HKC unveils SmartLink 700 update to enhance installer experience

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

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

Powering ahead: 3D Group and Truecode online

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

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. 

i-PRO launches revamped EMEA Partner Program

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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Abloy UK provides access control solution for major water supplier in the North of England

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

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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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.
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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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