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HID’s 2026 State of Security and Identity Report: Identity Convergence Drives New Focus on Trust, Protection and User Choice

Editorial March 24, 2026

New research highlights five trends shaping the identity landscape, alongside rising ethical and privacy concerns HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, has released its 2026 State of Security and Identity Report, revealing how organizations in the region and worldwide are

Shaping a PACS Strategy That’s Ready for What’s Next

Editorial March 23, 2026

Physical access control is shifting from a static perimeter model to a dynamic, identity-aware foundation. As organizations adapt to hybrid work, complex compliance standards and growing digital footprints, their access infrastructure must evolve with them. Leading teams now evaluate access systems based on how well they manage identity across environments — and how

Designing Access Systems That Build Trust

Editorial March 23, 2026

Trust is often assumed to be something earned through time, relationships and reputation. But in enterprise environments, trust also comes from well-designed infrastructure. Access control plays a quiet but constant role in shaping how people feel about safety, consistency and accountability across the spaces they use every day From an employee tapping in at the […]

It’s Time to Upgrade Your Access Control System: Here’s How to Do It

Editorial March 23, 2026

You’ve made the decision to upgrade your organization’s access control system. Whether it was driven by security concerns, compliance requirements or demands for a modern user experience, you’re now facing the next critical question: How to make this transition? Which path will cause the least amount of havoc — and expense? By Jaroslav Barton The good news is […]

Security User Experience: Identity as the Core of Modern Physical Access Control

Editorial March 23, 2026

Access control has traditionally focused on risk prevention. But in today’s complex environments, user experience shapes outcomes just as much as policy. When systems align with how people move and work, they create consistency, support security protocols and improve operations Identity is what makes that possible. Systems that recognize individuals in context — across

Access Control Reality Check: 3 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Tech

Editorial March 23, 2026

That card reader mounted by your office entrance has been faithfully serving your organization for years, maybe even decades. Employees tap their cards, the door opens, and people get access. From a basic functionality standpoint, everything seems to be working By Jaroslav Barton But as security threats evolve and organizational needs become more complex, the […]

New Norm for Class A Office Access: Wallet Credentials Leveraging NFC

Editorial March 23, 2026

Class A buildings are no longer defined by location or architecture alone. They are increasingly evaluated by the quality of the tenant experience, seamless building access, and smart amenities provided. Technology has become central to that experience. Modern access control systems are often the first interaction tenants have with the building each day and are […]

UAE Banks Move Beyond OTPs as App-Based Verification Nears Full Rollout

Editorial March 23, 2026

Khaleej Times reports that major UAE banks are replacing SMS and email one-time passwords with in-app verification as the sector moves to meet Central Bank security requirements by the end of March UAE banks are preparing to complete the transition away from SMS- and email-based one-time passwords, with app-based verification emerging as the new standard […]

Hexagon Appoints Members of Board for Octave

Editorial March 23, 2026

Hexagon AB has announced the appointment of the board of directors of its potential spin-off company, Octave Intelligence plc. The Octave Board brings together senior leaders with experience building and operating global technology platforms, scaling enterprise software businesses, strengthening operational resilience, and governing public companies across industrial and

UAE Cybersecurity Council Warns Remote Work Is Fueling a New Wave of Cyber Threats

Editorial March 23, 2026

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned that the expansion of remote and hybrid working is creating new openings for cybercriminals, with attacks linked to home-based digital environments rising sharply in recent years. In remarks carried by the state news agency WAM, the Council said cyber incidents associated with remote work have increased by more than […]

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