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When digital PINs replace traditional keys, staff in a small business save time

London, November 2023 – In many small businesses, the task of handing out and tracking keys is laborious and time-consuming. And because mechanical locking requires a keyholder (or keyholders) to be present, staff absences or vacations cause a problem — including unnecessary waiting around for an important door to be opened. A simple, familiar solution is offered when businesses make a simple switch to digital PIN locking.

“We had a door with a classic lock and key,” explains Tom Smeets, owner of family-run Smeets Pharmacy in Lint, near Antwerp. “But seven of us were working here, it was really complicated.”

Smeets sought a modern, digital approach to access — a more efficient replacement for mechanical lock-and-key security. The aim was to provide his pharmacy staff with more convenient door security which would do away with any need for them to hang around waiting for a keyholder, which can waste valuable time and money for the business.

The solution had to be easy to operate; a small business like Smeets Pharmacy does not employ a security manager or access control specialist. And, of course, reliable security with an established track-record in protecting staff, premises and medicines was non-negotiable.

Everyone has their own PIN — no one carries keys

To replace the existing lock, Smeets selected ASSA ABLOY’s Code HandleÒ Door Lock. This modern device brought convenient security to the business: It looks and works just like any other door handle but incorporates digital PIN security inside.

Doors equipped with Code Handle unlock with up to 9 different 4- to 6-digit PINs; all staff have their own. Anyone’s PIN can be cancelled or changed anytime.

Because of its simplicity, cost-effectiveness and easy installation, Code Handle is a popular choice at small and medium-sized medical practices across Europe. The device fits right onto an existing standard locking cylinder and is quickly fixed in place with two screws; it’s simple, even for non-specialists.

There’s no wiring and no software. Power comes from long-lasting standard batteries. “It’s so practical. It also gives a very professional impression,” he adds.

For users, a Code Handle is convenient. They simply push the buttons to enter their PIN and work the handle as normal. It’s all familiar, but with no need for anyone to carry keys, keycards or any other credential.

It doesn’t matter if a keyholder is on leave, sick or just late. Everyone gets in as soon as they need by inputting their personalized PIN.

“There’s no longer any problem with the key as before,” says Smeets. “Of course, I am very satisfied. It’s a perfect solution for us.”

To learn more about Code Handle Digital Door Locks, visit:  https://campaigns.assaabloyopeningsolutions.eu/codehandle?utm_campaign=codehandle-generic&utm_source=PR

Intersec 2024 to commemorate 25-year milestone edition in the region with a record number of exhibitors

The silver jubilee edition of Intersec 2024 will be the largest ever, with increased support from key UAE Government bodies

 Exhibitor numbers will be 20% higher than 2023, reinforcing the importance of safety, security and fire safety technology in the MENA region

 Event features will place innovation and digital security under the spotlight

 Dubai, UAE: The organiser of Intersec 2024, the world’s leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection, is preparing to host the largest edition in the show’s 25-year history. Taking place from 16-18 January 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), under the theme of ‘Innovating security tech for a quarter century’, the exhibition is expecting a remarkable 20 per cent year-on-year increase in international exhibitor participation, and more than 45,000 trade visitors from around the world travelling to attend the event.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the silver jubilee edition of Intersec will host 1,000 exhibitors from more than 60 nations, with around a quarter of these appearing for the first time. Occupying 13 halls at DWTC, the exhibition signifies a 20 per cent growth compared to 2023, reaffirming its status as a critical networking hub for global security, safety, and fire protection industries. Uniting buyers, sellers, and decision makers, Intersec provides a dynamic nexus for networking, deal-making, and the global unveiling of cutting-edge technology and innovations in Dubai.

In particular, every element of Intersec is affiliated with the relevant UAE government entities, demonstrating the commitment of the UAE Government to these important industries. Dubai Police and the Security Industry Regulatory Authority (SIRA) are affiliated with the security sector; Dubai Civil Defence with the Fire & Rescue element of Intersec; while Dubai Municipality supports the safety sector and the Cyber Security Council and Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) underscore the importance of the cyber sector.

