ABUS flying high with new Kitemark

ABUS UK's MD Nick Vanderhoest says: "We're absolutely delighted to achieve the BSi Kitemark giving us this vital UK accreditation on top of our other European standards. APf cylinders have already been fitted within Dubai's iconic Burj Al Arab hotel, the Houses of Parliament and Wembley Stadium. Now that ABUS cylinders carry the British Kitemark we can expect further high profile projects."

The Kitemark is specifically awarded on the strength of the cylinder's anti-bump, anti-snap and anti-drill resistance.
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Latest crime stats released and new research shows people leaving doors open for burglars

National crime statistics released today show an increase in domestic burglaries - many of us still don't lock our front door: new research.

Home Office statistics released last week highlight that domestic burglaries are up 14%[i]. Experts say that this could increase throughout the summer months as the weather starts to warm up and people venture into their gardens or leave their windows open. New research from Ageas Insurance shows that just under one in two adults (47%) don't lock their front door as a rule when they are at home. And that's when sneak-in crimes can happen. More than one in ten (13%) only ever lock their front door at bedtime.[ii]
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Small but beautifully formed!

The often confusing area of safe selection has just been made much clearer with the new range of Euro graded safes from Securikey, providing protection from £6000 to £1 million pounds and designed to please the eye as well as the insurer ; the fully tested and approved units provide a safe haven for whatever is most important to you...

The inclusion of a test certificate and product rating label bearing the VdS logo prevents issues of approval from insurers once your choice has been made.  Securikey.co.uk will assist with product selection and tutorial videos help to select from multiple locking options.
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Walk Away Locking - Convenience Versus Security

Unlocking the potential of Walk Away Locking in Europe - a comprehensive analysis of market adoption, technology challenges and future outlook

Walk Away Locking (WAL) as a function of smart key systems, is currently the pinnacle of convenience for passenger cars. In an exclusive report, SBD reveal that over 75% of European customers interviewed wanted their smart key system to use WAL and approximately 20% of European smart key systems (or around 2% of all new vehicles sold) are equipped with WAL. This extensive report explains the working of WAL and includes consumer feedback and concerns. The features and functioning of WAL systems of leading European vehicle manufacturers are compared to show the different approaches.
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Hiplok - the bike lock you wear

The idea of wearing a bicycle lock around the waist or across the shoulder is not new; bike couriers have been doing it with heavyweight chain and cable locks for years, but the Hiplok is claimed to be the world’s first bicycle lock developed specifically to be worn on the body.
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Codestuff helps Manchester Airport go digital

CCTV upgrade to 1000 camera site helps airport to improve efficiency, reduce complexity and cut maintenance cost

Codestuff, a leading provider of innovative video management systems, has announced a project helping Manchester Airport to upgrade its ageing analogue CCTV system to a fully digital core. The 8 month project will improve a wide range of CCTV related tasks from baggage system monitoring, car park customer service, aircraft stands and pedestrian safety management across a 625 hectare site used by over 18 million passengers and staff each year.
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Delta Scientific's New 20-Foot portable barrier passes M40 ASTM Crash-Test

Stops 15,000 Pound (66.7 KM) vehicle at 40 MPH (64KPM)

Delta Scientific, a leading manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems has announced the successful full scale crash test and product release of its 20-foot (6.1 m) MP5000 portable vehicle barricade system. The MP5000 is a towable, rapid deployment vehicle barricade developed for locations that have large vehicle traffic. The full scale crash test was conducted by an independent test lab following ASTM test criteria for an M40 level test. That is a 15,000 pound (66.7 KM) flatbed truck impacting at 40 miles per hour (64 kilometers per hour). With the successful test result, the new longer version of the MP5000 is cleared for production.
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Fully remote iLOQ master key management

iLOQ introduces the new Key Replacement Feature to its iLOQ S10 locking system enabling up-to-date remote access management including lost key elimination simply by handing out a new key - locks do not need to be replaced if a key is lost. New keys can be programmed remotely and send to the user, and when the new key is inserted for the first time, previous keys are invalid.

The award-winning iLOQ locking technology is based on the environmentally-friendly battery- and cable-fee lock cylinders powered by the insertion of the battery-free digital iLOQ key.
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Massive operation to protect Prince William and Kate along the royal wedding route

Every nook and cranny along the route that Prince William and Kate Middleton will take on their wedding day is being searched by police, reports The Daily Mail.

As Union Jack bunting goes up on Regent Street and flags are raised across central London, elsewhere the focus is on more sinister stuff in the form of a huge anti-terrorism operation.

Police have launched one of the biggest security operations the country has ever seen - estimated to cost £20 million - to protect William and Kate and world leaders.

Drains have been lifted, the insides of lampposts scoured and even the fronts of the boxes on pedestrian crossing buttons have been removed as every inch of the wedding route is searched for explosives.

Ingersoll Rand announce appointment of JHS Integrated Systems as PegaSys Approved Installer

Ingersoll Rand is delighted to announce that JHS Integrated Systems has been granted Approved Installer status for its PegaSys Intelligent Access Control System. The Birmingham-based company 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 for the Midlands.

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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Smoke security device to deter jewel thieves

Jewellers in Leicester have been fitting smoke security devices following a series of robberies.

The smoke screen fills shops with thick smoke, making it impossible for criminals to see anything.

Twice this year the devices have been activated at jewellery shops in Belgrave Road and on both occasions the raiders left empty handed.
Leicestershire police recommended the devices to retailers following a number of recent jewellery store robberies.

Emprise sponsors research into excellence in security

Emprise Services plc, leading support services provider, is delighted to announce it has agreed to sponsor the SRI's 2011 study into excellence in security.
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Glendorgal Hotel upgrades to smart security

Mul-T-Lock's innovative Smartair offline access control system has been installed at the luxury Glendorgal Hotel in Cornwall, by local Coast 2 Coast Locksmiths, to upgrade its security without compromising on aesthetics.

Smartair provides a secure all-in-one access control solution that reduces the cost and inconvenience associated with wiring a traditional access control system.

After initial programming, cards or fobs can be easily added or removed from a central point as and when required, in this case the hotel reception. Time zones can also be set and an audit trail is available from the handle to make sure personnel access to a guest room is monitored for extra security.
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