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Verkada is sharing 2025 predictions related to each of its various product categories, ranging from how AI will unlock new insights for security teams to how advancements in camera technology will enhance accuracy and decision-making. Here are some comments from Verkada’s security professionals looking ahead to the new year.  AI in security "Large language and vision models reduce investigation times and unlock deeper insights. AI is already transforming the ways that security tea...

Integrated access control and security manufacturer - TDSi announces it is delivering FREE Installer Training at fellow Vitaprotech Group company - Harper Chalice’s newly refurbished Security Hub and Training Facility in Coventry. This new Installer Training location complements TDSi’s existing monthly training courses at TDSi HQ in Poole, Dorset. Training programme Jon Hooley, Technical Support Manager at TDSi will oversee the training programme being held at Harper Chalice&rsquo...

ASSA ABLOY’s innovative new mobile access solution has won yet another prestigious industry award. At October’s Detektor International Awards, ABLOY CUMULUS received the 2024 prize for Innovative Achievement in IoT & Security.  Secure mobile unlocking Chosen from among hundreds of products reviewed over the year by Detektor experts, ABLOY CUMULUS "streamlines access management with encrypted mobile credentials, eliminating key management hassles. Its robust, customisable...

Nice, a global pioneer in Home and Building Management solutions announced the launch of its new Nice Video Doorbell, offering enhanced security features and a sleek, modern design for homeowners.  It is available for pre-order, the Nice Video Doorbell delivers the perfect blend of security and automation to create an elevated all-encompassing smart home experience.  Nice Video Doorbell The Nice Video Doorbell combines elegance and simplicity in both design and user experience. Feat...

OliverIQ, the Smart Home as a Service (SHaaS) platform designed to bring smart home solutions to the broad market, announced the availability of the OliverIQ Hub with built-in customer support from the AI-powered Ollie chatbot. This sleek, affordable plug-and-play device allows OliverIQ service providers to deliver comprehensive smart home services and on-demand device support to new and existing customers. True smart home experiences Customers can enable automation called affairs that enrich...

At this year's “ICONIC AWARDS 2024: Innovative Architecture”, no fewer than four dormakaba solutions have been awarded as “winners” in three categories: the new generation of terminals for time recording and the new, digital high-security safe lock series Axessor APEXX IP in the “Product- Building Technologies” category, the automatic door system MotionIQ in the “Energy Solutions” category and the cloud-based access solution Skyra in the “Pro...

The shift to renewable energy is here, and with it comes valuable infrastructure that needs protecting. Rain, dust, and other environmental factors are constant threats to outdoor equipment, and a quality gasket could be the difference between safe energy storage systems and costly damage. Along with their sealing benefits, gaskets also provide vibration resistance and improve a door’s structural integrity. This keeps enclosures quiet and safe, no matter how much the internal machine...

Delta Scientific, the manufacturer of counter-terrorist vehicle control systems used globally, announced their MP100 portable barrier system has successfully achieved a PU30/P3 designation. Total penetration was measured at a mere 29 ft, making this an industry pioneer. The MP100 was tested to the new ASTM F2656-20 standard which measures the penetration level from the leading edge of the barrier versus the back-side of the barrier of the previous standard. MP100 portable barrier system The M...

SARGENT, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is set to showcase its newly expanded lineup of locks featuring visual status indicators at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) in booth 1434. These innovative locks provide instant visual verification of door status, enhancing security, safety, and privacy while delivering robust, enduring protection across diverse applications. Innovative door control solutions "This advanced offering of locks with visual status indicators is testimony to SARGENT’s c...

Aiphone, the global pioneer in intercom and security communication, announced the debut of AiphoneCloud and its Remote Management at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024. The cloud platform is set to revolutionise IP intercom management for security integration professionals.  AiphoneCloud "We're excited to introduce AiphoneCloud, a platform designed to simplify the work of security integration professionals," said Sean Peterson, Director of Product, Marketing, and Support at Aiphone....

