SiFi and IDEMIA expand partnership in Saudi Arabia

Editorial October 2, 2026

Image credit: SiFi / IDEMIA Secure Transactions SiFi and IDEMIA Secure Transactions have expanded their partnership in Saudi Arabia with the launch of Tap to Activate for SiFi business cards. SiFi announced, the companies formalized the expanded partnership during a signing ceremony at

Chubbsafes launches guide on certified storage reviews

Editorial October 1, 2026

Chubbsafes has launched a new technical discussion guide examining when certified storage should be reviewed as the value of jewellery and precious metals rises. Chubbsafes, part of Gunnebo Safe Storage, developed When Asset Values Rise, Should Storage Be Reviewed? for jewellery retailers, manufacturers, bullion dealers and security professionals. The guide examines the

Prior1 selects KentixONE for container data centers

Editorial October 1, 2026

Prior1 has selected KentixONE to provide integrated security and environmental monitoring for its new IT Container FIX data centers. The modular IT infrastructure provider sought a flexible and scalable solution that could protect its container data centers against physical and environmental risks while supporting EN 50600 certification requirements. Prior1 uses KentixONE

HID extends mobile credentials beyond door access

Editorial September 22, 2026

HID is positioning mobile credentials as more than a replacement for physical employee badges. The company says a single credential can connect employees with access control, workstations and other workplace services. HID deems organizations can extend mobile identity across the workplace. Potential uses include building access, computer authentication, secure printing,

Yale launches Linus L2 Lite smart lock with KeySense

Editorial September 18, 2026

Yale has launched the Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite, adding KeySense technology, app-based access management and smart-home integration for key-free home access. The new model supports automatic unlocking, shared access and remote management through the Yale Home app. Yale Linus Smart Lock L2 Lite introduces KeySense technology, which allows users to unlock the door with […]

Hikvision fixes two access control vulnerabilities

Editorial September 17, 2026

Hikvision has released fixes for two security vulnerabilities affecting its access control software and several intercom products. The flaws carry CVSS scores of 7.1 and 5.2. The company detailed the issues in two advisories published on September 10. One affects HikCentral Access Control. The other concerns a range of Hikvision intercom products. HikCentral flaw allows

HID recognized in Saudi digital ID verification

Editorial September 15, 2026

Saudi authorities have recognized HID for its work in digital identity verification as part of the Kingdom’s IoT Adoption Initiative. HID received the Saudi Arabia IoT Leader in Digital ID Verification recognition from the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and Digital Government Authority

Dubai takes biometric passport control mobile

Editorial September 14, 2026

GDRFA Dubai has launched a mobile biometric passport-control service that allows officers to process passengers anywhere inside airport terminals. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai has launched Click and Travel, a mobile service for passport control. The service allows officers to process passengers away from fixed counters. It is designed

HID eases mobile access migration with existing readers

Editorial September 13, 2026

HID has expanded its mobile access capabilities to help organizations move to mobile credentials while keeping compatible readers and existing Seos keys in place. HID has introduced new mobile access capabilities designed to reduce the infrastructure changes and on-site work required for mobile deployments. The HID Mobile Access App now enables installed HID Signo and […]

ASSA ABLOY: Digital Access Cuts Costs and Improves Hospital Security

Editorial September 11, 2026

Hospitals are using digital access systems to reduce administrative workload, strengthen control over restricted areas and improve compliance across complex healthcare environments. ASSA ABLOY says healthcare facilities can gain operational as well as security benefits by replacing mechanical keys and siloed access processes with digital credentials, wireless locks and