This year, innovation and digital security will take centre stage at Intersec 2024 as security and safety professionals from around the world look to collaborate, innovate and actively seek new technologies to meet the industry’s rapidly changing needs.

Alex Nicholl, Group Commercial Director at Intersec organiser Messe Frankfurt Middle East, said: “With two months to the largest edition of Intersec, we look forward to providing a platform for bringing the leading industry players together for three days of discovery, networking, knowledge sharing and most of all, driving the industry forward.”

In addition to exhibitor showcases, Intersec 2024 will continue to set the stage for a safer and more secure world with the return of its high-impact conference programmes, including the exclusive Security Leaders’ Summit (ISLS) exploring trends in sustainable security and geopolitical risk intelligence, the Cyber Security Conference, hosted by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, delving into metaverse security and Zero Trust Architecture, and the Safety & Health Conference emphasising workplace safety and well-being.

Meanwhile, the Fire & Rescue Conference, hosted by Dubai Civil Defence, will discuss strategies and best practices across topics such as emergency response planning, fire safety and compliance and community engagement. At the same time, the Thought Leadership Pavilion, hosted by the Access Control Executive Brief, will address a range of topics across a central theme of the future of the access control and smart lock industry.

“These conferences and workshops serve as the intellectual heartbeat of Intersec, providing a platform where pressing issues are dissected, innovative solutions are unveiled, and the seeds of progress are sown,” added Nicholl.

The event’s diverse features encompass the Drone Threats & Counter Measures Workshop, the Emergency Crisis Management & Communication Workshop, live demonstrations in the Attack Zone, a catwalk show of industrial safety gear at the Safety Walk and the Future Defenders Hack Arena, for students and professionals. Moreover, the Intersec Awards will recognise outstanding achievements across key sectors, and The Premium Club will provide a key networking programme for industry professionals.

The 25th edition of Intersec will encompass five broad product sections: Commercial & Perimeter Security, Homeland Security & Policing, Fire & Rescue, Safety & Health, and Cyber Security, offering tailored solutions for each industry segment under one roof.

The latest Intersec 2024 news stories are available https://intersec.ae.messefrankfurt.com/dubai/en/press.html.

The modern workplace needs electronic access control for more than just doors

London, November 2023 – Often overlooked, storage for valuables, documents and personal items deserves the same protection as offices, labs or accommodation. Yet many access solutions leave these important access points poorly secured. Intelligent electronic control often stops at the door, ignoring the critical safety needs of many forgotten openings.

One common facilities management solution is to run two systems in parallel: electronic access for doors, and mechanical security for “non-door” openings which many electronic systems cannot accommodate.

However, running two access control workflows based on different technologies increases risk and complexity, and eats up admin time. Users carry multiple credentials, so there is more chance they lose one. Security teams now must issue, track and monitor multiple credentials and credential types. It creates unnecessary hassle for everyone.

A growing need for “non-door” security

A cabinet or drawer lock fitted at relevant points, and integrated with the central system, can give many valuable assets the security they require. Once integrated with the system software, this electronic device can deter unauthorized access and reduce workplace theft − which in the USA alone may cost businesses $50 billion each year*.

In the healthcare sector, enhanced cabinet security can protect medicines and confidential documents. In universities and schools, students and staff experience peace of mind when they can leave belongings in lockers in communal areas or changing rooms which are properly secured.

In today’s more flexible workplaces, many office users don’t have “their” desk, where confidential or valuable assets are stored safely. They just use “a” desk. Unsurprisingly, according to business services provider Clutch, almost a quarter of coworking space users have security concerns**. The right cabinet security does more than just save management time. It also helps building users become relaxed about their belongings’ safety.

How, then, can facilities managers identify the best devices − easy to install, convenient and economical to run − and integrate them without expense or hassle?

