What You Should Know About EU Standards, Certifications and Patents for Mechanical Locking

Editorial May 23, 2024

It’s hard to overstate the importance of standards in mechanical security. Yet in a world of evolving threats and regulations, it can be difficult to keep track of the most relevant certifications, and to identify which apply in different industries and regions, and for various applications.

Transforming Urban Safety with TRASSIR’s City Surveillance Solutions

Editorial May 21, 2024

Cities of the Middle East region are also actively adopting AI technologies to keep up with the expanding number of urban threats Everyone wishes to live in a safer city, a place that gives its residents and visitors a secure vibe to live, work, and travel without any security fears. The changing world does not […]

How ASSA ABLOY is Paving the Way for Sustainable Buildings

Editorial May 16, 2024

In the heart of Dubai, a city known for its futuristic skyline, the push for sustainability is more critical than ever. Buildings are at the forefront of this movement, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) noting that they consume about 30% of global energy. But what if I told you that the choice of access […]

DoorBird: F.A.Z. Institut Recognizes Berlin-based Company with Another Award

Editorial May 15, 2024

Companies are constantly competing with each other. A crucial factor in how customers decide to buy something is how well the products meet their needs, and that’s why companies should steadily invest in research and development to introduce innovations to the market. In collaboration with the Institute for Management and Economic Research (IMWF), the F.A.Z.-Institut […]

Pioneering Dubai HQ: ASSA ABLOY’s Energy-Efficient Solutions

Editorial May 15, 2024

Commercial enterprises of every size and type, all over the world, face a common challenge: innovating how and where they do business so they can face the future with greater environmental responsibility. ASSA ABLOY has long been recognized as an innovator in access solutions, with a range of inventive products around the door and access […]

Ajax Systems Wins its First Red Dot Awards for Security and Home Automation Products

Editorial May 10, 2024

Ajax Systems won the prestigious Red Dot Award for the first time in the company’s history. This year, Ajax’s intrusion and smart automation products received recognition in the following categories: Smart Products Category – KeyPad TouchScreen Jeweller; Interior Design Elements Category – WaterStop & LeaksProtect;  Interior Design Elements Category – LightSwitch

ASSA ABLOY’s Aperio Wireless Locking Further Extends Support for Mobile Access

Editorial April 30, 2024

Compatibility with a range of credential technologies can be a critical factor when selecting access control. As organizations across the world explore a move to mobile keys for access, it is more important than ever. Aperio’s open technology platform has been built on compatibility. Its range of battery-powered access hardware for integration with third-party access […]

The Key to Finding a Door Closing Solution for Every Application at a Large Site? Product Range and Expert Support

Editorial April 29, 2024

With approximately 29,000 employees worldwide, Amdocs is a leading global software company providing services and solutions to communications and media companies. When building a new campus in Ra’anana, Israel, their large site with four office buildings and three underground floors required a door closer solution tailored to every door, taking into account their different

Growing Gap Between Alarm Response Expectations vs. Reality

Editorial April 25, 2024

New Parks Associates research finds expectations among security system owners regarding emergency response to an alarm diverge significantly from reality. The firm’s new white paper, “Expectations vs. Reality: Enhancing Alarm Monitoring Response”, reveals 86% of security system owners expect a police response to an alarm within 30 minutes, including 42% within

Cam-Motion Ensures Everyone Can Open Door Without Struggle

Editorial April 24, 2024

Can everyone who passes through your building open its doors in comfort? Even elderly, very young or less-able building users? Struggling to open or close a door can be inconvenient, annoying and embarrassing. Difficult doors build a barrier to access. Instead of making a building open and welcoming, they shut many users out – literally. And […]