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

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

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 drop-in retrofits, without compromising the simplicity that defines the

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