Mercury launches S4 modules for access control expansion

Editorial September 9, 2026

Mercury Security has launched a new family of S4 I/O Modules designed to expand access control capacity while allowing organizations to retain existing infrastructure and strengthen cybersecurity. The HID-owned access control hardware manufacturer introduced the Mercury S4 I/O Module family.

Fire-resistant glass market to reach $18.1bn by 2031

Editorial September 9, 2026

The global fire-resistant glass market is projected to grow from $11.65 billion in 2026 to $18.09 billion by 2031, driven by tighter fire safety requirements and growing construction activity. According to MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 9.2% during the forecast period. Demand is rising as developers […]

Johnson Controls launches new fire safety workstations

Editorial September 8, 2026

Johnson Controls has launched two next-generation fire safety workstations designed to centralize monitoring and control across large and complex facilities. The new Simplex Incident Manager and Autocall Fire Site Administrator combine enterprise-scale fire system monitoring, cybersecurity-focused architecture and centralized incident management. They target environments

Axis Unveils 360° AI Radar for Area Protection

Editorial September 7, 2026

Photo: Axis Communications Axis Communications is preparing to launch a new AI-powered radar for continuous protection of large outdoor areas. According to Axis Communications, the AXIS D2124-VE Radar provides 360-degree coverage in all weather and lighting conditions, detecting objects at distances of up to 200 meters and covering a human recognition area of 40,000 square

Johnson Controls expands AI capabilities in OpenBlue

Editorial September 6, 2026

Johnson Controls has expanded the AI capabilities of its OpenBlue digital building platform, adding agentic AI, autonomous building controls and faster system onboarding. The OpenBlue update introduces Energy & Comfort Intelligence, an AI-enabled capability for optimizing airside HVAC systems, alongside OBI, an agentic AI assistant for facility teams. Powered by Nantum

DoorBird Launches New D22x Video Intercom Series

Editorial September 4, 2026

Photo credit: Bird Home Automation GmbH DoorBird has launched its new D22x series of IP video door intercoms, with more than 30 models designed for residential, commercial and large multi-unit buildings. Modern buildings are placing ever-increasing demands on door communication systems. Property owners, operators, and residents require intelligent solutions that

Video Surveillance Storage Market to Reach $15.55B

Editorial August 29, 2026

The global video surveillance storage market is projected to grow from USD 10.93 billion in 2026 to USD 15.55 billion by 2031. The global video surveillance storage market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.3% through 2031, according to the latest MarketsandMarkets research. Growth is being driven by the expansion […]

Saudi animal ID market to reach $110m by 2030

Editorial August 25, 2026

Photo: Julissa Pires / Pexels Saudi Arabia’s animal identification market is expected to reach US$110 million by 2030 as government-led livestock digitalization and growing adoption of RFID and electronic identification systems support regional growth. According to the latest Grand View Research animal identification report, the global market was valued at US$5.8 billion

Dubai housing boom expands smart building opportunity

Editorial August 24, 2026

Photo: Na Ngel / Pexels More than 564,000 homes are currently under construction across Dubai, creating a substantial pipeline for smart building technologies as developers increasingly integrate connected and digital systems into new residential projects. A new fam Properties analysis shows that more than 560,000 residential properties are currently under construction in

FBI Uses Twin Data to Test AI Facial Recognition

Editorial August 23, 2026

Photo: FBI The FBI is using biometric data collected from participants at the 2026 Twins Days Festival to evaluate how well AI-powered facial recognition systems can distinguish between identical twins — one of the most difficult challenges in biometric identification. Every August, thousands of twins descend on Twinsburg, Ohio, for a festival that is part […]