Interview: Gaurav Mahajan, Sales Director Middle East and Africa, ICT

Editorial July 25, 2026

Access control has become one of the most strategic technology decisions a business can make. As buildings grow smarter and security expectations rise, manufacturers are being asked to deliver far more than a door opening system. To understand how this shift is playing out across the Middle

HID, FIDO expose enterprise identity security gap

Editorial July 24, 2026

A new report from HID and the FIDO Alliance has found that while organisations are confident in their identity security processes, many continue to experience access management failures and identity-related security incidents. The State of Physical and Digital Identity in the Enterprise report, based on a survey of 500 IT and cybersecurity decision-makers across North […]

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 of video, sensor, alarm and incident data that security teams must manage,

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 […]

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

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

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

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:

Taking Critical Infrastructure Security Beyond Physical Credentials

Editorial July 15, 2026

Many critical infrastructure sites are still using traditional systems like physical credentials or tokens for access control. Badges, PINs, and punch cards are commonly used because they are familiar and easy. But these traditional systems often leave gaps that make security vulnerable and disrupt operations, risks that critical infrastructure cannot afford. By: Mohammed

Siemens Invests €300M to Expand Switchgear Production

Editorial July 10, 2026

Siemens will invest €300 million to expand its manufacturing capacity for electrical switchgear in Germany, responding to surging global demand driven by AI data centres, industrial electrification, and e-mobility. The investment includes the expansion of two existing facilities in Frankfurt and the construction of a new supplier plant in nearby Offenbach. Construction