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ISE 2025 Promises ‘Virtually Impossible Experiences’

Editorial December 3, 2024

ISE, the world-renowned annual tech show for the systems integration and audiovisual industry will return to Fira de Barcelona Gran Via from 4-7 February 2025. Registration is now open for this not-to-be-missed event, offering a wealth of technological innovation, cutting-edge advancements,

Google Cloud’s Center of Excellence Opens in Qatar’s Free Zones to Bolster Qatar’s Digital Capacity

Editorial December 3, 2024

The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Google Cloud and Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) announced the official opening of the Google Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Business Innovation Park in Ras Bufontas Free Zone. This milestone reflects the successful, long-standing collaboration between MCIT, Google Cloud and QFZ to further

Transport Ministry Issues New Regulation for Security of Ships and Ports

Editorial December 3, 2024

Source: Oman News Agency Under Ministerial Resolution No. 423/2024, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology has issued new regulations about the security of ships and ports. The new regulation seeks to achieve the highest levels of maritime safety. Based on Maritime Law No. 19/2023 and approved international agreements, the new regulation sets

Saudi Arabia Sets Guinness World Record in CTF IT Security Competition at Black Hat MEA

Editorial December 3, 2024

Souce: SPA The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has earned a Guinness World Record for hosting the world’s largest Capture The Flag (CTF) computer security competition during the Black Hat Middle East and Africa (MEA) cybersecurity event. The competition tasked participants with solving simulated cybersecurity challenges in a virtual environment. These tasks were categorized

Security 50: Optimism prevails as security returns to growth trajectory

Editorial November 29, 2024

Looking back at 2023, we can see the security industry operated in a world that saw overall growth. According to the World Bank, the average gross domestic product (GDP) for the world in 2023 grew 2.6 percent year-on-year. For advanced economies, the United States performed more prominently than the rest, rising 2.5 percent year-on-year. Emerging […]

Introducing Salto KS Keychain for Instant Digital Key Access

Editorial November 28, 2024

The new Salto KS Keychain app is now available for Salto KS users, offering a faster and simpler way to unlock doors with their smartphones. We are delighted to announce the launch of our latest app, Salto KS Keychain, a lite and streamlined version of the Salto KS Mobile App designed to offer the primary […]

CyberKnight appoints Samir Omar as GM Sales for KSA

Editorial November 28, 2024

CyberKnight, a leading cybersecurity value-added distributor (VAD) in the META region, is pleased to announce the strategic appointment of Samir Omar as GM Sales for Saudi Arabia. This key hire reflects CyberKnight’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Kingdom, building on its established leadership in the cybersecurity market, and addressing the increasing demand

Intersec 2025 Launches New Global Platform for Excellence in Policing

Editorial November 28, 2024

Intersec 2025, the world’s premier event mapping the future in security, safety and fire protection, will address how advancements in technology and data are transforming the future of law enforcement and public safety across the Middle East region through its inaugural Intersec Policing Conference. Held from 15 – 16 January 2025 at the Dubai World […]

U.K. Fire and Rescue Services Deploy Motorola Solutions’ Control Room Solution

Editorial November 27, 2024

U.K. fire and rescue services (FRSs) Hereford and Worcester FRS, Shropshire FRS, Cleveland Fire Brigade and Country Durham & Darlington FRS have selected Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) to deploy a new Control Room Solution (CRS) utilising a shared control room platform to allow the four control rooms to work independently as well as a collaborative services hub. The

Axis ARTPEC-9 System-on-chip Introduces Next-generation Analytics, Imaging, Cybersecurity and Video Encoding with AV1

Editorial November 27, 2024

Axis Communications announces the 9th generation of its purpose-built system-on-chip (SoC). ARTPEC-9 builds on and refines capabilities and features that characterize previous generations of the company’s in-house-designed SoC: Exceptionally low bitrate, AI-powered analytics, quality imaging and enhanced cybersecurity. In addition, in a first for network video, ARTPEC-9