In today’s digital landscape, smartphones have evolved into essential multifunctional tools, serving as central hubs for everyday tasks such as payment, identification, health monitoring and communication. Patrick Wimmer, John Harvey and Carl Fenger, of LEGIC Identsystems, explain more about smartphone wallets and their use for...
SwiftConnect and LEGIC Identsystems have formed a partnership that will deploy easy access for major corporations via NFC wallets in mobile devices. As an official LEGIC partner, SwiftConnect – a leading provider of connected access enablement – is the first to enable corporate access via NFC...
Zenitel launched a unified critical communication solution for healthcare customers to ensure that security teams can keep their environment safe from risks. The company’s healthcare communication solutions are designed to assist healthcare facility owners by automating daily tasks which reduces demand on healthcare workers. With more than...
As the world marked the sixth International Day of Education with the theme "learning for lasting peace," our search for transformative education tools acquired great significance. In light of the urgent global problems such as violent conflicts, discrimination, racism, xenophobia and hate speech, education is a...
With sustainability becoming a central focus for nations, cities and businesses around the world, Firas Jadalla, Regional Director – Middle East, Turkey & Africa, Genetec, looks at how physical security tech can play its part. The Middle East has brought sustainability to the centre stage. With...
Genetec Inc. will demonstrate the latest version of its unified security platform, Security Center, as well as a range of cloud-ready solutions at Intersec Dubai 2024, from 16 – 18 January. During the unveiling of the latest physical security products, Genetic will hold live demonstrations for visitors...
Amstergi is set to showcase advanced products, integrated video surveillance and access control solutions driven by artificial intelligence technology next week. The global company will be attending Intersec Dubai 2024 which is projected to attract over 45,000 global security industry stakeholders. The Amstergi exhibition stand will provide...
Rhenus Data Office and LEGIC Identsystems launched a collaborative digital security-enabled container, e-Lock, to facilitate secure document disposal. e-Lock is a new digital product that moves beyond the standard mechanical locking system, replacing the need for physical keys and integrating technology for ease of use. Rhenus strategically...
Princeton Identity Inc has launched its newest user authentication device, EyeAllow, a solution that supports the broadest range of modalities within a single unit. EyeAllow supports iris and face biometrics, RFID cards, high-frequency smartcards, mobile credentials, biometrics-on cards and PIN codes. Working with Princeton Identity's Identity...
Traffic congestion, violations of traffic regulations and accidents in the city of Karnataka, Bengaluru called for the implementation of modern AI-powered traffic solutions - to this end, Videonetics have introduced the Videonetics Traffic Management System (TMS). The capital city and the largest city of Karnataka, Bengaluru,...
A number of new technologies have come to the forefront of the industry marketplace in 2023. In this article, we'll present a list of the top five new security trends of 2023. All of these technologies stand powerful in their own right but also act as...
The Cyber Security Council and CPX Holding, a leading provider of digital-first cybersecurity solutions and services, today jointly launched a new report titled “Securing the Future: A Whitepaper on Cybersecurity in an AI-Driven World”. The report examined the intricate dynamics of AI-driven cyber threats and the...
Integrated Access Control and Security manufacturer TDSi announces an update to its GARDiS Web Embedded Access Control System, which now includes up to 12 Doors as standard thanks to a firmware update. Firmware version 3.9 now enables the inclusion of 12 doors (up from eight previously)...
etisalat by e& and Progress Security Systems are delighted to announce a groundbreaking collaboration that will reshape the landscape of security solutions. This strategic partnership aims to provide unmatched security services to etisalat by e&'s vast customer base. Progress's expertise in advanced security technologies is at...
SentinelOne, an autonomous cybersecurity platform company, announced the elevation of Meriam El Ouazzani as the Regional Sales Director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. Prior to her appointment as Regional Sales Director, she was Regional Channel Manager for the META region at SentinelOne....
Are you prepared for managing multiple identities in the cloud? Morey Haber, chief security officer, BeyondTrust, looks at how to stay safe in the cloud. For many Middle Eastern enterprises, the cloud is the new neighbourhood for business, commerce and socialisation. Advertised as up-and-coming, it has...
