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"Why automatic doors are ideal door entry systems for schools

... • Emergency response

During emergencies such as lockdowns or evacuations, a door entry system can be invaluable. Doors can be programmed to lock or unlock remotely to allow administrators to respond quickly to any security threat. In the case of an emergency lockdown, all doors can immediately be secured, and in evacuation, doors can be fully opened immediately to ensure the fast and orderly exit of students and staff.

Types of door entry systems for schools

There are a number of different types of door entry systems that are commonly used in educational settings. Each offers different degrees of convenience and security:

• Keypad entry systems

These use a secure PIN code to allow access. Keypad entry systems are cost-effective but may be vulnerable if codes are widely shared.

• Fob or card readers

ID cards and key fobs are used to unlock doors, allowing access to be easily managed, with lost cards being deactivated.

• Biometric systems

Biometric access systems are less common but provide high levels of security. These use fingerprints or facial recognition for access and remove the risk of entry cards being lost or credentials being shared.

• Video intercom systems

These allow reception or security staff to see and speak to visitors before they are granted access. This is ideal for managing visitor entry.

• Mobile access control

Smartphones or apps are used to unlock doors, making it convenient for staff and easy to manage through software.

Typically, the type of system installed will be tailored to the school’s specific needs and overall budget.

Professional school door entry system from Safetell

At Safetell, we’ve provided efficient automatic door installations for a diverse range of projects across different sectors. From door automation to regular maintenance to keep your entry systems working efficiently, our team can ensure your school building is safe and secure.

With 100’s of installations successfully completed, we can use our experience and expertise to benefit our customers. Working with schools and other educational settings, we will ensure you have a secure and effective entry system that enables access while supporting security.

Our experienced team is able to answer your questions and provide you with a detailed quote.

Contact us to find out more about our services."

https://www.safetell.co.uk/insights/door-entry-systems-for-schools/

"Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" - The Korgis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzrGo1hFn7Y

"Why automatic doors are ideal door entry systems for schools

02 June, 2025

The school environment needs to be kept safe and secure for both students and teachers. Parents need to be confident that when they leave their children at school, they will be kept safe from internal and external threats. School security strategies need to be comprehensive to provide a safe and supportive environment for learning.

A key concern is who can enter the school building. Door entry systems for schools ensure that only students, staff, and other authorised personnel can access the property.

How can school entry systems decrease risk while minimising disruption for students and teachers?

What are the benefits of door entry systems for schools?

Automated door entry systems have a range of benefits for schools and other educational settings:

• Controlled access

The primary aim of door entry systems for schools is to control who can enter the premises and when. By restricting access to only teachers, other staff, students, and authorised visitors, the risk from potential intruders is significantly reduced. Whether it’s a delivery person, visitor, or contractor, schools can verify the identity of anyone wishing to enter the premises.

• Improved visitor management

A door entry system for schools will often include features to support better visitor management. Visitors might be required to check in at a reception area so they can be granted temporary access passes. Visitor management provides a clear record of who is on school premises at any given time, making it an essential feature in the case of an emergency. Visitor management also improves accountability.

• Reduced risk of unauthorised access

Modern door entry systems for schools, incorporating keycards or biometric access, significantly reduce the risk of anyone gaining unauthorised access to school premises. They can quickly be reprogrammed or deactivated if a security breach occur.

• Efficient & convenient

Door entry systems can streamline the process of entering and accessing the school. With automated entry systems, staff or students can enter the building without having to deal with manual locking systems. Regular, authorised visitors can be granted access through electronic means, such as mobile apps, or key fobs. This saves time and reduces the burden on staff who might otherwise have to manually grant access

• Integration with security systems

Modern door entry systems for schools can also be integrated with other security systems such as CCTV and fire alarm systems to provide a comprehensive security framework for your building. Security can monitor the footage from CCTV cameras for any suspicious activity or attempted access, and door entry systems can log entries and exits for later reference if required. ..."

https://www.safetell.co.uk/insights/door-entry-systems-for-schools/

So over 40,000 connected GT clocks as at 20.5.25 (serving hundreds of thousands of employees per day on average).

