Iris ID: Three Pillars of Identity: Security, Privacy, and Convenience

Editorial December 9, 2025

The future of access control lies in unifying privacy, security, and convenience without sacrificing one for the other. The most successful organizations will design access control systems combined with identity frameworks rooted in trust and usability, where technology enhances the human

Ipsotek: Can AI-Powered Video Analytics Become Retail’s Source of Intelligence?

Editorial December 9, 2025

Retailers are entering a new era in which in-store video can deliver far more than surveillance. By transforming visual data into behavioral insights, AI-powered analytics can shape strategy, improve the customer experience, and drive more intelligent decision-making. The real opportunity lies in elevating video intelligence from a security function to a core source of

ELATEC Group: Future-Ready Campus

Editorial December 9, 2025

Historically, students and staff needed a mix of tools to navigate campus life: physical keys, RFID cards, passwords and PINs, and even cash. Today, expectations have changed; they want one credential—ideally on the smartphone they already carry—to do it all. That’s why many institutions are now looking beyond isolated systems toward unified access: a model […]

HID Global: Rethinking Physical Access Control in the Age of Cyber Threats

Editorial December 9, 2025

Security has become a top agenda item in boardrooms across the Middle East. As the region undergoes rapid digital transformation, the once-clear boundaries between cyber and physical threats are dissolving, creating a complex and evolving risk landscape. The integration of physical access control systems with broader cybersecurity strategies is no longer a luxury; it is

Feature Story: How Middle Eastern Distributors Are Powering the Next Generation of Security

Editorial December 8, 2025

As the Middle East undergoes rapid urban expansion, its security needs are evolving just as fast. Distributors are no longer simple intermediaries but strategic technology orchestrators shaping integrated, compliant, and resilient systems. Their role now spans design, enablement, and lifecycle support across diverse environments. This feature explores how industry leaders

IDIS Global: From Conventional Surveillance to AI Video

Editorial December 8, 2025

As users move from conventional video into the new, AI-powered world, one of the most helpful options currently available is the new generation of edge AI cameras. With the latest tech releases, these devices are becoming more powerful, more capable, and – not surprisingly – more popular in a wider range of settings. By: Dennis […]

ScreenCheck: Building Efficiency Through Interconnected Security

Editorial December 8, 2025

In today’s hyper-connected world, security has evolved from a gatekeeper into an enabler of efficiency ** ScreenCheck engineers interconnected ecosystems where access control, video analytics, alarm management, visitor management, and IoT sensors work together seamlessly. The result is smarter environments, faster responses, and measurable operational gains. By: Mohamed

Axis Communications: World’s First Object Detection Orchestra

Editorial December 8, 2025

Inside the lens of every camera, an evolutionary leap is taking place. Previously, humans would look through cameras to see things. Now, machine learning enables cameras to do it for them. Say hello to a new generation of intelligent monitoring and surveillance solutions, thanks to a technology that, ironically, can’t be seen. By: Sienna Cacan, […]

ASSA ABLOY: Ten Years of Rapid Change in Digital Access

Editorial December 8, 2025

The latest edition of ASSA ABLOY’s long-running Wireless Access Control Report shows a maturing market where digital and mobile solutions are becoming the norm. Alongside continuing trends such as wireless adoption, sustainability, and cloud services, the focus for many now turns to increasingly intelligent integrations and to demonstrating ROI to cement access

Advanced: Smoke Control – Growing Priority in the Middle East

Editorial December 8, 2025

Alongside rapid development in the Middle East, the region is experiencing fast growth in demand for fire safety products. Current trends in Saudi Arabia and the wider region show that UL-approved fire safety systems with integrated smoke control are gaining popularity, offering solutions suitable for both high-rise residential buildings and large commercial sites. By: