ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ Smart Key Wins Prestigious 2023 Awards

Editorial November 20, 2023

More than 700 international brands competed for the renowned PLUS X AWARD this year. International and independent expert jurors selected the 2023 winners in the world’s largest innovation prize for technology, sport and lifestyle, across more than 80 industries*. ASSA ABLOY’s eCLIQ smart

Suprema Unveils BioStation 2a – World’s First Deep Learning-Based Fingerprint Recognition

Editorial November 17, 2023

Suprema, a global leader in access control and biometrics, has launched ‘BioStation 2a’, the world’s first deep learning-based fingerprint recognition solution providing powerful access control features. Suprema has pioneered fingerprint recognition technology based on deep learning for the first time in the world. The cutting-edge AI algorithm based on deep learning is

Bullet Cameras Provide Surveillance at 2 MP/4 MP Resolution

Editorial November 16, 2023

A new series of bullet cameras was announced by Axis Communication: AXIS Q18 Series. Apart from two powerful cameras, it offers an immaculate image quality of up to 4 MP at 90 fps with an optical zoom of 32x. The cameras offer opportunities for analytics based on deep learning. AXIS Q1805-LE provides excellent image quality […]

DoorBird Takes First Place in Smart Home Solutions Provider Category

Editorial November 14, 2023

The quality of products and services is an essential factor for success for companies because it impacts how they are perceived and are therefore a major criteria when making purchasing decisions. On this basis, the F.A.Z. Institute (a company owned by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung publishing group) had data on more than 15,000 companies analyzed […]

PTZ CCTV Cameras: When You Need to Look Around

Editorial November 7, 2023

PTZ stands for “Pan-Tilt-Zoom”. PTZ CCTV cameras can move left and right, up and down, and also have the ability to zoom in on the image. This allows for remote control of the viewing direction and the ability to perform planned “patrols” of an area manually or even in automatic mode, following predefined points. The […]

Assa Abloy: Electronic Access Control for More Than Just Doors

Editorial November 7, 2023

Often overlooked, storage for valuables, documents and personal items deserves the same protection as offices, labs or accommodation. Yet many access solutions leave these important access points poorly secured. Intelligent electronic control often stops at the door, ignoring the critical safety needs of many forgotten openings. One common facilities management solution is

Bosch Sells its Three Business Units

Editorial November 6, 2023

Bosch is realigning its Building Technologies division: in the future, the division is to focus on its regional integrator business, with solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency, and building automation.  The company plans to sell most of the Building Technologies division’s product business. This includes the Video, Access and Intrusion, and

2N Launches 2N Clip to Meet Demand for IP Access Control

Editorial November 1, 2023

2N, the global market leader in internet-enabled intercoms and access control systems, has launched a new IP answering unit, the 2N® Clip , which is designed to meet the growing demand for IP technology in mid-range residential projects. The 4″ video device runs on the same powerful, reliable operating system as 2N’s premium IP products, […]

Monitoreal Secure Guard App: Comprehensive Surveillance Solution

Editorial October 23, 2023

In a world where safety and security are paramount, Monitoreal is proud to announce the launch of the Monitoreal Secure Guard App, allowing Monitoreal users to see what matters most in and around their properties, right from their pockets. Modern living demands modern solutions, and the Monitoreal Secure Guard App is designed to meet the […]

Cloud-based Access Control in the Middle East as a Growth Opportunity

Editorial October 23, 2023

The cloud-based access control went from an estimated value of $20.38 billion in 2022 to $22.94 billion in 2023, with a CAGR of 12.6%, proving that it is rapidly growing in the market, according to a recent industry report mentioned in an IFSEC Insider article. The majority of the total value is a contribution from […]