The Foyle: Rapid Emergency Lockdown
The Foyle is a mechanical latch system with rapid, one-way emergency lockdown functionality. The lock integrates with access control systems for day-to-day use, enabling bolt and deadlocking status monitoring, with free exit always permitted. Pushing the lockdown button fires anti-siege bolts and disables the access control system, securing the door when it is closed. The Foyle is ideal for […]
Facial Recognition Access Control: Procurement, privacy and performance
Facial recognition is moving from specialist security environments into a much broader range of workplaces, campuses, transport locations, critical infrastructure and high-security facilities. For security teams, the attraction of facial recognition access control is clear. Instead of relying solely on something an individual carries, such as an access card, the system can verify that the […]
September 2026 is IP/IT Security Month on Security Briefing – Make sure you’re part of the story!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in September we’ll be focussing on IP/IT Security. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of IP/IT Security […]
No Standard Organisation. No Standard Solution
When organisations review their Fire & Security strategy, it is easy for the conversation to begin with technology. What systems are available? What can be upgraded? What can be integrated? At Pointer, we believe the value of a Fire & Security solution is not determined by technology, but by how intelligently it is applied to […]
The hidden gap in physical access control
Security has become increasingly digital. Organisations invest heavily in access control systems, identity management, surveillance and cyber security. Yet one of the oldest forms of access control is still relied upon every day: the physical key 🔑 Keys aren’t necessarily the problem. The issue is the lack of visibility. A physical key does more than open […]
Government seeks specialist support to strengthen physical security across UK telecoms infrastructure
The Government is preparing a major assessment of physical and personnel security across the UK’s telecommunications sector as part of efforts to strengthen the resilience of critical national infrastructure (CNI) against hostile threats. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise seeking specialist security consultancies to help identify […]
Biometric Access Control Systems: Comparing technologies and suppliers
Organisations are placing greater emphasis on securing buildings without compromising the experience of employees, contractors and visitors. As hybrid working, critical infrastructure protection and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, traditional keys, PIN codes and access cards are increasingly being complemented (or replaced) by biometric authentication. Modern biometric access control systems can verify identity using unique physical characteristics […]