Hardware solutions to integrate overlooked openings with access control

ASSA ABLOY offers a choice of security solutions for these forgotten access points. In many cases, multiple non-door locking types may also be integrated with a third-party system and managed together, to maximize the flexibility and efficiency of security admin.

The new battery-powered Aperio® KL100, for example, secures lockers, cabinets, cupboards, drawers and more. It makes almost any small opening an integral part of an electronic access control system. Designed for minimal disruption to furniture, its tiny footprint and wire-free operation ensure quick installation without causing damage or making a visual impact. It integrates seamlessly with any new or existing access control system — from over 100 different manufacturers and counting.

Finavia, operator of Helsinki Airport, must lock all types of opening, from doors and cabinets to fences and cargo. Devices all integrate seamlessly with their Lenel access control system. Check-in desks are fitted with Aperio KL100 locking, to ensure travel documents are stored safely. Audit trail capability simplifies the process of learning who accessed the storage and when.

This is much easier to monitor than mechanical key security: “When employees change, their access is disabled,” explains Kari Mäkinen, the airport’s Senior Access Control Specialist. “Or if the card is lost, it can be completely removed from the system. With mechanical keys, that process is much harder.”

At Funway Academic Resort, student accommodation in Madrid, a single SMARTair system provides flexible, reliable electronic protection for bedrooms, common areas and student safes. No sensitive openings are overlooked. Part of the SMARTair® complete access control solution, SMARTair e-motion Cabinet Locks with integrated RFID readers work with a wide range of credentials. They offer convenient unlocking via smartphone and are easily managed together with wireless door locking devices and electronic padlocks using SMARTair’s intuitive software.

ASSA ABLOY also offers programmable key-based security for non-door openings such as gates, lockers, cabinets and vending machines. With CLIQ®, users enjoy the convenience of carrying just one programmable battery-powered smart key which unlocks every door or access point they are authorized to open. Access rights are managed efficiently with a choice of remote or locally installed software.

PTZ CCTV cameras: when you need to look around

PTZ stands for “Pan-Tilt-Zoom”. PTZ CCTV cameras can move left and right, up and down, and also have the ability to zoom in on the image. This allows for remote control of the viewing direction and the ability to perform planned “patrols” of an area manually or even in automatic mode, following predefined points.

The first PTZ video camera was invented in 1954. These models were controlled using mechanical devices such as handles and levers. Over the last seven decades, PTZ cameras have undergone significant advancements. They now use digital and motorized systems to provide high-quality images, precision, and camera movement speed. Such cameras are often equipped with automated “smart” features, such as tracking moving objects – people or vehicles.

PTZ cameras find wide applications in various fields:

  • Firstly, it’s natural that they are used for the security and protection of industrial facilities, offices, and commercial premises.
  • Secondly, these cameras are often installed on streets and highways to enhance road safety and assist law enforcement.
  • Thirdly, they are in high demand in logistics, especially for navigation and transport safety.

A more exotic application is wildlife observation. PTZ cameras allow researchers to effectively monitor animals in their natural habitats.

Forestry operations often utilize PTZ cameras. They are installed on special towers above tree level, allowing for the quick detection of possible forest fires and their suppression.

Finally, the military and defence sector is a very relevant application area for PTZ cameras. They are actively used for border surveillance, on military bases, checkpoints, and more.

Partizan, following the latest CCTV industry trends, also manufactures its own PTZ cameras. This modern equipment meets the strictest requirements.

Partizan PTZ cameras are created based on high-tech sensors capable of delivering images in Super HD quality up to 4K. They are reliably protected from moisture and dust with an IP66 rating. Special attention is paid to the durability of the camera’s housing and moving parts since they often operate outdoors, where adverse weather conditions are not uncommon: heavy rains, storms, and snowdrifts. Most Partizan PTZ cameras maintain full functionality at temperatures ranging from -40 to +60 °C.

