The XS4 Double Reader operates on a 100% wire-free architecture, eliminating the need for traditional wired installations. The company said the lock retrofits over existing door preparations and mortice locks, helping reduce deployment time and installation costs while simplifying upgrades.
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Abloy video showcases Escape Door System benefits for retail environments
Abloy UK has launched a new video demonstrating how its Escape Door System (EDS) can help retailers balance security measures with safe, compliant escape routes in retail environments.
Retail environments are under increasing pressure to tackle issues such as run-out theft and unauthorised access to restricted areas. The video demonstrates how the ASSA ABLOY Escape Door System enables authorised personnel to move efficiently through secure spaces while maintaining control over sensitive areas and exit points.
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The security stack reckoning: more tools are creating more risks
A growing number of organisations are suffering from security tool sprawl according to KPMG's 2026 Cybersecurity & Technology Risk Survey, that found only 14% of organisations have reached an advanced, predictive level of vulnerability management.
Infrastructure complexity and fragmented security systems remain the biggest obstacles.
Mark Appleton, Group Lead Vendor Ecosystem Development at ALSO Group, explains why organisations need to move away from buying more tools and instead focus on security consolidation and platformisation.
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Leeds Lock Centre reinforces long-standing Mul-T-Lock partnership with MTL300 Break Secure 3XP Pro
Mul-T-Lock and Leeds Lock Centre are marking more than 20 years of working together, reflecting a long-established partnership shaped by technical expertise, professional trust and a shared commient to well-engineered mechanical security.
Leeds Lock Centre has been part of Mul-T-Lock’s authorised locksmith network for over two decades, supplying and fitting its products across domestic, commercial and specialist applications. Over that time, the relationship has developed in line with changes in both regulation and criminal attack methods, with product decisions guided by practical experience and performance rather than trend or aesthetics.
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