Compared to over 35,000 connected clocks as at 31.1.25

I.e. an increase in connected clocks of about 14%, in under four months since 31.1.25: equating to an annualised growth rate of over 50% p.a.

Which is no flash in the pan, as the number of connected clocks has increased by about ten-fold this decade.

At a continuing growth rate of 50% p.a. on average, GT would reach 100,000 connected clocks in the late summer of 2027.

And even at a continuing growth rate of c. 5,000 per three and two thirds months, GT would reach c. 100,000 connected clocks by c. the end of 2028.

And such strong growth could-should continue for a long time to come.

The market is still in a relatively early stage of development, so there's certainly plenty of growth opportunity ahead.

And the product-service is compellingly beneficial, convenient, and simple, for both employers and staff alike.

As regards the cost to subscribers.

Well, each timeclock serves multiple staff on average, e.g. say c. ten.

31st Jan 2025 7:00 am RNS Half-year Report

"... Grosvenor Technology

• GT Connect, the division's global platform, is now processing over 12.1 million monthly clock-ins with over 35,000 monthly device subscriptions for GT Connect and other GT Services ..."

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/NWT/half-year-report-ikma7es88hhtt5h.html

= an average of 11.15 clock-ins per day in a 31-day month.

(Other variables will influence the number of staff this equates to: e.g. some staff may clock in twice a day, but many staff won't work weekends.)

So the average subscription cost should only work out at a few cents/pence per employee per day; which is drawfed by US salaries in particular, which are amongst the highest in the world.

For such big benefits and savings, this makes it a relatively easy sell; and one with minimal customer churn and commodification risk:-

"Hardware Enabled SaaS : Next generation of SaaS companies

Kumar Sparsh · Follow

Published in Unicornindia · 3 min read · Sep 23, 2019

... This is why we believe that Hardware enabled SaaS (HeSaaS), a model where hardware is an integral part of the SaaS offering, can be a logical evolution of the pure play SaaS model for many industries and use cases. HeSaaS manages to circumvent or minimize many challenges faced by SaaS startups. The hardware element acts as an anchor, helping in reducing customer churn by reducing the possibility of customers migrating away to a marginally cheaper or marginally better SaaS. HeSaaS startups doing outright hardware sales are further able to magnify the Lock In Effect...."

https://medium.com/unicornindia/hardware-enabled-saas-next-generation-of-saas-companies-aa84a0a4d293

20th May 2025 7:00 am RNS Full Year Trading Update

"... • HCM annualised recurring revenue ("ARR") increased by 24% YOY to £3.6 million in April 2025, positively contributing to profit margin growth (April 2024 ARR: £2.9 million)

• Over 40,000 monthly device subscriptions for GT Connect and other GT Services ...

Grosvenor Technology (HCM and Access Control)

HCM

Delivering strong growth with pipeline building

HCM has continued to lead our growth, with sales of £15 million, up 14% YOY, whilst ARR for April 2025 increased by 24% YOY to £3.6 million, further improving HCM's profitability.

In North America, demand for the GT4 and lower-cost GT4-Lite devices have also been particularly strong, with orders for the latter helping to displace its main low-cost clock competitor in the North American market. Our team continues to build strategic partnerships across the industry to open new sales channels, which will help to accelerate growth. Every customer in the region with one exception now has attached recurring services. ..."

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/NWT/full-year-trading-update-6tsq9avwreo8l53.html

So over 40,000 connected clocks as at 20.5.25.

Compared to over 35,000 connected clocks as at 31.1.25:-

31st Jan 2025 7:00 am RNS Half-year Report

"... Grosvenor Technology

• Human Capital Management ("HCM") annualised recurring revenues* ("ARR") increased by 30% year-on-year ("YOY") to £3.0 million in October 2024, positively contributing to profit margin growth

• YOY revenue growth for HCM was 8%, with North America up 16%

• GT Connect, the division's global platform, is now processing over 12.1 million monthly clock-ins with over 35,000 monthly device subscriptions for GT Connect and other GT Services

• Progressed Oracle - GT Time partnership with software integration completed and testing underway ..."

