Designing Access Systems That Build Trust

Editorial March 23, 2026

Trust is often assumed to be something earned through time, relationships and reputation. But in enterprise environments, trust also comes from well-designed infrastructure. Access control plays a quiet but constant role in shaping how people feel about safety, consistency and accountability

It’s Time to Upgrade Your Access Control System: Here’s How to Do It

Editorial March 23, 2026

You’ve made the decision to upgrade your organization’s access control system. Whether it was driven by security concerns, compliance requirements or demands for a modern user experience, you’re now facing the next critical question: How to make this transition? Which path will cause the least amount of havoc — and expense? By Jaroslav Barton The good news is […]

Security User Experience: Identity as the Core of Modern Physical Access Control

Editorial March 23, 2026

Access control has traditionally focused on risk prevention. But in today’s complex environments, user experience shapes outcomes just as much as policy. When systems align with how people move and work, they create consistency, support security protocols and improve operations Identity is what makes that possible. Systems that recognize individuals in context — across

Access Control Reality Check: 3 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Tech

Editorial March 23, 2026

That card reader mounted by your office entrance has been faithfully serving your organization for years, maybe even decades. Employees tap their cards, the door opens, and people get access. From a basic functionality standpoint, everything seems to be working By Jaroslav Barton But as security threats evolve and organizational needs become more complex, the […]

New Norm for Class A Office Access: Wallet Credentials Leveraging NFC

Editorial March 23, 2026

Class A buildings are no longer defined by location or architecture alone. They are increasingly evaluated by the quality of the tenant experience, seamless building access, and smart amenities provided. Technology has become central to that experience. Modern access control systems are often the first interaction tenants have with the building each day and are […]

UAE Banks Move Beyond OTPs as App-Based Verification Nears Full Rollout

Editorial March 23, 2026

Khaleej Times reports that major UAE banks are replacing SMS and email one-time passwords with in-app verification as the sector moves to meet Central Bank security requirements by the end of March UAE banks are preparing to complete the transition away from SMS- and email-based one-time passwords, with app-based verification emerging as the new standard […]

Hexagon Appoints Members of Board for Octave

Editorial March 23, 2026

Hexagon AB has announced the appointment of the board of directors of its potential spin-off company, Octave Intelligence plc. The Octave Board brings together senior leaders with experience building and operating global technology platforms, scaling enterprise software businesses, strengthening operational resilience, and governing public companies across industrial and

UAE Cybersecurity Council Warns Remote Work Is Fueling a New Wave of Cyber Threats

Editorial March 23, 2026

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned that the expansion of remote and hybrid working is creating new openings for cybercriminals, with attacks linked to home-based digital environments rising sharply in recent years. In remarks carried by the state news agency WAM, the Council said cyber incidents associated with remote work have increased by more than […]

Kentixone: An All-In-One Physical Security and Real-Time Monitoring Platform Designed Just for Data Centers

Editorial March 23, 2026

Demand for data centers is growing at a remarkable rate. Data’s strategic importance to both commercial and non-commercial organizations makes physical security fundamental at these sites. In addition, national and regional regulations place ever more stringent requirements on in-house and co-location operators to take a secure approach to data management and protection

Group-IB Warns of Rising Fake Shipment Tracking Scam Across MEA

Editorial March 19, 2026

A new Group-IB analysis says fake delivery notifications are being used across the Middle East and Africa to steal personal and banking data, with attackers relying on local-looking SMS messages, spoofed sender IDs and highly interactive phishing pages Group-IB has warned that fake shipment tracking scams are gaining momentum across the MEA region, as cybercriminals […]