Innovative smart lock is NOW EVEN better

Precision-engineered for British doors to British standards, Ultion Nuki Plus surpasses its predecessor with built-in Wi-Fi, a rechargeable USB-C battery, and a sleek style upgrade. Ultion Nuki Plus has been specifically designed to safeguard British doors and can be installed in minutes to work with all leading smart home platforms, plus popular apps like Ring and Airbnb.
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New standards of image quality and intelligence for Dahua’s WizMind S series

Substantial 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.
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ASSA ABLOY Powershield Rathlin door offers LPS 2081 certification

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

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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Risk Ledger secures £6.25m to prevent cyber attacks on the supply chains of nation’s largest enterprises

Organisations have been focused on protecting their own networks, applications, physical premises and people against cyber security attacks but have neglected their exposure to suppliers.

Over the past 3 years, a staggering 73% of organisations have been affected by a third-party security breach. Helping these businesses toughen their resilience against such attacks, cyber security business Risk Ledger has announced that it has raised a £6.25 million series A funding round to strengthen supply chains.
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Aqara G4, the first battery-powered video doorbell to work with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video

The Aqara G4 is a unique video doorbell in that it can be wired, or battery powered. It is also the first battery-powered video doorbell to work with Apple’s HomeKit Secure Video and supports streaming to Google and Alexa smart displays. 

Beyond HomeKit Secure Video, the G4 offers a wide range of features and capabilities, including 1080p video recording, a 162-degree wide-angle lens, two-way audio communication, motion detection, AI facial recognition, infrared night vision, weather resistance and full customisation. 
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Countries most (and least) at risk of cybercrime

New research has revealed the countries most (and least) at risk of cybercrime. 

 

The experts at Proxyrack looked at the Basel AML Index scores, NCSI scores, cybersecurity exposure index scores, the digital development levels and the number of cyber legislations and laws across the world’s developed countries to reveal the countries most (and least) at risk of cybercrime.
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Neighbourhood Watch research shows burglary remains a top concern for Brits

Window 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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ASSA ABLOY Door Group supplies doorsets for Birmingham University Station rebuild

Door 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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5 common misconceptions about biometric access control

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

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

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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