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An agreement between site protection provider Orbis Protect and the makers of the UK’s most secure smart key safe is set to significantly improve security for site managers and FM staff across the country. Orbis Protect has agreed an exclusive distribution deal with Keynetics, the makers of the Bluetooth-enabled SentriKey®, to offer a full-proof security solution for thousands of contractors across the UK. Secure key management system It benefits users by saving time, increasing sec...

Europes’ locksmith exhibition returns to the Telford International Centre from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th October 2019 and SALTO is exhibiting on stand H2.86. Run by the Master Locksmiths Association, the MLA Expo is the ‘must attend’ event of the year for the locksmith industry, a trade show that can’t be missed! Smart home security products The Expo occupies two halls at the purpose-built exhibition centre in Telford. With over 100 manufacturers and suppliers exhibitin...

Axis Communications announces a new generation of AXIS Q60 PTZ network camera series. These high-performance PTZ cameras come with the new generation chip offering improved imaging, enhanced security features, extended capabilities for analytics and significantly more efficient video compression. AXIS Q6075 and AXIS Q6075-E PTZ network cameras offer superior light-sensitivity thanks to Lightfinder 2.0, which captures low-light images with more saturated colours in demanding light conditions and...

Morse Watchmans, the provider of key control and asset management systems, will showcase its KeyWatcher Touch, AssetWatcher, and KeyWatcher fleet key and asset management solutions at GSX 2019 this week (booth #1153). “We are excited to show GSX 2019 attendees how key management and asset control can help them to create a state-of-the-art security system for their organisation,” said Fernando Pires, CEO, Morse Watchmans. “We continue to be completely focused on providing innov...

HID Global®, a pioneer in trusted identity solutions, will exhibit a host of new products, including biometrics at the door and new integrations, at HID booth #1503 during this week’s GSX 2019 in Chicago. As a sponsor member of the recently launched FiRa™ Consortium, HID Global will feature a demonstration of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology. The company will also showcase its award-winning HID Mobile Access® solution and Seos® credential technology. Visit the HID booth...

ASSA ABLOY announces their latest innovation in keypad access, the Yale nexTouch Keypad Exit Trim. Available in touchscreen or pushbutton models, this exit trim provides key-free convenience as an upgrade or retrofit solution for exit devices in commercial, multi-use and multi-family environments. “From small business office spaces to commercial facilities to multi-family residences, the move to keyless devices can improve security and simplify access control,” said Bill Grambo, Pre...

SALTO Systems will release the SALTO NEO Cylinder – a new electronic cylinder that offers more features and better functionality than any other cylinder on the market. The compact SALTO NEO Cylinder is designed for doors where fitting an electronic escutcheon is not possible or required and can be installed on standard doors, server racks, gates, cabinets, electric switches, sliding doors, and more. It’s available in an extensive range of models to suit almost any kind of door &ndas...

SALTO KS- Keys as a Service provides a flexible, cloud-based access control management system that requires no software installation or the added expense of a fully-wired electronic lock product. All that is needed is an online device with an Internet connection. With SALTO KS, you can control admission to all door locations and access needs from anywhere, offering vastly better functionality and performance than a mechanical solution. There’s no need to replace a lock if keys are lost or...

Traka has integrated with global technology specialist Gallagher’s powerful Command Centre system to enable users to operate from one central platform to maintain critical key and equipment management. The seamless integration with Gallagher Command Centre ensures complete data integrity with Traka, allowing users to create a system to benefit from key efficiencies. This includes granting access levels and receiving Traka events and alarms on an individual and group level, in real-time....

Following a successful 2018/19 season, iLOQ, the pioneer in the digital locking industry, will continue its partnership with the Champions Hockey League (CHL) also for the 2019/20 season. Already in its 6th season, the CHL format is continuing to gain in popularity and visibility with almost half a million on-site spectators and almost 6000 hours of broadcast time across Europe. With 32 teams from 13 leagues competing for the coveted trophy, the action kicks off on 29 August. Standard brand pa...

