Interview: Loubna Imenchal, Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa, Türkiye, and Central Asia, Axis Communications

Editorial July 25, 2026

There is no more powerful endorsement than a customer sharing how technology has solved a real business challenge. Throughout my career, I have been impressed by how willing Axis customers are to share their experiences and collaborate with peers. That level of trust is something you build over

Fire Detection: From Compliance to Performance

Editorial July 25, 2026

Stricter smoke detection requirements are pushing the industry beyond minimum product compliance toward demonstrable performance across the entire system. In the Middle East, where UL, EN and local requirements frequently coexist, the real challenge lies in translating new standards into better design, carefully validated retrofits and lower lifecycle risk. By: Mirza

Interview: Gaurav Mahajan, Sales Director Middle East and Africa, ICT

Editorial July 25, 2026

Access control has become one of the most strategic technology decisions a business can make. As buildings grow smarter and security expectations rise, manufacturers are being asked to deliver far more than a door opening system. To understand how this shift is playing out across the Middle East and Africa, we sat down with Gaurav […]

Oman: A Market Driven by Long-Term Value

Editorial July 25, 2026

The security and safety market in Oman is steadily maturing. Security is no longer viewed simply as a procurement category or a compliance requirement. It is increasingly becoming an operational capability embedded within critical infrastructure, public services and commercial development By: Roman Ivanković E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Oman’s security market is

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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,

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

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

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:

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