Suprema Strengthens Presence in Eastern Europe and the Balkans by Winning Top Access Control Award

Editorial October 21, 2025

Suprema, a global leader of AI-based security solutions, was named the Winner in the Access Control category at the a&s Adria Awards 2025. The ceremony was held during the 10th Adria Security Summit which brought together over 2,000 industry professionals and 111 exhibitors from around the

Ajax Systems Set to Reveal New Solutions at 7th Ajax Special Event: Dare to Be First

Editorial October 8, 2025

Ajax Systems is excited to announce the 7th Ajax Special Event: Dare to be first annual showcase. The company is presenting solutions that make a breakthrough in the industry and unlock new possibilities for Ajax partners, professionals, and users. The showcase will be streamed online on November 21, 2025, on the company’s YouTube channels. Ajax Special Event: Dare

DEWA Partners with Fortinet to Enhance Cyber Security and Protect Smart Infrastructure

Editorial October 2, 2025

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Fortinet, a leading global company specialising in cyber security, network solutions, and firewalls. The move is part of DEWA’s ongoing efforts to enhance smart infrastructure and protect its digital assets. In the presence of HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO […]

Qatar Unveils National Cyber Crisis Frameworks to Strengthen Digital Resilience

Editorial September 30, 2025

— Qatar has unveiled two strategic cybersecurity frameworks designed to enhance its national response capabilities against digital threats. The announcement was made during the opening of the 4th Annual Cyber Governance & Assurance Conference, held under the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim

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

Touchless by Design: The Rise of Contactless Biometrics

Editorial September 23, 2025

Across banking, healthcare, and government, organizations are embracing contactless biometrics for faster, safer, and more convenient authentication. The touch-free revolution is reshaping how we prove who we are. By: Mirza Bahic E-mail: mirza.bahic@asmideast.com The pandemic put contactless biometrics in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, but it turned out to be

Bosch Meets Middle East’s Hospitality Boom

Editorial September 22, 2025

As the Middle East’s hospitality sector enters a new era of record-breaking growth, the demand for intelligent fire safety has never been greater. Hotels are turning to solutions that combine reliability, scalability, and discreet design, ensuring seamless protection that safeguards guests, operations, and reputations alike. By: Santosh Kumar V, Building Technologies,

New ISO/IEC Standard to Counter AI-Driven ID Morphing Threats

Editorial September 12, 2025

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) have released a new standard to strengthen biometric systems against AI-enabled identity fraud. The document, ISO/IEC 20059, provides a framework for evaluating biometric system resilience to morphing attacks, a growing threat in border management and civil

Iris ID’s FacePAD Algorithm Clears Level 1 iBeta Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) Compliance

Editorial September 11, 2025

Iris ID, a global leader in iris recognition technology, yesterday announced that its FacePAD algorithm version 2.4.2 has successfully cleared the Level 1 iBeta Presentation Attack Detection (PAD) compliance tested with Iris ID iBAR 600E. The certification underscores Iris ID’s commitment to delivering solutions with the highest standards of biometric security, accuracy,

Jordan, Japan Sign $7M Deal to Support Border Security

Editorial September 11, 2025

To date, the Japanese government has funded three previous phases of the project with a total value of some $18.4 million. The Jordanian and Japanese governments on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding worth some $7 million to support the fourth phase of the Border Security Enhancement Project, under Japan’s Economic and Social Development Programme. […]