The new UNION KeyPRIME patented master keying system

UNION, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has launched the new keyPRIME patented dimple cylinder platform, with an all-new reversible key design.
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Comcast adds Kwikset connected door locks to smart home system

Comcast has expanded its partnership with Kwikset to integrate three more smart locks into its Xfinity Home platform. The deal means Xfinity Home customers can now choose from four Kwikset connected door locks to remotely control access into and out of their homes. The locks covered are the SmartCode 910 Deadbolt, SmartCode 912 Deadbolt Lever and SmartCode 916 Touchscreen Deadbolt, which join the SmartCode 914 Touchpad Deadbolt.

Features available to Xfinity Home customers include the ability to remotely view status, lock/unlock or open/close their doors, view lock/unlock or open/close events in the activity feed and create rules or automated commands to notify users if their doors are not locked, said Comcast.

Paxton supports BBC DIY SOS: The Million Pound Build for Children in Need

Paxton, the UK market leader of electronic IP access control and door entry solutions, recently supported the BBC's DIY SOS team in their latest project to create a new, purpose-built support centre, with short term accommodation for young people living in and leaving the care system.
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Hanwha Techwin expands UK sales team

Hanwha Techwin has appointed Keith Bardsley as Business Development Manager for the North of England.
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Smart Locks Market by application (Residential, Commercial, Hospitality, Industrial, Others) - competitive analysis and forecast 2017 - 2025

Smart locks refer to electromagnetic locks designed to operate using smartphones, laptops or similar mobile devices. These locks are typically operated through a mobile app, email or SMS using communication technologies such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Smart locks are also capable to monitor and send alerts for any skeptical events to the homeowners.
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Smartlock security in the Highlands

Dunalastair Hotel set in the heart of Kinloch Rannoch, was first converted into a hotel at the turn of the last century and originally constructed as a Highland Sporting Lodge. In 2014 the hotel started its multi-million pound refurbishment; creating 32 luxury suites along with an onsite cafe and refreshment area.
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Allegion energise Schlage access control portfolio

Two of Allegion's smart technology brands will join the Schlage label to offer a unified access control portfolio. Global leaders in physical access control solutions Allegion have moved to merge their two leading access control product brands under the Schlage brand in order to offer unified solutions to their customers for products using proximity, smart and biometrics technologies.
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Judge blocks Ring from selling its security system pending the outcome of a lawsuit

by Andrew Liptak

In October, home device maker Ring unveiled a new security system called Ring Protect, designed to tie together a home's cameras, lights, and doorbells. Last week, a judge ordered Ring to stop selling products at the center of an ongoing lawsuit brought by security company ADT, pending its resolution.

Earlier this year, ADT filed a lawsuit against Ring, alleging that the company misused proprietary information that it received when it acquired another home device maker, Zonoff, when that company went under earlier this year. Ring hired around 75 employees from the defunct company, including its CEO, Mike Harris.
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Boon Edam increases lead in Americas market share for pedestrian entrance control equipment

Study shows company's overall market share more than double nearest competitor, new market leader for Speed Gate optical turnstiles. A recent report on the pedestrian security entrance market for the 2014-2016 timeframe establishes Boon Edam Inc., a manufacturer of revolving doors and security entrances, as the overall market leader by an impressively wide margin in the Americas (North, Central, and South America).
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LockExpo stands selling like hot cakes!

We're excited to welcome a few new additions to our list of exhibitors for #LockExpo2018:

- Advanced Access
- Brisant
- Salto
- SOS Autokeys
- Windowparts
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Double win for Mitie at the Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2017

Mitie's security management business has scooped two awards at the Security & Fire Excellence (SEA) Awards 2017.

The awards ceremony, held on 22 November at the London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, saw over 1,000 practitioners come together to celebrate the achievements of those working in the security and fire industry.
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Wiha takes home German Brand Award 2018 & Focus Open Silver Award 2017

The Wiha magazine bit holder LiftUp 26one(r) has now garnered four design awards. In October 2017, both the German Brand Award 2018 and the Focus Open Silver 2017 went to the Black Forest hand tool manufacturer for this product innovation.

Combining 26 different screw fastening types in a single tool, it conveniently provides the user with thirteen easy-to-remove double bits in its handle and bit holder.
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ASSA ABLOY security doors makes significant investment in new Salvagnini technology

ASSA ABLOY Security Doors, a UK division of ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, has invested in a number of new technologies at its Lisburn manufacturing plant in Northern Ireland.

Two new Salvagnini systems are set to help enhance the site's manufacturing capabilities, including improved lead times, increased productivity and reduced environmental impact.
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Vanderbilt at Intersec 2018

The global provider of state-of-the-art security systems plans to showcase a variety of core products at the Dubai show. Vanderbilt's stand at Intersec 2018 will reflect the company's increasing range of high-quality security solutions.

Alongside its market-leading products, like SPC and ACT365, will be SiPass integrated (a product made by Siemens AG), ACTpro, SPC Connect, and the SiPass-SeeTec integration. "Intersec is the perfect opportunity for us to showcase our core strengths in depth," says Kim Loy, technology & communications director at Vanderbilt.
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MOBOTIX Global Partner Conference

MOBOTIX has successfully completed its largest Global Partner Conference (GPC) which hosted 234 participants from 46 countries to coincide with the launch of its new website and company strategy that focuses on 'Beyond Human Vision.'

The three day event in Langmeil, Kaiserslautern included over 20 presentations covering market trends, sales strategy and technical sessions in areas such as Cyber Security and IoT.
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Boon Edam announces robust 2018 product training schedule

Boon Edam Inc. has announced an expanded product training schedule for 2018 that includes all scheduled Factory trainings, Roadshow trainings throughout the USA and Canada, and webinars. Technical training events are free of charge to Boon Edam partners and integrators and typically include two or three days of intensive product instruction and hands-on exercises that address the most common installation and maintenance issues in the field.

The full 2018 schedule can be seen here: http://content.boonedam.us/2018-training-schedule.
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Lockexpo training

Lockexpo are excited to announce some of the training sessions we will be holding at the show in March 2018. Confirmed so far, we have:

Introduction to Auto Locksmithing - Warren Rockley
Impressioning - Alan Morgan
Cylinder Bumping (and other NDE techniques) - Mark Ward
Non Destructive Entry Masterclass - Nigel Tolley
3 Wheel Combination Locks - Stuart Game
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Paradise loss

British businesses face renewed threats from hackers following the recent 'Paradise Papers' document leak, according to a leading cyber-security expert. Andy Cuff, managing director of Computer Network Defence (CND), is warning all companies to be prepared for more sophisticated attacks.
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Willenhall lock factory - can you unpick the mystery?

LASN had this email the other day from Irene Harris who is looking for any information about a Willenhall lock factory operated by her forebears. If anyone can help Irene, please let us know at news and we shall pass your email on to her: 
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Data Protection Practitioner Conference 2018

The ICO is inviting registrations of interest to attend the 2018 Data Protection Practitioner Conference at the Manchester Central Convention Complex on 9 April 2018. You can register your interest and provide your contact details here. Registration closes on 8 December 2017.

The ICO will be allocating places around 12 January 2018 and are usually only able to offer one place to each organisation with exceptions made for very large data controllers.
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