Jon Hill, Account Executive, Transport & Public Safety at Genetec looks at how we should be taking a proactive approach to safeguarding both cyber and physical security for transport. The transport industry has a difficult history of cyberattacks. When NotPetya was unleashed in 2017, the malicious...
Home Surveillance solution company Ring has announced that their second generation of Indoor Camera will be coming to the UAE. The company have added a wide range of features that will allow the product to stand out in its field, such as a manual, removable privacy...
Cybersecurity comes as one interconnected package, stopping breaches, analysing malware and reinforcing servers and workflow along the way. However, physical security stands as a more modular design, to meet the various needs of an establishment. One may have fences, another may have gates. One business...
HID, the world's leading provider of trusted identity solutions, recently announced it now offers companies the integration of employee badges into digital wallets, allowing for convenient, seamless access to the workplace. The integration will allow employees to easily access all parts of an establishment, through the...
Carrie Peter, Managing Director, of Impression Signatures, looks at the challenges of scaling up the use of digital signatures and meeting security compliances. One of the key challenges in embracing a digital environment is balancing how users interact with technology and each other while ensuring total...
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia looks toward the Saudi Vision 2030 as a means of weaning away from the Oil Economy that has long since defined the Kingdom, and instead repositioning it as a tourism haven. Part of this is the inclusion of a number...
With almost 88% of data breaches being caused by an employee mistake, a strong human risk management programme with regular employee training and cybersecurity awareness is critical, says Carey van Vlaanderen, CEO of ESET Southern Africa. Ask any cybersecurity specialist about their biggest network safety concern,...
When it comes to the future of artificial intelligence and its use in remote solar monitoring, there are three key things you must consider, according to Mr Bulent Boyaci, technical director at ICU Solarcam Australia, which has recently joined Ai Group. Artificial intelligence (AI) has undoubtedly...
Forescout, a global leader in cybersecurity, today unveiled Risk and Exposure Management, its cloud-native product designed to collate all data sources associated with an enterprise’s connected assets and calculate a unique multifactor risk score for each asset offering a more intuitive and quantitative approach to...
Following Covid-19, companies around the world entered the age of 'working from home' being commonplace, this, however, led to a number of new tactics for threat actors to utilize. Hot-desking, flextime and BYOD are all things that make the work environment harder to secure. Digital assets...
Access control continues to advance with new card systems, biometrics systems and internal networking software. However, across the Middle East, there are a number of new techniques that combat Access Control, such as card cloning. An individual will make a 3D print of a card, upload necessary...
Qognify, part of Hexagon, a leading provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions, and Gallagher, leading manufacturer of flexible, integrated access control solutions, today announced the release of an integration between Qognify VMS and Gallagher access control. In regard to physical security, only combined information...
PERCo has installed a number of innovations in the office of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), to help with the efficient management of access control. ADDED is a government agency in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi that promotes competition between businesses and grants the...
AMAG Technology has announced its Symmetry Access Control software now integrates with RealNetworks LLC SAFR SCAN facial authentication readers, to give seamless access to doors, creating the highest possible tier of biometric security on the market. The touchless facial scanner, integrated with AMAG Technology's Symmetry Access...
CEM Systems has released the DCM200 Two-Door Four Reader controller, as easy-install access control solution. The DCM200 is a two-door controller which is able to support a combination of up to four Wiegand or CEM Systems-approved Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP v2) smart card readers, and...
Global security firm Gallagher has released a single door controller, the first in a new line of controllers for the company. The C7000 SD is a lower-cost controller that in addition to single-door access control, can also be used for system interfaces, alarm monitoring, perimeter security...
Johnson Controls has announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with the integration of the Software House C•Cure 9000 security and event management system with Alcatraz AI’s the Rock. The Rock is a powerful edge device that uses 3D facial authentication technology to help...
Freevolt has launched its next-generation biometric smartcard products based on the LEGIC security platform. S-Key is a patented, battery-less, fingerprint-activated smartcard that seamlessly integrates with the LEGIC security platform. It can prevent unauthorised and criminal access to restricted areas as well as eliminate the risk of...