Partizan PTZ cameras are “smart” devices. Depending on the model, they support current smart video analytics features, including motion detection, face and license plate recognition, human and vehicle detection, object detection, intrusion detection, and line crossing. These cameras can also be integrated with third-party security systems, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of protecting important facilities such as airports, ports, parking lots, warehouses, military bases, residential complexes, and more.

Learn more about Partizan PTZ cameras!

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Smiths Wins £88 Million Contract with UK MoD

Smiths Detection has been awarded an £88 million contract to develop, manufacture, supply and support next-generation Chemical Sense Equipment for the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The award is part of an MoD programme to replace and strengthen its chemical detecting capabilities, helping to ensure that areas are safe from toxic chemicals that could harm defence personnel or civilians.

For the programme, Smiths Detection will develop three next-generation chemical sensor products, including a wearable personal chemical agent sensor with combined vapour and aerosol capabilities; a survey chemical agent sensor, a portable device to check potentially hazardous areas or surfaces; and a remote monitoring chemical sensor for use in fixed locations with enhanced identification and classification performance.

Smiths Detection will be responsible for all stages of the development and supply of the systems, including laboratory research, field testing, manufacture and supply, and ongoing service and support.

The new technology, which will be developed in close collaboration with the MoD, will feature Smiths Detection proprietary Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) detection and identification technology and be based on its Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) line of advanced, easy-to-use threat detection devices. With over 75,000 units already sold around the world, the LCD has a legacy of protecting military personnel, police and hazmat responders by alerting operators to detect toxic substances and dangerous chemicals.

Smiths Detection President, Roland Carter, said: “We’re honoured to have been selected by the UK Ministry of Defence to supply this next-generation technology “Since our business inception, nearly 70 years ago, we have been designing, developing, manufacturing, and servicing chemical sensing technology. This technology protects defence forces, including the UK MoD, and communities from known and emerging threats. This award is testament to our leading technology and the knowledge, commitment and ingenuity of the people in our organisation who everyday help to make the world a safer place.”

2N Clip for IP Access Control in Every Type of Home

2N, the global market leader in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has launched a new IP answering unit, the 2N Clip, designed to meet the growing demand for IP technology in mid-range residential projects.

The 4″ video device runs on the same powerful, reliable operating system as 2N’s premium IP products, and offers many of the same advantages, including top-quality audio and video. It also offers the same high standards in other areas, including cybersecurity and sustainability, which more and more users demand. On top of that, the 2N Clip is the fastest answering unit on the market to install – it only takes three minutes – and it can be managed and configured remotely via the My2N Management Platform.

The 2N Clip has also been developed with a focus on the importance of aesthetics in access control. High-end functionality will always be the top priority for access control firms. Still, when technological capabilities come together with elegant design, as in the case of the 2N Clip, access devices can genuinely enhance the status of the building in which they are installed.

The product launch follows the CEDIA Expo 2023 in Denver, Colorado, where the 2N Clip was shown live to industry experts for the first time – and where it met with an overwhelmingly positive response.

“IP technology has transformed access control, enhancing both security and convenience. But in the residential sector, there has been a common perception that IP technology is only affordable in high-end, luxury projects. The 2N Clip completely up-ends that idea, and will help deliver 2N’s mission to bring the benefits of IP technology to every type of home,” said Michael Nicholson, 2N’s Business Development Manager for the UK & Ireland.

Bosch Is Selling Its Three Business Units

Bosch is realigning its Building Technologies division: in the future, the division is to focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation.

The company plans to sell most of the Building Technologies division’s product business. This includes the Video, Access and Intrusion, and Communication business units, and affects some 4,300 associates at more than 90 locations worldwide. Bosch is now looking for a buyer who will take on all three business units together with their associates and locations.

The product business with fire alarm systems, by contrast, is not to be sold. Because of its importance for systems integration, it is to be merged with the integrator business and continued.

