AI in Security: Balancing Between Digital Savior and Snake Oil

Editorial May 7, 2025

AI in security is marketed as a flawless shield, spotting threats and predicting risks with superhuman precision. But the reality is messier, with false positives, black-box flaws, and overblown promises. This article cuts through the hype to ask: Is AI truly transforming protection, or is it

Video Walls in 2025: LED, IP, and Automation Take Over

Editorial May 7, 2025

The visualization segment of security and control rooms has seen significant development over the past few years. What began as a simple array of LCD panels has evolved into sophisticated LED displays, supported by IP networks, centralized management, and automated decision-making mechanisms. By Mirza Bahić A recently held webinar titled “Video Walls in 2025 –

From ATMs to Oil Rigs IDIS Always Delivers High Performance and Low TCO

Editorial May 7, 2025

In an exclusive interview, Dennis Choi, General Manager at IDIS Middle East & Africa, discusses how a company known for military-grade surveillance tech is now driving innovation across the region’s banking, transportation, and smart city sectors in the MENA region. By: Mirza Dahić a&s Middle East: Could you elaborate on IDIS’s strategy for global expansion

Reigniting an Open, Bold & Collaborative European Digital Economy Amidst €200bn AI Ambitions

Editorial May 6, 2025

Innovation, investment and government leaders set to meet at GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything, 21-23 May, Messe Berlin, the continent’s largest inaugural tech, startup and digital investment event With landmark initiatives announced to forge new frontiers in Europe’s digital sovereignty, including the €200bn AI pledge and unprecedented emphasis on quantum, cloud,

Genetec Launches AutoVu plugin, ALPR Analysis Reports to Speed up Investigations

Editorial May 6, 2025

Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced the AutoVu™ ALPR Analysis Reports plugin, an advanced investigation tool that expands ALPR-based forensic search capabilities within Genetec™ Security Center. The new plugin empowers law enforcement officers and investigators to quickly narrow down a pool of suspects using vehicle

Dubai Electronic Security Center to Showcase Cybersecurity Initiatives at GISEC 2025 as Official Government Partner

Editorial May 6, 2025

The Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) is set to participate as the official government cybersecurity partner for the eighth consecutive year in the 14th edition of the Gulf Information Security Expo and Conference (GISEC Global 2025), taking place from May 6-8 at the Dubai World Trade Center. The Center’s participation in GISEC Global 2025, which […]

JAGGAER Expands Reach in Kuwait and Middle East through Collaboration with AWS

Editorial May 6, 2025

JAGGAER, a leading global provider of procurement and spend management solutions, is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver enhanced procurement services across Kuwait and the broader Middle East region. This new collaboration marks a significant expansion of JAGGAER’s offerings in the region, introducing the powerful JAGGAER One platform to local

UAE Cybersecurity Leader CPX Acquires Pioneering Cyber-AI Firm spiderSilk

Editorial May 6, 2025

CPX Holding, a leading provider of cutting-edge cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the acquisition of spiderSilk, a pioneering cyber-AI product company renowned for its proprietary AI-powered defensive technologies, including the flagship exposure management platform, Resonance. The acquisition combines CPX’s trusted end-to-end expertise in

The Integrated Transport Centre Expands Autonomous RoboTaxi Service in Collaboration with Autogo and Apollo Go

Editorial May 5, 2025

Source: Abu Dhabi Mobility As a key step in advancing autonomous and smart mobility technologies in the Emirate, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has expanded the Autonomous RoboTaxi service in collaboration with Autogo, a specialist in autonomous mobility solutions and a subsidiary of

World Police Summit 2025 Returns to Dubai with Police Leaders and Security Experts from Over 100 Countries

Editorial April 30, 2025

Highlighting the role of technology in policing and ways to foster innovation and cross-border coordination Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the fourth edition of the World Police Summit (WPS) will convene at the Dubai World […]