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

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

Spain rolls out connected V-16 beacons with IDEMIA

Editorial July 5, 2026

Spain has completed the nationwide rollout of mandatory connected V-16 emergency beacons. IDEMIA Secure Transactions provides the secure IoT connectivity that enables millions of devices to communicate with traffic authorities in real time. The country has replaced traditional roadside warning triangles with connected V-16 emergency beacons as of January 1, 2026. The new

Honeywell expands connected fire safety portfolio

Editorial July 4, 2026

Honeywell has expanded its fire and life safety portfolio. The update adds new smoke control capabilities to the NOTIFIER INSPIRE platform and introduces new cloud-connected services. The company said the latest release of the NOTIFIER INSPIRE platform introduces fully integrated smoke control capabilities developed in collaboration with customers and channel partners. The

Fingerprint Sensor Market to Approach $7 Billion by 2032

Editorial July 4, 2026

The global fingerprint sensor market is projected to grow from USD 5.01 billion in 2026 to USD 6.98 billion by 2032, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7 percent, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The market is being driven by growing demand for secure, convenient and reliable biometric authentication across consumer […]

Genetec access control solutions receive ANSSI cybersecurity certification

Editorial June 30, 2026

Genetec has announced that its Security Center Synergis access control platform and Synergis Cloud Link intelligent IoT gateway have received the First-Level Security Certification (CSPN) from the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI). The certification confirms that the solutions meet the Agency’s updated 2025 cybersecurity requirements, which introduce stricter

ASSA ABLOY: 7 ways switching to digital access reduces costs as it boosts security

Editorial June 29, 2026

Cost efficiency is higher than ever among the priorities of today’s security and facility managers. At the same time, the ways in which they must support their organization is in a constant state of flux. Access is one area where cost savings can be made: streamlining access management is often key to achieving more without […]

ASSA ABLOY Code Handle Secures Doors Without Keys

Editorial June 28, 2026

Many businesses and buildings need trustworthy, keyless door security without the expense and invasiveness of an advanced access control system. For these premises, PIN-based digital door access adds this security efficiently, freeing managers, employees, and visitors from the cost and hassle of handling physical keys. In all kinds of workplaces, private rooms need