asmag Marks 29 Years of Industry Publishing, Opens Archive from the 1990s
asmag, one of the most established media brands in the global security industry, is celebrating 29 years of continuous publishing and has marked the milestone by opening parts of its editorial archive dating back to the 1990s
Founded in 1996, asmag has grown from a regional trade publication into a globally recognised security media platform, documenting nearly three decades of technological, regulatory, and market transformation across video surveillance, access control, biometrics, cybersecurity, and integrated security solutions. The newly released archive offers a rare look at how early debates around analogue CCTV, access systems, and system integration laid the groundwork for today’s intelligent and connected security environments.
Over the years, the asmag brand has evolved into an international media family, bringing together regional editions and platforms that reflect local market dynamics while sharing a common editorial DNA focused on credibility, technical depth, and industry relevance.
Among those regional members is a&s Middle East, which serves the Gulf, Levant, and wider MENA markets with dedicated coverage of security, safety, and smart technologies. Alongside a&s Adria, the Middle East edition represents the brand’s commitment to delivering region-specific insight while remaining connected to global industry trends and conversations.
The opening of the historical archive underscores asmag’s long-term role as a chronicler of the security industry, offering context at a time when markets are being reshaped by AI, data-driven security, and converged physical-digital risk management. For readers and professionals, it also serves as a reminder that many of today’s “new” challenges — trust, privacy, interoperability, and resilience — have been evolving for decades.
As part of the asmag family, a&s Middle East joins in recognising this milestone and the shared legacy of reporting, analysis, and industry dialogue that continues to shape security markets worldwide.
