barox partners with leading solutions provider SINPRO 

Editorial February 15, 2024

barox Kommunikation AG, the global manufacturer of professional standard switches, PoE media converters and IP extenders, has announced a new partnership with leading Balkans security solutions provider, SINPRO. Based in Maribor, Slovenia, SINPRO is a leading developer and solutions provider

Genetec Reveals 2024 Security Trends: A Year of Integration, Modernization, and Analytics

xmiddlex January 12, 2024

The dominant market forces will revolve around IT-physical security collaboration, rising demand for cloud solutions, access control modernization, labor shortage solutions, and hybrid cloud adoption Piše: Genetec Inc.; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Genetec Inc., a pioneering force in unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has

Assessing the Impact: Broadcom’s $69 Billion VMware Acquisition

Editorial December 28, 2023

Broadcom, a global infrastructure technology leader under the CEO Hock E. Tan, attained a $69B of VMware, as stated in the Forbes article. There are benefits for Broadcom shareholders, but uncertainty among VMware customers. The President and Chief Executive Officer of Broadcom, Hock Tan, stated in the PRNewswire article: “We are excited to welcome VMware […]

Cyber Security Behind the Front Lines: Lessons from the Ukraine War

xmiddlex November 27, 2023

With the transition to the digital era, cyber security has found itself on the digital front lines, the borders of which are today stretched along satellite networks, swarms of drones, and even surveillance camera installations. BY: Mirza Bahic: E-mail: mirza.bahic@asadria.com In today’s modern warfare environment, cyber security has emerged as a key determinant of

Cybersecurity Talent Shortage a Major Concern for CISOs in UAE and KSA

Editorial October 6, 2023

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have consistently achieved high rankings in global cybersecurity maturity assessments. These accolades result from their effective implementation of cybersecurity regulations by governmental bodies and the introduction of initiatives to attract cybersecurity talent to the region. However, a recent global report from Trellix, a leading cybersecurity

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

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? […]

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

UAE Implements Single Sign-On for Online Access Services

Editorial September 1, 2023

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a single sign-on authentication service, known as the UAE Pass, across all its online services. Initially launched in February 2021, the UAE Pass has been extended to encompass 6,000 government and private-sector services, with the aim of allowing users to create verified accounts in under five minutes. In […]

UAE Adopting VisionLabs’ Luna Ace 2 Biometric Access

Editorial September 1, 2023

VisionLabs, a facial recognition company based in the Netherlands and originally founded in Russia, has launched a new version of its biometric access control terminal, the Luna Ace 2. This device is designed for government and large enterprise customers, featuring a slimmer design, a 7-inch screen, an improved camera system, and “on-the-move” technology that