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

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 […]

Xperix, Alyam Partner on Saudi Public-Sector Biometrics

Editorial August 20, 2026

Xperix has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi technology and security solutions provider Alyam Technical Trading to jointly pursue biometric identity, electronic document and border control projects across the Kingdom’s public sector. South Korean biometric technology company Xperix has entered into a strategic partnership with Alyam Technical Trading to

Dubai puts AI-powered biometric travel back in focus

Editorial August 19, 2026

Photo: Emirates Dubai is highlighting its AI-powered biometric border systems, including a document-free corridor that has reduced average passenger processing time to just a few seconds. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) recently showcased its smart travel ecosystem, which uses artificial intelligence and digital

Suprema combines enterprise and cloud access control

Editorial August 18, 2026

Suprema is combining enterprise security management, cloud-native access control and AI-powered biometrics as it expands deployment options for organizations with different infrastructure requirements. The company’s current access control portfolio is structured around both centralized enterprise deployments and cloud-first environments, allowing organizations to select

HID, Soloinsight and CTS launch identity-verified visitor kiosk

Editorial August 18, 2026

Photo: HID HID, Soloinsight and Connected Technology Solutions have introduced a self-service visitor check-in kiosk combining document authentication, facial verification and visitor management for enterprise and critical infrastructure environments. The solution integrates HID’s ATOM document reader and U.ARE.U facial recognition module with Soloinsight’s CloudGate

iLOQ reports 14% revenue growth in first half of 2026

Editorial August 17, 2026

Photo: iLOQ iLOQ reported 14% revenue growth in the first half of 2026, reaching EUR 65.0 million as demand for its battery-free smart access solutions continued across residential, commercial and critical infrastructure markets. According to iLOQ’s first-half results, revenue increased from EUR 57.0 million in H1 2025, while adjusted EBITDA rose 7% to EUR 9.9 […]

HID: Mobile access won’t replace physical cards

Editorial August 13, 2026

Mobile credentials are gaining ground in physical access control, but HID says that does not mean traditional cards are on their way out. Instead, the company expects mobile and physical credentials to coexist as organizations adapt access strategies to different users, environments and security requirements. In a recent analysis of mobile access trends, HID argues […]

Avigilon Intercom Touch Now Available for Shipment

Editorial August 11, 2026

Avigilon has announced that its Intercom Touch smart video intercom is now available for shipment, combining several access control functions in a single device designed to simplify installation. The new Avigilon Intercom Touch combines a video intercom, card reader and built-in controller in a single enclosure. A single PoE+ cable provides both power and data […]

Qatar launches Diamond Exchange with biometric-secured vault

Editorial August 11, 2026

The newly announced Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) will feature biometric access control, 24/7 security and surveillance as part of a high-security trading and storage environment in Doha. Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has announced the Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE), a new regulated platform for the trade of rough and polished diamonds and precious stones in […]