Hikvision, a major manufacturer and supplier of security products and solutions that deliver the ideal combination of high performance and extreme value is excited to announce the release of the DS-KIS600 Intercom Kit, designed to deliver advanced home security in a compact package. Two-way communication Featuring the DS-KV6113-WPE1 door station, this kit offers crystal-clear two-way communication with a noise-reducing microphone, perfect for narrow door frames. With the Hik-Connect App, home...

Pre-registration is now open for C-Touch & Display Shenzhen 2024, organised by RX Kuozhan, scheduled to take place from November 6-8 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center (Bao'an) at Hall 10/12/14. Three-day event As Asia's premier B2B technology trade show for advanced display and smart touch solutions, C-Touch & Display Shenzhen leverages global resources to help display and smart touch manufacturers expand their brand influence and seize global business opportunitie...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has launched Origo as a new electronic safe lock tailored for safes, strong rooms and vault doors, to secure against increasingly sophisticated burglary risks.  The global provider of safe storage solutions has introduced Origo to play a significant role in safeguarding valuables, cash, and document storage in high-risk environments, with no compromise to style or compliance. Sophisticated security solutions Origo offers a secure One-Time-Code (OTC) algorithm and enc...

IDEMIA Public Security North America, the global provider of convenient and trusted biometric-based solutions, including physical and digital secure credentialing in the U.S, is partnering with My Family ID to bring families an easy way to capture important identification information for their children, including a photo and fingerprints, through the My Family ID app. As the first-ever digital fingerprint scanner and child safety profile for smartphones, the My Family ID app serves as an import...

Wireless access control company, CellGate, has just announced a full family of digital Virtual Key options for Watchman® W480, W482, W461, W462, WXL and WXL2 multi-family models. CellGate’s Virtual Keys are QR Code or Pin Code keys that can be issued to visitors of a multi-family property. The property administrator can determine if they are the only ones that can issue Virtual Keys, or if their residents can issue them- and even which type of Virtual Keys they may issue. CellGate&rs...

DoorBird has revolutionised home entrance security with the integration of the Kwikset Halo series locks directly into the DoorBird app.  This innovative feature allows residents to unlock their doors effortlessly while on a DoorBird call with a visitor, eliminating the need to switch between apps for door access. DoorBird’s design   Recognising the importance of privacy and security, this integration offers customers the choice of premium door stations over less secure altern...

ABLOY rose to the top of the list as Finland’s most valued brand of 2024, according to an annual survey by pollster Taloustutkimus. Market research company - Taloustutkimus surveys Finnish consumers’ opinions on brands every year. In 2024, ABLOY was ranked the most valued brand in Finland. "It is an honour to influence how the ABLOY brand sounds, looks, and feels like. Our brand is well known in Finland and around the world," says Johanna Varis, Abloy Oy's Head of Marketing and Segm...

Signo Express and Seos Essentials provide a comprehensive, affordable access control solution designed for small to mid-sized businesses. This suite maximises security and flexibility without complexity. Affordable access control solution This new offering contains everything end customers need to implement secure, modern access control, including: HID Signo™ Express Reader: High-security RFID & Bluetooth ® capabilities, easy install, mobile-ready. Seos Essentials Cards: Pre...

Alfred International, the smart and connected lock subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, proudly announces the U.S. launch of the Alfred DB2S with built-in RFID card reader and Z-Wave Long Range (ZWLR) in the U.S. market. This state-of-the-art device marks a significant advancement in home security technology, offering unparalleled connectivity and extended coverage to ensure home access is convenient and more secure than ever before. Alfred DB2S Smart Lock The Alfred DB2S Smart Lock boasts a...

Level Home, Inc., the company redefining the smart home, announced the release of professional installer editions of its industry-renowned, award-winning smart locks, Level Bolt and Level Lock+ including new Zigbee native configuration options.  Curated for the professional install market, Level Bolt Pro Pack and Level Lock+ Pro Pack offer special add-ons and integration opportunities for installers to offer their customers the convenience of smart home technology, while maintaining the de...

