BioStar Air v2.12: Hybrid Edge, Built for Real Deployments

Editorial April 24, 2026

BioStar Air v2.12 introduces a major update, bringing new deployment flexibility, improved system control, and expanded support for real-world access control environments. With this release, BioStar Air evolves beyond simple direct-to-cloud installations to support both plug-in deployments and

Designing PAVA for Worship Spaces

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

Walk into any house of worship in the Middle East, and the acoustic challenge is immediate. Domed interiors and marble prayer halls were built for awe, not intelligibility. The best PAVA deployments operate invisibly, delivering clarity under normal conditions and reliability when it matters most. By: Fatima Al Husseiny; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com The Middle East’s

How the Gulf Security Market Is Adapting Under Pressure

xmiddlex April 24, 2026

As regional uncertainty persists, Gulf security operators are responding not with reactive procurement but with deliberate investment in integrated platforms, AI-driven analytics, and operational resilience, building systems designed to perform under pressure, not just respond to it. By: Roman Ivanković; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com The Gulf security market has long

Digitalizing Access Management for Lockers and Cabinets

Editorial April 24, 2026

In busy offices, gyms, schools, hospitals, or co-working spaces, nobody wants to leave their belongings lying around, risking loss or theft. It often makes sense to provide space users with secure locker access. However, managing physical locker keys eats up staff time. Coin-operated lockers are inconvenient in an increasingly cashless world. The solution: digital access

Airporti Di Roma Expands Outsight’s Physical AI Deployment at Fiumicino Airport

Editorial April 23, 2026

Aeroporti di Roma is scaling up Outsight’s Spatial Intelligence platform across nearly all common-use areas in the Schengen zone at Rome Fiumicino Airport, aiming to improve passenger flow visibility, operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) and Outsight have announced a major expansion of their collaboration at Rome Fiumicino

Uniview Introduces New NVR User Interface for Faster and Easier Management

Editorial April 23, 2026

The updated interface is designed to streamline live monitoring, configuration, search and maintenance, while making advanced event setup faster and more intuitive for NVR user Uniview has introduced a new user interface for its NVR devices, aimed at improving video surveillance management through faster and more intuitive operation. The new UI features a modern visual

Retail and Logistics Fuel Growth in U.S. RFID Market

Editorial April 21, 2026

MarketsandMarkets says rising demand for automated identification, real-time tracking and RFID-led digitalization across retail, logistics, manufacturing and healthcare will push the U.S. RFID market higher over the next decade. The U.S. RFID market is projected to grow from $3.04 billion in 2025 to $5.45 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 6.7%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Smart Door Lock Market to Hit $17.75 by 2034

Editorial April 21, 2026

Fortune Business Insights says rising smart home adoption, biometrics, AI integration and smart city investment are set to drive strong expansion in the global smart door lock market The global smart door lock market was valued at $3.50 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow from $4.22 billion in 2026 to $17.75 billion by […]

Qatar Urges Public to Use Only Approved CCTV Installers

Editorial April 20, 2026

Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has urged residents to install surveillance cameras only through government-licensed companies, linking the move to stronger privacy protection and better security standards Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has called on the public to use only licensed and approved companies for installing security surveillance cameras, The Peninsula reported. The

Dahua Technology Unveils WizColor 2.0: Advancing Clear and Vivid Monitoring in Low-Light Environments

Editorial April 16, 2026

Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has officially launched the WizColor 2.0, a major upgrade to its low-light monitoring solutions. Featuring the groundbreaking WizColor X, it delivers enhanced clarity, improved color accuracy, reduced motion blur, and intelligent performance in challenging lighting conditions At the