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Locks and Security News: your weekly locks and security industry newsletter
2nd July 2025 Issue no. 760

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i-PRO launches revamped EMEA Partner Program

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i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security), has announced a major expansion of its EMEA Partner Program. The move supports i-PRO’s long-term growth strategy and commitment to building a dynamic, future-focused partner ecosystem.

Unveiled last month at the i-PRO EMEA i-Summit 2025 annual partner conference in Barcelona, the enhanced program reinforces i-PRO’s position as one of the most partner-centric innovators in the security industry. It marks a strategic shift toward ecosystem-led innovation, ethical AI, and deep collaboration across mission-critical sectors such as transportation, large venues, stadiums, and smart cities.
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HKC unveils SmartLink 700 update to enhance installer experience

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HKC Security has announced a major update to its SmartLink 700 installer control panel configuration software, designed to improve accessibility and efficiency.
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IMOU launches wireless Doorbell 2S Kit with smart tracking for a high-quality and full coverage solution

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IMOU, a leading innovator in smart home security, proudly announces the UK launch of its Doorbell 2S Kit for a security solution that is high-quality and packed full of innovative features to upgrade any existing setup. A market first Pan lens video doorbell with a 180° field of view, it provides market leading tech at an affordable price.

The wireless 2S doorbell delivers high-quality images thanks to its 3-megapixel, 2k resolution, so it is always easy to see exactly who is at the door. .
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Secure Logiq expands into APAC with appointment of Graham Wheeler as Regional Director

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Secure Logiq is heading into the Asia-Pacific region with big plans and a clear focus on Australia and New Zealand. Helping to steer the company through this exciting new chapter is newly appointed Regional Director, Graham Wheeler – a well-respected figure in the security and surveillance world with deep technical know-how and a sharp understanding of the APAC market.
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Tracing the history of Wisenet SoC

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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.
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Hikvision Canada Inc. ordered to cease all operations in Canada

The Canadian government has ordered Hikvision’s subsidiary in the country to cease all operations following a review that determined them to pose a national security risk. This was made public over the weekend by Mélanie Joly, Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

“Following a National Security Review under the Investment Canada Act, the Government of Canada has ordered Hikvision Canada Inc. to cease all operations in Canada and close its Canadian business,” reads the announcement.
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HKC launches new whitepaper addressing school security challenges with integrated alarm solutions

* HKC-Education-whitepaper.jpgHKC, a leading intruder alarm manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, has released a comprehensive new whitepaper titled“Securing schools: Scalable integrated alarm systems for educational environments”. 

The whitepaper addresses growing safety concerns in educational settings and outlines how scalable, integrated alarm systems can help schools, colleges, and universities respond effectively to a wide range of security threats. 
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Introducing the XS4 One S: Salto’s electronic locking solution

* Salto-XS4.jpegSalto’s newest product launch combines extended compatibility, sleek design, advanced technology, and proven reliability to meet the evolving access control needs of today’s dynamic environments. The new XS4 One S, a next-generation addition to the XS4 One product family and cutting-edge extension of Salto’s smart access ecosystem.

Designed for global compatibility and aesthetic versatility, the XS4 One S is a compact yet powerful, universal electronic locking solution that redefines what modern access control can look and feel like.
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UNION unveils matt black door closers for design-led interiors

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Offering a contemporary alternative to traditional silver, the new products take the trusted performance of the CE3F, CE24V, CE26V, and Retro-V and add a bold aesthetic to meet today’s architectural trends.
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Powering ahead: 3D Group and Truecode online

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3D Group are very excited to share that Chris Halkyard, inventor and developer of the well-known programming tool TrueCode, has joined our team as an automotive software engineer. 

We are aware that naturally, there will be some questions or concerns about the future of TrueCode and we are here to assure that this collaboration will mean improved customer support and enhanced future development, with no changes in pricing or product offering for the existing TrueCode range.
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Genetec & partners win ‘security project of the year’ at Fire & Security Matters awards

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Genetec.
 a global leader in enterprise physical security software, is proud to announce that the Thames Valley Police CCTV Partnership has won ‘Security Project of the Year’ at the Fire and Security Matters Awards 2025. 
 
The groundbreaking initiative, led by Thames Valley Police in collaboration with Genetec, CDS Systems, and Hanwha Vision, has transformed the region’s public space CCTV infrastructure. By transferring CCTV monitoring to dedicated police control rooms it delivers significant cost efficiencies for participating local authorities, ensuring the sustainable long-term provision of sustainable public space CCTV across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire.
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Abloy UK provides access control solution for major water supplier in the North of England

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Abloy UK has recently supplied its PROTEC2 CLIQ access management solution to a leading water supplier in the North of England to safeguard facilities and assets, increase operational efficiency, and improve overall service resilience.
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Abloy Academy breaks attendance records amid rising demand for standards focused access control specification training

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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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