Morse Watchmans announces that its KeyWatcher Touch Key Management System has once again received LenelS2 factory certification and interfaces with the LenelS2 OnGuard version 7.5 access control security system. “Morse Watchmans has completed required factory testing at LenelS2 to validate the functionality of its interface to the OnGuard system,” said John Marchioli, OAAP product management, LenelS2. “We look forward to their continued involvement in the LenelS2 OpenAccess Al...

One can customise the way they want to run their own CLIQ® access control installation. The CLIQ® Web Manager makes it easy to program, reprogram or audit every CLIQ® key, cylinder, padlock or updater. And because the interface is accessible from anywhere with a Web connection, via secure login over https:// and multifactor authentication if required, one can manage access whenever and wherever they choose. ASSA ABLOY’s intuitive CLIQ® Web Manager boosts one's efficiency....

As a long standing Development Partner, Third Millennium is pleased to further strengthen its status with LEGIC in providing new and design-led collaborative innovation within the security access marketplace. With headquarters based in Switzerland, LEGIC is a trusted supplier to corporations around the world in supplying secure credential and access authentication control, and for more than 25 years, it has been a developer in mobile and contactless smartcard technologies using RFID, BLE and NF...

The ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware & Access Control Group is encouraging installers to sign-up to one of its upcoming training courses on its innovative wireless access control system, SMARTair. The course is free to attend and offers installers everything they need to know to help sell and install SMARTair, while also providing an informative overview of the wireless access control system’s capabilities and benefits. SMARTair system SMARTair delivers real-time access control, so organisa...

Radware® a provider of cyber security and application delivery solutions, announces that its SSL DDoS attack protection, DefenseSSL®, now features behavioural-based algorithms for keyless protection against HTTPS flood attacks. For the first time, organisations have the scale needed to effectively mitigate HTTPS floods. According to Google, the majority of internet traffic is now encrypted and accounts for more than 70% of internet pages. While SSL/TLS encryption is critical for many as...

GlobalPlatform, the standard for secure digital services and devices, will host free-to-attend technical workshops in Shenzhen, China on 24th and 25th September. Both workshops will focus on device security and the deployment and use of secure devices. The agendas on both days are identical and will investigate key GlobalPlatform technologies and provide participants with opportunities to interact with subject matter experts. Presentations will explore Root of Trust and secure component technol...

The Kwikset brand of Spectrum Brands, Inc. – Hardware & Home Improvement Division, announces the launch of SmartCode 955. Functioning as a commercial grade electronic lever, SmartCode 955 provides advanced security, strength and durability. It is the first commercial grade electronic lever from Kwikset - U.S. door hardware manufacturer - designed to serve the security needs of facility managers, residential and commercial property owners, and small business owners. SmartCode 955 elect...

NELA Locksmith, a Los Angeles locksmith, announces that it has expanded into serving residential and commercial markets. Previously, they had been primarily focused on emergency services that are available 24/7. This expansion means that their residential services will include 24-hour locksmith services. Additionally, their services will include broken key extraction, lock changing and re-keying, as well as cabinet and mailbox lock services. They’ll even be able to install and provide any...

Traka is making its debut at Security Expo 2019 in Sydney, Australia to demonstrate its local capability to offer innovative, sector specific solutions for key and equipment management, backed with a global support network. Traka, globally renowned intelligent management solutions provider for keys and equipment, acquired Secure Edge early in February 2019, to increase the ability to support its global and regional customer base. Endorsed key control system Traka will unveil its latest system...

Keyfactor, a provider of secure digital identity management solutions, announced the acquisition of Spain-based Redtrust, a digital identity solutions company providing centralised certificate and digital signature management. “Like Keyfactor, Redtrust is fiercely committed to offering best-in-class identity management innovation to customers in industries where trust and reputation are a top priority,” said Jordan Rackie, CEO at Keyfactor. “This acquisition supports Keyfacto...

