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

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

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

OPTEX Launches New Short-range Indoor LiDAR Sensor for High-security Environments

Editorial September 29, 2025

REDSCAN Lite is engineered to provide edge-to-edge detection in spaces other technologies can’t reach OPTEX, the leading global sensor manufacturer, has launched the REDSCAN Lite LiDAR sensor, designed to provide extremely precise and ultra-fast, short-range detection across indoor high-security environments. As the latest addition to OPTEX’s award-winning REDSCAN LiDAR

Iris ID Highlights Next-Gen Iris and Face Recognition with FacePAD Security at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025

Editorial September 26, 2025

Visit booth 3 C39 to explore the full lineup of multi-modal innovations Iris ID Systems, Inc., a global leader in iris recognition technology, is exhibiting its multimodal IrisAccess™ iA1000 and full suite of iris-face fusion biometric technologies at Intersec Saudi Arabia, September 29 – October 1. Visit booth 3C39 to meet the team and receive […]

Automation: Doorbird and Tekko Launch Seamless Integration

Editorial September 26, 2025

TEKKO Gebäudeautomation GmbH, part of the TELENOT Group, and DoorBird, a leading provider of IP video intercom systems and a member of the ASSA ABLOY Group, announce their new partnership: From now on, the products of both companies can be fully and seamlessly integrated. This expands their portfolios and provides customers with more comfort, security, […]

How Our Seven-Year Journey Ended in 300% Revenue Growth

Editorial September 25, 2025

Speaking to a&s Middle East, Mohamed ElShenawy, Managing Director of Suprema Middle East FZCO, explains how Suprema evolved from a distribution-dependent model to regional leadership through cloud-based biometrics, AI-driven security technologies, and strategic expansion into the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. By: Mirza Bahic a&s Middle East: Could you please

Why Data Centers Are Turning to Iris Recognition

Editorial September 25, 2025

Faced with rising cyber and physical threats, data centers are increasingly adopting biometric solutions. Among them, iris recognition technology is gaining traction as a means to enhance access control while facilitating efficient operations. By: Shauna Hepburn, Marketing Specialist, Iris ID Growing cybersecurity and physical security risks are pushing data centers to

Future of Key and Asset Management on Display at Intersec

Editorial September 25, 2025

As Middle East businesses grow, Traka’s smart key cabinets and asset lockers secure keys and devices, streamline operations, and integrate with existing systems, delivering efficiency and peace of mind. By: Roshin Roy, Director, Traka As economic development continues across the Middle East, more companies are establishing or expanding their physical footprint. Commercial