Salto’s latest BLUEnet Wireless peripheral has a smaller design, more flexibility, and the best of Salto’s cloud-based access control capabilities.  IQ Mini Gateway Salto is announcing IQ Mini Gateway, the smallest-ever BLUEnet Wireless peripheral, which is now available in an even smaller device. The Salto IQ Mini combines the best of Salto hardware and software capabilities into a small and versatile design. With advanced BLUEnet wireless technology, it meets the deman...

DNAKE, a prominent figure in the realm of smart intercom and home automation solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in Security Essen 2024. The premier security trade fair will take place from September 17-20, 2024, at Messe Essen, Germany. DNAKE invites industry professionals and enthusiasts to visit their booth, located at Hall 6, 6E19, to experience their latest advancements in SIP intercom and smart home technology.  Products on display At Security Essen 2024, DNAKE wil...

Morse Watchmans, the industry pioneer in key control and asset management systems, will showcase its innovative key control solutions for correctional facilities at the 154th American Correctional Association (ACA) conference in Nashville from August 15-18, 2024, at booth 530. The key management solutions enhance correctional facility security, efficiency, and accountability with full audit trails and instant alerting functionality. Key management solutions "Correctional facilities operate in...

Specialist manufacturer and supplier of architectural hardware solutions, Consort Architectural Hardware, has published Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) across its range of door levers, door closers, hinges, and locks, verifying the sustainability credentials of its products.  Life Cycle Assessment EPDs are internationally recognised accreditations and are designed to provide transparent and comparable information about the environmental impact of products. The certification proc...

Alfred International, the smart and connected lock subsidiary of GHT Door Hardware, proudly announces the U.S. launch of the patented Alfred™ ML2 Smart Mortise Lock now available with Z-Wave® Long Range. The ML2 combines state-of-the-art technology with a sleek keypad and patented design and drive mechanism that makes it an ideal retrofit solution for properties with long-standing, older mortise style locks. The ML2 is now available in the U.S. and offers unmatched convenience, secur...

Altronix, the recognised pioneer in power and data transmission for the professional security industry, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with LiftMaster, a pioneering brand of professionally installed access solutions including smart video intercoms, smart door controllers and gate operators. This collaboration combines Altronix’s advanced power distribution with LiftMaster’s CAP2D Smart Access Controllers, resulting in new pre-configured kits designed to support up t...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to introduce a new addition to its CX-91 and CX-92 Series maglocks – models that feature a sleek, aesthetically pleasing black finish. Black finishes on hardware are gaining popularity, and Camden’s new ‘all-black’ design is distinctive in the market.  Single-, double-door applications The new black models offer the same superior performance and value as the other CX-91 and CX-92 Series magnetic locks and are easily installed with a...

Kingdom Security, a UK security firm has welcomed commitments in the King’s Speech to tackle the scourge of shoplifting in retail stores but warned shoppers they need to stay vigilant.  Shoplifting law changes Kingdom Security, who provide integrated security solutions to retailers across the country, welcome the proposed changes in the law to shoplifting offences, and assaults on shop-workers to become a specific offence.    The changes come as England and Wales r...

ASSA ABLOY, the global pioneer in access solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jacques Vermeulen to the position of National Accounts Manager for the newly established Locksmiths UKI - Commercial Group. This new appointment underscores ASSA ABLOY’s commitment to enhancing service delivery and strengthening relationships with auto-locking customers, lock wholesalers and national accounts across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Understanding of the locksmith industry Jacques...

Verkada, a pioneer in cloud-based physical security solutions, proudly announces that it supports 25,000 customers in keeping people and places safe in a privacy-sensitive way. Comprehensive security platform "What started as a cloud-based security camera offering has, in just eight years, transformed into a comprehensive security platform, including door access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and, most recently, intercom," said Eric Salava, Chief Rev...