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/NWT/half-year-report-ikma7es88hhtt5h.html

I.e. an increase in connected clocks of about 14%, in under four months since 31.1.25: equating to an annualised growth rate of over 50%.

Suffice to say that this key revenue stream is growing like Topsy.

And this compares quite credibly with the company's very bullish growth plan presented two and a quarter years ago, at which point the latest year end connected clocks total was 13,000:-

From NWT's Investor Meet Company presentation slides, 8th. February 2023; from Slide 15:-

"# Connected clocks (at Apr year-end) Growth Plan

2018 500

2019 3,000

2020 5,000

2021 7,000

2022 13,000

2023 22,000

2024 34,000

2025 54,000"

https://www.investormeetcompany.com/

20th May 2025 7:00 am RNS Full Year Trading Update

"... The recently announced partnership agreement with Synerion, a global provider of cloud workforce management software, underlined further rapid progress with our D2E strategy. The partnership will see HCM's GT Clock devices combined with Synerion's workforce management software and then integrated into several of Synerion's HCM partner platforms in North America, enabling HCM to provide a fully unified hardware and software solution.

Access Control

As communicated at the half year, Access Control experienced a slower start to FY25, with sales impacted by delays with our Janus C4 Ultras software partner and to upgrade projects. The division did see sales improve in the second half as anticipated, although full-year revenue was 10% down on last year. We are reviewing the current strategy to deliver better value for the Group.

Safetell

As previously disclosed, the business experience delayed starts to several public sector installation contracts that were originally planned for 2025. Whilst the business did see slightly higher revenues in H2 due to a strong performance from services, which grew by 30% in FY25, some of these installation contracts have been delayed further into FY26. Acknowledging that this has been frustrating for the business, the outlook for 2026 is looking more positive with a strong contract pipeline, increasing demand for entrance control products and door services. The streamlining of processes and project execution will also help to improve margin. Whilst we expect an improved 2026, the Board will be assessing Safetell's ongoing strategy in the context of the increasing focus on HCM.

Current Trading & Outlook

The Group is making a good start to FY26 with sales building across both divisions. Acknowledging the recent concerns over changes to US tariffs, the Group is currently seeing minimal impact with HCM terminals appearing to be exempt from tariffs.

For HCM, the D2E Oracle partnership is an immediate focus with the business in the early stages of building a sales pipeline. The division is also launching GT Tablet in FY26, which has had significant interest from our existing HCM partners. We anticipate this will be an important incremental source of recurring revenue at the end of FY26, with one HCM partner already committed to onboarding GT Tablet, whilst discussions with others are progressing well.

Safetell has had a more confident start to the year with a good pipeline building and a proportion of the deferred orders being delivered in H1 FY26. It also expects to continue to grow its services revenues through its door services offering.

ENDS

Newmark Security plc

Marie-Claire Dwek, Chief Executive Officer

Paul Campbell-White, Chief Financial Officer

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7355 0070

www.newmarksecurity.com

Allenby Capital ..."

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/NWT/full-year-trading-update-6tsq9avwreo8l53.html

20th May 2025 7:00 am RNS Full Year Trading Update

"... Grosvenor Technology (HCM and Access Control)

HCM

Delivering strong growth with pipeline building

HCM has continued to lead our growth, with sales of £15 million, up 14% YOY, whilst ARR for April 2025 increased by 24% YOY to £3.6 million, further improving HCM's profitability.

In North America, demand for the GT4 and lower-cost GT4-Lite devices have also been particularly strong, with orders for the latter helping to displace its main low-cost clock competitor in the North American market. Our team continues to build strategic partnerships across the industry to open new sales channels, which will help to accelerate growth. Every customer in the region with one exception now has attached recurring services.

