MDT Acquires Tapko and Apricum

Editorial October 3, 2025

The close and trusting partnership between the German KNX manufacturer MDT and the German KNX pioneer Tapko, as well as the Croatian KNX producer Apricum, has been in place for several decades. Now both companies will become part of the MDT Group, and the cooperation between the locations will

Enhancing Commercial Real Estate Security with TRASSIR

Editorial October 3, 2025

In the commercial real estate world — where properties are always active, always in motion — security means more than just locked doors and archived footage. From luxury hotels to business centers, property owners are responsible not only for protecting spaces but also for delivering a seamless experience to guests, tenants, and visitors. However, with […]

Red Sea International Airport Selects Honeywell for Advanced Building Automation Services

Editorial October 2, 2025

Red Sea International Airport to leverage Honeywell’s global expertise in building infrastructure optimisation to help deliver a seamless passenger experience Red Sea International Airport (RSI), operated by daa International, has today announced a multi-year collaboration agreement with global automation technology leader Honeywell to streamline terminal operations at the

DEWA Partners with Fortinet to Enhance Cyber Security and Protect Smart Infrastructure

Editorial October 2, 2025

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Fortinet, a leading global company specialising in cyber security, network solutions, and firewalls. The move is part of DEWA’s ongoing efforts to enhance smart infrastructure and protect its digital assets. In the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO […]

ASSA ABLOY: Why Door Closers Matter in Smart Buildings

Editorial October 2, 2025

Smart buildings adopt a connected approach to managing and monitoring who enters and exits them. For almost every user, whether visitor, staff, or contractor, the building journey begins with a door. A 2025 report by analysts Memoori suggests that the global IoT market in commercial buildings will grow to $101 billion (€87.5 billion) by 2030, […]

Staying Secure in Today’s Digital Landscape

Editorial October 2, 2025

Kelly Gill, SVP & CTO, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, explores today’s regulatory environment, including NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act, and what the access control industry must do to remain digitally secure. In today’s connected world, attacks are more likely to target digital than physical entry points. From ransomware and firmware tampering to remote […]

Saudi Arabia and UN Announce Global Initiative for Capacity Building in Cyberspace

Editorial October 1, 2025

A worldwide shortage of 2.8 million cybersecurity professionals and the skills gaps reported by 43% of information security executives The Global Initiative for Capacity Building in Cyberspace was announced today at the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Riyadh, marking a collaboration between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Nations (UN).

NFPA Highlights Electric Vehicle Risks at Intersec Saudi Arabia

Editorial October 1, 2025

The growth of EVs and their related fire risks was addressed yesterday at the Fire Protection & Technology Summit at Intersec Saudi Arabia by Mike Brunzell, VP of Global Business Development, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). According to research from the International Energy Agency (IEA), EV adoption is accelerating worldwide, with global sales exceeding

Suprema Earns First CE RED Cybersecurity Certification in Access Control Industry

Editorial October 1, 2025

Suprema, a global leader in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have obtained CE RED certification under the European Union (EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. Public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no

Global Fire Safety Expert Shares Lessons from Grenfell at Intersec Saudi Arabia

Editorial October 1, 2025

Jim Pauley, CEO of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), opened a dedicated NFPA Day at Intersec Saudi Arabia yesterday, with a reflection on the global impact of the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London The NFPA day was part of the three-day Fire Protection & Technology Summit at Intersec Saudi Arabia, which is taking […]