AI in Access Control: Enhancing Security with Intelligent Analytics

Editorial November 27, 2024

Artificial intelligence has now graduated from an academic ponderance to an inescapable juggernaut. Its potential for a business, regardless of industry, is enormous. We can see it make its mark in retail, banking, and healthcare. It also has a role to play in security, both digital and

Adria Security Summit: Uniting East and West in Pursuit of Security Excellence

Editorial November 27, 2024

Adria Security Summit 2024 cemented its reputation as a premier international security event, attracting over 3,200 attendees from more than 40 countries, including Turkey and the UAE – a staggering 714% increase in visitor numbers since its inaugural edition. By fostering unprecedented collaboration between Middle Eastern and European security leaders, the Summit

AI-Driven, All-Weather, Always On: Our SURICATE Is a Game-Changer in MENA

Editorial November 27, 2024

In a conversation with a&s Middle East, Walid Lahoud, MENA Regional Sales Director at ATERMES, reveals how the AI-driven, all-weather SURICATE Smart Surveillance System is setting new standards in MENA security through advanced threat detection and adaptability to challenging environments. By: Orhan Hadžagić E-mail: orhan.hadzagic@asmideast.com a&s Middle East:

UAE Hosts Global Cyber Diplomacy Training Programme for Women

Editorial November 22, 2024

The General Women’s Union (GWU), in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union and the UAE Cybersecurity Council, on Wednesday wrapped up a two-day international training programme aimed at empowering women in cybersecurity governance and diplomacy. The programme, held at GWU’s headquarters, was held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima

Smart Stadiums Market Set to More Than Double Over Next 5 Years

Editorial November 22, 2024

A new report published by Marketsandmarkets on the Smart Stadiums market estimates this sector to grow from USD 19.55 billion in 2024 to USD 41.68 billion by 2029 at an impressive CAGR of 16.3 %. A smart stadium refers to an arena that utilises latest technology in perfecting fans, operators and other stakeholders’ experiences. Instances […]

Dubai Police Establish Cyber Crime Unit

Editorial November 22, 2024

In a strategic move to address the rising tide of online criminal activities, Dubai Police have inaugurated a specialized cyber-crime unit. This initiative has already yielded significant results, including the apprehension of individuals operating from abroad, achieved through collaboration with international security agencies. Brigadier Nasser Syed Razooqi, Assistant

Invixium Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification for OnGuard 8.3

Editorial November 21, 2024

Invixium, a global leader in biometric access control, workforce, and visitor management along with RTLS-connected worker solutions today announces that it has completed factory certification for version 8.2 and 8.3 of the LenelS2™ OnGuard® access control system. Invixium’s software platform, IXM WEB 3.0, has been interfaced with the OnGuard system for many years, which

ASSA ABLOY – From Design to Handover, Specification support and Software Tools

Editorial November 18, 2024

When the goals are better buildings, safer building users and happier customers, the answer lies in a combination of digitalization and personalized service. A unified digital thread eliminates any confusion which can follow when stakeholders juggle multiple versions of documents. Personalized specification support ensures stakeholders select the right door solutions,

22 Bishopsgate Builds its Smart Building Foundations with Genetec

Editorial November 15, 2024

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, today announced that 22 Bishopsgate is centralising the control of IoT and physical security with Genetec™ Security Center. The software is helping to maximise the return on the prestigious facility’s smart building investments,

ASSA ABLOY acquires IXLA in Italy

Editorial November 15, 2024

ASSA ABLOY has acquired IXLA, an Italian Manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalization systems for cards and passports. “I am very pleased to welcome the IXLA team into the ASSA ABLOY Group. IXLA is an interesting technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group and will increase our presence in the government card personalization equipment […]