Next-Generation Readers Combining Encryption, Design, and Reliability

Editorial October 20, 2025

As smart cities and critical infrastructure rapidly expand, the demand for secure and flexible access control systems is at an all-time high. XPR meets this challenge with advanced encryption and robust design, tailored to the conditions of the Middle East and beyond. By: Amélie Dierckx,

ASSA ABLOY: NIS2 Importance for Directive and Physical Access and security Management Strategies

Editorial October 16, 2025

David Moser, SVP and Head of Digital & Access Solutions at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA, addresses a major new feature on security management’s compliance landscape: NIS2. In the ongoing implementation of the EU’s NIS2 Directive, much attention has been paid to its implications for cyber security. Yet, arguably, the impact on organizations’ physical security […]

HID Showcases Latest Innovations in Secure Identity Issuance and Passwordless Authentication at GITEX Global 2025

Editorial October 13, 2025

Company Highlights New Solutions in Credential Issuance, Identity Authentication, and Digital Transformation With Continued Investments Across the Middle East and Globally HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, is showcasing the latest advancements shaping the future of secure identity issuance and identity authentication at GITEX Global 2025, one of the

Certification, Product Range, and Installation Expertise Are all Important when Specifying Compliant Fire Doors

Editorial October 13, 2025

A fire door is a critical component in any building’s fire safety strategy. Unfortunately, not just any solid door will do the job. Fire doors are tested and certified as complete systems, and each part – from the frame and hardware to seals and glazing – must meet a required specification. Getting the choice of […]

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 will grow to $101 billion (€87.5 billion) by 2030, […]

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 […]