Abu Dhabi Judicial Department Adopts Facial Recognition Technology for Notary Transactions

Editorial February 18, 2026

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has rolled out the first phase of a facial recognition project for notary transactions, becoming the first judicial authority in the region to adopt the technology as an alternative to digital signatures The initiative is designed to strengthen the

RMS Integrates Salto Smart Access to Streamline Hotel Entry and Key Management

Editorial February 18, 2026

RMS has launched a new integration with Salto Systems designed to simplify access management and reduce friction in the guest arrival experience, according to industry coverage of the announcement The integration connects RMS with Salto KS (Keys as a Service), enabling operators to issue and manage digital mobile keys directly from the reservation screen within […]

Mobile Access Unlocks New Way to Work and Whole Range of Possibilities

Editorial February 13, 2026

In business and personal life today, digitalization increasingly means moving to mobile. Mobile-first is becoming the norm across regions and industries. In Western Europe alone, there are 459 million active smartphones* and only a fraction of these are currently used for digital access. This is changing fast: one projection suggests mobile credentials’ CAGR of more […]

Innovatrics HQ Shows What Identity-First Building Security Looks Like

Editorial February 9, 2026

Biometrics House, Innovatrics’ new headquarters in Bratislava, is designed as a working model of identity-first building security, demonstrating how hands-free access and visitor management can scale without compromising privacy Innovatrics is now operating from a new global headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia, and the building is not just where the company works. Known

iBeta Confers Level 2 PAD Compliance on Iris ID’s iA FacePAD Algorithm

Editorial February 6, 2026

Iris ID announced that its iA FacePAD algorithm, version 2.5.3, has achieved Level 2 Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance. Testing was conducted by iBeta Quality Assurance using Iris ID’s exclusive iBAR 600E device in conjunction with the iBAR 600E CS REST API demo application. The advancement from Level 1 to Level 2 compliance underscores Iris […]

Smiths Detection Delivers Fully Automated International Remote Baggage Screening System

Editorial January 29, 2026

Smiths Detection has enabled the successful launch of an automated International Remote Baggage Screening System (IRBS), setting a new global standard for cross-border aviation security and passenger processing between South Korea and the United States. This achievement is led by Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), which continues to set the global benchmark

Synology Introduces BC800Z, An AI-powered Varifocal Bullet Camera To Help Businesses To Stay Vigilant

Editorial January 27, 2026

Synology today announces the launch of the BC800Z, a powerful 4K varifocal bullet camera with advanced AI capabilities. Combining sharp imaging, low-light performance, certified durability, and intelligent analytics, the BC800Z is designed to deliver smart and reliable surveillance for modern businesses. “The BC800Z builds on a decade of Synology’s expertise in AI computer

GCC Residential Smart Security Market Set to Advance as ScreenCheck Partners with BAS-IP

Editorial January 26, 2026

Faisal Mohammed, CEO of ScreenCheck, Sanjay Raghunath, CMD of Centena Group Along with the team of BAS-IP The agreement signed during Intersec 2026, aligns with ScreenCheck’s ongoing efforts to establish a robust position in the rapidly growing smart security and digital transformation market ScreenCheck, a subsidiary of Centena Group and a key player offering end-to-end

Unifying Wireless Digital Locks and Smart Key Access Gives Security Managers Much More Control

Editorial January 23, 2026

Sometimes a digital system cannot cover all the openings an organization needs. Readers, escutcheons, and security locks can equip many doors. But what if they also want to deploy intelligent key-operated locking for alarm boxes, medicine stores, server rooms, or power units? Until now, the only secure option was to run two systems in parallel. […]

Managing Access in Education: How and Where Digitalization Makes a Positive Impact

Editorial January 16, 2026

Across Europe, the Middle East and beyond, schools, colleges and universities look to modernize security while preserving openness. Their duty of care extends to protecting people, property and data, yet education sites must also enable the free movement of staff, students and visitors At the same time, budgets are tight and expectations for user experience […]