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Abu Dhabi Expands Sovereign AI Strategy with Microsoft Copilot Rollout

Editorial July 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi Government has announced the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot across Abu Dhabi’s public sector, equipping tens of thousands of government employees with generative AI in their daily tools as the emirate advances its bid to become the world’s first AI-native government by

Anthropic Claude Mythos AI model representing autonomous software vulnerability discovery.

The Turning Point in Uncovering System Vulnerabilities

Editorial July 15, 2026

Experimental features within Anthropic’s Claude model suggest that artificial intelligence is beginning to abandon the role of assistant and don the mantle of an autonomous detector of system vulnerabilities. In doing so, the previously clear boundaries between software development, testing, and misuse are fading, with far-reaching implications for security,

Healthcare staff using an integrated IP public address and emergency communication system in a modern hospital

Communication Infrastructure as a Security Imperative in the Middle East

Editorial July 15, 2026

As geopolitical uncertainty and infrastructure expansion reshape the Middle East’s security priorities, organizations are rethinking the role of communication systems in protecting people, maintaining operational continuity, and enabling coordinated emergency response By: Ajeeb Jamal, Channel Sales Manager, ScreenCheck E-mail: ajeeb.jamal@centena.com Consider a

Fiber optic cables illustrating Panduit Optical LAN network infrastructure.

Optical LANs Are Gaining Importance

Editorial July 15, 2026

As organizations modernize network infrastructures across buildings and hotels, priorities now extend beyond speed and capacity. IT managers are seeking solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, security, and reliability while lowering costs. Optical local area networks (OLANs) are emerging as a promising answer to these challenges. By: Martin Kandziora, Senior

LINEV Systems CLEARPASS correctional X-ray screening interface highlighting AI-assisted contraband detection.

The Next Step in Correctional X-Ray Security

Editorial July 15, 2026

The philosophy behind correctional screening technology is changing. For many years, innovation focused mainly on image quality, penetration capability, and hardware performance. The next stage of correctional screening will be defined by how effectively technology converts scan data into actionable visual evidence. By: Igor Bondarev, Director, LINEV Systems E-mail:

Biometric facial recognition terminal securing access to a critical infrastructure data center.

Taking Critical Infrastructure Security Beyond Physical Credentials

Editorial July 15, 2026

Many critical infrastructure sites are still using traditional systems like physical credentials or tokens for access control. Badges, PINs, and punch cards are commonly used because they are familiar and easy. But these traditional systems often leave gaps that make security vulnerable and disrupt operations, risks that critical infrastructure cannot afford. By: Mohammed

Siemens Invests €300M to Expand Switchgear Production

Editorial July 10, 2026

Siemens will invest €300 million to expand its manufacturing capacity for electrical switchgear in Germany, responding to surging global demand driven by AI data centres, industrial electrification, and e-mobility. The investment includes the expansion of two existing facilities in Frankfurt and the construction of a new supplier plant in nearby Offenbach. Construction

Dormakaba Acquires Style Group in UK

Editorial July 10, 2026

Dormakaba has strengthened its position in the UK market by acquiring Style Group, one of the country’s leading suppliers of movable-wall solutions. The deal expands the company’s direct presence in one of Europe’s largest markets for flexible space systems and supports its broader growth strategy in the region. Style Group will become part of

Exclusive: ONVIF Introduces Profile V for Cloud Video

Editorial July 10, 2026

ONVIF has just released the Release Candidate of its new Profile V standard for cloud-based video surveillance systems, marking a major step toward greater interoperability in cloud security solutions. The new profile will enable end users, system integrators, and manufacturers to build cloud video systems based on open standards, without being tied to a single vendor […]

Hikvision Dual-Lens Passenger Counting Camera certified to the ITxPT standard for public transport.

Hikvision Camera Earns ITxPT Certification

Editorial July 5, 2026

Hikvision has received ITxPT certification for its Dual-Lens Passenger Counting Camera, expanding interoperability with standardized onboard systems for public transport. The ITxPT (Information Technology for Public Transport) certification confirms that Hikvision’s DS-2XM6825G1 Dual-Lens Passenger Counting Camera complies with one of Europe’s leading