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

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;

At Heidelberg iT, One Intuitive Platform Controls Security Management, Access, and Environmental Monitoring

Editorial June 1, 2026

Our era of rapid digital transformation needs data centers that are not only efficient and secure but also adaptable to a changing landscape. To prepare its infrastructure for future challenges, Heidelberg iT Management GmbH & Co. KG implemented KentixONE, an integrated platform that unifies security, environmental monitoring, and energy management in a single system

Suprema Launches BioStation 3 Max as Flagship AI Biometric Terminal

Editorial May 14, 2026

Suprema has launched BioStation 3 Max, its new flagship AI biometric terminal for identity-first access control in high-security and high-traffic environments The device combines facial and fingerprint recognition, RFID, mobile credentials, QR codes and PIN authentication on one platform. Powered by Suprema’s latest AI engine and a dedicated neural processing unit, it can

Iris ID Showcases Biometric Solutions at ID4Africa 2026

Editorial May 13, 2026

Iris ID is displaying its advanced authentication solutions at ID4Africa 2026, May 12–15, in the exhibit hall at Both R47.  The company is excited to demonstrate its innovative solutions and speak with governments, stakeholders, and end users about the importance of biometric systems that are inclusive and build trust. “As Africa moves toward comprehensive digital

When Size Matters – 3DX-Ray Announces a Contract for Another AS2 System

Editorial May 12, 2026

3DX-Ray Ltd has announced a contract for another sale of AS2 Systems for a Southeast Asian country The AS2 System is their newest and smallest form portable x-ray panel, specifically designed for law enforcement officers and operators working in areas where access is very restricted.  It has a smaller footprint and uses the latest glassless […]

Nedap Security Opens New Office in Saudi Arabia

Editorial May 12, 2026

Nedap, a global leader in advanced access management and Digital Twin Technology, has announced the opening of its new office in Saudi Arabia. This expansion marks a significant milestone in Nedap’s 20-year presence in the Kingdom, transitioning from regional representation to a dedicated local office With Saudi Arabia advancing its Vision 2030 initiatives, demand for […]