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Systems integrators are increasingly using Artificial Intelligence-enabled video analytic apps to solve complex customer pain points, as well as for providing traditional safety and security solutions.
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New research has revealed that the United Kingdom is the 3rd country most affected by online crime in the world - losing $32.9 billion to cybercrime each year. The research, undertaken by SEON, looked at the cost of online crime in the top victim countries identified by the Internet Crime Complaints Center’s most recent report to reveal the cost of online crime. 
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Raise awareness of home security this October with the help of National Home Security Month from Yale

The awareness campaign, National Home Security Month (NHSM) is back from 1^st October celebrating its tenth year of helping homeowners across the UK prioritise their home security. With lead support from home security brand, Yale, the aim of this year’s campaign is to ensure home security is at front of mind when prepping for the vulnerable autumn period.

When the clocks go back, we often see a spike in burglary attempts across the UK, as opportunists make use of the darker nights to operate under the cover of darkness. And this is why NHSM runs throughout the entirety of October, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of upgrading home security at this time of year.
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ASSA Abloy Opening Solutions Door Group discuss their new Powershield Rathlin doors being LPS 2081 certified

Door group, a section of ASSA Abloy Opening Solutions specialises in access solutions, security is often the primary function. Compromising security when designing and selling these types of products is not an option. Therefore, Door group has all their new Powershild Rathlin doors LPS 2081 certified to guarantee security is to the highest standard. 
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Brooklands Museum Upgrades Its Video Surveillance System

Brooklands Museum has recently upgraded its CCTV system to a full IP network video surveillance solution, with cameras supplied by Smart R Distribution and installed by Q7 Integration. 
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CDVI manufactures bespoke magnetic handles

Access control and security manufacturer CDVI has created a bespoke locking solution to meet a customer’s needs.  
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Elderly not the biggest victims to cyber crime

The UK cybersecurity unit tackled 2.7 million digital scams last year, which was almost four times more than in 2020. This is a staggering 40% increase compared to the global rate of 8%, suggesting UK cyber crime figures are much higher than in other developed countries.

But, who falls victim to cyber crime the most?
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Alan celebrates 50 years’ long service at Squire

Dedicated factory worker Alan Powers has celebrated 50 years’ continuous service at British security manufacturer Squire.
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