Future-proof, Fast Digital Access with New SMARTair® i-reader

Editorial August 19, 2024

Digital access should be quick, secure and convenient. It also needs to be comprehensive: not every opening in a building is suited to a cylinder, escutcheon or security lock. The new SMARTair i-reader brings streamlined digital access to anywhere locking or blocking is automated — from

Simplified Serenity: Secure Self-service at Iceland Hotel

Editorial August 19, 2024

Akureyri is the “Capital of North Iceland” and is the second largest urban area outside of Reykjavík. Situated at the head of Eyjafjörður, one of the longest fjords in Iceland, and with Hlíðarfjall mountain as a backdrop, it’s no surprise that the town is also a hub for adventure tourism. At the base of Hlíðarfjall […]

Versatile Device for Adding Digital Access Management to Doors and More

Editorial August 9, 2024

Having doors with mechanical security can be a drag on the effectiveness and efficiency of facilities management. While wiring ever more locks to make access control more flexible is expensive and disruptive, a wireless solution built for compatibility can be the answer. It takes a few minutes to swap almost any mechanical cylinder for a […]

Italian Resort Hotel Identifies Master Key System to Maximize Security and Flexibility

Editorial August 2, 2024

Hotel managers require security, flexibility, durability and aesthetics in an access management system which can cover guest rooms and shared spaces, on one hand, and private staff areas on the other. With multiple buildings, a private beach and sports areas, the new TH Resorts Capo Rizzuto on Calabria’s Ionian coast receives high daily traffic from […]

How Schools Can Save Time, Money and Headaches With Digital Access Solution

Editorial July 26, 2024

Pupils and teachers, maintenance teams and cleaning contractors, visitors, parents and many others… All kinds of people move into and around a school, all day, every day. By digitalizing access, instead of using mechanical keys, schools can control who comes and goes more efficiently and effectively.  In a sector where budgets are often under pressure […]

ASSA ABLOY to Acquire SKIDATA

Editorial July 22, 2024

ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire SKIDATA, an international leading provider of access management solutions. “I am very pleased to welcome the SKIDATA team into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to grow our business in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” Nico […]

HID and Genetec Introduce First HID Seos Wallet Credentials Deployment in the Middle East

Editorial July 12, 2024

HID is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Genetec to deliver the world’s first deployment of HID Seos Wallet Credentials in the Middle East. Jason Schimpf, the author of the blog published on the HID Global, expresses HID’s excitement about this collaboration, highlighting that the innovative solution has been implemented at Dubai Silicon, a […]

Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Overcoming Challenges of Fire Safety in Hotels

Editorial July 11, 2024

Hotel guests typically expect no hindrance to their comfort or access a range of facilities during their stay. Ensuring the absolute minimum of false fire alarms and evacuations is a key factor in maintaining a hotel’s reputation as a place where people love to stay. Reliable fire detection systems from Bosch ensure fire safety in […]

Sustainability in All Fronts: From Mobile Access to Bamboo Cards

Editorial July 10, 2024

Mobile access control and sustainable cards provide future-proof flexibility for the never-ending endeavors of digital transformation and going green By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director, Regional Business Head, MEA The widespread adoption of smartphones has fundamentally altered how we interact with the world—from online banking to booking services or requesting rides. For

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Speciality Lock Business in Canada

Editorial July 9, 2024

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Wesko Locks Ltd, a Canadian manufacturer and supplier of electronic and specialty locks. “I am very pleased to welcome Wesko Locks into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This acquisition delivers on our strategy to strengthen our position in mature markets through adding complementary products and solutions to our core business,” says Nico […]