Yale launches Dual Lock for smart and secure window locking

Yale has officially launched the Yale Dual Lock – a next-generation window locking solution that combines superior mechanical strength, streamlined installation, and full smart home integration. Developed with fabricators, installers, and homeowners in mind, the Dual Lock range delivers high-performance security with modern convenience. 
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Hanwha Vision releases Q series fisheye cameras with enhanced AI

Hanwha Vision has launched Q series fisheye cameras with enhanced AI, providing a range of intelligent analytics alongside 360-degree monitoring. Ideally suited for retail, hospitality, public spaces, and residential settings, with models QNF-C9010 for indoor use, and QNF-C9010V for outdoor use.
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Westminster Security Group acquires Afrisist

Westminster Security Group has announced the acquisition of Afrisist. Afrisist is a leading provider of innovative security and risk management solutions in Africa. This strategic acquisition positions Westminster Security to enhance its global service offerings and expand its market presence, delivering exceptional service to clients travelling around the globe.
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SECO-LARM new ENFORCER Post-Mount Housings for access control devices

SECO-LARM, a leading innovator in security solutions, announces the release of its new ENFORCER Post-Mount Housings, now available to provide secure, weatherproof protection for access control and signaling devices in outdoor and exposed environments.
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i-PRO becomes first in physical security industry to gain ISO/IEC 42001 AI certification

Abloy Academy breaks attendance records amid rising demand for standards focused access control specification training

Abloy UK has achieved record breaking attendance at its Academy, with more professionals than ever attending its training courses to enhance their knowledge of access control standards and compliance.

Between January and April 2025 alone, the Academy welcomed 188 attendees to its Foundations course, which is more than the 161 attendees trained during the whole of 2024. Compared to the same period last year, attendance in 2025 has more than doubled, rising from 72 to 188, an increase of 261%. 
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Tracing the history of Wisenet SoC

When it comes to security cameras, the System on a Chip (SoC) is where the magic happens. It’s the brainpower packed into a tiny chip, handling everything from image processing to smart analytics. This combines multiple electronic functions into one super-efficient package. Advances in SoC have transformed security cameras, evolving them from bulky, inefficient systems to sleek, efficient devices.

While many manufacturers rely on third-party general-purpose SoCs, Hanwha Vision has distinguished itself by developing proprietary, in-house SoC solutions for over 20 years.
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VuWall releases new technology plugin integration for Q-SYS

VuWall has announced the release of its new Q-SYS plugin integration for the TRx Centralized Management Platform. Combining advanced multi-video wall management, KVM operations and AV distribution in a single platform, TRx is used to configure, manage and distribute virtually any source type to any display using an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.

As a contributor to the Q-SYS Ecosystem, VuWall collaborated with Q-SYS to create a market-ready control solution that integrates seamlessly into Q-SYS, a cloud-manageable audio, video, and control platform.
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Abloy UK launches new whitepaper to help secure Healthcare Estates

Abloy UK has released a new whitepaper entitled Securing Healthcare Estates, offering vital guidance to healthcare facilities managers on safeguarding people, premises, and sensitive assets across NHS and private healthcare environments.

The whitepaper outlines the increasing threats faced by healthcare estates - from theft and vandalism to unauthorised access and cyberattacks - and how innovative electromechanical access control systems can help mitigate these risks while improving compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainability. 
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Cyber threats targeting manufacturing on the rise

Cybercriminals are ramping up their attacks on the manufacturing sector, exploiting outdated operational technology (OT) systems and interconnected supply chains with devastating effects. 

A new analysis of the cyber threat landscape in the manufacturing industry by IDS-INDATA reveals a staggering 50% increase in supply chain attacks, making them the fastest-growing cyber threat to the industry. 

The analysis also highlights alarming rises in ransomware (23.5%), malware (11.1%), and social engineering (8.6%) attacks, underscoring the vulnerabilities in ageing OT-IT networks.
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What is “the Perspicacity Life?"

The Perspicacity Life is a new and exciting locksmith marketing company, connecting customers with the best geographically based locksmiths near you. For example, if you perform a search on Google for “find a locksmith near you” or “find a locksmith near me” our aim is to connect customers with locksmiths, fast and efficiently.

How do we connect customers with locksmiths?

When customers perform a search using Google for their chosen locksmith related keyword “the perspicacity life” marketing platform will assist with connecting customers swiftly with the nearest locksmith.
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PerpetuityARC Training to deliver first of its kind qualification for Protective Security Advisers

A new SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate for Protective Security Advisers, designed in collaboration with and endorsed by the Protective Security Centre, Government Security, has launched this month.

Developed to upskill security professionals and attract new talent to the protective security industry, the qualification will be available to both public and private sectors, fostering a baseline competence across the sector and reinforcing the Protective Security Centre’s commitment to strengthening national security capabilities.
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Empowering businesses in 2025: How upskilling workforces can strengthen cyber defence

by Irvin Shillingford, Hornetsecurity’s Regional Manager for UK, Benelux and Nordic Regions 

The UK’s cybersecurity sector is booming, generating £13.2bn in revenue and creating 67,000 new jobs according to government analysis. This growth reflects the increasing demand for robust security solutions amid rising cyber threats. As businesses of all sizes continue to embrace digital transformation, the need to strengthen their defences is increasingly critical. 
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