Hader Security and Communications System: Compliant on Paper, Compromised in Reality

Editorial April 27, 2026

In large-scale security and communications projects, compliance often defines procurement, but it does not guarantee performance. The gap between specification and execution is where systems succeed or fail under real operating conditions. By: Abed Tabbara,Executive Vice President, Hader

BMS as the Intelligence Layer Shaping Quality of Life and Investment

Editorial April 27, 2026

Building Management Systems across the EMEA region are moving beyond automation and evolving into integrated platforms shaped by data-driven intelligence. This shift comes as the very idea of the “intelligent” building is being redefined by stricter environmental regulation, growing cybersecurity demands, and rising user expectations. By: Mirza Bahic E-mail:

Genetec: How Modern Search Technology Is Changing Video Investigations

Editorial April 27, 2026

Intelligent search reflects a practical evolution in how video is used during investigations. Rather than changing what security teams do, it changes how quickly and confidently they can do it. By simplifying review workflows and reducing manual effort, intelligent search helps teams manage investigation workloads more effectively. By: Hassan Makki, Area Sales

HID Global: What Mobile Credential Adoption Curve Really Demands from Channel

Editorial April 27, 2026

Mobile credentials are slowly becoming the new standard in access control. Their growing adoption is shaped by security rather than convenience, reducing long-term operational costs, and the need to support hybrid environments where mobile and physical credentials coexist By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director, Middle East & Africa, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions E-mail:

ISS Tech Transforms Port Security and Operations Across the Middle East

Editorial April 27, 2026

Seaports across the GCC are deploying the SecurOS® Video Intelligence Platform to unify cargo, vehicle, and security operations, enabling high-throughput logistics and real-time oversight within a single AI-driven environment. By: Sandy Issa, Marketing Manager, Middle East, Intelligent Security Systems E-mail: sandy.issa@issivs.com Major commercial seaports across the

Axis Communications: From Perimeter to Rack – Future of Physical Security

Editorial April 27, 2026

When it comes to security in data centers, cyberattacks very much dominate the headlines. But among the multiple heightening challenges caused by the AI-driven proliferation of facilities is the threat of physical security failures. Peter Dempsey from Axis explains how data center growth is transforming security needs By: Editorial, a&s Middle East E-mail:

Axis Communications: Secure Data Center Supports East Africa’s Digital Growth

Editorial April 27, 2026

 iXAfrica built a highly resilient, carrier-neutral data center in Nairobi to support East Africa’s digital transformation. By implementing an integrated security approach, the company achieved full visibility, stronger compliance, and a scalable foundation for protecting critical infrastructure as it grows By: Sienna Cacan, Enterprise Segment Marketing Manager, Axis

Reconeyez: Understanding the TCO When Securing Remote and Temporary Sites

Editorial April 27, 2026

By eliminating cables, extending battery life, maximizing coverage, and leveraging AI to reduce inefficiencies, Reconeyez offers a low total cost of ownership that aligns perfectly with the demands of the Middle East market—where protecting vast, high-value assets must be both effective and economically sustainable By: Andy Keeley, Marketing Director, Reconeye E-mail:

ScreenCheck: Changing Landscape of Physical Security in the Middle East

Editorial April 27, 2026

As the region builds faster than ever before, security has moved from the perimeter to the blueprint. The integrators who will define the next decade are the ones who understand the difference By: Faisal Mohamed, CEO, ScreenCheckE-mail: faisal.mohamed@centena.com When the doors of a new terminal open at a major Gulf airport, passengers rarely think about […]

SUPREMA: Intelligent QR Reader for Enterprise, Commercial, and High-Traffic Environments

Editorial April 27, 2026

New QR/RFID reader delivers fast, secure authentication for visitors, contractors, members, and ticket holders—bridging access control and visitor management across offices, manufacturing sites, event venues, and more By: Mohamed ElShenawy, Regional Manager, Suprema Middle East E-mail: m.shenawy@supremainc.com Suprema’s XPass Q2 is an intelligent QR/RFID reader