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

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

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

Flagship AI Biometric Terminal, Trust Engineered into Every Door

Editorial June 26, 2026

The access control market has been steadily shifting toward multi-modal, identity-centric systems. What’s often been missing is a single terminal that delivers across four key dimensions at once: certified security, high performance, credential flexibility, and a front-of-house experience suited to premium spaces. By: Mohamed ElShenawy, Regional Manager, Suprema Middle

From Pioneering Electric Strikes to Intelligent Systems

Editorial June 26, 2026

Modern electromechanical devices transform the way buildings are secured. Their embedded intelligence enables reliable communication between door and system, remote operation, and data insights. By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director, Middle East & Africa, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions E-mail: sam.cherif@assaabloy.com For more than 90 years, ASSA ABLOY has pioneered

HID: How Facial Recognition is Redefining Access Control

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

As organizations move toward faster, more secure, and less intrusive access control, facial recognition is becoming a practical option for high-traffic environments. HID’s Amico reader reflects this shift by combining contactless authentication, flexible integration, and privacy-focused biometric data handling in a single access device By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director,

Smart locks in the residential sector

xmiddlex June 12, 2026

Smart locks in the residential sector have come a long way from being a practical but non-essential add-on to becoming an operational tool from which users now rightly expect a great deal. As market adoption accelerates, the focus has moved beyond convenience toward advanced control, reliability, and system-level performance. By: Mirza Bahic;