Benefits of Programmable Key Access Control at Manufacturing Sites

Editorial September 29, 2023

A manufacturing facility is a tough testing ground for any access control solution. By their nature, premises usually require multiple different types of lock, including a range of cylinder types and sizes, as well as padlocks. They often need locks which work both inside and outdoors. For this

Advanced Offers Middle East Versatile Scalable Solutions

Editorial September 27, 2023

Photo: Hossam Badwy, Business Development Manager, Middle East, and Africa, Advanced With customers in the Middle East using both EN and UL fire safety solutions, Advanced provides great flexibility by offering both. Options range from complex networked fire systems to simpler solutions for smaller sites, including wired, wireless, and hybrid applications. Hossam Badwy,

Smart Building Expo 2023: Even More Room for Innovation

Editorial September 25, 2023

At a particularly favourable time for the sector, the event is getting ready for its fourth edition with plenty of special areas and training events Milan, 19 September 2023. For a supply chain with enormous potential, an exhibition capable of supporting and training professionals in the sector: SMART BUILDING EXPO, the home and building automation […]

Cam-Motion Door: Everyone Should be Able to Open Doors in Comfort

Editorial September 25, 2023

At every step of a building design or specification process, stakeholders have a choice. Decisions made at this stage materially impact the building experience far in the future. For this reason, many regulations aim to protect the accessibility rights of all kinds of users, young and old, ambulant or wheelchair-using. One key European guidance document […]

Cyberattack Attempt on Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance

Editorial September 19, 2023

On Monday morning, Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance experienced a cyberattack on its systems, which activated its security and protection protocols. According to the Kuwait News Agency, this incident led to the disconnection and isolation of hardware devices. The ministry reassured that the attempted hack did not have an impact on salary transfer procedures. The Kuwait

UAE Introduces Nuha ChatGPT-Powered Concierge

Editorial September 19, 2023

Nuha, a virtual hospitality concierge, was released by UAE-based Address Hotels and Resorts, according to Gulf Business. It was developed in-house and made its first appearance at the Addres Downtown Hotel in Dubai. Address Hotels and Resorts is now the pioneering luxury hospitality group in the UAE to harness AI custom-designed for the hospitality sector. […]

Why IoT Matters in Physical Security

xmiddlex September 18, 2023

What is IoT and why does it matter? Getting a right answer to this question means understanding how cloud, cybersecurity, unification, and AI can impact the success of your IoT journey. Source: Genetec, E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Did you know that there will be a projected 30 billion Internet of Things (IoT) devices in use by 2030? […]

Smart glass: where aesthetics, discretion, and security converge

xmiddlex September 17, 2023

Although the first experimental implementations of smart glass date back to the 1960s, its mass commercial use began a few decades later. Due to its multiple applications in different verticals, this technology is attracting more attention today By: Nermin Kabahija; E-mail: redakcija@asadria.com Smart glass is also known as intelligent or electrochromic glass. It is a […]

Incedo Cloud: New EAC-M90 Updater Controller for Building Access

Editorial September 13, 2023

In today’s dynamic business landscape, where offices, manufacturing plants, co-working spaces, and multi-use facilities co-exist, organizations face an array of challenges, including the need for agile and future-proof access control. The rise of hybrid or flexible work arrangements, coupled with demand for optimized space utilization, requires businesses to

Microsoft’s Collaboration with Abu Dhabi AI Leader Growing

Editorial September 7, 2023

Microsoft Corporation is further developing the collaboration with Group 42, Abu Dhabi’s leader in creating artificial intelligence, according to Alarabia News. Microsoft Corporation aims to provide independent cloud infrastructure within the UAE, which will enable the UAE’s public sector and regulated industries access to cloud and AI features on Microsoft’s Azure, as