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7th July 2010 Issue no. 33
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Products Tradelocks team up with Chris Belcher to bring you quality tools at Tradelocks prices
Euro locks take on new shape with ASSA
The AD900Pro can be purchased as a cloning kit, professional kit or comprehensive kit allowing you to tailor an AD900pro to your individual requirements. All of the kits include the latest Phillips Crypto id46 cloning built in to the tool as well as the other key cloning abilities for various fixed code transponders, Texas crypto and Phillips crypto transponders. The exchange campaign finishes on the 30th Sept 2010. The AD900Pro can be purchased from Advanced Keys or Hickleys. CBC's integrated Radar Vision system protects solar farm's perimeter
Phenomenal response to Avocet's ABS Snap Secure cylinder
MAXXESS integrates with Aperio to offer a true online and wireless locking solution
ASSA ABLOY's Aperio technology has been integrated with MAXXESS Systems' eFusion software platform to deliver a true online and wireless locking solution. more Infinova Cameras and Systems Watch Over World Expo 2010 Shanghai
Dubai police invest in security technology Dubai police will spend US$136 million on security technology this year by installing rotating cameras that can cover previous dead spots. New player in Video Door Entry technology enters UK market Response Electronics has been appointed as exclusive UK distributors by the Xingtel Group for their brand new range of high specification Video Door Entry Systems. Biometrics comes to coffee - yeah!
According to CNET the Saeco Xelsis Digital ID SLX 8870 MS (phew! need a coffee after that!) coffeemaker has a fingerprint reader to protect user settings. Mobotix solution improves security for 4-acre site with just 17 CCTV cameras
Mobotix AG, a leading manufacturer of digital high-resolution, network-based video security systems have released details of an installation of its Mobotix CCTV solution which is protecting a 4 acre site at Unit Pallets with just 17 cameras. more IFSEC West Africa announced at IFSEC UK IFSEC West Africa will take place in February 2011 at the EKO Expo Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, and will be the first event of its kind to meet the developing needs of this emerging market. |
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Read by industry professionals nationwide In this week's issue: - Mul-T-Lock enables personalised keys for repeat business - while roaming security companies will be interested in the rapid deployment technology from Private Mobile Networks - Milestone Systems has awarded two of its partners for outstanding achievement, one in Ireland, one in Scotland - IFSEC reports on its show visitors - there's a major performance upgrade from Vicon - while Samsung adds to its technical staff - and the latest Europe-wide work related deaths figures are released: as the man once said "hey, be careful out there" (a prize for guessing where this quote came from? Maybe.) Let's be hearing from you other security professionals. Tell us about your own products, interesting installations, amusing stories, charity or promotional activities such as new literature, and we'll tell everyone else about it for you. Just click the usual newsdesk email link here News Mick Friend is always on hand to advise or help and you can email him direct at [email protected] or reach him via the contact details at the foot of this page. This Week's News
Mul-T-Lock key change is personal
The unique concept for custom coining keys from Mul-T-Lock will see future product supplied with Mul-T-Lock's own branded inserts. But these can be easily replaced with customer's own details.
Private Mobile Networks Ltd, the UK provider of private GSM network technology, has announced availability of an enhanced model of its innovative Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) which allows a private and highly secure GSM network to be deployed anywhere in the world in a matter of minutes.
