HID, FIDO expose enterprise identity security gap

Editorial July 24, 2026

A new report from HID and the FIDO Alliance has found that while organisations are confident in their identity security processes, many continue to experience access management failures and identity-related security incidents. The State of Physical and Digital Identity in the Enterprise report,

Genetec: Saudi Arabia Must Focus on Practical AI in Security

Editorial July 24, 2026

Saudi organisations should focus on practical, measurable applications of artificial intelligence rather than adopting the technology simply because of growing market interest, according to Genetec. The company says the Kingdom’s rapid investment in infrastructure is increasing the volume of video, sensor, alarm and incident data that security teams must manage,

Nedap marks 25 years of AEOS access control

Editorial July 24, 2026

As AEOS marks its 25th anniversary, Nedap says the biggest lesson from two and a half decades of access control development is that long-term value comes from systems designed to adapt rather than remain static. Originally launched in 2000 as one of the first web-based physical access control platforms, AEOS has evolved alongside major changes […]

MOBOTIX Thermal Fire Detection Receives ANSI/FM 3260 Approval

Editorial July 17, 2026

MOBOTIX has received ANSI/FM 3260 approval for its thermal fire detection technology, adding another internationally recognized certification to its fire safety portfolio. The approval was granted by FM Approvals following independent testing that included live fire scenarios with liquid, gas and solid fuels, as well as assessments of the system’s resistance to false

Magna AI, Emaar Executive Partner on Sovereign AI Data Centers in Saudi Arabia

Editorial July 17, 2026

Magna AI and Emaar Executive have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop sovereign AI data center infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen secure AI deployment, data sovereignty, and digital resilience, reports MenaTech. The memorandum of understanding was signed during the Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh. Under the

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 2027. The initiative standardises Microsoft 365 Copilot as the AI productivity

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 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