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Europe Perimeter Security Market to Reach $29.5 Billion by 2031

Editorial August 8, 2026

The European perimeter security market is projected to grow from USD 22.00 billion in 2026 to USD 29.47 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0 percent. According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets, market growth is being supported by continued investment in critical

Axis license plate recognition cameras for slow-speed and free-flow traffic

Axis launches new license plate recognition kits

Editorial August 7, 2026

Axis Communications announces license plate recognition camera kits for slow speed and free-flow traffic Axis Communications announced three purpose-tuned LPR camera kits with AXIS License Plate Verifier preinstalled. These robust cameras capture license plates, and under optimal conditions, other vehicle details including type, color, make, and model – all without the

Texecom Guardian powered by AURA security response service

Texecom launches Guardian with AURA response service

Editorial August 7, 2026

Texecom, a leading UK manufacturer of professional security systems, today announced the launch of Texecom Guardian with AURA UK, a security technology company providing businesses and individuals with instant access to private security response services anytime, anywhere using a connected device. The launch creates a new commercial opportunity for Texecom installers. By

ASSA ABLOY SMARTair i-reader Keypad for PIN and 2FA access control

ASSA ABLOY Launches SMARTair i-reader Keypad with 2FA

Editorial August 7, 2026

In the modern world, a single layer of security is sometimes not enough. Premises with sensitive areas or higher-security rooms often benefit from an extra deterrent against unauthorized access. In many sectors, regulations require it. Implementing reliable digital two-factor authentication (2FA) – without adding delays or complexity at the door – is the most convenient,

Hikvision and asmag.com video surveillance survey 2026

asmag.com and Hikvision Launch Video Surveillance Survey

Editorial August 7, 2026

Professional security media platform asmag.com has launched its new annual survey in cooperation with Hikvision, aiming to gather insights from security industry professionals on current technologies and trends in video surveillance. The research is part of a series of surveys through which asmag.com and Hikvision track the views of users, integrators, and other industry

Illustration of Dulsco’s AI-powered fleet monitoring system in the UAE with telematics, in-vehicle cameras and driver safety analytics

Dulsco deploys AI-powered monitoring across UAE fleet

Editorial August 6, 2026

Dulsco Group is expanding the use of telematics, in-vehicle cameras and AI-powered analytics across its UAE fleet as part of a wider program focused on driver safety and operational oversight. The company said all 454 vehicles in its fleet have already been equipped with telematics technology that monitors driving behaviors including speeding, harsh braking, acceleration

Suprema Strengthens AI Governance with ISO/IEC 42001 Certification

Editorial August 5, 2026

Suprema has obtained ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, providing independent verification of the company’s governance framework for the use of AI in its access control and physical security solutions. The certification covers AI-based biometric authentication and identity verification across the BioStation and BioEntry product

Hikvision patches high-severity flaw in networking products

Editorial August 5, 2026

Hikvision has released firmware updates addressing a high-severity command execution vulnerability affecting several of its networking products. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-16843, is caused by insufficient input validation. According to the company, an attacker with valid credentials and high-level privileges could send specially crafted packets containing

Gunnebo Entrance Control automated e-gates at a passenger terminal

ASSA ABLOY to Acquire Gunnebo Entrance Control

Editorial August 5, 2026

Gunnebo Group has entered into an agreement to sell its Gunnebo Entrance Control business to ASSA ABLOY, expanding the access solutions company’s presence in the entrance control market. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. Financial terms were not disclosed. Gunnebo Entrance Control provides

Commend headquarters in Salzburg, Austria, where mission-critical communication systems are developed and manufactured.

Communication Comes First. Everything Else Follows

Editorial July 30, 2026

I arrived in Salzburg expecting to see how a manufacturer builds intercom systems. I left with a completely different impression. Behind every demonstration was a simple philosophy: in mission-critical environments, communication always comes first. Over the next hours, I discovered why Commend has spent more than fifty years perfecting something most of us rarely think