HID eases mobile access migration with existing readers

Editorial September 13, 2026

HID has expanded its mobile access capabilities to help organizations move to mobile credentials while keeping compatible readers and existing Seos keys in place. HID has introduced new mobile access capabilities designed to reduce the infrastructure changes and on-site work required for mobile

ASSA ABLOY: Digital Access Cuts Costs and Improves Hospital Security

Editorial September 11, 2026

Hospitals are using digital access systems to reduce administrative workload, strengthen control over restricted areas and improve compliance across complex healthcare environments. ASSA ABLOY says healthcare facilities can gain operational as well as security benefits by replacing mechanical keys and siloed access processes with digital credentials, wireless locks and

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. The platform targets organizations that need to modernize or expand physical

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 […]

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