Glenn Fletcher, Sales Director for Milestone Systems UK, explains the choices: "Over the last two years while working with Milestone Systems, GVD have completely turned their business model around to focus on sales and support functions built with our Milestone Solution Partners (MSPs) and Manufacturer Alliance Partners (MAPs). GVD have focussed on educating the Ireland reseller channel in IP video surveillance and open platform technologies - giving out a message that is IFSEC - sitting at the heart of the security industry IFSEC, the world's largest annual security exhibition, allowed its 22,743* total attendees to explore the most cutting-edge products and technologies as well as benefit from an extensive educational programme and unparalleled networking opportunities when it took place from 10-13 May 2010 at the NEC Birmingham. In addition to the positive feedback received from visitors, the event's success was clearly demonstrated by record-breaking rebooking figures for the 2011 event. When questioned about the role IFSEC plays in the security market, James Kelly, Chief Executive of the British Security Industry Association, said: "It's been fantastic. I've worked in a number of industries in the past and I've been involved in very many trade shows and IFSEC is one of the best I have ever attended. It's b Samsung appoints two new Technical Engineers
Andrew Maynard, who has worked as a Service Engineer within the electronic security industry for ten years, was until recently with WOT Security whilst Darren Conquer has been a Senior Technical Support Engineer for Videoswitch, where he has worked for the last ten years. Major performance upgrade for Vicon Dome Cameras
With the exception of WDR models, all of the domes will benefit from a new camera module that delivers dramatically improved image quality as well as offering additional features. These include Dynamic Range to improve the details in bright and low light areas of an image and Digital Noise Reduction which improves image quality in low light environments and provides a better compression ratio to reduce video storage requirements. Work related deaths across Europe: latest figures released Across Britain, the number of people killed at work has fallen to a new record low with 151 workers dying at work in 2009/10 - down 15% on the previous lowest total of 178 in the year before. The rate of fatal injury for 2009/10 represents a statistically significant decrease compared to the average rate for the previous five years. The figure of 151 worker deaths is 31% lower than the average for the past five years (220). Eurostat has made a comparison of the fatal injury rates across EU countries. This reveals that the fatal injury rate for Great Britain is consistently one of the lowest in Europe. These data can be found on the Eurostat website [3]. From the 'Data Navigation Tree' select 'Population and social conditions'; then 'Health'; 'Health and safety at work'; 'Accidents at work'. 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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Locksmith sues Google over alleged 'click fraud' Seattle-based 123 Lock & Key says in its court papers that when it began advertising on a 'pay per click' scheme with Google it received around 15 clicks throughs a day, with around 8 out of 10 being followed up by a phone call. This level of activity remained stable for a period of months, then shot up to between 100 to 150 click throughs a day, often, it is claimed, with a flurry of clicks within a single minute. "These clicks never converted into phone calls," says the company. As a result the company ceased advertising on Google. A Google spokesperson said the company has "devoted significant resources to protect advertisers from invalid clicks." Steve Bull draws the Yale World Cup promotion prize
Chubb at Heart rides for charity
Milestone Systems honoured with Royal Export Award
Samsung wins CCTV Manufacturer of the Year Award
Michael Boughey joins the company as Area Sales Manager for Central England, with over 11 years experience in the security industry having success with a number of manufacturers' such as Merit Lilin and Mayflex as well as system integrators like Secom and ADT where he held positions in engineering and project sales. SmartWater helps partnership achieve 68% burglary reduction
The seven principles for inspiring employees by Terry Barber Terry Barber is an inspirational speaker and corporate trainer and founder of Inspiration Blvd. For the last 20 years he has been a consultant to non-profits on how to inspire their constituents to give and get involved. Some of the organisations he served included Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Duke Cancer Center, AARP Foundation, and the ALS (Lou Gehrig Disease) Association. Some of the topics he speaks on are 'What business can learn from non-profits about being inspiring and raising up inspiring teams. EMCS open days a great success for Romad
Locksmith arrested for glueing locks Following a two month police investigation a Malaga locksmith has been arrested for damaging locks of several businesses in order to increase his custom, reports the Euroweekly news. Guardia Civil arrested the man after he allegedly damaged 33 locks at different businesses by introducing glue into the keyhole, rendering the locks useless. Apparently the suspect would then leave cards for a locksmith company for which he worked. Rather like the glazier handing out catapults to small boys to play with, it didn't take too much working out who did it then ... Locksmith robbers face life in prison Two men in Florida have been found guilty of robbing a locksmith they called to open their car. The pair called the locksmith claiming they were locked out of their car. When the unlucky locksmith arrived they pulled a gun on him, taking his wallet, mobile phone, as well as his car. Convicted of armed robbery, armed burglary and armed carjacking, the pair now face life in prison. Forum responds to government's regulation-busting action plan The Forum of Private Business responded to the coalition Government's announcement of an 'action plan' to end excessive red tape. Jesper Balser Chairman of Milestone Systems
Databac strengthens UK sales team with key appointments
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