ASSA ABLOY Door Group highlights critical new foreword to EN 15269-2 for safeguarding compliance and life safety

ASSA ABLOY Door Group is drawing attention to a critical update in fire safety standards that significantly impacts the design and specification of steel fire doorsets.
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Hanwha Vision launches AI mobile cameras with dynamic privacy masking, ideal for public transport

Hanwha Vision has added leading AI capabilities to its compact range of mobile cameras. The range, including models TNV-C8014RM and TNV-C8034RM, showcases powerful AI analytics, alongside colour detection of clothing and vehicles, and dynamic privacy masking.

At only 55mm in height, the solution is discreet and well suited to spaces with low ceilings, such as buses and trains.
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ERA adds all-new stylish finish to revolutionary TouchKey range

ERA, one of the UK’s leading home security and fenestration component providers, is launching its popular smart door security solution, TouchKey, in an all-new Architectural Black finish. 

What is “the Perspicacity Life?"

The Perspicacity Life is a new and exciting locksmith marketing company, connecting customers with the best geographically based locksmiths near you. For example, if you perform a search on Google for “find a locksmith near you” or “find a locksmith near me” our aim is to connect customers with locksmiths, fast and efficiently.

How do we connect customers with locksmiths?

When customers perform a search using Google for their chosen locksmith related keyword “the perspicacity life” marketing platform will assist with connecting customers swiftly with the nearest locksmith.
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UAP launches industry-first Kinetica Freezeguard 3-star euro cylinder range

UAP Ltd, the leading Greater Manchester-based door and window hardware specialist, is today making its groundbreaking Kinetica Freezeguard range commercially available.   

UAP is the first manufacturer in the industry to achieve the BSI KITEMARK TS007-1:2024 certification for the range’s 3* euro cylinders, developed in its in-house research and development hub.  
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Common mistakes when installing access control

Every access control system is different. And every site is different. That means every project you embark on has completely unique requirements. With so many different components working together to form an access control system, it’s hard to keep track of everything you need to know. Fortunately, we’re here to help!

We asked our expert specialists in the CDVI Technical Support team about the most common mistakes they see reported to them from installers. Read on and see if there’s anything you could change to make your next project successful!
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Lessons from the Co-op and M&S cyber outages: What retailers need to know to protect customer data

In light of the Co-op cyber incident so closely following M&S earlier which saw delays to online and payment services and therefore significant disgruntlement among its customer base, Martin Greenfield. CEO at Continuous Controls Monitoring platform, Quod Orbis reflects on the incidents and how other retailers can use the learnings to build their own resilience. 

These high-profile stories highlight that even the largest of retailers are far from immune from cyber incidents, which, taking place during one of the busiest periods for retail can have huge detriment on revenue loss and customer loyalty.
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ERA Appoints New Smart Security Product Manager

Leading security solutions manufacturer ERA has appointed Chris Ecclestone as its new Smart Security Product Manager.

With a wide-ranging background rooted in advancing technological innovation across industries including defence, automotive and engineering, Chris’s role at ERA is to push the company’s Smart Security offering forward with a consumer-friendly approach as the market continues to grow.
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Consort Architectural Hardware relocates to Birmingham Business Park

Consort Architectural Hardware, a leading manufacturer and international supplier of architectural hardware solutions, has relocated its headquarters to Birmingham Business Park in a move that looks to centralise the company’s operations.
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Join us at MLA EXPO25

We’re thrilled to invite you to MLA EXPO25 at the Telford International Centre from 17th - 19th October 2025 — the UK and Europe’s largest locksmith exhibition! This is your chance to explore the latest industry innovations, network with professionals, and access a wide variety of training courses and seminars—all under one roof.
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Abloy UK and HKC showcased digital security innovation at The Security Event 2025

Abloy UK and HKC successfully showcased their market-leading digital access solutions and intelligent intruder alarm systems at The Security Event 2025, held at the NEC Birmingham. 
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Cyberhackers Costing UK SMEs £3.4Billion Per Year

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) throughout the United Kingdom are incurring annual losses amounting to £3.4billion due to inadequate cybersecurity measures., according to a new report from Vodafone Business. 
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Abloy UK provides bespoke access control solution for CPA Group’s Lanarkshire HQ

Abloy UK has supplied CPA Group with its PROTEC2 CLIQ solution to streamline access control and protect assets at its headquarters in Shotts, Lanarkshire.  Replacing traditional mechanical keys with this flexible, electronic access control system ensured physical security with enhanced key control, remote management and auditability. 
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