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Security operations center using AI-powered video surveillance and analytics in Saudi Arabia.

Genetec: Saudi Arabia Must Focus on Practical AI in Security

Editorial July 24, 2026

Saudi organisations should focus on practical, measurable applications of artificial intelligence rather than adopting the technology simply because of growing market interest, according to Genetec. The company says the Kingdom’s rapid investment in infrastructure is increasing the volume

Nedap AEOS access control platform illustrating identity-centric security and integrated physical access control

Nedap marks 25 years of AEOS access control

Editorial July 24, 2026

As AEOS marks its 25th anniversary, Nedap says the biggest lesson from two and a half decades of access control development is that long-term value comes from systems designed to adapt rather than remain static. By: Jame Thorpe When AEOS launched in 2000, it was the first web-based physical access control platform at a time when many […]

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MOBOTIX Thermal Fire Detection Receives ANSI/FM 3260 Approval

Editorial July 17, 2026

MOBOTIX has received ANSI/FM 3260 approval for its thermal fire detection technology, adding another internationally recognized certification to its fire safety portfolio. The approval was granted by FM Approvals following independent testing that included live fire scenarios with liquid, gas and solid fuels, as well as assessments of the system’s resistance to false

Magna AI and Emaar Executive partner on sovereign AI data centers in Saudi Arabia

Magna AI, Emaar Executive Partner on Sovereign AI Data Centers in Saudi Arabia

Editorial July 17, 2026

Magna AI and Emaar Executive have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop sovereign AI data center infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, supporting the Kingdom’s efforts to strengthen secure AI deployment, data sovereignty, and digital resilience, reports MenaTech. The memorandum of understanding was signed during the Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh. Under the

Abu Dhabi Expands Sovereign AI Strategy with Microsoft Copilot Rollout

Editorial July 17, 2026

Abu Dhabi Government has announced the rollout of Microsoft 365 Copilot across Abu Dhabi’s public sector, equipping tens of thousands of government employees with generative AI in their daily tools as the emirate advances its bid to become the world’s first AI-native government by 2027. The initiative standardises Microsoft 365 Copilot as the AI productivity

Anthropic Claude Mythos AI model representing autonomous software vulnerability discovery.

The Turning Point in Uncovering System Vulnerabilities

Editorial July 15, 2026

Experimental features within Anthropic’s Claude model suggest that artificial intelligence is beginning to abandon the role of assistant and don the mantle of an autonomous detector of system vulnerabilities. In doing so, the previously clear boundaries between software development, testing, and misuse are fading, with far-reaching implications for security,

Healthcare staff using an integrated IP public address and emergency communication system in a modern hospital

Communication Infrastructure as a Security Imperative in the Middle East

Editorial July 15, 2026

As geopolitical uncertainty and infrastructure expansion reshape the Middle East’s security priorities, organizations are rethinking the role of communication systems in protecting people, maintaining operational continuity, and enabling coordinated emergency response By: Ajeeb Jamal, Channel Sales Manager, ScreenCheck E-mail: ajeeb.jamal@centena.com Consider a

Fiber optic cables illustrating Panduit Optical LAN network infrastructure.

Optical LANs Are Gaining Importance

Editorial July 15, 2026

As organizations modernize network infrastructures across buildings and hotels, priorities now extend beyond speed and capacity. IT managers are seeking solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, security, and reliability while lowering costs. Optical local area networks (OLANs) are emerging as a promising answer to these challenges. By: Martin Kandziora, Senior

LINEV Systems CLEARPASS correctional X-ray screening interface highlighting AI-assisted contraband detection.

The Next Step in Correctional X-Ray Security

Editorial July 15, 2026

The philosophy behind correctional screening technology is changing. For many years, innovation focused mainly on image quality, penetration capability, and hardware performance. The next stage of correctional screening will be defined by how effectively technology converts scan data into actionable visual evidence. By: Igor Bondarev, Director, LINEV Systems E-mail: