ATG Access targets Scandinavian growth with new partnership and flagship Gothenburg station project

ATG Access has announced a strategic partnership with Swedish firm Benders, as the UK physical security manufacturer accelerates its expansion into the Scandinavian market.
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Robust UK simplifies specification of external doors with release of Elite Dor

Robust UK, a leading manufacturer of steel door solutions, has brought together two popular steel door ranges into one flexible doorset solution designed to simplify the specification of external doors, whilst retaining a wide range of performance, security and configuration options.  
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US patent for Cozaint's MARCIA architecture for intelligent video lifecycle management

Cozaint Corporation announces the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,755,902, titled “Video Surveillance Playback System with Multi-Tiered Storage,” protecting key aspects of the core architecture behind its MARCIA Intelligent Video Lifecycle Management (IVLM) platform.
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UK and Ireland lead Europe in active AI adoption for physical security

Verkada, a leader in AI-powered physical security and operations,released its 2026 State of Cloud Physical Security Report, uncovering that nearly half (49%) of organisations in the UK and Ireland are actively using AI in their physical security systems – the highest level among the 5 European countries surveyed. 
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Access control after the human

By Evgenii Arsentev, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, AskDocDoc

Last month I read in this newsletter about DigiCert and their AI Trust Manager (a product that gives an AI agent its own identity, an owner and a kill switch). I don't use it, so I can't say if it's good. But I read the piece twice, because a certificate company is now selling something like staff badges for software. And I think your trade will meet this question soon.
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ClanTect secures first major contract under 3DX-Ray ownership

ClanTect, as part of the 3DX-RAY Ltd portfolio, has secured a significant contract to supply six ClanTect Human Presence Detection systems to support state border security operations in Eurasia.
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i-PRO and Kepler Vision Technologies partner to improve patient safety monitoring

i-PRO has partnered with Kepler Vision Technologies, a developer of AI-driven patient safety applications. The partnership aims to help healthcare organisations enhance patient monitoring and support care teams facing persistent staffing pressures, particularly during night shifts.
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58% of lone workers say employers could do more to protect them: New research from Securitas UK reveals hidden pressures behind lone working

Despite 95% of UK lone workers saying they generally feel safe, new research from Securitas UK suggests that beneath the surface, many are experiencing hidden pressures and dangers that leave them feeling vulnerable, unsupported and lacking confidence while working alone. 

That gap between broad sentiment and lived experience becomes clearer when you look at specific risks rather than general feeling. In a survey of 500 UK lone workers, Securitas UK found that more than two in five (43%) respondents said that they had felt threatened while working alone and over a third (36%) had experienced a workplace incident.
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Over 2,000 cameras installed by Hef Wonen housing, Rotterdam, for residential security

Across the Netherlands, housing corporations are under increasing pressure to maintain safe, secure and sustainable living environments while managing large and diverse property portfolios.

Rising expectations around resident wellbeing, operational efficiency and asset protection are driving the need for smarter, more scalable technologies.
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Get closer to the locksmithing industry this November

Whether you've attended MLA EXPO before or previously expressed an interest in the event, we'd love to invite you to another opportunity to connect with the locksmithing industry. Discover more of the trade at MLA Unlocked London.

Whether you're interested in discovering new products, meeting manufacturers and suppliers or finding opportunities to develop your skills, there's always something new to explore.
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HKC delivers a faster, more connected security experience with SecureComm2 update

HKC Security has released version 1.0.13 of its SecureComm2 app, introducing a range of enhancements designed to improve the speed, reliability, and usability of its connected security experience.

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International security firm Global Threat Solutions launches UK operation with London headquarters

International security firm Global Threat Solutions (GTS) has launched its UK operation with a new headquarters on Pall Mall.

The veteran-owned security firm’s new UK operation is SIA licensed and will provide close protection, corporate security and specialist bespoke protective services to clients across the UK.
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