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12th July 2023 Issue no. 664

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SALTO Systems ahead of the curve for UK consumer connectable product security regime

As life and business in the 21st century becomes increasingly reliant on being connected to the internet, the world has seen an increase in products known as Internet of Things (IoT) becoming available in the shape of smart doorbells doorbells, smart locks, lightbulbs and voice assistants like Alexa and Siri.
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Radiflow’s CIARA 4.0 simplifies management of OT cyber risk at industrial facilities

Radiflow, creators of the award-winning OT cybersecurity platform, CIARA, have announced CIARA 4.0. The update introduces a leading benchmark tool and delivers actionable insights for managing and minimising risk in large multi-site industrial facilities.
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Abloy UK welcomes amendment to BS 7273: Pt4

Abloy UK is showing full support for the recent amendment by the British Standards Institution to BS 7273: Pt4 Code of practice for the operation of fire protection measures – Part 4: Actuation of release mechanisms for doors, to enhance security and provide safer means of controlling the unauthorised use of escape doors.
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ADT Smart Home Wireless Video Doorbell

ADT has launched its next generation ADT Smart Home Wireless Video Doorbell - the latest innovation to help the nation keep their homes safe and secure from unwanted visitors.
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ERA and GGF raise awareness of Part F compliance

ERA, one of the UK’s leading home security and fenestration component providers, is working with the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) to raise awareness of the updated Building Regulations Part F1:2010 with professional installers.

The updated guidance to Approved Document F of the Building Regulations was published on the 15^th December 2021 and came into effect on 15^th June 2022. Some installers may still be unaware of the changes, and as a result, could be fitting non-compliant systems in homes throughout England.
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New Miraclone machine

Said to be the most advanced device for cloning and programming transponders, the new Miracloce Plus from Lockdecoders has been revamped using new technologies now available to produce an even more extraordinary eeprom machine with all the original features of transponder identification and transponder cloning.
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Mul-T-Lock combats the rise in vehicle crime

As vehicle crime continues to be a growing concern, security specialist Mul-T-Lock is offering new solutions, specifically designed to address the alarming rise in thefts and break-ins and offer enhanced security and peace of mind.

There was a 24.9% year-on-year increase in the number of vehicles stolen across England and Wales, according to new data published by the Office of National Statistics.
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Revealed: locksmiths spend £380 on tools each year

New research has revealed that UK locksmiths spend an average of £380 on tools each year:

The study, conducted by ElectricalDirect, asked tradespeople about their outgoings on tools, maintenance and repairs, and found that 43% of locksmiths can't afford the new tools they need. Furthermore, 36% keep their tools for longer than they used to, and 43% are now more likely to repair their own equipment. Worryingly, 14% are even using damaged tools as they can't afford replacements.
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Abloy UK launches new RIBA-approved CPD course

Abloy UK has launched a new RIBA-approved CPD course, explaining the requirements of EN 13637:2015 for electrically controlled exit systems for use on escape doors and how to achieve safe electrically controlled escape doors.

The course, delivered by accredited Abloy experts, explores EN 13637, which was adopted by BSI in August 2015. The standard covers the application of electrical controls to manage the unauthorised use of escape doors, whether as part of an access control system or just to achieve exit management in situations such as retail stores, hospitals and schools and commercial premises.
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Drone technology deployed to combat protestor threats

Halo Solutions, the award-winning British tech company behind the world’s most intelligent crowd safety, incident and threat management platform, Halo (V5), is to deploy its live streaming drone technology Halo Stream to help combat protestor activity at major sporting events over the coming months.

It comes as British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Home Secretary Suella Braverman and the Sports Minister Lucy Frazer are to hold talks with senior sporting leaders, event organisers and the Police in an attempt to head off disruptive protests by groups such as Just Stop Oil and Animal Rising and to stop them from ‘ruining events’ at other sporting events over the summer.
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Get your free tickets for Simply Keys now!

At Hickleys we are great believers in face-to-face interactions with our customers and as such we attend a number of trade shows throughout the year. Right now, our feet have only just touched the ground after attending Automechanika UK, which is the biggest garage equipment show in the UK, but already our attention has very much turned to ‘Simply Keys’ our locksmithing show.
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Burg-Wächter's safe training workshop success at MLA

Burg-Wächter, Germany’s security specialist, recently held a safe training workshop at the Master Locksmiths Association’s (MLA) headquarters in Rugby for its customers.
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Protecting all assets with Y3K.com

Since its establishment in February 2000, Y3K has been at the forefront of technological advancements in the CCTV and Telematics markets in both the UK and USA.
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