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9th July 2025 Issue no. 761
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Products 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. 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. more UNION unveils matt black door closers for design-led interiors
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. more HKC unveils SmartLink 700 update to enhance installer experience
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
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. ASSA ABLOY Door Group expands Design 4 Doors platform with SR2 Security and Thermal Door options
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. Codelocks’ Adjustable Gate Latch fills the gaps in gate and fence market
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.” 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. Locks and Security News Archive Search We keep an extensive archive of news stories and product information that have featured in past issues of Locks and Security News. If you would like to run a search of the Locks and Security News web site using the search tool below please just go ahead by entering in the name of the person, product or company or any other key words that you are looking for. How to contact us at Locks and Security News:
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HKC launches new whitepaper addressing school security challenges with integrated alarm solutions
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. Powering ahead: 3D Group and Truecode online
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. 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. The groundbreaking initiative, led by Thames Valley Police in collaboration with Genetec, CDS Systems, and Hanwha Vision, has transformed the region’s public space CCTV infrastructure. By transferring CCTV monitoring to dedicated police control rooms it delivers significant cost efficiencies for participating local authorities, ensuring the sustainable long-term provision of sustainable public space CCTV across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
more Abloy UK provides access control solution for major water supplier in the North of England
The water supplier serves 5.7 million people and 140,000 businesses and has historically used Abloy mechanical locks across its estate for decades. |