ASSA ABLOY: Ten Years of Rapid Change in Digital Access

Editorial December 8, 2025

The latest edition of ASSA ABLOY’s long-running Wireless Access Control Report shows a maturing market where digital and mobile solutions are becoming the norm. Alongside continuing trends such as wireless adoption, sustainability, and cloud services, the focus for many now turns to

Advanced: Smoke Control – Growing Priority in the Middle East

Editorial December 8, 2025

Alongside rapid development in the Middle East, the region is experiencing fast growth in demand for fire safety products. Current trends in Saudi Arabia and the wider region show that UL-approved fire safety systems with integrated smoke control are gaining popularity, offering solutions suitable for both high-rise residential buildings and large commercial sites. By:

Genetec Predicts Top Physical Security Trends for 2026

Editorial December 8, 2025

Organizations will focus on flexibility, responsible AI, and unified connected systems to strengthen security and operational performance. Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026. Choice and flexibility will define the next phase of cloud adoption In 2026, the conversation

Saviynt Opens Dubai HQ to Strengthen Identity Security as AI Adoption Accelerates Across the Middle East

Editorial December 8, 2025

Strategic partnership with cybersecurity leader StarLink expands regional access to modern identity security solutions Saviynt, a leader in AI-powered identity security, today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Dubai and a strategic partnership with StarLink, one of the Middle East and Africa’s most prominent specialist cybersecurity distributors.

Google Cloud and MCIT Qatar Forge Renewed Strategic Alliance at MWC Doha

Editorial December 5, 2025

Formalizing a Strategic Framework to Propel Qatar National Vision 2030 with Secure Cloud and AI Foundation for Digital Transformation Google Cloud and the State of Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) today announced the formal renewal of their strategic Master Framework Agreement (MFA). Google Cloud and MCIT conducted the signing at MWC

Four Key Industry Figures Discuss How Native Integration of Wireless Access Technologies Helps Organizations Make Building Experience Truly Seamless

Editorial December 5, 2025

A seamless building benefits everyone, users and facilities managers alike. With streamlined interactions which start at the front entrance and continue through the site, workflows become more efficient and every stakeholder enjoys greater peace of mind.  Most organizations already recognize the importance of connecting access with security systems like alarms and CCTV, as

Idis Ptz Cameras With Ai-Powered Auto-Tracking for Enhanced Surveillance in Multiple Settings

Editorial December 4, 2025

IDIS has launched two new advanced PTZ cameras, providing powerful AI and NIR performance. The extended range offers a broader choice of PTZ cameras to more efficiently cover open areas, in applications including public and communal spaces, commercial offices, schools, logistics centers and warehouses, retail settings, and perimeters.  The new NDAA-compliant cameras from

Smiths Group Agrees to Sell Smiths Detection in £2 Billion Deal

Editorial December 3, 2025

Smiths Group plc announces that it has entered into an agreement for the proposed sale of Smiths Detection to funds advised by CVC Capital Partners. The Proposed Transaction values Smiths Detection at an enterprise value of £2.0bn, representing 16.3x headline operating profit of £122m and 12.5x headline EBITDA of £160m for the financial year ending […]

Rubrik Enters Saudi Market Through Strategic Partnership with Echelon Digital

Editorial December 3, 2025

Rubrik, Inc., the Security and AI Operations Company, today announced its formal entry into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Echelon Digital Group, a technology holding company to develop and scale partnerships that drive digital transformation across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The collaboration establishes Rubrik’s first locally

Gulf Business Machines Bahrain Named Gold Sponsor of MEET ICT Conference and BITEX Exhibition

Editorial December 2, 2025

The Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), in collaboration with WorkSmart for Events Management, has announced the participation of Gulf Business Machines (GBM) as a Gold Sponsor of the 13th edition of the MEET ICT Conference and the Bahrain International Technology Exhibition (BITEX), taking place from November 25 to 27 at the Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of […]