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Not far from Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's number 1 shopping boulevard, a handful of people are working high up on the 13th floor to conquer the global market for smart door intercom systems with a compact and ultra-modern and above all high-quality and affordable product: DoorBird. The goal was to make it possible for residents all over the world to speak to their visitors at the door and even open the door for them, no matter where they may be at that moment.   HD camera In autumn...

Centrios, a new brand from the pioneer in opening solutions – ASSA ABLOY, makes its Canadian debut at Canasa Security Canada. The new access control platform comprised of an intuitive and easy-to-use mobile app, web interface, locks, and readers were developed to address the needs of the small business market. Centrios lock reader With Centrios, business operators can quickly and intuitively manage scheduled access and retrieve access reporting for employees and visitors across multiple...

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...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is displaying a comprehensive portfolio of innovative electronic access control and mechanical hardware solutions in Booth #1434. These innovations address the evolving security needs of modern facilities, emphasising safety, efficiency, and user experience. Innovations in access control “Our latest innovations in access control and status indicators reflect Corbin Russwin’s dedication to exceed the evolving security, safety and privacy n...

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...

ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions returns to Global Security Exchange (GSX) for 2024's powerhouse get-together of security professionals from around the world. Digital access control Attendees can visit the ASSA ABLOY booth 1434 from September 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  The company will showcase its latest innovations in comprehensive door security and digital access control, featuring products and solutions to protect lives, assets, data, and more. Fu...

Equipping an escape, fire, or emergency exit with cost-efficient, effective electronic security can be a challenge, particularly where a door is already in place. The Security Door Closer from ASSA ABLOY offers an intelligent, flexible solution. Its innovative product design is also suited to controlling access through interior doors, maintaining aesthetics while enhancing barrier-free door use.  Escape door issues Emergency exits and escape doors must always offer a fast, reliable route...

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...

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...

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...

ALCEA will showcase a diverse lineup of critical infrastructure access management solutions in booth 1642 at the Global Security Exchange, to be held September 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando.  The company plans to focus attention on its entire resettable line of keyless products. Additionally, other solutions in the booth will include the ABLOY Super Weather Proof Padlock; ALWIN software integration to ABLOY PROTEC2 CLIQ™ CWM remote access control s...

Automatic Systems, an industry-pioneering manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce that its FirstLane andFirstLane PLUS speed gates are UL-listed.   FirstLane pedestrian speed gates The FirstLane pedestrian speed gates have proved to be highly reliable and suitable for any architectural environment, from classic to modern. They prevent unauthorised access by physically blocking entry to unauthorised individuals. Trusted to not only me...

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...

DNAKE, an industry-pioneering and trusted provider of IP video intercom and solutions, and Htek, an industry-pioneering unified communication equipment manufacturer and solution provider, have successfully completed compatibility testing. This achievement enables seamless interoperability between DNAKE IP video intercoms and Htek IP phones. The integration enhances communication efficiency, improves security measures, and offers a scalable solution for various modern organisational needs. How...

Landsec, one of the UK’s commercial real estate companies, is launching an optimised Landsec Experience app across its entire London portfolio of prime workplaces using Smart Spaces’ smart building OS. The new app is designed to help people who work in Landsec’s buildings get the most from their time in and around their offices. In addition to digital access control, it provides office customers with access to a range of personalised experiences, events, and discounts along wi...

HID, a worldwide pioneer in trusted identity solutions, announces the availability of the new HID® Signo™ Mechanical Keypad Reader 40T, engineered to offer high performance in harsh and challenging environments where the weather is wet or cold and visibility is low.  The new reader has a robust IP-65 rated construction meaning the electrical components are dustproof and watertight along with a traditional mechanical push button keypad to make it easy to use when wearing gloves or...

The client is a renowned German global discount supermarket chain and ranks as the sixth largest grocery retailer in the UK, holding a 7.7 percent market share as of August 2023. Headquartered in Wimbledon, London, the company operates over 12,000 stores across every EU member state, as well as in Serbia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. With a large number of locations and diverse door access requirements, the client was facing challenges in managing visitor access acros...

dormakaba has earned prominent recognition for its sustainability management and is listed as one of the 500 'World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024' by TIME magazine. The ranking has been developed for the first time by TIME in partnership with Statista with the aim to recognise corporate responsibility and advance sustainable practices. "We have worked diligently to establish a pioneering sustainability program in our industry, and we are delighted to have been recognised by TIME magaz...

Zentra, a brand of Allegion®, and pioneering provider of smart access solutions, has integrated resident keys capability in Apple Wallet for use by customers and their residents. This enables residents to easily and securely add their resident keys to Apple Wallet and unlock their apartment with a simple tap of an iPhone or Apple Watch. With this new capability, residents are able to unlock their building doors, amenity spaces and individual apartment units without contact using their...

Briton has launched a new exit hardware catalogue, showcasing its range of trusted panic and emergency exit hardware systems, and providing specifiers and trade professionals with a user-friendly guide and product selection resource. New catalogue features The new 28-page catalogue showcases a flagship range of Briton products and accessories, with product specifications, EN classifications, and certified application information listed for each of Briton’s panic and emergency exit hardwa...

Camden Door Controls is pleased to bring to market its CX-EPD0009 magnetic cabinet lock. Sporting an ultra-compact design, it is an easily installed high-security lock for virtually any enclosure door, such as computer cabinets, refrigerators, lockers, and retail display counters.   Easy to install and operate This 12V or 24V magnetically operated lock has an incredibly strong holding force of 440 lbs. and is water-resistant for indoor or outdoor use, making it ideal for humid envir...

Gunnebo Entrance Control, a global provider of stylish entrance control solutions, has attained ISO 27001 certification, marking a significant milestone in its dedication to information security excellence. ISO 27001 - the world's best-known standard for information security management systems (ISMS) - defines the requirements for compliance and provides valuable guidance for creating, delivering, monitoring, and evolving the management of risks while keeping owned data protected. Protection o...

Corbin Russwin, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, introduces the newest function for the ML2000 Series mortise lock - Motorised Electric Latch Retraction (MELR). Engineered for demanding commercial, institutional, and industrial applications, these new locks set new benchmarks in security by ensuring compliance, reliability and the enduring style and security that everyone has come to expect from Corbin Russwin door hardware solutions. New ML2000 Series MELR mortise locks “Our new ML2000 Serie...

Gunnebo Entrance Control has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability, with a bold ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2045. Grounded in the principles of employee empowerment, ethical business practices, and environmental stewardship, Gunnebo Entrance Control is taking decisive steps to embark on a pathway or gateway to a sustainable future aligned with the ambitious targets of the Paris Agreement. Project Earth As part of its sustainability approach, Gunnebo AB has launched Project...

Briton, a specialist in door controls and exit hardware, has launched a newly enhanced version of its long-standing and highly popular self-adhesive Accufit template, designed to aid easy and accurate installation of Briton’s trusted door closers.  Accufit system For 25 years, Briton’s unique ‘peel and stick’ Accufit system has provided installers with the means to fit door closers quickly and accurately at the first attempt, improving efficiency and helping to dri...