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Locks and Security News: your weekly locks and security industry newsletter
1st November 2023 Issue no. 678

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ASSA ABLOY Powershield Rathlin door offers LPS 2081 certification

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Door Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, is advising specifiers and installers to choose the LPS 2081 certified Powershield Rathlin door for applications that require a secure and robust solution that is safe from attack and vandalism.
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As Diamond Partners, Mul-T-Lock Sets the Standard at MLA Expo 2023

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Under the ASSA ABLOY umbrella, Mul-T-Lock will be attending the MLA Expo 2023 along with Yale, Union, and HKC as a Diamond sponsor. In celebration of Mul-T-Lock’s 50th anniversary, the security specialist is ready to introduce the latest innovations alongside its latest portfolio of powerful mechanical and electromechanical solutions.
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Hanwha Vision launches IP Audio system to seamlessly broadcast audio

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Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has launched a new IP Audio system. This brings a compelling new audio capability to Hanwha Vision’s leading video surveillance offering, adding another layer of security for users and a further criminal deterrent, as well as providing retailers with performance-boosting opportunities.
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Suprema & DOM a powerful integration partnership

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Suprema is a leading global provider of access control, time & attendance, and biometrics solutions. By combining world-renowned biometric algorithms with superior engineering, Suprema has introduced a range of innovations to the security industry over the last few decades.
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Innovative smart lock is NOW EVEN better

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Neighbourhood Watch research shows burglary remains a top concern for Brits

* Smart-Handle.jpgWindow and door manufacturers and installers are being encouraged to share home security advice with customers, after research commissioned by Neighbourhood Watch found that burglary remains a top concern for homeowners.

The study found that 64% of UK residents worry about their homes being broken into and that over half of Britons believe that crime has increased in their local area.
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New standards of image quality and intelligence for Dahua’s WizMind S series

* WizMind-S-Series.jpgSubstantial improvements in image performance, rich intelligent functions and the ability to perform in challenging environments are just some of the features of the new IPC WizMind S series of cameras from Dahua Technology.

The image quality of the S series is substantially improved with Deeplight – a deep learning algorithm that reduces image noise in challenging low light environments – and WDR technology, which avoids inconsistencies between bright and dark areas, producing clearer images. In addition, time-division exposure technology provides clearer image snapshots when intelligent functions are being used. 
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ASSA ABLOY Door Group supplies doorsets for Birmingham University Station rebuild

* Birmingham-Uni-Station.jpgDoor Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, has supplied construction company VolkerFitzpatrick with a bespoke package of internal and external doors as part of a project to rebuild University Station in Birmingham. 
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News

5 common misconceptions about biometric access control

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In 2022, the digital identity solutions market was valued at US$28 billion. By 2027, this is expected to rise to more than US$70 billion [1]Biometrics are everywhere now. 80% of smartphones now have biometric authentication enabled [2]. This technology is used in banks, law enforcement, airports, healthcare, and many more day-to-day interactions. But how much do you actually know about it?

For a topic that is so frequently a source of debate in the access control field, it is surprising how many myths about biometrics persist. Let’s look at some of the most common misconceptions.
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Visit Hickleys at the MLA Expo

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Hickleys are great believers in meeting our customers face to face, so we are looking forward to meeting readers of Locks and Security News at this year’s MLA Expo.
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ERA Zoo and Schlegel showcase one-stop shop at MLA Expo

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Locksmiths will be able to discover more about the latest products from ERA and sister brands Zoo Hardware and Schlegel on a one-stop shop stand at this year’s MLA Expo.
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Public safety a key focus at the SIA National Conference 2023

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The private security industry regulator marked 20 years since it was established under the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The theme was focused on ‘20 years of the Private Security Industry Act: building, learning, and adapting to new challenges in supporting public safety’.
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Spare a minute for maintenance

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With new fire safety regulations around the corner and a renewed focus on responsible persons and coordination, Karen Trigg of Allegion UK discusses the significance of fire door hardware and why regular inspections and maintenance periods must remain high on the agenda.
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