Video Surveillance: Today and Tomorrow

Editorial January 9, 2026

Security 50, 2025 – Novaira Insight Study Video surveillance continues to play a critical role in safeguarding people, assets, and infrastructure across the globe. In this interview, Josh Woodhouse, Lead Analyst and Founder of Novaira Insights, shares his insights on video surveillance

Security and Safety as a Structural Pillar of the UAE Growth Model

Editorial January 9, 2026

Setting the Standard The UAE security and safety market represents a mature, strategically vital ecosystem, with integrated systems and long-term investments supporting national growth. The country has deeply incorporated security into governance, urban planning, and national development frameworks. By: Roman Ivankovic E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com The security and

AI Revolution in Physical Security: Navigating Innovation, Intelligence, and Governance

Editorial January 8, 2026

Security 50, 2025 The physical security industry is experiencing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and IoT technologies converge to create intelligent, interconnected networks. By: Tommy Zhu, Principal Analyst, Physical Security, Omdia According to Omdia’s 2025 Video Surveillance & Analytics Report, the global video surveillance

Iris Biometrics Push Physical Security Beyond Keycards and PINs

Editorial July 9, 2025

Mohammed Murad, Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development, IRIS ID looks at the power of iris recognition and how it can secure data centres with biometric precision. No firewall or encryption protocol can protect a data center if an unauthorized person gains physical access. While organizations invest heavily in cybersecurity, physical security remains an […]

Beyond the Hype: A Strong Case for Human-Centric AI in Security

Editorial June 26, 2025

The security industry must cut through the AI hype and recognize why artificial intelligence in physical security requires human oversight to bridge the gap between marketing promises and operational reality. In response to Mirza Bahić’s article “AI in Security: Balancing Between Digital Savior and Snake Oil,” published in a&s Middle East, COM-SUR

Rising Threat of Cyber Attacks in the Middle East

Editorial January 20, 2025

Amid rapid digital transformation and geopolitical tensions, the Middle East emerges as a global cyber battleground, where the race to secure critical infrastructure and strategic assets defines both vulnerabilities and opportunities for the region. By: Dr. Arijana Trkulja The Middle East has become a focal point for cyberattacks due to its geopolitical significance,

Nx EVOS: Pioneering the World’s First Enterprise Video Operating System

Editorial June 23, 2024

In this blog post, we introduce the concept of an Enterprise Video Operating System (EVOS), what it is, and what it means for Nx and the industry now and moving forward. For those of you keeping up to date with Nx, you may have noticed some recent changes, especially evident in our recent website redesign. Previously […]

Reliable Digital Access Requires Mechanical Innovation and Experience

Editorial June 15, 2024

Kelly Gill, Chief Technology Officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, discusses the critical role of mechanical technology as an enabler for the latest innovations in digital access. A rapid process of digitalization in access and security technologies is underway. But electronics are not a replacement for – but a complement to – robust, secure, […]

How ASSA ABLOY is Paving the Way for Sustainable Buildings

Editorial May 16, 2024

In the heart of Dubai, a city known for its futuristic skyline, the push for sustainability is more critical than ever. Buildings are at the forefront of this movement, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) noting that they consume about 30% of global energy. But what if I told you that the choice of access […]

Cam-Motion Ensures Everyone Can Open Door Without Struggle

Editorial April 24, 2024

Can everyone who passes through your building open its doors in comfort? Even elderly, very young or less-able building users? Struggling to open or close a door can be inconvenient, annoying and embarrassing. Difficult doors build a barrier to access. Instead of making a building open and welcoming, they shut many users out – literally. And […]