workstations and on-premises servers to building security systems and smart devices. This level of complexity has made it increasingly difficult for security teams to establish secure networks in dynamic enterprise environments.

The PremiSys zero-days are a stark reminder that the mass adoption of emerging technologies has quickly blurred the lines between physical and digital security. This discovery comes just a few months after Tenable Research found another zero-day flaw - dubbed Peekaboo - in global video surveillance software.
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Ring partners with Yale and AugustYale at CES 2019

"We're excited to partner with Yale and August to offer this integration to our customers so they can build a home security system that's right for their needs."

By integrating all Yale Real Living Locks (equipped with a Yale Z-Wave Plus Smart Module) and August Smart Lock Pro locks with Ring Alarm, customers will be able to disarm their Ring Alarm security system by unlocking their lock. Alternatively, customers will have the ability to have their Ring Alarm system armed by locking their Yale (and soon, August) lock.

"With so many varying products within the smart home, it's absolutely critical that they speak to one another to provide consumers with a simplified and cohesive experience," said Jason Williams, President of Yale's Residential Group. "Through this integration with Ring, Yale and August customers will be able to benefit from a fully connected access system where our smart locks will be in sync with the other products keeping their home safe and secure."
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Rockwell automation receives IEC 62443 security certification

Companies that want to protect critical information, productivity and safety in connected operations require products that are developed with security in mind. Rockwell Automation makes security a priority in product development with its security development lifecycle (SDL) approach, which is now certified to meet the IEC 62443-4-1 security standard.
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MSA Security offers x-ray interpretation training e-course

MSA Security, in partnership with 360Training.com, will be offering Customized Online X-ray Screener Training, a course available from mid-November, 2018.

This course offers an accessible, convenient and cost-effective method for organizations to strengthen and enhance their explosive screening techniques for mail rooms, loading docks, checkpoints, cargo hubs, and any other locations where X-ray interpretation is conducted.
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Strandudden gated community

A video surveillance solution manufactured by Hanwha Techwin has been chosen to help create a secure environment for the residents of Sweden's first gated community.
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Learn something new at Lockexpo 2019!

With 4 exciting workshops to choose from, each led by a world-class locksmith, there's something for everyone. Here's the schedule:

Saturday

11:00-14:00: Impressioning - Alan Morgan
For those who fully understand how pin cylinders work and have some knowledge of key cutting. Must have manual dexterity, good eyesight or at least able to use a magnifier. Must know how to use a file on metal correctly. (Please note: this class is nearly full up)
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The Key Safe Company unlocks support for the security industry

The Key Safe Company is a market leader of mechanical security access products, having revolutionised the way in which people can access properties safely and securely.

Its Supra C500 is a locked metal box, which provides a secure method of externally storing keys to the exterior of a property. The Supra C500 can hold up to five keys and is regularly used by security professionals, carers and homeowners to gain access to a property.
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RemoteLock new OpenEdge BG Business Grade Wi-Fi Smart Lock

RemoteLock is pleased to announce the New OpenEdge BG Business Grade Wi-Fi enabled Smart Lock for small and medium businesses. RemoteLock's OpenEdge series of smart locks can be remotely controlled and managed from the cloud. RemoteLock's industry-leading SaaS, EdgeState, integrates connected locks into a single point of control.

The New RemoteLock OpenEdge BG is the perfect solution for medium enterprises, commercial properties, and offices. This powerful, business grade Wi-Fi smart lock allows users to lock and unlock doors remotely and receive text alerts when codes are used.
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Bold Communications and Openview Security Solutions in tech partnership

The two companies already have a proven track record of working together on a number of high profile public sector projects including Loughborough University, Stockport Homes and the City of Cardiff.

This new partnership will enable clients, particularly in the public sector, to take advantage of the significant expertise and capabilities accumulated by both companies over many years in the deployment of innovative alarm and CCTV-based security systems that deliver best value.
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Kingston enhances award-winning IronKey D300 encrypted USB

Kingston Digital Europe Co LLP, the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, has added new features to its recent Cyber Defense 2018 Global Awards winning IronKey D300 encrypted USB Flash drive to improve device management and security.

