September 20, 2026
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Visitors and exhibitors networking at the Innovation Park startup area during Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)

Innovation Park at ISE Opens Doors for AV Startups Worldwide

Editorial
Innovation Park, one of the key features of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), continues to strengthen its role as a platform connecting startup companies with investors, systems integrators, and leaders of the AV industry. Following a successful 2026 edition, organizers have confirmed the return of the program at ISE 2027, which will take place in Barcelona […]

HID: How Facial Recognition is Redefining Access Control

As organizations move toward faster, more secure, and less intrusive access control, facial recognition is becoming a practical option for high-traffic environments. HID’s Amico reader reflects this shift by combining contactless authentication, flexible integration, and privacy-focused biometric data handling in a single access device By: Sam Cherif, Senior Director,

Tabbara: The Accountability Gap in Distribution

For decades, distribution has been measured by inventory levels, logistics efficiency, and commercial performance. Those metrics remain important, but they do not tell the full story. The real value of distribution is found in the quality of the partners it develops, the risks it absorbs, and the expertise it contributes By: Loubna Tabbara, Marketing and […]

Smart locks in the residential sector

Smart locks in the residential sector have come a long way from being a practical but non-essential add-on to becoming an operational tool from which users now rightly expect a great deal. As market adoption accelerates, the focus has moved beyond convenience toward advanced control, reliability, and system-level performance. By: Mirza Bahic;

Kuwait Advances as an Identity-Led Security Market

Kuwait’s security market is entering a new phase of development. Driven by Vision 2035, large-scale infrastructure projects, and ongoing modernization efforts across both the public and private sectors, the country is creating new opportunities for security technology providers across multiple verticals. By: Roman Ivankovic; E-mail: editorial@asmideast.com Unlike

PSIM in 2026: Interpreting Reality Without a Magic Wand

Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) platforms are no longer evaluated by the number of systems they can connect. Instead, the focus is on their ability to reliably transform fragmented infrastructure into an integrated operational environment. As PSIM matures through real-world deployments, interoperability is defined less by connectivity and more by data

Post Gallery

  • Young cybersecurity specialists speaking on the Dark Stage at GISEC Global 2026
  • UAE Cyber Security Council exhibition area at GISEC Global in Dubai
  • Dubai airport customs procedures with baggage screening and Smart iDeclare processing times
  • Participants at the Dubai Cyber Challenge during GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai
  • Hikvision logo
  • GISEC Global 2026 main stage session on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure in Dubai
  • Euro Defence Expo 2026 logo for EUDEX in Essen
  • NFC passport verification for foreign nationals in Egypt
  • HID and other partners recognized for IoT adoption initiatives at LEAP 2026 in Saudi Arabia

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