ABLOY PULSE: A revolutionary new kinetic energy key system

Abloy UK has launched ABLOY PULSE, a revolutionary kinetic energy key system that seamlessly integrates advanced access control functionality with traditional mechanical key-based products, enhancing reliability, security and efficiency. 
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Videx launches the Klass Monitor entry system

Videx Security has launched its new Klass Monitor. This latest innovation in the Videx IPure range combines the latest technology and modern design to provide a leap forward for smart building entry solutions.
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Mul-T-Lock enhanced metal keys with superior durability and customisation options

Mul-T-Lock has launched upgraded metal keys, designed to offer enhanced durability increased customisation capabilities, and reduced lead times. This innovative enhancement to the patented platforms marks a significant milestone in key design and functionality.
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Hanwha Vision launches Bi-spectrum Radiometric Thermal AI cameras

Hanwha Vision has unveiled its new high-performance bi-spectrum radiometric thermal AI cameras, which are ideal for use in perimeter protection, traffic monitoring, manufacturing, industrial facilities, data centres, solar farms, and more. 
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Smart technology for PVCu doors: ERA launches new ERA Protect Smart Universal Handle

ERA has launched its new ERA Protect Smart Universal Handle, offering a smart security solution for lift-to-lock multi-point locks, commonly found on PVCu or composite doors.
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LEGAL COMMENT: Crowdstrike/Windows IT Outage

Following last week's Crowdstrike Windows IT outage, Robert Griffiths, Partner in Mishcon de Reya who specialises in technology disputes, commented:

"Major global IT outages, such as today's Crowdstrike Windows Outage, often give rise to claims and litigation further down the line, as organisarions seek to recover any losses that they may have suffered as a result of the downtime. The actions that businesses take in the early stages of any IT outage can be critical in any litigation that follows. 

"There are a number of steps that can be taken in the first hours and days in order to maximise the chances of successful outcome.
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Hanwha Vision’s SolidEDGE AI camera ‘Technological Innovation of the Year’

Security installers have chosen Hanwha Vision’s SolidEDGE AI camera, an edge-based VMS recording solution, as the ‘Technological Innovation of the Year’ in publisher Professional Security Installer’s (PSi) 2024 Premier Awards.

The annual prestigious awards programme recognises the very best products and suppliers in the industry. Installers are invited to consider product features, benefits, ease of installation, and service when voting. The SolidEDGE offering is a Solid State Drive-based AI camera - an ideal and innovative serverless VMS recording solution for businesses.
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New CL5000 NetCode by Codelocks adds time-sensitive access code functionality to best-selling electronic lock

Codelocks has introduced the CL5000 NetCode which adds Codelocks’ time-sensitive code functionality, NetCode, to its best-selling, heavy duty CL5000 access control solution for high-traffic areas. 

Launched in 2004, the original CL5000 has stood the test of time over the last 20 years. The addition of NetCode technology takes the CL5000’s solid build, ease of installation and operation, and low maintenance features to the next level with the added benefits of temporary, time-sensitive access codes that provide an increased level of control. 
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Martyn's Law could impact up to 650,000 unprepared businesses in the UK when new regulation passes

Martyn's Law, or more formally the 'Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill' is highly likely to be passed this year, despite which political party comes out on top this general election. The passing of the Bill has the potential to catch out a phenomenally large number of businesses and spaces* that are publicly accessible, Building Design and Management Ltd. (BDM) warns.

Should the Bill be passed, it means it will become a legal obligation, and puts a 'Protect Duty' on businesses and organisations that are publicly accessible, that they fully safeguard and protect the security and safety of people through a deep and thorough understanding of their premises and variety of measures.
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Cyber Security and Resilience Bill

Following on from the King’s Speech, cyber expert Guy Golan, CEO, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of global cybersecurity firm Performanta, comments on the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill the King introduced. 

“Following the King’s Speech and the introduction of the new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, I commend the King and the government for bringing this issue to the forefront of British politics and governance. Our digital footprint has a growing impact on our physical and emotional presence, it affects people’s lives, emotions and decisions, and it is important that it is addressed at both the public and the private level.
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3DX-Ray UK Defence contract award

3DX-Ray Ltd the specialist supplier of X-ray screening systems to the security market, has announced that it has been selected for a contract with a prominent UK defence contractor, NP Aerospace Limited for the supply of its ThreatScan® portable X-ray system.
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Survey finds 27.7% of crimes weren't reported to the police last year