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

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 […]

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. […]

Axis Communications Recognised for Innovation Across Safety and Commercial Security at Intersec Awards 2026

Editorial January 19, 2026

Axis Communications, the leading manufacturer of safety and network security solutions, received top honours at Intersec Awards 2026, with two of the company’s state-of-the-art devices winning in their respective categories. Held every year, the Intersec Awards honour the leading brands and products from across the security, safety and fire protection industries. This

Smart Technologies Regulate Crowds, Direct Visitor Movement at Grand Mosque

Editorial January 16, 2026

Source: SPA Modern smart technologies have contributed to raising the efficiency of crowd management inside the Grand Mosque through smart counting systems that rely on sensors and real-time monitoring of visitor movement at gates and corridors. These systems track the number of entrants and exits with high accuracy, enhancing pilgrims’ safety and improving their

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 […]

Panduit: Navigating Power Challenges in the Data Centre Era

Editorial January 9, 2026

Panduit’s UPS portfolio exemplifies the next generation of power protection, offering solutions tailored to diverse applications. From compact 1-3 kVA systems for edge computing to 20 kVA configurations for large-scale enterprises, these systems address a wide spectrum of operational needs. By: Michael Akinla, Business Manager Europe North, Panduit

ICT: Security and Interoperability – Cornerstones of Access Control

Editorial January 8, 2026

Two principles have become paramount for any successful deployment: robust security and seamless interoperability. A system that excels in one area but fails in the other is incomplete. True value is realized when a solution offers strong security while integrating effortlessly with other building management technologies By: Gaurav Mahajan, Regional Sales Director, Middle

Gallagher Security’s Journey in the Middle East

Editorial December 30, 2025

Our success is rooted in a simple truth: security technology is transformative when shaped around real needs. From our regional office in Dubai, we continue to invest in partnerships built on trust, performance, and shared ambition. By: Samar Fawaz, Marketing Manager, Gallagher Security Middle East E-mail: samar.fawaz@gallagher-me.com As I look back on 2025, I am […]