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UAE Implements Single Sign-On for Online Access Services

Editorial September 1, 2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a single sign-on authentication service, known as the UAE Pass, across all its online services. Initially launched in February 2021, the UAE Pass has been extended to encompass 6,000 government and private-sector services, with the aim of allowing

UAE Adopting VisionLabs’ Luna Ace 2 Biometric Access

Editorial September 1, 2023

VisionLabs, a facial recognition company based in the Netherlands and originally founded in Russia, has launched a new version of its biometric access control terminal, the Luna Ace 2. This device is designed for government and large enterprise customers, featuring a slimmer design, a 7-inch screen, an improved camera system, and “on-the-move” technology that

Mastercard: UAE’s Forward-Thinking Approach in Acknowledging Significance of AI

Editorial September 1, 2023

Ajay Bhalla, President of Cyber and Intelligence Solutions at Mastercard, predicts that the UAE is on the brink of leveraging the transformative capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and positioning itself as a global frontrunner in this realm. During his recent visit to the region, Bhalla commended the UAE’s forward-thinking approach in acknowledging the

DoorBird Presents the New Contact-free Call Button module

Editorial September 1, 2023

Ring the doorbell just by moving your hand: The innovative contact-free call button module makes access safe, easy, and healthy. DoorBird launches another innovation: The new contact-free call button module enables doors to be opened without having to touch them. This technology was developed to promote safe, simple, and aseptic use, and not just in […]

ADNOC visits NAFFCO Group

Editorial August 31, 2023

NAFFCO, a globally known supplier of HSE, firefighting, and fire protection equipment, welcomed a visit from Abu Dhabi’s National Oil Company’s Industrial team, according to the LinkedIn post. The agreement signed by NAFFCO and ADNOC Group mentioned as #MakeitintheEmirates, relates to the potential of improving the local production of fire protection and safety goods.

IRIS ID: Bringing Time & Attendance Into the 21st Century

Editorial August 29, 2023

Anyone familiar with time and attendance knows all too well about time theft, also known as “buddy punching.” The problem was widespread with traditional card-based data collection solutions of the past. Today’s biometric time clocks which operate using cloud-based time and attendance software do much to eliminate this issue. Yet even with these technological advancements,

UAE Cyber Security Council to Present Seminar on IGCF 2023

Editorial August 29, 2023

The 12th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2023), organised by the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), set to take place on 13th-14th September at Expo Centre Sharjah, has revealed a packed itinerary of more than 90 specialised and diverse activities. The agenda will include discussions, speeches, workshops and training, as well as […]

Kuwait Introduces Electronic Traffic Fines

Editorial August 28, 2023

The Ministry of Interior of Kuwait revealed on Sunday that traffic fines in Kuwait will now be electronically issued. Through a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, drivers were notified about this recent update. This step has been taken under the guidance of the Minister of Interior to increase transparency and control unruly driving […]

Hospital Surveillance Serves for Patients, Visitors and Staff Safety

Editorial August 28, 2023

Hamilton Health Sciences is the second largest healthcare organization in Ontario, Canada is a March Networks customer since 2004 and the second largest healthcare organization in Ontario with seven hospitals and 11,000 employees serving 2.3 million residents in Hamilton and the surrounding area. For years, security officers in each hospital or clinic monitored video

TESA Wireless Solution Help Create Ultimate Guest Experience

Editorial August 25, 2023

Hotel Flint in Dornbirn, Austria, is a new hotel which combines the best of contemporary and traditional hospitality. In renovating 19th-century Villa Weiss, and extending it with a 21st-century structure, developers sought an intelligent access solution which would both look good and help hotel staff to manage the site and provide guest services more effectively. […]