Businesses turn to AI-enabled video to boost productivity

New research from Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has found that almost one-third (31%) of European business leaders champion AI-enabled video as a means of solving their business challenges.

This is nearly double the number who favour automation and robotics (17%) and almost the same as those who see 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT) as key to solving their challenges (32%). 
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Abloy UK launches KL100 Aperio Wireless Cabinet Lock for healthcare environments

BS 476 To EN 1634-1: What Does it Mean for Door Hardware?

Daniel May of Consort Architectural Hardware discusses the proposed standard change from BS 476 to EN 1634-1 and the impact it may have on door hardware and the built environment should it pass. 

Building regulations are designed to govern the methods and materials used throughout construction projects. For decades, modern regulations have developed to form a minimum standard and without them, many structures would be considered dangerous and risking the safety of their occupants. 
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ERA launches new Fab & Fix PVCu door hinge designed for a fast-fit

ERA, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of home security and fenestration products, announces the launch of its fast-fit Fab&Fix Classic PVCu door hinge, designed for all major PVCu door profiles.
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Has the hacking underworld removed all of AI's guardrails?

The hacking underworld has removed all of AI's guardrails, with hackers now using generative AI large language models to help formulate highly targeted, text-based scams. But, at the same time, Gen-AI is also giving cyber defenders a helping hand.

Dr Ilia Kolochenko, CEO at ImmuniWeb and Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity at Capital Technology University, commented:

“It seems that predictions about the unprecedented cybercrime surge, fueled by GenAI and fine-tuned malicious LLMs, are a bit exaggerated.
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Electromagnetic Gate Lock with Armoured Door Cord

SECO-LARM introduces the Electromagnetic Gate Lock with Armoured Door Cord, a powerful combination of strength, security, and convenience for gate security systems. This advanced solution offers enhanced features and functionality to ensure superior performance and peace of mind.

Available in variants with 1,200-lb (544kg) and 600-lb (272kg) holding forces for versatility in gate installations, whether sliding or swinging gates.
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Nineteen Group acquires SASIG

The award-winning Nineteen Group has announced that it has acquired The Security Awareness Special Interest Group (SASIG), a networking and thought leadership forum for the cyber security industry.
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Codelocks stress the wide-ranging impacts of fire door regulations on UK businesses

Newbury-based lock manufacturer, Codelocks was visited by Laura Farris, Newbury MP, last week to discuss the critical implications of proposed changes to fire door testing requirements for UK businesses.
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Halo scores hat-trick with Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Birmingham City football clubs

Halo Solutions has scored a hat-trick after Premier League club Nottingham Forest FC, Championship club Birmingham City FC and Chelsea FC became the latest football clubs to integrate its award-winning incident and task management software, Halo (v5).
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