Global security manufacturer, Gallagher has been awarded the Security Software Manufacturer of the Year accolade at the 2022 Security & Fire Excellence Awards. The Security Software Manufacturer award category was created to celebrate the efforts of a security software vendor who has gone above and beyond...
PERCo equipment will be presenting at the Intersec international security exhibition on January 17-19, 2023 in Dubai. PERCo will showcase its access control solutions demanded both in the Middle East and worldwide. Speed Gates PERCo speed gates range includes models with both swing and sliding panels as...
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi brought technical training to Dubai and Bahrain as part of its recent Security Technology Showcases. At the event, the security company met with over 50 new and existing security installers, specifiers, and distributors to discuss access control solutions and feature presentations from...
For the second year in succession, TDSi has been shortlisted in the Security and Fire Excellence Awards 2022 for its GARDiS software solution. The award is part of the 'Security or Fire Software Product or Software as a Service Innovation of the Year' category and is...
One lasting legacy of the covid pandemic was the acceleration in the adoption of cloud-based access control solutions. Karel Stanovnik, International Business Developer at SPICA, challenges the common myths surrounding cloud-based applications. With on-prem solutions struggling to integrate access control with other critical business solutions, it...
PERCo Full height rotor turnstiles are designed for сomplete overlap of the passage zone and provide the highest security level. The full height turnstiles can operate in lock-chamber mode – a two-step mode with a pass-through verification. With the installation of full height gates, it's possible to...
Delinea, a leading provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security, has announced its participation at GITEX Global 2022 under the theme 'Privileged access is now more accessible'. The GITEX event is Delinea's debut under its new brand identity, and the company is set...
Ajax Systems, specialists in wireless alarm systems., will unveil new hardware and software via a Special Event virtual presentation next month. Titled 'Special Event: Comfort Zone', the event will be broadcast around the world to show the security of Ajax systems wireless alarm systems. Taking place...
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi has announced its GARDiS range of Controllers and Extension Modules has received UL 294 Certification from Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc. The well-respected UL 294 Standard for Access Control System Units rigorously tests the construction, performance, and operation of physical access control...
Delinea, a leading provider of privileged access management (PAM) solutions for seamless security, has announced it has appointed Mohammad Ismail as its new Regional Director for the Middle East. In his new role, Ismail will lead Delinea’s regional sales and channel teams to further strengthen...
HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has released its 2022 State of Access Control Report, providing insightful perspectives of the market’s current state and trends. Produced in partnership with IFSEC Global, the report surveyed just over 1,000 respondents from across North America (56%),...
Thirty-eight years after founding Paxton, Tony Ratcliffe, Group Chairman of the technology manufacturer, is stepping down. His son Sholto Ratcliffe will take on the role, continuing Paxton’s international journey and his father’s legacy. Tony Ratcliffe, 73, is a British inventor and successful entrepreneur and is retiring...
Matrix Security Solutions have released a new Instant Door Controller with Face Recognition to their portfolio, with Matrix COSEC ARGO FACE. [caption id="attachment_11998" align="aligncenter" width="136"] MATRIX COSEC ARGO FACE - Instant Door Controller with Face Recognition (Credit: Matrix)[/caption] Unifying aesthetics, hygiene standards, and technology, Matrix presents COSEC ARGO...
Integrated security manufacturer TDSi is celebrating its 40 years of innovation, design, and manufacturing excellence. As the company enters its fifth decade it continues to lead the market with its flagship GARDiS range of integrated software and hardware products for fully secure access control. John Davies, Managing...
Global security technology manufacturer Paxton has won the ’International Business Award’ at the Surrey Kent Sussex 250 (SKS 250). The company was shortlisted as a finalist for the SKS 250 awards at the RAC Club in Epsom, before taking home the ’International Business Award’. Nick Lawden, Export...
BeyondTrust , the worldwide leader in intelligent identity and access security, has announced the availability of all of BeyondTrust’s solutions for customer purchase in AWS Marketplace. The marketplace serves as a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy...