Smart key cabinets

AMS announces the arrival of two smart CyberKey cabinets that offer a whole new level of accountability and key control to companies experiencing security issues from lost or duplicated keys. Built with rugged metal housings, they provide three layers of key security:
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Xena Security Scoops Gold

Over 50,000 motorcycles are stolen in the UK every year according to The Home Office Bike Theft Index. It's crucial to ensure that these machines are well secured and that any devices used to do so are independently tested and accredited to the highest standards.
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ASSA reveals innovative panic hardware

ASSA - a leading manufacturer of ironmongery and door hardware for education and healthcare establishments - has launched a ground-breaking range of high-security panic hardware.
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Locksmith firm ordered out

A judge has ordered a locksmith company out of Tennessee and ordered it to pay a hefty fine for repeatedly breaking the law after NewsChannel 5 Investigates exposed its questionable business practices.
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Assa Abloy acquires Paddock

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: ASSA Abloy has signed an agreement to acquire Paddock, a leading UK manufacturer focusing on multipoint locks and complementary accessories (via Marketwire).
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Appointment of Scan Alarms & Security Systems as PegaSys approved installer in Northern Ireland

In their new capacity as Approved Installer for Ireland, Scan Alarms will support the specification of the new PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System, create quotations, supply and install systems and provide after-sales service, support and maintenance.

PegaSys, the latest in wireless intelligent access control from Ingersoll Rand, provides an instant and cost effective way to upgrade traditional mechanical doors into a fully electronically-controlled access system. This is designed to provide a simple solution to common access control and key management problems, such as replacing cylinders when keys are lost, unauthorised key duplication and the ability to audit user access.
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Canadian Province introduces new security legislation

New provincial legislation has brought all companies and individuals providing security and investigative services in Alberta under the same legislation, resulting in enhanced standards, screening, training requirements, public safeguards, and accountability.

The Security Services and Investigators Act was proclaimed June 1 and replaces the 45-year old Private Investigators and Security Guards Act.
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Reliance launches Managed Access Control

Reliance High-Tech has launched a fully hosted and remotely managed access control service. Reliance Managed Access provides customers with all of the features and benefits of a high quality access control system without the requirement to invest in servers, software or technical expertise.
Proven to be substantially more cost effective than paying for an access control solution up front and running it in-house, Reliance Managed Access Control can be used to secure just one building or multiple sites. Taking access control as a service eliminates the need for customers to invest in dedicated IT infrastructure and software upgrades, trained staff to manage the user database, access control software licences or photo badge printers, while offering all the increased security and flexibility associated with an electronic access control solution without the up front capital investment.
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Afraid of where the technology is going?

Modular locks enable easy technology swaps

When representatives from Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies went out to talk to customers about the company’s technology they were taken aback at what they heard, says Steve Down, General Manager at Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies.

“We thought we knew what the customer wanted but when we started talking to them and found out where the pain points were, we were surprised,” he said. “It was around nervousness of where the technology is going.”
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SANYO Appoint Business Development Manager

SANYO has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Steve Green as Business Development Manager.

Steve, who will report to David Hammond, European Sales Manager for SANYO's CCTV division, has worked within the CCTV industry since 2000. He was initially with Norbain where he was the General Manager of the National Accounts division and then had a spell of two years with Verint before joining Dedicated Micros, where he was the UK Sales and Distribution Manager.
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WINDOWparts adds to Flexi-Range with universal door keeps

WINDOWparts, the specialist supplier of window and door hardware and ancillaries, has launched a new range of door keeps aimed at the repairs and maintenance market.

Branded under their 'Flexi Range', the door keeps are suitable for any PVCu door profiles including both 60 and 70mm. Available in both left and right hand versions, they are very easy to install and being universal, negate the need to carry a wide range of stock.
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Emergency locksmith parking fine while helping a customer

An emergency locksmith was slapped with a parking fine while he was trying to help someone get back into their house, writes Sandish Shoker of the Coventry Telegraph.

Paul Stephenson, who runs Ball Hill Locksmiths, had left his van parked in a residents' parking bay while he dealt with the emergency at a flat in Greyfriars Road, city centre.
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Biometric locks made easy

Shenzhen, China: Biometric locks and fingerprint devices have got a scary 'rep' according to biometric door locks supplier Chinavasion.
A reputation that it plans to amend with its easy-to-follow biometric door lock installation guide.

While biometric door locks have been around for at least three years they have not taken off with the public at large, largely because of their high price tag and intimidating nature.
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New Co-ordinator for ABUS

In these difficult times customer support is an all the more vital ingredient to successful business. Following her initial introduction as PA to ABUS UK in 2009, Tracey Weston has taken on the challenge of a much broader role within the company.

Further to software enhancements allowing live ex-Germany ABUS stock information to be available in the UK office, Tracey has taken on the role of stock and order co-ordinator between ABUS' UK wholesale partners Hoppe & Toolbank, as well as working as mediator for all distribution quotations and enquiries. Having this information to hand in the UK via a UK phone or email, but more important, via a skilled and personable UK voice has proven a great benefit to ABUS' partners and distributors.
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Training Course in understanding the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme

The International Professional Security Association (IPSA) has put together training for people who want to understand the inspection requirements of the SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS). This follows on from reports that consultants have been approaching companies offering to assist with ensuring that they meet the requirements, but the company has subsequently failed the inspection.

A trial course was run by IPSA in March and, although it was initially marketed to individuals providing consultancy services, it was also taken up by some guarding companies wishing to have the experience in-house. Following on from this successful first run of the course, three further dates have been arranged across the country to take place next month. These are:
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Oops! The lock broke officer...

A security firm is to look at changing the locks in its prison escort vans after a violent prisoner escaped.
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Mul-T-Lock scores at WBA

Mul-T-Lock's MT5 patented cylinder system has been installed by Livens Locksmiths in all buildings at West Bromwich Albion Football Club, as part of the newly-promoted Premier League club's ongoing refurbishment programme.
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CBC to explain perimeter surveillance role during half-day integrated security seminar

Leading surveillance solutions provider CBC (Europe) is teaming up with specialist independent security integrator Integrated Security Design Ltd (ISD-Tech) as part of an informative half-day seminar, taking place on 17 June, organised by The Security Institute.
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Abus Plus Key lights the way to greater profit

Abus are running a summer promotion on Granit padlocks linked to their precision Plus Key Cutting Machine, and other promotional support. The bespoke SKM 6000 Plus key machine is currently available at £500 net, but this investment can quickly pay off.
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Screwfix switches to 'British Football Time' for World Cup

Kingfisher-owned trade DIY chain Screwfix is switching its trading hours to 'British Football Time' on days when England are playing during the World Cup. (Er, shouldn't someone have told them it should be English Football Time ... Nice idea though. Ed)
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Lock out criminal locksmiths, says trade association

Industry spokesman calls on new government to tighten up industry vetting.

Better regulation of locksmith training is needed in a move to prevent criminals learning a highly lucrative trade, says Steffan George, Development Director at the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA), who called on the new Liberal Conservative coalition to make sure all organisations providing training had proper vetting procedures to keep undesirables out.
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