Dahua 4MP WizColor Bullet Camera with Fixed-Focal and WizSense AI

As cutting-edge trends go, convergence has been around for at least two decades. The meaning has shifted over the years, and if anything, the idea of convergence has gotten even more aspirational. Unfortunately, the widespread use of the term has also paradoxically undermined its meaning and power. However, today's concept of convergence has matured to provide new levels of benefit for security professionals. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: How has the meaning of “convergence”...

Technology innovations and an evolving threat landscape will be core factors impacting the physical security market in 2025. Technology elements such as artificial intelligence (AI), multi-factor access control, and mobile devices will continue to drive growth in the greater industry. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What is the outlook for the physical security industry in the year ahead?

Anviz (a business unit of Xthings Group, Inc.) has officially launched an OSDP (Open Supervisory Device Protocol)-enabled access control solution. The goal is simple: improve the shortcomings of legacy access control systems while enabling bi-directional, secure data interactions between systems and components. While communication standards ensure interoperability among diverse technologies designed and manufactured by global companies – evolving standards like OSDP allow the application...

When they talk about digitalisation, there is one topic that keeps coming up: Smart Office. Intelligent IoT solutions that makes the users’ everyday lives safer, more comfortable, and more efficient. Systems to centrally manage employees' access with no keys and physical cards - face recognition, manage employee time tracking, and secure office printing with the embedded face recognition reader, are now seen as state-of-the-art. Dürr, founded in 1896, is a mechanical and plant engine...

With the market constantly demanding security changes, Anviz has taken a bold step forward with the launch of the M7 Palm—a groundbreaking smart biometric access control terminal that harnesses the power of palm vein recognition technology. As the need for intelligence and security in building spaces continues to evolve, the demand for more compatible yet user-friendly access control solutions has never been stronger. The M7 Palm represents our answer to this challenge, offering a unique...

The Middle East has recently expanded its real estate market as the region's economy grows and urbanisation accelerates. This trend has led to an increasing demand for smart security, and the pace of digital intelligence change is gradually increasing. The security industry in the Middle East is rapidly growing, driven by the government's strong emphasis on national security and terrorism prevention. Centralised systems management Significant attention and investment have been directed towar...