Certification, Product Range, and Installation Expertise Are all Important when Specifying Compliant Fire Doors

Editorial October 13, 2025

A fire door is a critical component in any building’s fire safety strategy. Unfortunately, not just any solid door will do the job. Fire doors are tested and certified as complete systems, and each part – from the frame and hardware to seals and glazing – must meet a required specification.

Emirates Announces Major Check-in Upgrades at DXB

Editorial October 7, 2025

The airline introduces assistive features across immigration, check-in, and the onboard experience. Emirates has launched a series of technology upgrades at Dubai International Airport, aimed at making travel smoother and more inclusive for all passengers, Gulfnews reports. The reveal took place during the AccessAbilities Expo 2025, where the airline introduced enhanced

ASSA ABLOY: Why Door Closers Matter in Smart Buildings

Editorial October 2, 2025

Smart buildings adopt a connected approach to managing and monitoring who enters and exits them. For almost every user, whether visitor, staff, or contractor, the building journey begins with a door. A 2025 report by analysts Memoori suggests that the global IoT market in commercial buildings will grow to $101 billion (€87.5 billion) by 2030, […]

Staying Secure in Today’s Digital Landscape

Editorial October 2, 2025

Kelly Gill, SVP & CTO, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, explores today’s regulatory environment, including NIS2 and the Cyber Resilience Act, and what the access control industry must do to remain digitally secure. In today’s connected world, attacks are more likely to target digital than physical entry points. From ransomware and firmware tampering to remote […]

Suprema Earns First CE RED Cybersecurity Certification in Access Control Industry

Editorial October 1, 2025

Suprema, a global leader in AI-powered access control and security solutions, announced that its AI-based facial authentication access control devices have obtained CE RED certification under the European Union (EU)’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED), which now includes stricter cybersecurity requirements. Public sources and Suprema’s own research indicate that no

Qatar Unveils National Cyber Crisis Frameworks to Strengthen Digital Resilience

Editorial September 30, 2025

— Qatar has unveiled two strategic cybersecurity frameworks designed to enhance its national response capabilities against digital threats. The announcement was made during the opening of the 4th Annual Cyber Governance & Assurance Conference, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim

HID Showcases Next-Generation Access Control Solutions at Intersec Saudi Arabia

Editorial September 30, 2025

Company highlights its commitment to the Middle East’s evolving security ecosystem with cutting-edge innovations in physical access control, mobile credentials, and interoperable security systems. HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, showcased its latest portfolio of physical access control and mobile credentialing innovations at the 7th edition of

Axis Communications Set to Unveil Latest Security Innovations at Intersec Saudi Arabia

Editorial September 30, 2025

Axis Communications, a global leader in network video, audio, and access control solutions, is presenting its latest innovations at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, taking place from 29 September to 2 October at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC). Intersec Saudi Arabia is one of the region’s most significant security events, attracting over 17,000

Axis Communications Creates AI-powered Video Surveillance Orchestra

Editorial September 30, 2025

Can video surveillance cameras be used to perform music? The answer is yes. Global network technology company, Axis Communications presents an experiment called The object detection orchestra — the world’s first musical performance played entirely on AI-powered video surveillance cameras and speakers. An initiative designed to explore what lies beyond traditional security

University of Palermo Strengthens Campus Safety and Security with Intelligent Motorola Solutions Technology

Editorial September 29, 2025

Motorola Solutions announced that it has provided the University of Palermo with AI-powered video security and access control solutions to help protect thousands of students, teachers, and staff and secure every site of the college’s campus. These intelligent solutions, designed to proactively detect potential threats, can automatically alert security personnel and lock