Kentec orchestrates fire protection at the Harpa

Kentec Syncro fire alarm control panels have been chosen for a fire safety system designed to protect the new Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavik, Iceland, that will become the new home of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and the Icelandic Opera.
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India shuts server linked to Duqu computer virus

Indian authorities seized computer equipment from a data center in Mumbai as part of an investigation into the Duqu malicious software that some security experts warned could be the next big cyber threat.

On the wards in Chartres

Hikvision's network speed dome cameras and 4CIF IP cameras are being used at the Louis Pasteur Hospital in the city of Chartres in northern France to protect patients, staff and visitors.
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New generation Biometric Reader from Colson

The new Deedlock Biometric Reader from leading security and lock experts Securefast Tate Colson represents the very latest technology in integrated biometric identification.
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Skype security flaw, IP addresses and torrent activity traced

Researchers at New York City University have uncovered a security flaw in Skype that allows hackers to track users' locations and view peer-to-peer file sharing activity.

The problem isn't just related to the Skype service either, but also other VOIP applications.

Researcher finds major security flaw in Facebook

The issue could allow hackers to send malicious software to people who aren't their friends, reports Computerworlduk and according to an article in the Daily Telegraph this happens up to 600,000 times per day. www.telegraph.co.uk

Nathan Power, a senior security penetration tester at technology consultancy CDW, discovered the vulnerability and publicly disclosed it Thursday on his blog. The flaw was reported to Facebook on 30 September, which acknowledged the issue on Wednesday, he wrote.

Rottner Security & Hughes Wholesale welcome new partnership

After an extensive year-long evaluation undertaken by its agents through many discussions with its UK based customers, Rottner Security has now formed an exclusive distribution partnership with Hughes Wholesale.
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Genuine Lishi outshines the pack

The most experienced and skilled locksmiths out there agree that Genuine Lishi products have completely transformed their toolboxes since their UK launch in 2009.
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Key Scan - the Automotive Key Coding Tool

Key programming has until now been a costly business says NW Keys but the Key Scan gives great coverage and functionality allowing you to generate extra revenue and save substantial costs on key programming related jobs. The handset is based on the popular SPi platform and therefore an upgrade to either various levels of diagnostic software or the full SPi package is a simple phone call away, you can then update over the Internet.
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Interference locks drivers out of cars at petrol filling station

Dozen of drivers have been locked out of their cars or left unable to start their engines, due to bizarre electrical interference at a York petrol station, according to the Yorkshire Press.

Bosses at Tesco's Clifton Moor branch are investigating but say they are baffled by the mysterious force, which has been affecting motorists on their forecourt.

Ship to shore

Alpro Architectural Hardware have supplied their waterproof access control keypads to the principal ferry operator in Scotland, Caledonian MacBrayne.

Caledonian MacBrayne serves 45 ports across the west coast of Scotland and sails to 24 destinations including islands such as Arran, Bute, Mull and Iona.
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Olympic security plan: 'Full UK confidence'

The Home Office has said it has "full confidence" in security for the Olympics, after reports of concerns from the United States.

The Guardian has claimed the US was furious about security plans and wants to send up to 1,000 of its own people, including 500 FBI agents.

Pickbuster- have a bump-er Christmas

With increasing public concern over lock bumping, there's never been a better time to profit from the unique solution developed by Tradelocks - Pickbuster.

Awareness of lock bumping and Pickbuster amongst consumers is at an all time high, thanks to the Tradelocks national education campaign, 'Ban the Bump Key', which has highlighted the situation.
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101 the non-emergency number

The new number will replace current non-emergency numbers which will be phased out.

101 provides a memorable number to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response. Such as:

- if your car or van has been stolen
- if property has been damaged or vandalised
- if you suspect drug use or dealing
- to report a minor traffic collision
- to give the police information about crime or criminals in your local area

We are informed that a call to 101 will never cost more than 15p.

As always, dial 999 in an emergency - when life is in danger or crime is in progress.

Godrej Locks sees overseas buys as key to growth

Godrej Locks, the oldest division of the Godrej & Boyce group, is looking at inorganic growth options by acquiring companies in the business of security systems and access control devices.

Locksmith jailed in stolen antique banknotes case

The case went to court and the dodgy locksmith has been sentenced to three years in prison as the Fairbanks Daily Newsminer reports.

"I deserve to be punished," the locksmith said upon being sentenced.

Yes, he does. 

New mega pixel rapid deployment CCTV solution

MEL Secure Systems, a leading developer of surveillance and security solutions, has announced the Domehawk HD2, a new rapid deployment CCTV solution. The camera incorporates the latest mega-pixel technology, with full pan, tilt and zoom, and provides enhanced recognition of suspects to meet evidential standards and reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour in a wide range of environments.
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The European Commission adopts proposal for an EU legal framework on airport security scanners

This legislation allows airports and member States that wish to use security scanners for the screening of passengers to do so under strict operational and technical conditions. Member States have been trialling or testing security scanners since a terrorist attempted on 25 December 2009 to blow up a plane flying from Amsterdam to Detroit with plastic explosives he had hidden in his underwear.
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Milestone Systems wins Innovative Achievement Award for CCTV

The award was presented at the 12th annual Detektor International Awards held at SECTECH, Security Exhibition and Conference, in Stockholm, Sweden, last month,

The Detektor International Award was introduced in 2000 to reward manufacturers of products and services that stand up to the criteria of outstanding innovation and contribution to the advancement of the security industry. The Detektor International Award is an independent prize and companies cannot nominate their own products.
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Cell locks replaced in Birmingham prison keys' mystery

Work on replacing locks at Birmingham's newly-privatised prison has commenced following the mystery disappearance of a set of keys.

Prisoners at the jail in Winson Green were placed in lockdown for almost 24 hours last week after the keys, including one to open every cell door in the 1,450 capacity prison, went missing.

CCTV Operations NOS out for consultation

The National Occupational Standards (NOS) for CCTV Operations have been reviewed by an advisory working group of practitioners in the sector which decided that only two of the 11 technical NOS required minor amendments.
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