IronKey D300 is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 certified and uses 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption in XTS mode. Shipping next week, a new Serialized version (D300S) with two new features will further enhance the drive's already advanced level of security to safeguard sensitive data.
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Hanwha Techwin cuts the ribbon at new manufacturing facility in Vietnam

Hanwha Techwin has announced that its new 54,543m2 manufacturing facility at the Que Vo Industrial Park in the Bacninh Province of Vietnam is now fully operational.

The strategic decision made in April 2017 to continue the expansion of Hanwha Techwin's global security business by way of $100m investment in the new Vietnam based facility, has been supported by the Vietnam government's 'Friendly policy' and the securing of various logistics channels for import and export through land and neighbouring ports.
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Happy New Year - register for Lockexpo!

As you're starting to plan out your year ahead, why not tick "register for Lockexpo" off the list now?

Even if you've attended previous shows you still need to register for this one! Bringing your QR code on the day will guarantee you fast track entry, saving you from the boredom of the queue (but if for some reason you can't download your QR code, don't worry - as long as you're in the database, you'll still get fast track entry).
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ASSA ABLOY acquires Exidor Ltd

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Exidor Ltd from Chamberlin Plc. Exidor is a long established leading manufacturer of panic and emergency exit hardware in the UK.

ASSA ABLOY is an international group with around 47,000 employees and sales close to £6.4 billion. In the UK, ASSA ABLOY is best known for the Yale and UNION brands and has its Head Office and main manufacturing centre in Willenhall.
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Synergy Security Solutions in European Business Awards

With its dynamic and bespoke approach to security services, Synergy Security Solutions has fast become a leading international provider of managed security - supporting, among others, the flourishing global tech sector based in Ireland and EMEA.

Synergy Security Solutions was born from a meeting of minds. "It all happened very quickly," explains co-owner and CEO, John Lawlor. "In 2008, a mutual colleague of myself and Ken O'Reilly introduced us and from there we decided to combine our entities to create one stronger platform."
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Lockexpo is now 70% booked!

With less than 3 months to go, Lockexpo is now over 70% booked - and we've secured the sponsorship of high security cylinder manufacturer M&C, who will be marking their UK launch at Lockexpo!
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Surveillance technology start up Ocucon appoint Maral O'Brien

The world's first Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) system - Ocucon - has expanded its team with the appointment of Maral O'Brien, as Business Operations Support Executive.

Breaking new ground in surveillance technology, Ocucon delivers a powerful, cloud-based storage and retrieval platform, combining intelligent data analytics with the facility to store, analyse and retrieve unlimited amounts of HD video surveillance footage from within the Ocucon portal.
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Verisure's new partnership with victim support seeks to help burglary victims & increase crime prevention awareness

Verisure, Europe's leading provider of monitored security solutions and the UK's leader in smart alarms, has announced a partnership with Victim Support, the leading independent charity in England and Wales for people affected by crime and major incidents.
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Preventing panic in the high street with ABLOY UK

Security expert Abloy UK is highlighting the importance of access control systems that offer dynamic lockdown, following recent reports that retail stores are being advised by counter-terror police launching the Protect and Prepare campaign, to develop emergency contingency plans recommending a 'sixty second' security checklist to avoid panic during reports of terror attacks.
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M&C To Sponsor LockExpo 2019

LockExpo is excited to announce our sponsor for 2019, M&C. https://m-c.eu/en/

Based in the Netherlands and trading throughout Europe, the long-established Dutch high security cylinder manufacturer is expanding their operation into the UK market. Their product range of security cylinders, security door handle sets and mortice locksets all meet the demands of the highly esteemed Dutch quality mark SKG and the PKVW police hallmark, offering solutions that are “more than secure.”
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