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CAME KMS now announced the rollout of a number of quality of life updates to its SimpleKey Web (SKW) platform, designed to provide installers, end users, and advantage residents with new tools, improved usability, and enhanced security — all at no additional cost. October 2025 update The October 2025 update introduces several new features, including: Sign-Off Certificate Email Confirmations: Installers can now generate digitally approved sign-off certificates and send them directly to multiple email addresses, strengthening audit trails and customer documentation. Certificates can be issued on the day of sign-off or retrospectively, ensuring accuracy for both existing and future installations. Embedded Help Pages: Help resources are now embedded directly into SKW installations, providing faster access and eliminating potential firewall or external site conflicts. This improves usability and strengthens organizational security. Updated Communication Device Naming: To improve clarity, SKW has simplified communication device terminology, aligning names with current mobile and broadband technologies. This ensures consistency across devices from legacy 2G systems to modern 4G-ready controllers. Quick Contact Reference A frequently updated contact directory has been integrated into the Help Pages, giving users direct access to the UK Business Development Manager team for faster support. “These updates reflect our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Russell Mayes, Product Manager, CAME KMS. “We listen to installer and customer feedback, and by delivering these updates at no extra cost, we ensure SimpleKey Web remains a trusted, future-ready solution.” Benefiting from the new features The new features will begin appearing across SKW installations from October 2025. No action is required by users, updates will roll out automatically. Installers and housing providers can start benefiting from the new features as soon as they appear. For installation guides, video tutorials, and additional resources, visit the official CAME UK YouTube channel. To stay informed about future developments, join the CAME KMS mailing list or follow CAME KMS on LinkedIn.

CAME UK released a new digital brushless underground operator. Their most advanced gate motor is yet available to installers throughout the UK.  FROG-X gate motor The brand new Digitally Controlled Brushless Underground Operator is fully available. Following a program of real-world installer testing and installation, to ensure seamless integration into future automation projects for all, CAME is proud to present its brand new brushless 24V gate motor.  Designed to provide unmatched reliability, efficiency, and control, FROG-X combines advanced technology with sleek aesthetics to deliver a gate operator that surpasses all expectations.  Key features There are so many improvements that are set to revolutionize installations across the UK:  Fast and silent – refined opening for prestige entranceways. Improved stress resistance – hardened and tempered steel gearing for increased stability.  Advanced electronics – for precise control and guided configuration. Adaptive speed and torque – assuring better reliability and safety in case of obstacles. Easier wiring, with no additional encoder – saves time.  Incredible weatherproofing at IP67 protection. Fully retrofit compatibility – for easy installation in every scenario.  No-nonsense connectivity with a smartphone – intuitive and time-saving. Easy and quick installation But don’t just take CAME’s word for it. Here’s what their testers said, “A pleasure to install,” said CAME Gate Installer in Northeast Lincolnshire. “Smooth as silk and a breeze to install,” said CAME Gate Installer in Middlesborough.  “It's a game changer. We have now switched over completely to the Frog-X,” said CAME Gate Installer in Cambridgeshire. “The installation is quicker and easier due to simplified wiring. A much smoother and silent underground motor,” said CAME Gate Installer in Herefordshire. Best-in-class FROG-X motor and control panel “We are very excited to finally launch the next generation digitally controlled brushless underground system, FROG-X. The UK & Ireland has been one of the first CAME export markets to receive the product within the global CAME network," said James Bostock, Managing Director of CAME UK.  He adds, "Our valued and trusted installer network has also had its part to play throughout the entire development process giving us critical product feedback along the way ensuring CAME delivers an installer-friendly, best-in-class FROG-X motor and control panel. Combining FROG-X with our award-winning CAME CONNECT cloud system is a system that we believe simply cannot be matched!”

64 of fire and security industry’s young engineers will head to IFSEC 2016 to put their skills against each other in live installation challenge IFSEC International, organized by UBM EMEA, have recently announced that all places on the prestigious Engineers of Tomorrow annual competition are now filled. 64 of the fire and security industry’s brightest young engineers will head to IFSEC International over the 21-23 June 2016 to put their skills against each other in a live installation challenge at Europe’s largest security exhibition. Engineers of Tomorrow is part of Apprenticeships for Fire & Security, an initiative that places apprentices into careers in the security industry and supports their development. Supported by IFSEC, CSL DualCom, NSI, SSAIB and Skills for Security, the scheme has already helped launch the careers of more than 3,000 young apprentices. At the heart of the installation apprentice and young engineer industry, the competition will provide participants with a global stage to compete against their peers and represent their company. Companies involved included; Fidelity Integrated Systems, Abel Alarm Co, Highgrade fire&security, Chubb F&S, CBRE, Tyco, Red Alert, VocalVale, H+J Martin, Ambush Security, Wessex Alarms, Captstan Security, Secure One, CIA, SES Yeovil, William Hale, Custom Alarms and the defending champions Tel Cam Security Systems and Kings Security. 90-Minute Live Challenge At IFSEC 2016 The apprentice engineers will participate in the 90-minute live challenge that takes place on the lively exhibition floor at IFSEC International. They will then be assessed by a leading panel of judges from the security inspectorates, NSI and SSAIB, and points are allocated based on performance in the various disciplines. Heat winners and their employers will be invited to the prestigious Security & Fire Excellence Awards, taking place on Wednesday 23 November 2016 where the final winner will be announced and awarded a £1000 cash prize. Commenting on the competition, Simon Banks, Group Managing Director at CSL DualCom Group said “The huge take-up for IFSEC's Engineers of Tomorrow competition is in line with the Industry’s demand for better skills. The Fire and Security sector is committed to apprenticeships providing results for their businesses quickly, while creating a lasting professional workforce for the future. The competition allows employers and apprentices to showcase their skill sets on a world stage.” UBM EMEA’s Protection & Management Series IFSEC International will host over 600 global leading suppliers under one roof across the three days at London’s ExCeL this summer, with the likes of Tyco, Milestone, UTC, Texecom, Salto, Paxton, Hikvision, Dahua, Assa Abloy, AXIS, Canon, CAME and Marshalls to name a few already confirmed. The 2016 show will also welcome more than 65 new exhibitors. IFSEC & FIREX International will once again be presented as part of UBM EMEA’s Protection & Management Series, the UK’s largest event dedicated to protecting and managing property, people and information. The series incorporates major events including IFSEC International along with FIREX International, Facilities Show, Safety & Health Expo and Service Management Expo. The series of events annually attracts more than 40,000 attendees over three days to ExCeL London and is the center of excellence across security, fire, safety and facilities.