Hikvision Canada Inc. ordered to cease all operations in Canada

The Canadian government has ordered Hikvision’s subsidiary in the country to cease all operations following a review that determined them to pose a national security risk. This was made public over the weekend by Mélanie Joly, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

“Following a National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act, the Government of Canada has ordered Hikvision Canada Inc. to cease all operations in Canada and close its Canadian business,” reads the announcement.
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Introducing the XS4 One S: Salto’s electronic locking solution

Salto’s newest product launch combines extended compatibility, sleek design, advanced technology, and proven reliability to meet the evolving access control needs of today’s dynamic environments. The new XS4 One S, a next-generation addition to the XS4 One product family and cutting-edge extension of Salto’s smart access ecosystem.
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i-PRO launches revamped EMEA Partner Program

i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security), has announced a major expansion of its EMEA Partner Program. The move supports i-PRO’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to building a dynamic, future-focused partner ecosystem.
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HKC unveils SmartLink 700 update to enhance installer experience

HKC Security has announced a major update to its SmartLink 700 installer control panel configuration software, designed to improve accessibility and efficiency.
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IMOU launches wireless Doorbell 2S Kit with smart tracking for a high-quality and full coverage solution

IMOU, a leading innovator in smart home security, proudly announces the UK launch of its Doorbell 2S Kit for a security solution that is high-quality and packed full of innovative features to upgrade any existing setup. A market first Pan lens video doorbell with a 180° field of view, it provides market leading tech at an affordable price.

The wireless 2S doorbell delivers high-quality images thanks to its 3-megapixel, 2k resolution, so it is always easy to see exactly who is at the door. .
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Prizes, Deals, Demos and refreshments at Hickleys Simply Keys 2025

At Hickleys we are great believers in face-to-face interactions with our customers and as such we attend a number of trade shows throughout the year. Right now, our attention has very much turned to ‘Simply Keys’ our locksmithing show, which takes place towards the end of July.

If you are not familiar, Simply Keys is held annually in the midlands and run by our own show staff, with some select supplier partners. The show is a great opportunity for Locksmiths to see first-hand, the latest hardware and software advances in the industry. We also bring along a plethora of tools and equipment that may be of interest to Auto and Domestic Locksmiths alike.
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ASSA ABLOY Door Group expands Design 4 Doors platform with SR2 Security and Thermal Door options

ASSA ABLOY Door Group has expanded its popular Design 4 Doors platform with the addition of SR2 security doors and high-performance thermal doors, giving trade customers more flexibility, performance assurance and compliance support when selecting steel door sets for commercial and industrial projects. 

Design 4 Doors is ASSA ABLOY’s innovative approach to simplifying the door specification process, automatically providing the customer with a price and drawing for the configured solution.
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Codelocks’ Adjustable Gate Latch fills the gaps in gate and fence market

Codelocks has launched its Adjustable Gate Latch, giving locksmiths and facilities managers an easier way to control access through perimeter gates where the gate and post spacing exceeds the range of a traditional mortice latch.

Jo Milne-Rowe, Managing Director at Codelocks said: “This new product is quite literally filling a gap that other products can’t. There are many scenarios where standard mortice latches won’t work, and often the space between the post and gate will change over time. Giving locksmiths and facilities managers a customisableoption lets them create secure, reliable fittings that can be readjusted in the future without the cost of replacements.”
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Insider threats continue to keep IT security professionals and cybersecurity experts awake at night

Insider threats continue to have organisations on high alert, affecting over 34% of businesses globally every year, with66%of companies recently surveyed believing insider attacks to be more likely than an external attack.

The threat from insiders can broadly be categorised into unintentional and intentional. A malicious insider falls into the latter category, which can be anyone with legitimate access to an organisation's assets who exploits their position for unauthorised purposes. The risk comes from not just employees but also contractors, partners and suppliers.
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HKC launches new whitepaper addressing school security challenges with integrated alarm solutions

HKC, a leading intruder alarm manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, has released a comprehensive new whitepaper titled“Securing schools: Scalable integrated alarm systems for educational environments”. 

The whitepaper addresses growing safety concerns in educational settings and outlines how scalable, integrated alarm systems can help schools, colleges, and universities respond effectively to a wide range of security threats.
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Powering ahead: 3D Group and Truecode online

3D Group are very excited to share that Chris Halkyard, inventor and developer of the well-known programming tool TrueCode, has joined our team as an automotive software engineer. 

We are aware that naturally, there will be some questions or concerns about the future of TrueCode and we are here to assure that this collaboration will mean improved customer support and enhanced future development, with no changes in pricing or product offering for the existing TrueCode range.
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Genetec & partners win ‘security project of the year’ at Fire & Security Matters awards

Genetec. a global leader in enterprise physical security software, is proud to announce that the Thames Valley Police CCTV Partnership has won ‘Security Project of the Year’ at the Fire and Security Matters Awards 2025.