During the year, our partner Workforce Software was acquired by ADP, an employee management solutions company, whilst another partner, Paycor, was acquired by Paychex, a payroll and HR solutions company. The disruption caused by these acquisitions impacted orders received by these partners during the second half of FY25. However, we believe that these acquisitions are a positive development for us in terms of introducing their newly acquired customers to our products and services, and we are excited by the potential new sales opportunities that lie ahead.

In the Rest of the World region ("ROW"), revenue growth was achieved despite our largest European partner completing a series of acquisitions in H1, which caused a temporary slow-down in orders. However, these acquisitions have led to our partner expanding into new European territories and HCM is negotiating to benefit directly as the sole provider of timeclock software and hardware solutions to them. Sales activity through this partner bounced-back to deliver a strong H2, with the pipeline building for FY26. We also delivered a series of upgrades for existing long-term UK retail clients, underlining the strength of our customer relationships and products.

D2E strategy establishing new sales channels for GT Time

Our D2E strategy involves selling directly to end users through large HCM partner platforms, unlocking enterprise-sized customers and larger orders for our GT Time products and services with our per-employee subscription model.

During the second half of the year, HCM gained Oracle integrator status following the successful testing of HCM's Clock and Cloud-based software. The sales pipeline is building and we expect to secure our first D2E customers during FY26. We also now expect to be integrated with SAP earlier than anticipated and are targeting first sales with them during FY26. Our Workday integration is progressing well and we plan to have certification by mid-FY26, which will enable us to build pipeline over the remainder of the year. ..."

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/NWT/full-year-trading-update-6tsq9avwreo8l53.html

20th May 2025 7:00 am RNS Full Year Trading Update

"Full year Group Revenue increased to £23 million driven by strong growth at Human Capital Management ("HCM")

Newmark Security plc (AIM: NWT), a leading provider of electronic and physical security systems, is pleased to provide an update on its trading for the year ended 30 April 2025 ("FY25") in advance of the publication of the Group's audited FY25 results in early September 2025.

Commenting on the year, Marie-Claire Dwek, Chief Executive Officer of Newmark, said: "As anticipated, the second half of the year was much stronger in terms of Group sales and profitability, and we expect to report a slight growth in Group full year revenue and adjusted EBITDA^. HCM went from strength to strength in the period with revenue growing 14% and the division now accounting for c. 67% of total Group revenue."

"In line with our HCM plan, we have grown recurring revenues through services, displaced clock competitors and are diversifying our sales channels through our direct-to-end-user strategy as we integrate our clock and cloud-based software with world leading HCM platforms. We are expecting continued significant HCM growth through FY26, particularly in North America given the size of the market and progress being made with our Direct to End-User ("D2E") strategy. We are already building a D2E sales pipeline with Oracle and SAP and we expect to secure our first customers in FY26.

"Across the rest of the Group, both Access Control and Safetell reported stronger revenues in H2, particularly after several contract start dates were deferred to later in the year and FY26. Whilst these businesses are moving in the right direction, HCM has become our focus given its growth and the scale of commercial opportunities that lie ahead. As such, we are reviewing both Access Control's and Safetell's growth strategies to assess how we can best drive value for the Group and ultimately our shareholders."

Highlights:

• Total Group revenue for FY25 expected to be no less than £23 million, up 3% (FY24: £22.3 million)

• Executed strategic focus on HCM, with FY25 revenue of £15 million, up 14% year-on-year ("YOY")

• HCM annualised recurring revenue ("ARR") increased by 24% YOY to £3.6 million in April 2025, positively contributing to profit margin growth (April 2024 ARR: £2.9 million)

• Over 40,000 monthly device subscriptions for GT Connect and other GT Services

• Group debt (including leases) reduced by a further £0.9 million to £4.0 million

• Cash as at 30 April 2025 was £0.4 million, a decrease of £0.7 million on the prior year primarily due to the debt repayments

*ARR is calculated by annualising revenue recognised in a given month from all clients on deployed HCM subscription contracts.

^Adjusted EBITDA is stated after adding back LTIP and other share-based payments. ..."

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/NWT/full-year-trading-update-6tsq9avwreo8l53.html

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