HID Global: Rethinking Physical Access Control in the Age of Cyber Threats

Editorial December 9, 2025

Security has become a top agenda item in boardrooms across the Middle East. As the region undergoes rapid digital transformation, the once-clear boundaries between cyber and physical threats are dissolving, creating a complex and evolving risk landscape. The integration of physical access

Feature Story: How Middle Eastern Distributors Are Powering the Next Generation of Security

Editorial December 8, 2025

As the Middle East undergoes rapid urban expansion, its security needs are evolving just as fast. Distributors are no longer simple intermediaries but strategic technology orchestrators shaping integrated, compliant, and resilient systems. Their role now spans design, enablement, and lifecycle support across diverse environments. This feature explores how industry leaders

ScreenCheck: Building Efficiency Through Interconnected Security

Editorial December 8, 2025

In today’s hyper-connected world, security has evolved from a gatekeeper into an enabler of efficiency ** ScreenCheck engineers interconnected ecosystems where access control, video analytics, alarm management, visitor management, and IoT sensors work together seamlessly. The result is smarter environments, faster responses, and measurable operational gains. By: Mohamed

ASSA ABLOY: Ten Years of Rapid Change in Digital Access

Editorial December 8, 2025

The latest edition of ASSA ABLOY’s long-running Wireless Access Control Report shows a maturing market where digital and mobile solutions are becoming the norm. Alongside continuing trends such as wireless adoption, sustainability, and cloud services, the focus for many now turns to increasingly intelligent integrations and to demonstrating ROI to cement access

Genetec Predicts Top Physical Security Trends for 2026

Editorial December 8, 2025

Organizations will focus on flexibility, responsible AI, and unified connected systems to strengthen security and operational performance. Genetec, the global leader in enterprise physical security software, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2026. Choice and flexibility will define the next phase of cloud adoption In 2026, the conversation

Four Key Industry Figures Discuss How Native Integration of Wireless Access Technologies Helps Organizations Make Building Experience Truly Seamless

Editorial December 5, 2025

A seamless building benefits everyone, users and facilities managers alike. With streamlined interactions which start at the front entrance and continue through the site, workflows become more efficient and every stakeholder enjoys greater peace of mind.  Most organizations already recognize the importance of connecting access with security systems like alarms and CCTV, as

Idis Ptz Cameras With Ai-Powered Auto-Tracking for Enhanced Surveillance in Multiple Settings

Editorial December 4, 2025

IDIS has launched two new advanced PTZ cameras, providing powerful AI and NIR performance. The extended range offers a broader choice of PTZ cameras to more efficiently cover open areas, in applications including public and communal spaces, commercial offices, schools, logistics centers and warehouses, retail settings, and perimeters.  The new NDAA-compliant cameras from

Salto Launches XS4 Sense: Breakthrough Smart Energy Management Solution

Editorial November 21, 2025

Salto announces the launch of XS4 Sense, a smart, wireless Energy Efficiency and Control Management System designed to optimize energy consumption, reduce CO₂ emissions, and support sustainability goals – that’s fully integrated with the Salto smart access ecosystem.   Salto announced the launch of XS4 Sense, an innovative Smart Energy Management System (SMES) designed to

Linev Systems: How to Protect Crowds at Scale

Editorial November 21, 2025

Social gatherings like stadium matches and music festivals, even trade fairs, parades, and city marathons require rapid, precise, and dependable security operations. The correct technology in combination with the correct process and the correct people at the entry point will make the difference between smooth crowds and bottlenecks as well as intercepted threats and

Suprema Unveils BioStar X, the Unified Security Platform Built on AI-Powered Security Operations at Scale

Editorial November 21, 2025

Suprema, a global leader in AI-powered access control and security solutions, today announced the launch of BioStar X, its most advanced unified security platform. BioStar X unifies world-leading biometric access control and video surveillance into a single, scalable platform, delivering total control, integrated monitoring, and enterprise-grade resilience.