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Axis card readers win Red Dot Award for design

An international jury has awarded AXIS A4020-E Reader and AXIS A4120-E Reader with Keypad the distinction “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2023.”. This is the fifth time the company has received the prestigious Red Dot award.

AXIS A4000-E Series includes AXIS A4020-E Reader and AXIS A4120-E Reader with Keypad. Both devices were designed for public spaces and business-related contexts as complements to any access control system. Their robust and weather-resistant design makes these readers suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

“The tapered design of the housing towards the back gives the device an elegant appearance, while the interactive front is protected by a subtly faceted frame – a successful product development,” concluded the jury.

Designed to match Axis network door controllers and Axis credentials perfectly, these readers offer secure and seamless entry. AXIS A4020-E Reader features a mullion-mount design to fit perfectly in narrow spaces and door frame installations. AXIS A4120-E Reader with Keypad features an intuitive touch keypad that can be used

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Abloy UK welcomes amendment to BS 7273: Pt4

The British Standards Institution recently amended BS 7273: Pt4 Code of Practice for the operation of fire protection measures

– Part 4: Actuation of release mechanisms for doors to enhance security and provide a safer way of controlling the use of escape doors by unauthorised individuals. Abloy UK says it is fully supportive of the initiative. The amendment features an expert commentary that will accompany the standard so that it will now directly refer

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Ajax Systems and Skills for Security partner in the UK

Ajax Systems has united efforts with Skills for Security, for Apprenticeship Training across the Electronic Fire & Security sector in the UK.

Milestone Systems welcomes new Chief Revenue Officer

Milestone Systems, a provider of openplatform video management software, announce the appointment of Morten Illum as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Morten Illum brings extensive experience and a strong track record in channel sales

The Skills for Security program aims to educate and support local engineers by providing access to the latest technologies, knowledge and solutions for security. The program recognises the many challenges facing the sector right now, particularly an estimated shortfall of around 30,000

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“I am thrilled with Morten Illum’s appointment as our CRO which represents a significant strengthening of our company,”

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