UL listed heavy-duty door closers

SECO-LARM is happy to announce that three of its door closers have received the prestigious UL Listing, demonstrating their compliance with rigorous safety and performance standards. These heavy-duty door closers provide exceptional security and user convenience for a wide range of applications. 

All three UL Listed door closers boast reversible, non-handed designs for flexible installation. They feature independent adjustments for sweep and latch speeds, allowing for customized door operation on metal or wooden doors.
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LEGAL COMMENT: Crowdstrike/Windows IT Outage

Following last week's Crowdstrike Windows IT outage, Robert Griffiths, Partner in Mishcon de Reya who specialises in technology disputes, commented:

"Major global IT outages, such as today's Crowdstrike Windows Outage, often give rise to claims and litigation further down the line, as organisarions seek to recover any losses that they may have suffered as a result of the downtime. The actions that businesses take in the early stages of any IT outage can be critical in any litigation that follows. 

"There are a number of steps that can be taken in the first hours and days in order to maximise the chances of successful outcome.
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New CL5000 NetCode by Codelocks adds time-sensitive access code functionality to best-selling electronic lock

Codelocks has introduced the CL5000 NetCode which adds Codelocks’ time-sensitive code functionality, NetCode, to its best-selling, heavy duty CL5000 access control solution for high-traffic areas. 
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ABLOY PULSE: A revolutionary new kinetic energy key system

Abloy UK has launched ABLOY PULSE, a revolutionary kinetic energy key system that seamlessly integrates advanced access control functionality with traditional mechanical key-based products, enhancing reliability, security and efficiency. 
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Videx launches the Klass Monitor entry system

Videx Security has launched its new Klass Monitor. This latest innovation in the Videx IPure range combines the latest technology and modern design to provide a leap forward for smart building entry solutions.
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ASSA ABLOY teams up with Secured by Design for roadshow

ASSA ABLOY is set to host a Secured by Design (SBD) roadshow throughout September, highlighting the advantages of designing buildings with security in mind from the outset.

The roadshow will bring together Yale, Yale Door and Window Solutions, Mila, ABLOY, Mul-T-Lock, and UNION from across the ASSA ABLOY Group. It will be attended by 80 Designing Out Crime Officers (DOCOs), who work closely with architects, developers, and local authority planners to encourage the incorporation of effective crime prevention strategies during the planning phases of new constructions and significant refurbishments.
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New company structure unlocks further growth for Codelocks worldwide

Lock and access control manufacturer Codelocks has created a new board of directors following significant global growth. Senior leadership in all of Codelocks’ markets are receiving new positions too, as the company, marking 33 years in operations, focuses on greater international expansion. 

The award-winning access control solutions provider has dramatically increased its revenue in recent years. The increase has been driven by 22 new products and solutions, two new international locations, and a growing presence in each of its four markets – Europe, Americas, Asia Pacific, and the UK. 
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Biometric access control in government: strengthening national security

By 2022, more than 80% of smartphones had biometric security features enabled on them. This technology is all around us, and will only become more common. Since 2019, the global biometric authentication and identification market is forecasted to grow at 14.6% annually. By 2027, that will mean this sector is worth almost US$100 billion globally.

In Defence Secretary Grant Shapps’ recent speech, he stated that “the world is becoming more dangerous” and the combination of threats we face “risk tearing apart the rules-based international order”. Governments around the world are constantly looking for technologies to improve their security to protect against these ever-changing dangers.
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Zimperium uncovers sophisticated SMS Stealer campaign

Zimperium has announced the discovery of a new and potent threat identified as the SMS Stealer. This malicious software, uncovered by Zimperium's zLabs team during routine malware analysis, has been identified in over 105,000 samples, across more than 600 global brands, highlighting its extensive reach and significant risks, including account takeovers and identity theft.

The SMS Stealer threat, first identified in 2022, uses fake ads and Telegram bots posing as legitimate services to trick victims into gaining access to their SMS messages. Once access is granted, the malware connects to one of its 13 Command and Control (C&C) servers, confirms its status, and begins transmitting stolen SMS messages, including one-time passwords (OTPs).
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ISS creates new career opportunities with launch of new security apprenticeship schemes

ISS, a leading workplace experience and facility management company, is proud to launch a new suite of security apprenticeship schemes to expand career opportunities for those working or wishing to work in security.
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Securing the Future: Abloy UK launches new white paper

Abloy UK has launched a new white paper, titled Securing the Future: Revolutionising Critical Infrastructure Access Control with Digital Solutions. 

The document investigates the transformative potential of digital access control technologies, specifically focusing on the comparative strengths and weaknesses of Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth. 
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Hanwha Vision’s SolidEDGE AI camera ‘Technological Innovation of the Year’

Security installers have chosen Hanwha Vision’s SolidEDGE AI camera, an edge-based VMS recording solution, as the ‘Technological Innovation of the Year’ in publisher Professional Security Installer’s (PSi) 2024 Premier Awards.
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Martyn's Law could impact up to 650,000 unprepared businesses in the UK when new regulation passes

Martyn's Law, or more formally the 'Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill' is highly likely to be passed this year, despite which political party comes out on top this general election.

The passing of the Bill has the potential to catch out a phenomenally large number of businesses and spaces* that are publicly accessible, Building Design and Management Ltd. (BDM) warns.
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