Abloy UK launches a new CPD training course approved by RIBA, entitled ‘Digital Transformation in Physical Security’, which attendees can complete to achieve double CPD points. This course provides insight into the disruptive world of digital technology, and how it’s impacting on conventional physical security with the introduction of mechatronic locks and keys. Delegates will learn how the technology can be deployed to achieve an innovative, integrated and future-proof lockin...

The Aratek BIONE fingerprint algorithm recently achieved top scores in the MINEX (Minutiae Interoperability Exchange) III evaluations administered by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The test measures the accuracy and interoperability of proprietary minutiae templates along with their level of compliance with the U.S. Government’s Personal Identity Verification (PIV) program by extracting and matching the proprietary minutiae templates against the ANSI/INCITS...

Video surveillance has come on in leaps and bounds as more options become available to organisations looking to protect their premises and improve their operations. But with more and more connected devices from different manufactures making up the system, management, maintenance and monitoring across all devices can be challenging. To address this Axis recommends using Axis Camera Station, which integrates with network cameras for centralised management. This provides a single, intuitive interf...

Ping Identity, the provider of Identity Defined Security, announces updates to its multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution, PingID, providing new methods to mitigate risk and strengthen security for enterprises. PingID’s new features include ways to evaluate user and device risk before access is granted, as well as support for Fast Identity Online (FIDO) standards to increase resistance to advanced phishing attacks. With phishing resistant and user-friendly authentication methods&mdash...

Traka has proven its credentials as a global solutions provider at IFSEC 2019, taking the opportunity to present its bespoke solutions and latest innovative technical development, along with integrating with leading access control providers. On stand IF105, Traka, intelligent management solutions developer for keys and equipment showcased its latest generation TrakaWEB software and its ability to offer remote administration, including faulty item exchange, fleet management and full audit contro...

The Door Hardware & Access Control Group, a business unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, has launched its new high-security, patented ASSA Triton² cylinder platform. ASSA Triton² master key solution ASSA Triton² is a high-end master key solution with long life patent protection until 2036. ASSA Triton² has been expertly designed and extensively tested in Scandinavia, to guarantee the same high quality, exceptional durability and excellent performance...

HID Global®, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces it has added FIDO2 authentication to its Crescendo smart cards, enabling them to support the FIDO Alliance industry initiative focused on standards-based ‘password-less’ sign-in. HID Global partnered with Microsoft on this effort. The company also expanded its Crescendo family with the Crescendo Key Series that brings the same FIDO2 authentication capabilities and other features of its advanced smart cards to works...

LOCKEN’s latest innovation in cable free access control, powered by contactless technology, wins certification from health & safety regulator ATEX, in accordance with new explosive atmosphere requirements. Approved to ATEX II 2 G Ex ib IIB T4, the solution is suitable for gas delivery and regulation stations, specific hydrocarbon processing and distribution infrastructures and chemical factory enclosures. It is also suitable for areas where an explosive mixture of gas, vapour or mist...

Shepherd Lock, a new keyless smart lock for the home, launched on Kickstarter. Shepherd Lock uses the same technology found in the automotive industry and is the first smart lock that detects lock-picking attempts to protect homes against burglaries. Shepherd Lock is equipped with a keyless entry system, making it convenient to enter the home. The lock’s automotive grade touch™ technology allows users to unlock their door with just a touch. Shepherd Lock also transforms existing loc...

DHF has announced the launch of its Best Practice Guide entitled: How to obtain Key Copy Protection: security and protection advice regarding copying of keys which offers information on minimising the risk of a security breach by preventing the unauthorised copying of keys.  To copy a key, it is necessary to obtain a suitable key “blank” onto which the individual key code can be copied. Many generic key blanks are readily available to UK locksmiths and key cutters, making obtai...