Khazna Data Centers and NVIDIA Collaborate to Accelerate AI Infrastructure Development Across MEA Region

Editorial June 16, 2025

Aligning with growing demand for AI infrastructure, Khazna Data Centers (Khazna), a global leader in hyperscale digital infrastructure, announced it is collaborating with NVIDIA to build AI factories in the MEA region. Following the high-profile visit of U.S. President Donald Trump to the UAE,

Kaspersky Expands Cybersecurity Footprint in MENA

Editorial June 13, 2025

Kaspersky saw 20% growth in its Middle East operations in 2024, driven by demand for industrial and critical infrastructure protection. The company is running major projects in six countries, including Saudi Arabia and the UAE. A key development was the launch of its first regional Transparency Centre in Riyadh, offering insight into its security practices. […]

Genetec Solutions Receive First-level Certification from French Cybersecurity Agency

Editorial June 9, 2025

Genetec, a global leader in enterprise physical security software, announced that it has received the First-Level Security Certification (CSPN) from the French National Cybersecurity Agency, ANSSI. This certification applies to the Genetec Security Center Synergis™ access control solution and the Synergis™ Cloud Link intelligent IoT gateway. The 2025 CSPN introduces

Two Holy Mosques Authority Launches Smart Engineering Command and Control Center

Editorial June 4, 2025

Source: SPA CEO of the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque Eng. Ghazi Al-Shahrani yesterday launched the pilot phase of the Smart Engineering Command and Control Center. The step aligns with the authority’s broader objective to enhance the efficiency of asset, facility, and service management […]

Genetec Launches AutoVu Plugin, ALPR Analysis Reports to Speed up Investigations

Editorial May 13, 2025

Genetec announced the AutoVu™ ALPR Analysis Reports plugin, an advanced investigation tool that expands ALPR-based forensic search capabilities within Genetec™ Security Center. The new plugin empowers law enforcement officers and investigators to quickly narrow down a pool of suspects using vehicle behavior patterns—specifically driving speed and travel cohorts. By

Hikvision Awarded Two International Cybersecurity Product Certifications

Editorial April 22, 2025

Hikvision has achieved two prestigious international certifications: ETSI EN 303 645 and EN 18031. The certifications were awarded by Bureau Veritas, a globally renowned third-party inspection, testing and certification organization. This achievement underscores Hikvision’s commitment to security and compliance in its IoT products. ETSI EN 303 645 Certification The ETSI EN

Google Closes $32b Deal for Cyber Start-up Wiz

Editorial March 21, 2025

Google LLC announced agreement to acquire Wiz, Inc. for $32 billion, subject to closing adjustments, in an all-cash transaction. Once closed, Wiz will join Google Cloud. Wiz Inc. is a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York and this acquisition represents an investment by Google Cloud to accelerate two large and growing trends in […]

TDSi Launches GARDiS Software Version 3

Editorial March 21, 2025

TDSi announces the launch of GARDiS Software Version 3. This substantial software update provides a raft of new features and functionality, along with several new integrations with popular security platforms from leading providers, all designed to meet security operators’ latest and most prominent needs. GARDiS 3 introduces a range of powerful enhancements designed

New Vertiv Software Strengthens Visibility and Control of Complete Power Train and Thermal Chain for Colocation and Hyperscale Data Centers

Editorial March 20, 2025

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, today announced the launch of Vertiv™ Unify, a unified control platform designed to simplify, standardize, and streamline data center operations by integrating visibility, management, and reporting of critical power and thermal infrastructure while providing scalability and flexibility.

Full PRA-APAS Support for PRAESENSA’s Small System Controller

Editorial March 20, 2025

Bosch Building Technologies announced software release V1.30 for the PRAESENSA Advanced public address server (PRA-APAS). The free software update enables integration of the PRA-APAS with the recently introduced PRA-SCS Small system controller. Due to improved cyber security we recommend that PRA-APAS devices are updated to the latest V1.30 version, even if the PRAESENSA