Smarter, Greener Way to Access — Go Mobile with HID

Editorial August 21, 2025

The future of access control is mobile — and it’s not just about convenience. It’s about sustainability, security, and setting a new standard for responsible technology use. HID Mobile Access enables users to unlock doors using smartphones or wearables, eliminating the need for physical cards

HID Acquires Intelligent Observation to Strengthen Its Healthcare RTLS Portfolio

Editorial August 21, 2025

Acquisition grows HID’s Real Time Location Systems (RTLS) Portfolio with Enhanced Hand Hygiene Compliance Offering, Heightens Company’s Position in Healthcare Vertical  HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, today announced the acquisition of Intelligent Observation, a leading platform provider for hand hygiene compliance. This acquisition enables healthcare

TP-Link Adds Matter Energy Monitoring to Smart Devices via Firmware Update

Editorial August 14, 2025

TP-Link has released a major firmware update enabling Matter 1.3 energy monitoring for its compatible smart devices, reinforcing its commitment to open standards and user-focused smart home innovation. The update provides standardized real-time and historical energy consumption data, giving users greater transparency and control over home energy usage while ensuring

Why Unifying Physical and Cybersecurity Is Beneficial to Organizations in the Middle East

Editorial August 14, 2025

Ensuring security upgrades are successful requires close collaboration between physical security, cybersecurity and/or IT security departments. By: Sam Cherif,  Senior Director, Regional Business Head, MEA In the Gulf region, national digital strategies, mega-projects, and critical infrastructure programs are transforming the security landscape. Today’s access control

IDtech: Smart Access Control for Critical Infrastructure

Editorial August 13, 2025

In an increasingly interconnected and high-risk world, protecting critical infrastructure is no longer a matter of physical barriers alone. From energy and utilities to government buildings and transportation hubs, the demand for intelligent, integrated, and resilient access control systems is driving a new wave of innovation across the security industry. At the forefront

Axis Communications Announces Two Multifunctional Display Speakers

Editorial August 11, 2025

Axis Communications announces two multifunctional display speakers designed to reach more people through combined visual and audio alerts. Featuring an attention-grabbing strobe bar, powerful speaker, and a colour text display, these versatile indoor solutions raise the bar for clear public address in schools, healthcare facilities, transportation hubs, and more. AXIS

ScreenCheck: How AI-driven Identity Management and Access Control is Shaping Smart Cities in MENA

Editorial August 11, 2025

Smart cities are built on secure access, trusted identities, and resilient infrastructure — and that is exactly where ScreenCheck makes a difference. With over two decades of experience in the region, we’ve developed a deep understanding of the diverse and evolving security needs across various sectors, including government, healthcare, education, and critical

Suprema: Future-Proof AI Security for Evolving Deepfake Threats

Editorial August 11, 2025

In an AI-driven world, fake faces, voices, and identities are no longer science fiction. Deepfakes have already caused real damage, helping criminals steal identities, hijack accounts, and commit financial fraud. These hyper-realistic forgeries are now being tested against physical security systems. Why is this so dangerous? Because biometric systems—especially facial

Access Control for Businesses via Telephone – Auerswald Collaborates with Doorbird

Editorial August 7, 2025

Greater security and transparency in access control: Auerswald, Germany’s leading specialist in business communication, and Bird Home Automation GmbH, manufacturer of DoorBird intercom systems, announce their technology partnership. The first joint project involves integrating a DoorBird IP video door station with a telephone device from Auerswald’s COMfortel D series via

HID Unveils Next-Generation FIDO Hardware and Centralized Management at Scale

Editorial August 6, 2025

The Next Generation of HID’s FIDO Portfolio Features Hardware Authenticators and a Centralized Management Experience that Simplifies Passkey Deployment. HID, a global leader in trusted identity and access management solutions, has announced a new line of FIDO-certified credentials—now powered by the new Enterprise Passkey Management (EPM) solution—designed to help