“We are confident we will be able to find a buyer who will take over all three business units, and who will further strengthen the business and give it a secure future,” said Christian Fischer, Deputy Chairman of the Bosch Board of Management. He explained that, for strategic reasons, Bosch does not intend to develop this business further.

Thomas Quante, the President of Bosch Building Technologies, added: “The product business is excellently positioned for a promising future under a new owner: innovative products, highly skilled associates, and a market environment with attractive opportunities for growth.”

Following the realignment, the Building Technologies division will employ some 7,600 associates, and operate at 40 locations in 8 countries. As a brand-independent systems integrator with a wide-ranging portfolio of energy and building solutions, the division intends to benefit in the future from digitalization and growing customer demand for integrated, intelligent, and cross-domain solutions in the areas of building security, energy efficiency, and building automation.

The Bosch Building Technologies division is a leading global supplier of security, safety, and communications products and systems. About 10,900 associates generated sales of 2.5 billion euros in 2022. Protecting lives, buildings, and assets is the major aim. The product portfolio includes video security, intrusion detection, fire detection, voice evacuation systems, access control and management systems, as well as professional audio and conference systems.

Milestone Adds Camera-To-Cloud for Kite VSaas Offering

Milestone Systems, a leading provider of video technology, is preparing for the upcoming release of a new camera-to-cloud deployment option for its Milestone Kite video surveillance as a service (VSaaS) software.

Known as Milestone Kite Camera to Cloud, the new option will offer even greater simplicity and cost-efficiency to customers. As an alternative or expansion to gateway installations, Camera to Cloud builds on Milestone’s focus on flexible and scalable solutions that support evolving needs.

Ideal for Sites With Low Camera Counts

Milestone Kite Camera to Cloud VSaaS works with a series of Axis cameras pre-installed with AI-based Axis Object Analytics. All computing, recording and video storage take place on the cameras, which connect directly to the Milestone Kite cloud. This can reduce bandwidth load and associated costs, as well as installation and maintenance costs.

“The combination of simplicity and cost efficiency makes Milestone Kite Camera to Cloud a highly practical choice for organizations with smaller or newly built locations, or simply those where having a gateway onsite would be impractical,” says Jesper Just Jensen, VP Products at Milestone Systems.

Camera to Cloud is particularly suitable for businesses with multiple locations with a small number of cameras at each site. It is also beneficial for those with limited IT knowledge, bandwidth limitations or situations where installing on-site gateway hardware is not feasible.

Seamless Gateway Solutions

Companies already using Milestone Kite with gateways can expand to new sites with Camera to Cloud. The new sites will be recognised and managed as part of the same Kite service as the gateway deployments.

Milestone Kite was introduced in January of this year, providing a simple, secure, and scalable cloud video security solution, particularly for small and medium-sized organisations looking for a budget-friendly video management option. The introduction of Camera to Cloud enhances Milestone Kite’s commitment to easy cloud video security.

With the new Camera to Cloud offering, set to be released in Q1, 2024 – there are more options available, and customers can save on costs and bandwidth.

Texecom Strengthens EMEA Sales Team

Texecom has made two key appointments to strengthen its EMEA sales team. Thomas Vanden Wyngaerdt has been named as Head of Sales and Tom Wright as Account Manager.

Wyngaerdt has over 12 years of sales management experience, primarily in the telematics industry. In his new role, he will oversee the full EMEA sales and work closely with the existing team, customers and distribution partners to help grow sales of the company’s range.

“As a company renowned for its customer-centric approach, Texecom holds a respected reputation for manufacturing high quality professionally graded products for the global security market. I am looking forward to building upon the great relationships we already have with our customers whilst building new ones,” commented Wyngaerdt.

Wright will take responsibility for a number of key customer accounts. He will additionally assist them in developing their business.

“Texecom’s products are highly regarded within the industry and I relish the opportunity to work closely with our customer base to best support them in all aspects of their intruder detection business,” commented Wright.

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